The Datejust is my all-time favorite Rolex. Though I'm a bit crazy at times for those killer white dial Submariners, rare pre-explorers and iconic Newman Daytona's, nothing can rival the sight of an unusual Datejust. I am about to share with you a wristwatch so treasured and so attractive in the eyes of any collector, both aesthetically....
Read MoreI spend my mornings studying Pateks, my afternoons advising collectors as they deliberate over their next purchases, and my nights writing about literally superlative Rolexes. Oh, and my grail watch just happens to be an A-series Royal Oak. But through all of this, my budget is still limited to $500, and not a penny more. So lately I’ve been scouring the web for something cool, collectible, and worth my while. I’ve got to tell you, this has been one heck of a search so far, and it won’t get any easier, but that’s where all the fun is in acquiring a watch.
Let’s get down to business: Here’s my list of the best five vintage buys under $500.
Read More“Slowhand” is back in the auction scene with another watch for sale that was, at one point, owned by a very controversial figure, following Clapton's ownership. No, it’s not a 2499, but it’s still an exceptional watch for any hardcore watch guy. This watch is an anti-magnetic chronograph by Rolex, circa 1950.
Read MoreFSOT is pretty self-explanatory. For Sale Or Trade, usually referred to as FSOT, is a start-up company with the intention to ease the processes of buying, selling, and trading new and vintage watches. Although there are many places on the world-wide-web to complete all of this watch bartering, nothing comes close to FSOT. Today, I spent time with the two guys that lead (and founded) this awesome operation, Scott Grossman and Faisal Jamil.
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