We offer a large selection of pre-owned genuine vintage watches for sale, from Timex to Rolex and everything in between. Vintage watches can be defined as mechanical watches made prior to the 1970's quartz revolution, when much of the world's watch production shifted from mechanical Swiss watches to Asian made electronic watches. Because of the popularity of mass produced quartz watches, most watch companies that produced vintage mechanical watches have since gone out of business. Other companies that were once bold leaders in the watchmaking industry have consolidated and been absorbed into a few large watch houses that share mass produced parts.
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Farfo.com is a Vintage Watch Dealer and Specialist Dedicated to Providing the Highest Quality Authentic Timepieces and Horological Services. Farfo.com is a vintage watch dealer that buys, sells and services vintage timepieces. We specialize in pre-1970's complicated Swiss watches, including chronograph, moonphase, and calendar watches.
We have been a trusted dealer and vintage watch service center doing business on the Internet since 1998. We have many, many satisfied customers from all over the world. Our BBB raring is A+ and we are happy to provide references. With shipping costs on the rise we understand your concern regarding the cost of delivery.
I am honored to have received the feedback below from my customers regarding their purchases and watch repair service. John, Many thanks for the watch, the process was very smooth and the watch is in excellent conditions. Will definetely do business with you again. John: In case your interested, I thought I would share this watch's history.
Long gone are the days when you could bring your pre-1970's watch to the local jewelry shop for cleaning and repair service. Very few stores have the expertise to perform service on vintage mechanical timepieces. We stock a large inventory of vintage watch parts and have access to watch material from many sources.
Reviews (13)
Fred Saffir
May 27, 2022
Drew J.
Mar 21, 2022
Not to sure i would send my Time Piece to no other watch service in The Tri state area NY/NJ. Matter of fact--- im sure i wont send my time piece to no other than to John at Farfo! Point blank Period. Honest, TrustWorthy and Most of all, He get the Job done PROFESSIONALLY! Thank you John once again for your time and service! A true pleasure! Cheers. ( serviced my A17360, Ball Stormchaser. etc). with no Hiccups whats so ever!
R. Taber
May 20, 2021
Sean Lubben
Apr 21, 2020
Mark S.
May 23, 2019
My son's 30th Birthday was only a few weeks away when I contacted Mr. DiDonato regarding the restoration of his great-great grandfather's circa 1894 American Waltham pocket watch, as a birthday gift to him. The watch came back several days prior to his birthday and absolutely exceed expectations. It looks and works like a brand new watch and it's hard to believe it is 125 years old. Mr. DiDonato was also able to find a newly made Waltham pocket watch presentation box, which was icing on the cake. I, and most importantly my son, are extremely appreciative of the time and effort, and the willingness to work within our tight time frame, to get the watch back to us.
It was a wonderful experience working with him which included excellent and timely back and forth communication. I would not hesitate to use his services again. Very highly recommended.
It was a wonderful experience working with him which included excellent and timely back and forth communication. I would not hesitate to use his services again. Very highly recommended.
Alex Peck
May 07, 2019
I've both bought a watch from John and had watches service by him. I'm fussy and critical about what I purchase. I say, without any hesitation, that John can be trusted, that he is an excellent communicator, that he goes the extra mile, and that I expect to do future business with him. I highly recommend Farfo's Vintage Watches.
Father Blaise Brockman
Mar 12, 2019
I have been collecting watches for almost 20 years, and I've done business with quite a few vendors. Very few rise to the standards that John and his company has set. From the very outset, John answered every query about his watches I asked.quickly and clearly. His prices are fair and reasonable, and his watches come with a warranty. Another feature of his company is the repairs and cleaning that he is able to do on the watches, if and when they are needed.
He is the whole package! I've bought several watches from him, and each transaction was timely, painless, and pleasurable. I know I will be doing business with him for a long time to come. I can't praise the professionalism of John enough. He has been the easiest person I've worked with in all these years. He deserves 6 stars!
He is the whole package! I've bought several watches from him, and each transaction was timely, painless, and pleasurable. I know I will be doing business with him for a long time to come. I can't praise the professionalism of John enough. He has been the easiest person I've worked with in all these years. He deserves 6 stars!
Ryan C.
Jan 19, 2019
I recent came in possession of a vintage Rolex and was looking for a place to take the watch for repairs and refurbish. After doing some research I reach out to Mr, DiDonato and he gave me an overview of his ideas just by seeing the photo and promised even more detailed review of my options once I sent him the watch. After sending him the watch he gave me a few more recommendations and provided a detail invoice so I could understand the cost.
He provided updates over the next few weeks of his progress as well as provided additional suggestions on a vintage band. Finally after about 6 weeks I received the finished product I cannot say enough about the quality of work. The watch that previously was in poor condition now looks stunning and beautiful. I am definitely going to do business again and would recommend anyone looking to refurbish a watch to contact Mr. DiDonato at www.farfo.com.
He provided updates over the next few weeks of his progress as well as provided additional suggestions on a vintage band. Finally after about 6 weeks I received the finished product I cannot say enough about the quality of work. The watch that previously was in poor condition now looks stunning and beautiful. I am definitely going to do business again and would recommend anyone looking to refurbish a watch to contact Mr. DiDonato at www.farfo.com.
Paul Margaritis
Jan 09, 2019
Sent John two vintage watches (a 50 year old Zodiac & and an old Piquette) for repair & servicing. He didn't balk at working on watches this old, nor did he shy away from fixing them once he was able to look at the mechanisms. I was appraised of cost before the work was undertaken and best of all, the watches look great and are running perfectly.
David Berlin
Jan 05, 2019
What do you say about a guy like John? His character is unimpeachable, he does the right thing simply because its the right thing to do. This was my second experience with him and it was a little rough--there were some problems as the watch I had purchased on ebay was not repairable, it was in such bad shape. John completely took care of the whole problem for me AND held my hand when I got nervous.
He's a kind person. And, since I have had one watch repaired by him, I will say that he certainly knows how to fix watches--he got an old Hampden pocketwatch of mine running perfectly, and this was a watch that had a smashed jewel and some other serious problems. Just an A1, top notch dealer and squared up businessman. What can I say beyond that?
He's a kind person. And, since I have had one watch repaired by him, I will say that he certainly knows how to fix watches--he got an old Hampden pocketwatch of mine running perfectly, and this was a watch that had a smashed jewel and some other serious problems. Just an A1, top notch dealer and squared up businessman. What can I say beyond that?
Ron Stolte
Dec 01, 2018
Thank you to John for the great vintage watch and service. Last year I bought a vintage Top Time from John. Beautiful watch exactly as described. After a few months I noticed it was running ran fast a couple minutes per day. I reached back out to John and he totally backed up the service, made adjustments and the watch now runs perfectly. Feel confident buying a vintage watch from Farfo.
James Smoot
Nov 17, 2018
I have a watch my father gave to me over 60 years ago that no one could or would fix. I am fortunate to have found John's website and to have the pleasure of my watch repaired. It has been made whole again and has regained its' luster and accuracy. I am quite pleased of the result. John's reputation is well earned. Jim, 2018, Republic of Panama
Bob Lembkey
Nov 10, 2018