LEE JACKSON Watches -Luxury/Vintage. Collecting Watches Podcast with America's Finest Watchman

WoW!! ROLEX Show just for you.  We continue with our Rolex Buyers Show.  What to know. What to look for.  What to run from.  What current prices are and what are the factors that affect your buying a fine Rolex Timepiece.  This and More from the master of mirth and good fun.  Its time to be strategic on your hunt for a Rolex to call your own.  Don't Miss Out!!

Oh No Here We go Again.  Time to learn Kiddies!  More Rolex info on buying a Datejust 2 tone Watch.  What to look for.  Pricing.  Dials.  Condition.  Bezels.  And What about cream puffs?  Do They exist?  Don't be ripped off.  Buy Smart and mkeep you wits about you.  Dont be sold a turkey when you can soar with eagles.  Use my experti...

Ho, Ho, Ho what do you know?  Here he comes again, with lots of great info on buying a Rolex Datejust.  What to look for, how to buy.  Don't be ripped off, buy smart.  What do we know?  All info is very helpful when nothing but a Rolex Datejust will do.  What are the different kinds of bezels?  Bracelets"?  Buy right and never look back.  These things a...

Ta Daa!!  Rolex Datejust Spectacular is here.  Learn all about the Datejust, one of the most popular Rolex Timepieces ever produced.  There are many variations and sizes and prices.  Too many so it will make your head swim.  Learn what to shop for if you want one of the most iconic watches on the planet.  Prices are all over the map and many aftermarket watches are ma...

Lets Go Go Go.  My Rolex Show just for you.   We continue our discussion on buying a Rolex Presidential.  What size?  What kind of model?  Quick or double quick or none at all.  What's a buyer to do?  Listen as I tell you what the ins and outs of buying a president are.  How do the dealers rate these timepieces?  Be smart and I will tell you all about i...

Hi Watch People of the World.  Today we continue our discussion of the Rolex President and my buying guide just for you.  List Prices are very high, starting in the low 40k range.  So its a very serious purchase.  Why pay retail when there are lots of examples of pre owned Presidents that look great, work great and are much less expensive.  Listen and learn.  Lots of...

Hi Yo  Silver!! Away!!  Hi Friends and Campers today we talk about the Rolex Presidential.  Lets Go over the basics on how to buy one at a great price.  What to watch out for and what to look for when shopping.  The different Models, sizes and styles available.  With or without the presidential bracelet.  Plastic or Sapphire crystal"?  Quick Set or non quick...

Whats a body to do?  Fall in love with Perrelet, that's what.  Lets delve deeply into this sleeper watch maker that most have not heard about.  History of this company is considerable, they invented the automatic watch in 1777.  The quality and tradition continues to this day, with great design, quality of manufacture and great in house movements to this day.  Check this o...

Hey Now!  Lots more info on a real sleeper High End Manufacturer, Girard Perreaux.  Lets chat about how fantastic this timepiece manufacturer really is.  No too many collectors or watch people are familiar with GP or their models.  Its a crying shame, they are right up there with the big boys.  Their models sell for as much as $445k, eye popping but true.  Lets find o...

There he goes again!  Yeah, I just cant help it.  I love watches and am passionate about collecting them too.  Now lets look at some great value off brands that fly under the radar, but I sill like them plenty.  First up is Zeno Watch Basel, A undervalued brand that makes good quality sport watches.  Not all their watches are really a good value, you need to make your own...

Eek, a mouse!! No its AFW himself with more goodies just for you.  Lets talk about My GP 2710 briefly and then on to Alpina.  Its an undervalued watch manufacturer of sport watches that is a killer value, since 1883.  Imagine $995 list timepieces that you would love for $200-$250 Brand New!  Its now a feeding frenzy, how can we pass up this brand?  The truth is you can't!&...

Shut the Front Door, here he goes again.  Today we discuss Lemania Calibre 1872 2 register Chronograph in depth.  Its been to the moon and back many times and as far as I know its the only calibre approved for USA astronauts.  Its been used and put into fine timepieces by Patek Phillippe, Vacheron Constantine, Audemars Piguet and Girard Perregaux.  Why is this movement so popul...

Okie Dokie Smokie, lets get with it!.  I got my prize and treasure.  The Girard Perregaux Richeville 2710 Chronoghraph.  I will tell you all about the process of buying, evaluating and looking at my prize.  Its beautiful and the seller was pretty straight forward and I was impressed with his service and honesty.  The watch is drop dead gorgeous, and I am stoked.  I ha...

Hell Yeah we want GP Richeville 2710!  Today we continue our discussion on dials and colors to pick for dial restoration.  Girard Perregaux is the word of the day.  I am sooo... excited to get my 2710, so I picked a special band and am on the lookout for a nos dial.  Don't miss these secrets of watch restoration revealed for the first time live here only, just for you.  Ge...

Hoo Hoo Boo Boo, Lets go get 'em!  Okie Dokie we talk about repairing watches, the cost of doing it and the decisions we need to make.  Restoring dials is next up, I reveal how to restore a dial, where to go to get it done right and costs to do it.  I also delve into the history of Girard Perregaux Richeville line of watches, especially the 27210 and 2750 chronographs in Tonneau cas...

Hi all you kool kats and warm kitties.  This is the second part of our show episode #272 More of the same from the king of time.  Lets learn about the history of watches, different type of movements and more complications.  All of this will help you in your collecting journey.  Remember, a fine timepiece is to be enjoyed and passed on to new generations if properly taken care o...

Oh No, Here he comes again.  In 2 parts today we continue our learning process of Wrist Watches and the internal parts that make up a fine swiss timepiece.  Don't miss part B of this episode.  Much fun just for you watch collectors!!

Hey Now ,Hoo Yah.  Lets Chat about different types of watches, Quartz Mechanical and Automatic Mechanical.  What is the good, bad and ugly truths about different Movements.  What parts are important to movements?  Rotors?  Balance Wheels?  Hairsprings?  The answer is all of the above.  We do a deep dive into all of these parts and how they contribute to a fi...

Go Man Go!  Lets talk about fakes and knockoffs.  What to look for, what models are highly faked.  Then we go to the history of some of the finest watchmakers and companies on the planet.  All of this information is crucial to you as a fine watch collector.  Don't be bowled over by just anything, you must evolve as a collector of fine timepieces.  So any good info is...

Hi hep cats and cool kitties.  Today we explore how a watch works and the major innovations in wristwatch production since the inception of wristwatches.  How did wristwatches come about and who was behind them?? We also go into different brands of watches and their history in a way we haven't done before.  This is Wristwatches 101.  Just for you.  Sit back relax and enjoy...

Oh No Here he comes again!  More fun facts about watch case materials.  What's good and not so good?  Silver, Gold, Titanium, Platinum, Bronze, Palladium and Aluminum to name a few.  Also what colors pair nicely with different dial colors and straps?  Well, we go into depth on these topics and lots more.  Not to be missed if you love timepieces and collect or want to...

Go, Go, Go Big Boy!  Lets chat about watch case materials.  What is best?  What should we avoid?  What looks good and wears well.  These and other topics are covered in this fact packed episode.  This is a must for understanding and what types of watches should we be looking for?  This is big! Go for it and learn baby learn.

Ok, lets hit the ground running.  Are there high end quartz watches?  What kind?  How Much?  Are they collectable?  We delve into fine swiss quartz timepieces that you should own.  Under $10k watches, what to look at, now that Rolex has priced itself out of a lot of collectors budgets.  We look at different brands and designs that are worth a look.  New bran...

Hee, Hee, Hee its time for Lee.  What makes a swiss watch so desirable? lets go over why it is that way.  How to care for your investment timepiece, cleaning and protection care.  Best Swiss brands and why they are so hot??  What has the best Swiss Brands losers and Winners for this past year?  All this and lots more including some crazy stories from my past that you will...

Righty O lets go.  More information on Watch equipment and supplies you need.  Get familiar with these supplies and machines designed to make your watch collecting journey much easier.  This is the straight talk on supplies that you need, prices and quality.  There are lots of cheap substitutes but they mostly suck and are a waste of your hard earned money.  Lets get the s...