Category Archives: Making Offers

Guides to asking informed questions and making respectful offers directly between buyers and sellers.

How to Evaluate a Vintage Seiko Hand-Wind Watch Before You Make an Offer

Vintage Seiko Women's Watch 11-1049 Burgundy Dial Gold Tone Mesh Band 17J Japan

A beautiful vintage dial can catch your eye in seconds. Deciding whether the watch is the right thrift find takes a little longer—especially when its mechanical condition has not been confirmed. This Seiko 11-1049 is a useful example. The live listing identifies a manual-wind movement, a sunburst burgundy or magenta dial, and a gold-tone mesh […]