Man, let me tell you about this crazy journey I went on trying to snag a gold pocket watch for under $60,000. It all started when I stumbled upon this website, 1stDibs. They’ve got a bunch of vintage stuff, including pocket watches from big-shot brands like IWC and Cartier. I was drooling over them, but the prices? Sheesh, way out of my league.
I saw one, a “Fusee Verge Full Hunter,” going for over $3,500. Then there was this Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. one, which was listed for like, five grand! I thought, “No way I’m spending that much.” But I was determined, you know? I kept digging.
The Search Continues
Then I saw another section on 1stDibs talking about Longines gold pocket watches. They said the prices could vary a lot, starting from around $690 and going way up. That gave me a little hope. There was a “Gold Longines” listed for three bucks. Three bucks! I nearly choked on my coffee. Could it be a typo? Was it a scam? I had to find out.
- I started scouring other places, like checking out those handmade and custom ones.
- I found a couple of engraved gold pocket watches that looked pretty sweet.
- But still, nothing was really hitting the spot or fitting my budget.
Scouring the Web
So, I rolled up my sleeves and started hitting every corner of the internet, looking for sellers, auctions, forums – you name it. I spent hours, days even, just sifting through listings, comparing prices, and reading reviews.
It was a grind, to be honest. But every once in a while, I’d find a potential lead. I emailed sellers, asked questions, and tried to haggle a bit. Some were responsive, others, not so much. It was a mixed bag.
The Final Stretch
After all that searching and back-and-forth, I finally stumbled upon a few options that seemed promising. I narrowed it down to a couple that were in decent shape and within my budget. I did some more research on the specific models, read up on the sellers’ reputations, and double-checked everything.
In the end, I pulled the trigger on one that ticked all the boxes. It wasn’t a fancy brand name, but it was gold, it was a pocket watch, and it was under $60,000. Mission accomplished! It felt like a real win after all that effort. Now, whenever I check the time on this bad boy, it’s not just about the time, it’s about the whole crazy adventure I went on to get it.
