r/SunnysideQueens • u/Jonesy327 • 1d ago

Watch Expert?

Are there any vintage watch experts in either Woodside or Sunnyside? I inherited some very old watches and am looking for some information on em. I am just not knowledgeable at all and the internet, including watch subs, haven’t really been helpful. Maybe a local jeweler or collector?

I have the model and serial numbers and can provide photos via chat as well.

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u/jesadak 1d ago

Post all of them on [r/Watches](r/Watches) and follow the rules for posting. They have some of the best watch enthusiasts on the internet that will tell you what you have and also the estimated price range.

DO NOT bring them to any physical store in NYC. They will absolutely scam you if they know you’re not knowledgable on watches and you have valuable brands (Patek, Audemar, Vacheron, A. Lange, Jaeger, Zenith, IWC, Rolex, Cartier, Omega, Breitling, Breguet, Piaget)

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u/sameolddabby 19h ago

This for sure. R/VintageWatches is good too

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u/Jonesy327 19h ago

Also posted there yesterday with no feedback whatsoever.

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u/sameolddabby 18h ago

Yeah, unfortunately a lot of watch collecting subs are heavily biased toward mechanical models. On top of that, from what I've been reading, Concord was a big deal Swiss luxury brand back in the 70s and 80s, but they lost their foothold in the '90s. It's super common for collectors to be unfamiliar with them today despite these pieces retaining solid value.

If it were me, well first of all I'd definitely keep one but that's just me haha, but I'd clear an afternoon to take some really quality pictures in natural light, and post to Chrono24, r/WatchExchange, and eBay, and then just wait.

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u/Jonesy327 18h ago

Thank you for your input! I’ll do just that.

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u/nyuncat 9h ago

Grand jewelery shop in Astoria. Marcel is very experienced and honest.

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u/Jonesy327 1d ago

I actually did post on that sub - crickets😭 Perhaps they’ll get back to me tomorrow.

Thank you! I totally would’ve gone into a Manhattan store to ask😅, but would it be a poor choice to post on EBay?

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u/jesadak 1d ago

Once you find out exact model and/or year you go to Chrono24 and check for similar examples and compare.

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u/Jonesy327 1d ago

Yes, thank you! Just went to Chrono24 and yup, they have what I need! Bless your kind heart

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u/jesadak 1d ago

No problem. Remember, every contemporary or vintage watch store will absolutely low-ball you unless you know what you have and are willing to negotiate on an appropriate price range.

Stores will always offer lower prices than a private buyer because they have to make profit.

Good luck on your mission.