John,

Come to the dark side.. dont be affraid...



Hannibal,
You are so correct but I dont think you understand..

1. Buying a new watch is a matter of taste and money. Find the watch by calling a coupe of AD and pay for it. Cash or credit? are the two important questions.. Comes from an AD, so no questions about authenticity and it comes with a nice box and even a warranty!! What else could you ask for? To wear them, its a great status symbol. ( I wear one everyday that I purchased at the AD)

2. Buying a vintage watch is a quest. The ultimate addictive hobby. Its not a matter of money since just having money does not get you the watch. You have to find the watch and then do your homework to find out more about the history of the watch and its authenticity and originality.. Boxes, papers, tags, service history, booklets, etc...it must be perfect.. Sometimes you find the watch but its missing a correct insert or hands, and that sends you onto a secondary quest to find those items. It could take days or months or years.. but it part of the quest and the fun. You will have to contact other people in similar quest and exchange information and parts to help you. This is where the net and forums such as this one play a part.

Its also part of the fun to have one of these watches, reminds you of the days gone by and if they could tell stories.. The COMEX and mi subs were used for oceans and lands conquests and some have survived to tell about them. They have also have been used in the development of the watches we purchase today in the AD.

Once you have one of these watches on your wrist that you have spend time and labor to research and learn more about...you will never look at those cheap newer watches the same way..

A Vintage Rolex is a modern day Adventure!!

Kindly
Delgado