Open book

Honest story.

Everybody life different.

Knowing myself i like to see what’s next. Sure, not every invention is great.
For watches i like the new production methods for something that exist for centuries. A movement with all that gears turning to move the hands.
The resurrection of things is mind boggling me.

A new complicated mechanical watch today could be more difficult when it is old to run, than a vintage mechanical watch you own, the JLC.
That are my thoughts.

Used things tells a story. Your way have it’s charm too.

So, i am curious when i bid on an auction for the first time on a vintage watch.
Some moths ago i saw a vintage Piaget. I regret it, i do not bid.

Available on the marketplace

452 Piaget listings are live on the eBay market and 33 collector listings on the WatchProSite marketplace.

Vintage 1980s Piaget Altiplano 9791 AB2 18K WG Onyx Diamond Dial Manual 29 mm

19,600 USD

Pre-owned - Good · US

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Vintage 38mm Piaget 9X5452 Altiplano Men's Mechanical Wristwatch Swiss Platinum

11,300 USD

Pre-owned - Good · US

VINTAGE PIAGET ALTIPLANO 18 CT WHITE GOLD ULTRA SLIM BRACELET WATCH

10,393 USD

Seller refurbished · GB

Vintage 1980s Piaget Emperador 18K YG 9591 Manual Blue 29 mm

9,500 USD

Pre-owned - Good · US

Arrived two days early!

By: Emil Wojcik : February 17th, 2021-10:41

I've had a few JLCs but this is as close to a current model as I've ever had. I admit I'm more attracted to vintage and, with the exception of my first Rolex back in the 80s, I always buy my watches used. Actually, I buy almost everything pre-owned -- art...

and enjoy every minute of it.

Thanks, I'm sure it will get a lot of wrist time!

By: Emil Wojcik : February 17th, 2021-11:30

Great choice, nice pick-up!

By: 1neilfrancis : February 17th, 2021-11:36

Thanks!

By: Emil Wojcik : February 17th, 2021-12:32

Fantastic watch and I love the bracelets!

By: BigFatPauli : February 17th, 2021-12:48

Nicolas is a bad influence (in the best kind of way) on me, too!

Thanks, the bracelet is one of the things that attracted me to this specific watch. It's very comfortable and, as expected, very well made and perfectly polished.

By: Emil Wojcik : February 17th, 2021-14:11

Yes, Nicolas is the best kind of good/bad influence and truly an asset to these forums.

A great story Emil

By: LiftAngle51 : February 17th, 2021-13:16

Nicolas is a great guide and friend. When i want a JLC, i wil first ask him for advice. Other than you Emil, i buy my watches new. Other things new, and if it is too expensive i buy pre owned. Cars i buy pre owned, cloths new, shoes new. Never bought some...

Thanks. I think my 'buy used' mindset comes from one of my greatest passions -- buying at auctions (and selling when I have to). The idea is why spend $1,000 on a $1,000 item when you can buy a $5,000 item for that price?

By: Emil Wojcik : February 17th, 2021-14:52

Even if I could afford a $250,000 watch I would probably be searching for a used million dollar watch. I've been retired since 2004, retired at 44. Retiring young has its advantages but also comes with obvious drawbacks -- no more paycheck is an obvious o...