Cool Vintage Watches Testimonials

"I wanted you to know I received my Tissot watch today It was waiting for me at my desk when I arrived at work today. I am very happy with it. It truly is a beautiful watch. I have been wanting to purchase a vintage watch for some time and you made the experience easy for me. I will be calling on you again for my next vintage watch purchase. Thanks again. Roger Smith - US

"Hi John, just wanted to let you know the Benrus Ultra Deep dive watch arrived safe and sound, and it looks even better than I expected. Absolutely stunning watch at a fair price. Thanks for your great customer service. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on your site. I'd love to do business with you again. Stoph P - US

"I received the CWS shell cordovan strap in tan today and it exceeded my expectations. This is for a thin tank style watch and I usually put a alligator or teju lizard strap. However, I thought I'd take a chance with the cordovan, mainly to see how it wears, as this is my everyday beater watch. My only problem now is the strap makes the watch look so good it looks like a Hermes designer watch! I love the band, the construction is top notch. Many thanks. Jonathan Brown - US

"Thank you for the very good and kind customer service. The Sport Deployant has very good quality and I am pleased. Your postage package was noticeable well done to protect shipment. I will do business with you again in future - thanks once again!" Mika Vehkasaari - Finland

"Just a quick email. I recently purchased a 1968 Omega watch for my husband's 40th. I'd like to say thanks for the excellent service. He's delighted with it. It arrived in Ireland 3 days after I purchased it...Smooth and Hassle Free! Many Thanks." Louise Fortune - Ireland

"John, I received my "new" 1970 Rolex Air King today (all the way overin Bagram, Afghanistan) and I am very pleased with it. I am always in the Market for a "Cool" Vintage Rolex and look forward to doing business with you in the future. Cheers.
Stephen Flasdick - US

"John, just to let you know that I received the watch in perfect condition. I have never seen a watch sent to me with so much care - and so soon. It is exactly as it was described. Thanks for a very smooth transaction."
Nicholas Zennario - US

"Hi John, Just a quick note to say, UPS delivered the watch today, so thanks for the quick delivery on that. Also wanted to say the watch looks great. It's actually in better condition than I think your photos showed... it's been a great buy. Many thanks.
Paul Cowin - US

"John... The watch is outstanding. Thanks for everything"
Joe Hesse

"Hi John... Just received the watch today. It is a beauty. My thanks for the watch and quick communication. Will visit your web site more often. Thanks"
Reuben Delgado

"John, got the watch (sooner than expected). It's very nice. Thank you for the great watch and service."
Robert McDermott, London, UK

"John, I just wanted to let you know I received the Rolex I purchased from your company today and am very pleased with it. Your photos and description were right on. I was also very pleased with the amount of care your folks put into the packaging it for shipment. I have purchased watches from other firms and been amazed at the shoddy way they ship. I would not hesitate to do business with you again. Thank you,
Gerald Cook, Lynnwood, WA

"John, Thank you very much for the prompt shipping of my new (old) Rolex Super Oyster and the additional strap I ordered. The watch is wonderful! I am very pleased. The strap is worth the extra money as it looks perfect on the watch. The additional perforated leather strap that I ordered for my Heuer Monza looks fantastic. I look forward to doing business with you in the future. Regards,
Greg Lord, Andover, MA

"John, just received my CWS honey padded alligator and had it installed on my Ulysee Nardin. It is beautiful....what a great addition to my watch. The quality and color of the hide is first rate and the stitching is perfect. I'll be back for one for my Rolex. Thanks.
D. Craig Gall,

"Mr Putnam. I would like you to know that the watches arrived safe and sound 5 days ago. The watches are magnificent. I could not be more pleased with them. Thank you so much for your speedy and first class service. It has been a pleasure to do business with you, an look forward to more purchases from you.
David Ashton-Lewis, Australia

"Received my gold buckle today, it's fantastic, and matches my chronograph as though supplied with it. Thanks you very much indeed.
Dave Carne, UK

"I just received my oversized Jeager-LeCoultre watch. Boy, is it impressive! I think it actually looks better in person than in the picture. I am one happy and satisfied customer. Many thanks.
Paul Doherty, Washington, CT

"I ordered 2 watches (Benrus 1 & 2 Military) I've been fooled by other watch sellers in the past. Now I can truly say I found the right person to deal with. Thanks!
Gary Cruz, Canda

"Hello John, The Rolex is a beauty. Thanks for the speedy delivery. Another pleasant transaction. CVW has a customer for life!!"
Justin Schaumburg, Mandeville, LA

"Gday John, I received my watch today and it's a real beauty. Thanks for your prompt service. I will be buying another watch for my lady friend. Thanks again, regards Peter. (Use this as a Testimonial if you like)
Peter Hempenstall, Melbourne Australia

"Hi John, Thank you very much for your integrity, courteous customer service and genuine concern for my comfort with this watch. The watch is beautiful and as described. I am very happy that I chose coolvintagewatches and will definitely be back again and again. Thanks again."
Sam Willis, Palo Alto, CA

"I received the Hamilton Meadowbrook today and it is fantastic! It's hard to believe that such a watch was crafted here in the good ole USA! This watch will remain in my Hamilton collection a lifetime. Thanks!"
"Sure... you may use my note. I've been visiting your website for years and the last couple it seems you have raised the bar in regards to really rare watches. I've dealt with numerous others and they can't find the models you've been selling recently. All I can say awesome."
George Dumoulin, St Charles, IL

"John, Received the gold buckle. Thanks to you and the craftsman!"
Jay A., Erie, PA

"John, Watches arrived today. They both look really great. I appreciate the fact that you do not try to over rate the watch's condition, nor over price them. I have found only a few vintage watch sites that rate and price the watches fairly. Most of the sites either over rate, price too high or both. Keep up the good work and I'm sure I will be buying some more in the future."
Dave Claar, Collierville, TN

"I received the Bulova 14kt white gold tank watch a few minutes ago. It is even more beautiful than pictured and described on your website. Everyone in the office loves it and wants to know where I got it. I really appreciate the quality of your product and website. While the website may seem an odd thing to remark on, I printed photos from three different sites -- cool vintage watches - xxxxxxx and xxxxxx. One of the photos was a Hamilton Gilbert from each site. I sent over 20 different watches to my stepfather so he could pick his three favorites. Every watch that he selected was from your site including the Hamilton -- three different sites each with the same watch but your photo was pulled. Your merchandise is beautiful, unique, and even better than presented on the web. I appreciate your prompt responses to my questions and your prompt delivery. You have a great site and business, and I wish you continued success. Thanks. I know my stepfather will appreciate not receiving a citizens or a Kenneth Cole even more."
Michael Robertson, Mount Pleasant, SC

"John , I received the watch today and love it. It's a gift and it's perfect. Thanks!!"
Josh Greene,

"Just wanted to say many THANKS for the wonderful Cordovan Watch Strap. Quality is excellent, and it adds immensely to the pleasure of wearing my watch."
Jack Hickling, Saratoga, CA

"Hi John, Just received the watch. Would like to thank you for your assistance, in particular the expeditious manner in which the order was organized. I am delighted with the watch and look forwrd to doing business again - Best wishes"
Rob Sparks, Brisbane Australia

"Please feel free to use my note to you about the excellent service that I received from you. Again, I was very impressed with your quick response and would highly recommend you to anyone interested in purchasing a watch from your website and would say to them that they can be reassured that if there are any problems with the purchased watch, you will be there for them to address those problems. Again, thank you for your terrific service!."
Paul Doherty, Washington CT

"Got the Benrus today in the mail. It looks great - your description didn't do it justice. Thanks again, I am sure I will be sending more business your way."
Dave Anderson, Littlestown PA

"John: Your company and it's products are THE CLASS ACT of Vintage Collectible Watches on the web. The Futurematic arrived and looked more glorious than you said it would. I have found buying from you and Cool Vintage Watches to be nothing short of a Great Joy. And, I want to thank youfor the care and considerations you take for your customers. I will proudly be back for more. So many Thanks!"
Mike Lulejian, Atlanta GA

"John, Received the watch last Thursday - I am very pleased to say the least. I thought it looked great on the web, but it looks 10x better in person. Thank you."
Jason White, Baltimore MD

"John, the Enicar Star Diver arrived day early. WOW!!! I am very impressed. You said it was in great shape, but it looks like it is NOS. I have had it on since I opened the box. It is keeping great time and all the functions work as they should. Thanks for working with me and I look forward to buying more watches from CVW."
Bret Castle, Auburn CA

"I just received the Seiko Dive watch in fine condition and love it.
Thanks and hopefully we'll do business again soon."
John Leunig, Minneapolis MN

"I received the 1930's Bulova tank watch. I could tell from the pictures that it was in very good condition, but it actually looks better than I ever expected. I have been wearing it since I got it. And thanks for the amazingly fast service. The watch was shipped the same day I placed the order, and I was wearing it 2 days later. Thanks again."
Mike B, Columbia SC

"The two Omega watches arrived yesterday. I am excited to have them in my collection. Working with you was easy and convinces me that I'll be a regular shopper on your site for a long time to come"
Brian Burkhart, WA

"Ordered on Friday - received on Wednesday - very impressed - watch is immaculate (for it's age) and keeps very good time. Nice to do business with you - will keep a close eye on your web site."
Glyn James, Surrey UK

"Watch arrived and is stunning! What a beautiful watch - size is perfect - condition remarkable- presentation (box, ect) is superb. I would say this is definitely a keeper.
Thanks again."
Attila Aszodi, CA

""The Glycine Airman SST arrived in London in good order and within five days of the order.
Thank you, excellent service."
John Theobald, London

The watch arrived today....I am very satisfied with this watch, package, watchstrap ect...this is World class service. Thanks a lot and many greetings from the Netherlands
Harald Steinmeijer, The Netherlands 3

I wanted to let you know that I received both Rolex watches that I ordered. They are awesome. I actually can't believe how much better the watches look than the online photos. Thanks again and I will be back to add to my collection of cool vintage watches.
Kevin Darcey, CA

The watches arrived today. There are in absolutely fantastic condition. It is quite hard to believe that they were made in the 1940s-1950s. The pictures on your website did not do them justice. They are so much better "in the flesh". The boxes in which they came were a very nice touch. Even my wife commented upon their appearance. I would like to add that it has been a pleasure dealing with you and I greatly appreciate the thoroughly professional manner with which you dealt with my transaction. As a first purchase with you, it has been a straightforward deal with no strings attached. I will definitely be keeping a watchful eye on your website into the future. Regards
Ray Delahunt, Dublin, Ireland

Just received and opened my purchase of the 1940's stainless-steel Wyler Incaflex, and it is awesome!! It arrived in the neatest packaging and is running great! The speed and attention you gave me and my order has even impressed this seasoned consumer. Job well-done/above and beyond -- thank you! I'm sure this will not be my last purchase from your fine company!
Steven Harr, Harve, MT

I received the watch on Friday as I hoped. It arrived in great shape and looks even better than you described! It's rare these days that my expectations are surpassed, but I'm happy to say that in every aspect of my transaction with you they were. Your watches are great and your customer service is even better. Nice touch with the packaging too! Thank you for taking the time to help me pick out just the right watch. It has instantly become the favorite in my collection, and as my collection grows, I will return to your site again and again. Very cool indeed!
Dave Lowe -

The watch arrived and is working fine! Thanks for your great customer service. I look forward to doing business with you in the future.
Don T -

Hello. Just wanted to let you know that the watch just arrived and you were very much correct when you said it was great. I love it. Thanks so much, and I'm sure you will be hearing from me in the future. Your website is very dangerous for me!
Gina Francis

I received my 22mm Olive Drap NATO strap. I'm extremely pleased with it's quality and your prompt service. I'll recommend you to my friends and I'll come to you in the future for my watch needs.
Robert Zerby - Columbus, OH

Hi - The Wakmann is great. It looks so cool and keeps perfect time!!! Thanks a lot.
Phil Saville -

We're building up a really nice collection of vintage watches thanks to you. The nice thing is not only do they look great, but they're all in good working order, so we have the added pleasure of being able to use them daily. I'll be back soon!
David Hubbard - Lincolnshire, UK

The watch arrived last Thursday. It is superb - thank you very much.
A very prompt and reliable service!
Russell Davis - London, England

Straps arrived I am DELIGHTED with them....
They are, beyond a doubt, the MOST comfortable I have ever worn.
Thank you again for your kind attention.
Karl Watson - Staten Island, NY

I want to thank you for your accurate description of the watch on your
website and the great customer service you have provided. It was a
pleasure doing business with you and I will definitely purchase from you again.
Dean Bertoldi - Wallingford, CT

I received the zodiac Olympus watch and it is very nice and in very
good working condition.
Maybe next month, I will order again. I want to order some military watches.
Thank you very much !
Juanito Castueras - Japan

I received the Mido this morning, and it looks great. The SS markers are the
best feature. A good one to add to the collection this makes 4 or 5 watches I have purchased from you without a single return. Your descriptions and pieces offered are definitely "Cool". A satisfied customer no doubt.
Keep the new postings coming.
Jeff Cobb - Atlanta, GA

Just received my order of two alligator watch straps (green) and a
stainless deployment buckle. I am VERY please with all the items.
Thanks for the prompt shipping.
William E, Ellifritz - Marietta, GA

I have just received my two watches today and am very pleased!
VERY COOL watches. Thank you.
Kenji Tokuhara - Japan

The watch arrived and looks fantastic!
Kern Maass - Savannah, GA

The Movado arrived this afternoon and it is splendid. It is far cooler than the photograph. The small band is perfect. I want to thank you for this fine watch. Who would have thought one could fall in love with a watch.
Nancy V. - Davis, CA

I received my watch this week. Gorgeous. I'm also thrilled
with the Hadley-Roma 881 oil-leather strap. All in all, a very classy
timepiece and strap.   You can rest assured I will be ordering from you again.
   Thanks.
   Tom Speyer - Philly, PA

Received my Hadley Roma tan oil strap yesterday and I must say I am quite
pleased with it! I have purchased HR straps before from my local watch
repair shop, but this strap seems to be of higher quality. I am now going
to purchase my all my straps from you!   Thanks again!
David Bousquet - Boston, MA

Just wanted you to know that the watch arrived yesterday safe and sound.
The watch is even more stunning and elegant than I had thought. I cannot wait to see it on my wife's wrist. I'm more than pleased with the purchase.
I also wanted to let you know how impressed I am by the level of service you've given me. From the extra attention afforded the watch to make sure it was in perfect working condition, to the complementary overnight shipping to make sure it arrived on time, to the too-good-to-be-true packaging to make sure it arrived safely, to the adherence to my special request for delivery in a 'generic' package that didn't give away the sender (and hence the nature of the gift)... I can only say 'Wow!'.
There are many opportunities on-line for purchasing vintage watches, be it 'specialist' sites like your own or individuals of sometimes dubious credentials (selling items of sometimes dubious quality) on auction sites. I feel quite lucky to have found a site that not only includes well-represented quality watches at very fair prices, but also treats the customer so well and stands so firmly behind what it sells. I am eager to recommend CoolVintageWatches.com to anyone in that marketplace and I certainly know the first place to which I'll turn when next I need a unique and elegant timepiece as a gift.
Please accept my hearty thanks to you and your staff. While on-line commerce is still a world full of hidden traps and snake-oil salesmen, this purchase has proven to be an experience where what I got was *more* than what I saw! Keep up the good work, and feel free to use my words above as a testimonial to the old-world professionalism of your new-world enterprise. Sincerely,
Brendan O'Brien - Havertown, PA

Hello, I received both watches today, they look and work very good.
Thank you very much!
Michio Isono - Sakai, Japan

Watch recieved A-OK ! Your pics don't do it justice. It's much nicer in person.
Hope to be dealing with you again. Thanxs!
Paul Florio - River Edge, NJ

I just wanted to let you know that I got the watch and, as I expected, it is
even nicer than I thought. It has been keeping great time and it is in
extremely nice condition for a 1967 watch. I consider myself very lucky to
have gotten this one. Thanks for all your help.
Jim Theisen - Chicago, IL

I received the summit strap and deployment clasp a few days ago.
The quality of the leather is really good - even better than the original strap. Thanks!
Geevee Eugenio - Manila, Philippines

I received the strap on Saturday, looks fabulous. It is definitely a high quality piece.
I shall recommend your products to the other timezone members.
Dale Whitfield - Boca Raton, FL

Dear Mr. Putnam: I received the watch, and let me tell you, it is a lot
better for real than in the pictures, it is a beauty, thanks a lot, I like
doing business with you, you will hear from me again , by the way, the belt
is awesome, do you sell them separately?, again thanks a lot, I'm a watch
collector and I can tell you...it is a beauty...thanks...Josep.
Josep Aristry - Miami, FL

I just got the watches and they are beautiful!   ALL THREE were MUCH BETTER than your
description and I sincerely look forward to doing business with you in the
near term and in the years ahead. Thank you, again.
Matthew T. Mushlin - St. Louis, MO

Hallo John, Tudor arrived today, nice watch, thank you!
Menno van Gelder, Amsterdam

I received my watch today and everything is great. Thanks very much.
I will be back!
Dan Allshouse - Long Beach, CA
I received my order of two watch bands today and just wanted to say
thanks for the fast service. I was very impressed with the quality of
the leather, and look forward to watching it soften.
William Beaver - Kuwait

I truly appreciate your interest in trying to resolve this problem to my benefit. It is rare to
find a retailer on the internet that is as willing to stand behind his products as you are.
I have book marked your site and will continue to look for that cool vintage watch.
Thanks again.
Eric Goldberg - West Orange, NJ

Hi John,
My watches arrived today. Very nice. Thank You.
Richard Johnson - Drayton, ND

I am impressed with your entire operation. Your web site is extremely well organized
and easy to navigate. Your business philosophy is evident by manner in which you treat
your customers. I am very pleased with my 1940's Heuer Chronograph that arrived today.
It was a pleasure doing business with you and I already have my eye on another gem.
See you soon, Kalen
Kalen Gralka - Houston, TX

Hello! Yesterday, I received the watch.
As I expected, the watch is very good condition.
I really loved it. Thank you so much.
Koji Kida - Tokyo, Japan

John, Got the watch today. It's awesome! I'll be ordering more soon!
Thanks, Chad
Chad Landers - Sherman Oaks, CA

Got the watch yesterday. Very nice. Someone took care of this one.
Thanks, Mike
Mike Hatfield - Beaufort, SC

. . .today, via FedEx, as promised. Great Watch! Love the dial. Take her off the "Hold" list
and put her on the "Sold" list - many thanks, John!
Joe Ganzler - Charlotte, NC - 11/29/2000

I just received the watch. It looks better than I expected.
Thanks!! Mark
Mark Flaming - Novato, CA - 11/29/2000

Hi John, The watch arrived today, safe and sound.
Many thanks for the excellent service. Regards, Vince
Vince Taglialavore - Chelmsford, U.K. - 10/25/2000

Got the watches on Friday--They look real good--THANKS.
Jeff Cogswell - S. Daytona, FL - 9/25/2000

I received the watch today at about 4:30 P.M. and it appears to have been worth the wait.
Excellent packaging. Thank you.
Greg Drais - Howell, MI - 9/21/2000

The Titus just arrived - It's really a great looking watch, and I am more than satisfied with the
quality of the Titus, and the watches you represent for sale.
Best regards, Martin
Martin Bloom - Los Angeles, CA - 9/8/2000

I just wanted to let you know the Eterna arrived today and is wonderful!
Thanks so much for a flawless professional transaction, GREAT PACKING.
John R. Miller - Boise, ID - 8/30/2000

John- the Longines arrived today. Thanks! My first impression is great.
Tim Pfister - Billings, MT - 8/9/2000

Everything, top notch. You are the "Dell computer marketeer of the
watch world!!" The watch was just as described (destined to be a fav ) and
what a great old strap to complement it. Regards, Barbara
Barbara Goggin - Marshfield, MA - 7/5/2000

I just wanted to say thank you for the very nice watch and
hope to buy from you again very soon.
Karl Vandervoort - Woodland Hills, CA - 6/14/2000

The Rolex was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
Scott McDiarmid - Annapolis, MD - 5/18/2000

Just a quick note to thank you for your prompt attention to my order! I'll definitely be back for more.
I love the watch and will be adding to my small collection over the next few months.
Stephen Wall - Great Britian - 4/28/2000

"John, thank you for the swanky Ernest Borel cocktail watch. It arrived
quickly, and was packed very well. My wife loves it!"
Kent Smith - San Diego, CA - 4/21/2000

" The MIDO watch arrived last Thursday afternoon. I wore it over the weekend
and it keeps very good time. I am very pleased with it.
Thanks for a very nice watch."
Peter Kerr - London, Ontario - 4/17/2000

"Thank you very much for the watch. Big and bold.
It's beautiful. You called it just right."
Stefano Filiberti - Astoria, New York - 3/24/2000

"My Girard-Perregaux watch arrived yesterday---it is a beautiful time piece.
The picture did not do it justice.
A Very Happy Customer, Nancy"
Nancy Erdmann - Mill Creek, WA - 3/22/2000

"I received the watch yesterday afternoon. It's beautiful -- I couldn't be more pleased!
Thank you for everything."
Lori North - Chicago, Illinois - 1/27/2000

"The Memosail arrived- what a great little watch! Your promptness and attention to detail is considerable. Even your packing is superb. Positive feedback has been left. I hope to do business with you again. It is always a pleasure to do business with a gentleman."
David Clough - Southbury, Connecticut - 1/29/2000

"Hi John, The GP has arrived. Sometimes when a watch arrives which you have only seen in a picture you are badly disappointed. And sometimes it arrives just as expected. But very rarely does a watch exceed your expectations on all accounts. Well, this one did! John, you have seriously understated the condition of this little gem! It looks and feels new, crystal, case and strap included. The dial is very pretty, and I am now sure it is original. It has been a pleasure doing business with you, and I look forward to my next watch from you already."
Bernard Eden - Haifa, Israel - 2/10/2000

What Time Is It ?? was introduced to the internet in October of 1997 and has enjoyed overwhelming success with thousands of pleased clients. Cool VintageWatches.com followed in May of 2000.
Owner John Putnam has been studying, collecting and dealing fine watches for 15+ years and is a member of the NAWCC. (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors)

"I want you to be EXTREMELY satisfied with your watch purchase! We are here to offer the watch collector a UNIQUE variety of vintage watches and to provide the type of client service you deserve. Thank you for your business!!"