This dealer’s guide outlines essential strategies for navigating the vintage market, emphasizing “condition, condition, and condition.” Felix Goldammer provides a mental framework for identifying common pitfalls, from the distractions of “box and papers” to the technical red flags of redialed faces and mismatched parts. By prioritizing consistency across the dial, case, and movement, collectors can avoid “Franken-watches” and ensure they are buying an honest timepiece with a verifiable story.
