# Watch Crew: What to buy? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 23, 2007, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295 "2007-08-23T08:38:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 50
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2011, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/981 "2011-04-21T20:56:13Z")
Not sure if this will work, but here is an iphone facebook picture. Watch seems to be in great shape. Strap sucks, but I have one arriving in the next couple days (brown leather and white double stitched). Hopefully have the rolex looked at on Saturday and I will bring this along as well. ![http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/221912_557612428705_64401945_31778484_3494504_n.jpg](http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/221912_557612428705_64401945_31778484_3494504_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2011, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/982 "2011-04-23T10:40:57Z")
Stopped over and saw Matt (95d16turbo) at Buffalo Watch & Clock. He took a look at my Rolex and got it back to spec. Plus he took a look and did a little research on the Omega. Made in 1961 and legit. Definitely good people so if you need some work done stop by and see him. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2011, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/983 "2011-04-23T17:27:11Z")
dude got a website? i’m looking forward to stopping in when i can ---
**Author:** ![95d16turbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/977dab/32.png) [@95d16turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95d16turbo)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/984 "2011-04-24T13:54:46Z")
[www.buffalowatch.com](http://www.buffalowatch.com). And thanks for stoppin in BigRon. Definitely glad I could help out. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2011, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/985 "2011-04-24T16:59:02Z")
can you perform Omega CTR’s? book is $625 cdn… shit is totally wack. how about bracelet polishing? I’m looking for a 20/16 or 20/18 omega strap for a deployant if you have one. ---
**Author:** ![95d16turbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/977dab/32.png) [@95d16turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95d16turbo)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2011, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/986 "2011-04-24T18:18:53Z")
Sent you a PM. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2011, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/987 "2011-05-03T08:04:43Z")
So I have been watching old IWC’s recently: I saw this one sell a couple weeks ago: > **[antique IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN MILITARY PILOTS WRISTWATCH | eBay](https://www.ebay.com/itm/250806118388?ViewItem=&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=250806118388&si=xA%2FsZPuG2TxAnH2hPOlfLTuBN4w%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT)** > > antique IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN MILITARY PILOTS WRISTWATCH | Jewelry & Watches, Watches, Parts & Accessories, Wristwatches | eBay! And this one appears to be the same or similar: [http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320691949197&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT](http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320691949197&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT) Can these watches be had all day long for sub $1000? I really like the look. Maybe my next purchase. Feel free to school me on IWC. Cost, what to look for, maintenance, whatever else. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/988 "2011-05-05T08:41:54Z")
No comments? ![http://trusteboy12.com/a173/103.jpg](http://trusteboy12.com/a173/103.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/989 "2011-05-05T08:51:14Z")
It’s gorgeous, but I know nothing about it. I’m sure I’m not the one you were hoping would speak up though lol. ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/990 "2011-05-05T18:57:09Z")
How well do used watches hold their value? ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/991 "2011-05-05T19:08:32Z")
> [@Penfold](#): > > How well do used watches hold their value? depends on the brand/condition/paperwork. Higher end watches can hold or even GAIN value over time due to rarity. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/992 "2011-05-05T19:20:21Z")
Ron I love that watch posted. How do you verify how legit they are on ebay? feedback? Also how do you price out the vintage stuff and know it is competitive? I really like the classic stuff for two reasons, 1. I am always drawn to older things as I like to think about the places it has been, stories it could tell. 2. They are often smaller which I prefer. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/993 "2011-05-05T21:56:25Z")
The IWC I posted is pretty large. My new Omega is a bit on the smaller size. As for pricing I have just been tracking similar stuff and become educated. Which I was hoping someone on here could drop some more knowledge on me. As for if it is legit, I go with feedback and looking at the pictures best I can. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/994 "2011-05-06T04:39:41Z")
problem i have with picking up an old IWC now, i was thinking about doing the same thing, is that you cant get parts for them anywhere so if you break it it’s going to be a mega hassle to fix… if you can even find someone with experience at all. moreover, older watches tend to be much more fragile and completely not water resistent… if it gets wet it will explode… almost, not literally. i was all set to buy one of these with a white face, but pussied out after some discussions with am Omega service centre that fixed my Speedy… which by the way is finally back on my wrist. ---
**Author:** ![95d16turbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/977dab/32.png) [@95d16turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95d16turbo)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/995 "2011-05-06T06:43:32Z")
Parts would be hard to come by but there are always sources for them. Even if you can’t find the part, you can always make one or modify one to fit. This is done fairly often. The problem with that is it is pretty expensive to do so. Most of the older watches are not water resistant. If you wash your hands with the watch on, it will most definitely get water inside and cause a problem. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/996 "2011-05-06T08:46:14Z")
Man I love the look of the older ones. ☹ Is anyone making new ones that look legit vintage? ~1.5k range? ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/997 "2011-05-06T09:30:09Z")
IWC makes a bunch of watches that still look like their watches from 100 years ago… not specifically in that military look though. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/998 "2011-05-06T09:43:20Z")
A lot of the IWCs that I have seen on watchuseek have a very vintage/dressy look to them. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/999 "2011-05-06T09:51:36Z")
> [@95d16turbo](#): > > Parts would be hard to come by but there are always sources for them. Even if you can’t find the part, you can always make one or modify one to fit. This is done fairly often. The problem with that is it is pretty expensive to do so. Most of the older watches are not water resistant. If you wash your hands with the watch on, it will most definitely get water inside and cause a problem. Well luckily I now have a watch guy. But good call on hand washing, I hadn’t even thought of that with the Omega. Speaking of which I will post up a picture eventually with the new strap. There are 3 or 4 of them on ebay I am watching. I figure worst case you drop $700 or $800, and if it eventually breaks down the line; price out a repair and if it is excessive sell it as a repairable piece on ebay for a couple hundred. But I assume if it has made it through 80-100 years, it probably has a couple good years of running left in the tank. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2011, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1000 "2011-05-20T13:11:00Z")
just placed my first order with [ofrei.com](http://ofrei.com) genuine omega rubber strap for my deployment buckles… never spent that much on such a small piece of black rubber before (\<\< sexual undertones) we’ll see how wel ofrei services though… their site and phone service feels totally 80’s [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=49) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=51)