Vintage Watches

If you can't afford a Rolex, or Patek Philippe, maybe a vintage watch would work for you? You want a real mechanical movement. The better watches tend to be automatic watches, where the mainspring is wound automatically as a result of natural motion of the wearer's arm. I would aim for a Swiss movement, but there are a few good vintage Japanese and American watches out there (do your research). You can pick up vintage watches on ebay, in markets, and charity (thrift) stores. For around $50 to $200, you can find some really interesting models. Being vintage they are often smaller than the current trend for huge mens watches. I personally prefer smaller watches, and do wonder if the, big watch thing, will go by the wayside in time. Vintage watches also have that, it could have been my grandfathers, thing going. I like military style watches, with the black faces. I would advise getting your watch serviced - though that would still be the case with a Rolex (and a lot more expensive to service).