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What is the difference between sapphire and plastic/acrylic wristwatch crystals?
October 28 2017
Sapphire crystals are typically found on newer watches (for Rolex, post-c.1987) and feature greater scratch resistance than plastic/acrylic crystals. These can be identified because they are typically flatter and more flush with the case than the more bulbous or curved plastic crystals. Additionally, some people can tell the difference by...
Disclaimer: The Watch Brands We Sell
October 13 2017
Disclaimer: Vintage Watch Outlet is not an authorized dealer of any of the watch brands we carry. All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used for identification purposes only. This allows us to sell luxury items at discounted prices. Vintage Watch Outlet is not affiliated...
Why Buy From Us
September 24 2017
Our goal, here at vintagewatchoutlet.com is to provide the best Vintage Swiss Made watches our customers can find on the market. We offer a diverse collection of high-end brands and a variety of models to satisfy any preference and taste. We strive in delivering quality products and we continuously work to improve,...
What is a Vintage Watch
August 23 2017
Technically, a vintage watch is any watch that is 20 years or older. It does not matter if the watch is new in box, new old stock, pre-owned or used. However, often the term vintage is really just a nice way of saying “used” or “pre-owned”. The term was originally...
Types of Watch Movements
August 17 2017
A watch movement (also known as a “calibre”) is the engine of a watch that acts as the powerhouse to make the watch and its functions work. This internal mechanism inside the timepiece moves the hands and powers any complications such as a chronograph, annual calendar or a dual time...
Making Sense Of The Sellita SW200 Movement: Same As ETA 2824-2M
August 17 2017
Lots of people are starting to notice that watch makers are starting to indicate the movement of a watch as "Swiss Movement." For most of us, such an ambiguous designation is unacceptable, as this can mean just about anything. Strictly speaking, for a watch or movement to legally have the...
Genuine ETA 2824-2 Swiss Watch Movement vs Japanese Miyota 8215 Watch Movement
August 17 2017
As most of you surely know, the majority of watch makers don’t have their own in-house movements. They usually purchase their movements from ETA, Valjoux and other firms. This became exceptionally common after the advent and popularity of quartz driven watches. Everyone wanted a quartz watch for their unparalleled precision,...
More Interesting Wristwatch Trivia
July 15 2017
I love to spot watches on most everyone, and it is particularly gratifying to know what timepiece public figures wear. I can't take credit for spotting Vice President Joe Biden's timepiece, though reports suggest that he is an Omega fan and wears a Seamaster watch. While not the most interesting...
How do I regulate my watch back to normal accuracy?
July 15 2017
To regulate your automatic watch, please put your watch on the position according to the suggestions below when leaving your watch overnight, this will helps compensate or gain for the time required. If your watch faces up for overnight, it will gain a few seconds (if your watch has been...
Rolex Quartz Watch
July 15 2017
Not many people know that Rolex made a DateJust OysterQuartz watch from 1977-2002. Rolex Oysterquartz History & Interesting Facts: Rolex was initially reluctant to enter the quartz watch market, but when they released the Rolex Quartz Date (Ref. 5100) in 1970, it was a huge success. The watch was so...