"Omega may be better known amongst collectors today for their Professional line offerings – Speedmasters and Seamasters and the lot but their mid-century dress watches offered as part of collections named “Geneve”, “Seamaster”, “DeVille”, and “Constellation” are quite simply timeless beauties. But as any true enthusiast will tell you, its not just about the 'hot stuff' and great enjoyment can be derived from seeking out the lesser-known gems – not to mention great savings for your wallet!" Visit Analog/Shift here. "I’ve been collecting vintage watches for nearly 20 years and dealing for nearly 10 – and in that time I’ve watched some astounding value jumps for some of the most popular iconic timepieces of the moment. SHOP NOW James Lamdin, Founder, Analog/Shift They have appreciated a lot over the last year, but I think they still have room to appreciate given how few are on the market and how many collectors now want them." A good Type 2 may cost up to just under $5,000 now while a Type 1 can be double that. The dials are no-nonsense without any superfluous Benrus branding and they are true tool watches. Made in the United States for the US military with Swiss movements, part of what is cool about these is that they were not available for retail sale and later ended up in Army surplus stores and passed down in families.
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"The Benrus Type 1 and Type 2 series has become an iconic shape and design. “While many of Seiko’s historic chronographs and divers reach deep into four-figure territory, there are plenty of options still available for under $1000." Visit Hub City Vintage here. "As the vintage watch market continues to see unprecedented growth, Seiko has remained an accessible option,” said Seth Roberts, the watchsmith owner of Hub City Vintage, an online source of select vintage Seiko watches.
Or, if you don't see what you're looking for, reach out to the dealer directly, and that person may be able to source you one. This is where you have the best chance of securing a watch that's been thoroughly vetted, serviced, and looked after. Note that while we've linked to places like eBay, WatchRecon or Chrono24 under many of these listings (as there will invariably be at least one watch of the type in question available there at any given time for perusal and research), you should first check the dealer's own website to see if there happen to be any for sale. But we've largely capped the range around $5k, and given the variety present, it should be evident that there's myriad options in vintage watches for several hundred to a few thousand dollars. Each has a different set of parameters for what constitutes "value," and to that end, you'll see those that range in price between $50 and $5,000. We're fortunate enough to know some of the best vintage watch dealers in the world through our work at Gear Patrol, a few of whom have weighed in here on what they believe are some of the best buys in vintage timepieces. But fear not, as that doesn't mean there isn't good value to be had from many lesser known models. What could once be had for $500 now costs $1,000 what once cost $1,000 now costs $3,000, and what once cost $5,000 now requires you to sell a kidney in order to afford. Prices on some of the most popular vintage models - think Rolex Submariners, Omega Speedmasters and the like - have absolutely exploded over the past ten years or so.
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