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Fleetlord · 5 February 2018, 05:06 AM

I had heard there was a big vintage watch and jewelry show in Miami this weekend, so I decided to check it out.

I am a casual observer when it comes to vintage, so I just wanted to go and see what was what.

First off this is pretty big money show. There were some big names in vintage there and the inventory was absolutely ridiculous.

Some casual observations.

1) Rolex is king. Vintage Rolex dominated. There were a nice selection of vintage Patek as well, but Rolex is the king..

2) Daytona Daytona Daytona. They were all over the place. If you wanted a Daytona, this was the place to get one. Hard to believe they are scarce after seeing so many in one place, but it's relative I guess..

3) Subs and GMT's. They were all over the place too. But NOT any LV or Hulks that I could see. Mostly 5513, Reds...etc. All at sky high pricing.

4) Condition and Box/Papers of the pieces were very important, especially no polishing... But...the mechanical function of some of the pieces I looked at was a bit suspect. Dealers didn't really know service history or if the watch even really worked. They sure did look good though..

5) You really need to know what you are looking at and looking for at the show. The main dealer guys are busy networking and acquiring pieces from others..etc. There is definitely a clique to this vintage stuff. Which is fine. The staff they leave behind are certainly competent, but there really isn't much time or patience for the novice. It's not show and tell. These are serious watches for serious money. No time for nonsense is the prevailing attitude. Not snobby....just don't be a rookie.

Overall a good time and I would go again...

springer · 5 February 2018, 06:19 AM

Well, since you are ready to go again, get in the car and drive up to the World Wide Traders show in Lakeland, Florida, on Wednesday and Thursday - then on Friday there is the regional NAWCC show at the same location.

All info is available at the WWT web site - just give it a google.

The IWJG show in Miami starts on Monday so if you are there, maybe you might want to attend that show also.

Many of us will be in Lakeland and Miami.

twnturbo · 5 February 2018, 03:25 PM

Wow sounds like a fun week & wish there was a west coast version of this, or is there ? How about some pics

BreezyMan · 5 February 2018, 04:00 PM

Any shows in San Diego or Los Angeles Coming up!? I’m die
Hard vintage Rolex guy I need this in my life lol

Wiener48 · 5 February 2018, 04:11 PM

Thanks for the report to the thread opener, grazie

theflywrist · 5 February 2018, 10:35 PM

We would LOVE pictures guys!
Thanks for the report.
I've only ever been to the Parma watch fair. Though there was a LOT of inventory, in all honesty ALOT of it was average quality at best, and asking prices were still high.

Fleetlord · 5 February 2018, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by theflywrist

We would LOVE pictures guys!
Thanks for the report.
I've only ever been to the Parma watch fair. Though there was a LOT of inventory, in all honesty ALOT of it was average quality at best, and asking prices were still high.

I didn't take pics....it just didn't seem like that kind of an event. Nobody else was taking pics.

Unless you were with the press, etc.

I would expect security would have frowned on it...idk...plus it was important to look like this wasn't your first rodeo kinda vibe...

motoikkyu · 6 February 2018, 02:00 AM

I think you might find the WWT and NAWCC Florida mid-winter shows a little "friendlier" in that folks are willing to talk about their watches. We all benefit from more information, after all. That's been my experience, but I must confess, it's been at least two years since I attended in Florida.

Tom1675 · 6 February 2018, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BreezyMan

Any shows in San Diego or Los Angeles Coming up!? I’m die
Hard vintage Rolex guy I need this in my life lol

x2 Are there any annual events in LA or somewhere nearby?

uncleluck · 6 February 2018, 07:23 AM

In reference to your ‘that were all over the place’ comment... It amazes me old Rolex are as expensive as they are really. You’d think there was a huge excess of them out there going by Instagram. A couple of the people I follow will post pics of tables full of them in their own collections. Then they meet up and it’s like a stock room at Rolex or something!

5 February 2018, 05:06 AM	#1
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,023	Observations from a vintage watch show. I had heard there was a big vintage watch and jewelry show in Miami this weekend, so I decided to check it out. I am a casual observer when it comes to vintage, so I just wanted to go and see what was what. First off this is pretty big money show. There were some big names in vintage there and the inventory was absolutely ridiculous. Some casual observations. 1) Rolex is king. Vintage Rolex dominated. There were a nice selection of vintage Patek as well, but Rolex is the king.. 2) Daytona Daytona Daytona. They were all over the place. If you wanted a Daytona, this was the place to get one. Hard to believe they are scarce after seeing so many in one place, but it's relative I guess.. 3) Subs and GMT's. They were all over the place too. But NOT any LV or Hulks that I could see. Mostly 5513, Reds...etc. All at sky high pricing. 4) Condition and Box/Papers of the pieces were very important, especially no polishing... But...the mechanical function of some of the pieces I looked at was a bit suspect. Dealers didn't really know service history or if the watch even really worked. They sure did look good though.. 5) You really need to know what you are looking at and looking for at the show. The main dealer guys are busy networking and acquiring pieces from others..etc. There is definitely a clique to this vintage stuff. Which is fine. The staff they leave behind are certainly competent, but there really isn't much time or patience for the novice. It's not show and tell. These are serious watches for serious money. No time for nonsense is the prevailing attitude. Not snobby....just don't be a rookie. Overall a good time and I would go again...

5 February 2018, 06:19 AM	#2
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Well, since you are ready to go again, get in the car and drive up to the World Wide Traders show in Lakeland, Florida, on Wednesday and Thursday - then on Friday there is the regional NAWCC show at the same location. All info is available at the WWT web site - just give it a google. The IWJG show in Miami starts on Monday so if you are there, maybe you might want to attend that show also. Many of us will be in Lakeland and Miami. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

5 February 2018, 03:25 PM	#3
twnturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: SoCal Watch: 1675 GMT/1680 MKIV Posts: 319	Wow sounds like a fun week & wish there was a west coast version of this, or is there ? How about some pics __________________ Rolex 1680 Red Submariner MKIV Full set Rolex 1675 Pepsi GMT Full set Rolex 1675 GMT Radial dial Full set TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Day Date Bell & Ross BR03-92

6 February 2018, 02:00 AM	#8
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	I think you might find the WWT and NAWCC Florida mid-winter shows a little "friendlier" in that folks are willing to talk about their watches. We all benefit from more information, after all. That's been my experience, but I must confess, it's been at least two years since I attended in Florida. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

5 February 2018, 04:00 PM	#4
BreezyMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX DJ 1603 Posts: 337	Any shows in San Diego or Los Angeles Coming up!? I’m die Hard vintage Rolex guy I need this in my life lol

5 February 2018, 04:11 PM	#5
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	Thanks for the report to the thread opener, grazie

5 February 2018, 10:35 PM	#6
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,993	We would LOVE pictures guys! Thanks for the report. I've only ever been to the Parma watch fair. Though there was a LOT of inventory, in all honesty ALOT of it was average quality at best, and asking prices were still high.

6 February 2018, 07:23 AM	#10
uncleluck "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: England Posts: 518	In reference to your ‘that were all over the place’ comment... It amazes me old Rolex are as expensive as they are really. You’d think there was a huge excess of them out there going by Instagram. A couple of the people I follow will post pics of tables full of them in their own collections. Then they meet up and it’s like a stock room at Rolex or something!

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