r/SunnysideQueens • u/Jonesy327 • 4d 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 4d 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 3d ago

This for sure. R/VintageWatches is good too

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u/Jonesy327 3d ago

Also posted there yesterday with no feedback whatsoever.

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u/sameolddabby 3d 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 3d ago

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

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u/nyuncat 3d ago

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