Vintage Watches - How My Collecting Hobby Started

There are several factors involved. First, however, is that if you bring the clock, you should choose something that is eye catching and appealing to you personally. Do not worry about what they think your friends. Make sure that the watch fits your lifestyle. Maybe even a vintage watch, which differ from the rest of crowd.Choose a distributor who is experienced and available commercially for several years and answers all your questions. Get a recommendation if possible.Check if the watch is gold, steel or gold filled. If the watch case is gold then check mark in gold. It may be simply marked as 14K or 18K, 375, 585, 750 or like a Hallmark Europe.What is the condition of the case and the band? Do not worry too much about the band as most of the buyers to change specifications in each case. However, if the band is a metal bracelet, and then figure out if it was original purchase auctions watch.Don t 'watches online like most watches are sold "as is". It is signed by the watchmaker? It could be signed on the dial, crown, caps or movement or in any or all of these conditions is places.What mark? Is smudged or blotchy? If buying a reseller website, great pictures clearly show the imperfections. He redial? If redial - was done by a skilled line artist? In general, operators must indicate that the original dial.What momentum? Clean? Is there any rust? And the clock is running well? Recently it has service? Retail it repaired at an additional cost? All the above elements should be covered in the description by the dealer who sold the clock. Find a dealer who shows the symbol and is a member of the NAWCC National Guard and Clock Collectors, Inc.