Vintage Vanguards w/ Wind Vintage | Wrist Check Podcast #92
<p>In this episode of the Wrist Check Podcast, Perri and Rashawn sit down with vintage watch experts Eric Wind and Charlie Dunne, who share exciting news about their upcoming book, The Modern Guide to Vintage Watches. Eric and Charlie discuss their mission to make vintage watches accessible to both seasoned collectors and newcomers, bridging the gap in the market for a comprehensive, yet approachable, guide. They dive into the philosophy and artistry behind collecting, touching on the allure of iconic models, the mystique of tropical dials, and the nuances of watch condition that can drive collector demand. Plus, they reveal insights into pricing rare pieces, like Speedmasters with tropical dials, and explain why details like sharp lugs and unpolished cases matter. Join us for a fascinating look at the evolution of vintage watch collecting, the importance of quality over quantity, and some behind-the-scenes stories about their journey together as co-authors and colleagues in the world of high-end horology. This episode is powered by Bezel. A platform for luxury watches, where you can buy, sell, trade, and even bid on watches up for auction. Follow the links below for more. <br /><a href="https://getbezel.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop 20,000+ watches at get bezel.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://download.getbezel.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download the Bezel app</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WristCheckPod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Wrist Check Pod content</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.wristcheckpod.com/product-page/wcp-x-wolf-official-watch-roll" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop our latest collaboration with WOLF 1834, The Shuttle Travel Case available </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wristcheckpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wristcheckpod?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on TikTok</a></p> <p>Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Wrist Check 07:50 - Collaborating on a book 10:44 - Meeting each other 15:31 - The Esquire Article 18:20 - Discussing Tropical Dials 23:20 - How to price vintage 28:28 - Expanding Client Base 31:08 - Wind Vintage Web Store 33:42 - Modern Watches 38:32 - Moved Coin Watch 40:12 - New surprises in vintage 44:58 - Newbies to vintage watches 46:53 - 1675 GMT Rolex 50:20 - Blueberry GMT Legend 51:44 - Rolex and vintage servicing 54:14 - Buying Opportunities in Vintage 56:16 - Linen Dial DateJust</p>
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Show Notes
In this episode of the Wrist Check Podcast, Perri and Rashawn sit down with vintage watch experts Eric Wind and Charlie Dunne, who share exciting news about their upcoming book, The Modern Guide to Vintage Watches. Eric and Charlie discuss their mission to make vintage watches accessible to both seasoned collectors and newcomers, bridging the gap in the market for a comprehensive, yet approachable, guide.
They dive into the philosophy and artistry behind collecting, touching on the allure of iconic models, the mystique of tropical dials, and the nuances of watch condition that can drive collector demand. Plus, they reveal insights into pricing rare pieces, like Speedmasters with tropical dials, and explain why details like sharp lugs and unpolished cases matter.
Join us for a fascinating look at the evolution of vintage watch collecting, the importance of quality over quantity, and some behind-the-scenes stories about their journey together as co-authors and colleagues in the world of high-end horology.
This episode is powered by Bezel. A platform for luxury watches, where you can buy, sell, trade, and even bid on watches up for auction. Follow the links below for more.
Shop 20,000+ watches at get bezel.com
Download the Bezel app
SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Wrist Check Pod content
Shop our latest collaboration with WOLF 1834, The Shuttle Travel Case available
Follow us on instagram
Follow us on TikTok
Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Wrist Check 07:50 - Collaborating on a book 10:44 - Meeting each other 15:31 - The Esquire Article 18:20 - Discussing Tropical Dials 23:20 - How to price vintage 28:28 - Expanding Client Base 31:08 - Wind Vintage Web Store 33:42 - Modern Watches 38:32 - Moved Coin Watch 40:12 - New surprises in vintage 44:58 - Newbies to vintage watches 46:53 - 1675 GMT Rolex 50:20 - Blueberry GMT Legend 51:44 - Rolex and vintage servicing 54:14 - Buying Opportunities in Vintage 56:16 - Linen Dial DateJust