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Terms and Conditions

Condition of Watches

NOS New Old Stock — I am not an authorized distributor of any watch brand or line of watches. Sometimes watches come in that have never been sold to a final user who will wear the watch. The watch may have the original box and paperwork. Some NOS watches may show handling marks. Older NOS watches will show natural deterioration of the various materials but no signs of actual wear. A NOS watch will be all original with the possible exception of leather bands which disintegrate over time. A NOS watch may not have been serviced for decades.

Mint – Near new condition but not new. A mint condition watch will have minor signs of wear that are not readily visible with the naked eye. A restored watch may be described as mint but it cannot be original.

Excellent – Minor signs of wear that are visible on close examination with the naked eye.

Very Good – Signs of wear readily visible with the naked eye but not readily visible on the wrist.

Good – The watch shows significant wear visible on the wrist but is still attractive.

Fair – Wearable but not attractive.

Poor – Primarily useful for parts or restoration.

Original – As it came from the factory. The correct movement in the proper case. Refinished dials and buffed out cases will be noted to the best of my ability to do so. Sometimes a NOS dial will be available for a vintage watch. While that dial may be an original, it is not original to the watch and I will note it to the best of my ability to do so.

Vintage watches often show different levels of wear on the case and the dial and I will do my best to describe them. Please let the detailed photographs be your best guide.

Accuracy of Vintage Watches

Please do not expect a vintage watch to be as accurate a time keeper as a new quartz watch. That said, some vintage watches are excellent time keepers but most are accurate to a minute or 2 per day. Some older watches and watches with poor service histories may vary by 4 or 5 minutes per day which is acceptable for a watch that is worn only occasionally. Vintage watches that were rated as chronometers when made are not likely to run to modern chronometer standards. Unless otherwise noted in the description, no watch is warranted to run to chronometer standards.

Waterproof and Water Resistant

No watch is completely waterproof. Attempts to make watches waterproof go back over 100 years. After World War 2 stainless steel became more common as a watch case material and watches were commonly called waterproof. After a few claims and lawsuits watch manufacturers stopped using the term waterproof in favor of water resistant. Modern watches are rated for water resistance to particular depths and are pressure tested to simulate static pressure at a particular depth. I do not warrant vintage watches to be waterproof or water resistant to any particular depth. If you need a watch for diving or for use in wet conditions please consider a modern watch for that purpose.

Warranty

Any watch that is noted as serviced by my watchmaker is warrantied for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase for parts and labor. If, in my opinion, a watch cannot be repaired, a refund will be issued. Buyer abuse or misuse is not covered under the warranty. Any watch that is not noted as serviced by my watchmaker is not warrantied but is subject to my liberal return policy. I do not warranty vintage watches to be waterproof or water resistant to any particular depth. Unless otherwise noted in the description, no watch is warrantied to run to chronometer standards.

Return Policy

If you’re not happy, I’m not happy. Any item may be returned for any reason within 7 days of your receipt. If you would like to return an item please contact me within 7 days of receiving it and return shipping instructions will be provided. Shipping charges are not refundable. All items must be returned in the same condition as received. If there is any evidence that the item has been altered, disassembled or has missing or changed parts the return will be refused.

Payment

I accept American Express, Mastercard and Visa through the checkout system. You may also pay with Paypal, money order, bank check or wire transfer to my bank. Personal or business checks are accepted but will be held until confirmed clear. All payments must be in United States funds. I reserve the right to refuse any particular payment or payment method, if, in my judgment, I do not deem the payment or the source of the payment to be reliable.