I don’t think we’d be telling anyone anything new by saying vintage is sooo hot right now. Price escalation, predominantly driven by the vintage Rolex market at auction, has created incredible demand for vintage timepieces. But it can seem we get the short end of the stick in the land Down Under when it comes to access, quality and quantity of vintage stock. That being said, the Australian pre-owned watch market is abuzz with quality buys at the moment, if you look hard enough. So we took it upon ourselves to explore just some of the timepieces available right now, across our great land. Here are five of the best vintage watches available in the Australian market. 1967 Tudor Oyster Prince ref. 7928 – $11,995 The rapid escalation in vintage Rolex prices is now being reflected in prices for late ’60s and early ’70s divers from Rolex sister brand, Tudor. This example is about as original as you’ll find. The bracelet has been discarded, likely from years of wear, while the original dial and hands have a beautiful patina, which reflects the age. There’s no box or papers – but who needs them? This one is a keeper. View the listing…
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