Watch collections are amassed by luck
but the best collections are focused and labors of love.
Some advice and these are my personal
observations but probably worth putting down. Some people might find other
issues are more important to them, so your mileage will vary.
Condition is everything.
The dial is the most important and
it must be dead on perfect! or close to it. (unless a VERY rare watch)
Hands should match the dial but
will not stop me from buying a watch (mil sub excluded) and most hands can
still be found.
Bezels should be correct and match
the dial and hands. These are harder to find specially the bakelite bezels or
older subs and should be reflected on the price.
Matching original paperwork is a
big bonus specially if the condition is excellent and will add to the value of
the watch but not a must.
Original crown, tube, datewheel and
crystal are nice to have but not a must as these can also be found.
Movement and caseback information
will reveal important information. (An experienced watchmaker's help is
crucial)
Making sure that the watch is water
proof and has been regularly serviced or is in excellent working order is more
important.
DO NOT pass the watch that you
really want for a few hundred/thousands dollars. Step up to the plate, specially the
more rare ones. It will pay off in the long run with dividends.
Top watches in top condition will
command top dollars. Expect to pay more. Period.
Rare watches in great condition
with great provenance will command everything.
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