Reputable source for vintage Jaeger LeCoultre, Omega?

Wingate or Demesy in Texas.

Gray and Sons in Florida.

Paul Duggan in Boston.

I've also dealt with Wanna Buy A Watch - I think they are in LA.

You will have to keep pinging these guys and see what they have for vintage Omega and JLC. Not going to be easy to find someone who specializes in them.

Are their particular watches from either you are looking for?

 

None of those should be tough to nail down.

Not all Sea Masters are created equally - some have better movements than others. An original black dial, will be tough to track down. Careful with some of the more limited watches - like the 300. They are faked a lot.

The JLC's should be easy enough to track down. Treat it like a car - be patient and buy the right one.

Might want to check with the NAWCC and IWJG to see if they have any shows coming up in San Diego. You can walk the floor, meet the dealers, see the watches live etc. If you do that, bring cash.

 

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Be cautious of anything vintage labeled JLC in the States, most are redialed LeCoultre's.

I've had a few quality Powermatic's and they are neat.

Best,
dsd

 

To follow up on this thread, anyone know of a good reputable source for a Heuer Monaco?

 

Check with Matt at
Vintage Rolex Watches For Sale - Rare Rolex Watch Collection - Buy Vintage Rolex Watch

Or Jacek at
Shop One of the World's Largest Vintage Rolex Watch Collections

Both highly reputable vintage specialists.

 

the heuer Monaco was my very first watch. I got it for Christmas in 7th grade from my father. I was a proud young man

edit: sorry I meant to say heuer Monza.

 

Matt Bain is a good guy and usually has very nice stuff. Have dealt with him a few times, but it has been quite some time. I last bought a full calendar, 18K rose, 1950's Breitling, from him.

 

Thank you very much!

 

I bought my Red Submariner from Jacek. Highly recommended.

-dsd

 

A few ideas for Heuers:

Chronomatic.com (previously heuerboy)
wannabuyawatch.com
watchestobuy.com

On The Dash also has a for sale forum but like any for sale forum ymmv

 

Thank you sir!