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Vintage Watches
Specials : Episode FLWCF-SP01

Sherri Maslan of Wanna Buy a Watch? is an expert on rare and vintage watches. Here she offers some great tips when looking for an old timepiece.

  • A watch is considered "vintage" when it is no longer in production. The term generally refers to the 1960's or earlier.
  • Vintage watch options:
    • Auction houses
    • Estate sales
    • Online auctions
    • Flea markets
  • Steve McQueen wore a Heuer Monaco watch in the 1971 film Le Mans.
  • The "James Bond" cuff is a double cuff that angles back to reveal two buttons underneath.
  • Pricie comparison:
    • 1968 Submariner SS: $2,150
    • 2003 Submariner SS: $3, 795

Resources

Wanna Buy a Watch?
Los Angeles, California
323-653-0467
www.wannabuyawatch.com
Vintage and contemporary watches; antique solitaire diamond rings and bands; antique and classic design jewels; collectibles.

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