I Bought Watches on eBay, Reddit, and Japanese Sites, Here's What I Learned!

Buying a watch online can unlock some of the best pieces you’ll ever find… but it can also be one of the easiest ways to get scammed. This week on On Time: A Collector’s Journey, Lex Borrero and CJ sit down with Miami Watch Club member and attorney Matthew Skaroff to explore the world of online watch collecting, vintage watches, and the lessons he’s learned from years of buying and selling timepieces across Reddit, eBay, Japanese marketplaces, and private sellers. From his first Seiko during law school to discovering Omega, hunting rare vintage Audemars Piguet, collecting Franck Muller, JLC, Van Cleef & Arpels, and more! Matt shares why the hunt is sometimes the best part of collecting. The conversation dives into how to safely buy watches online, how to verify sellers, what collectors should look for before sending money, the risks of modern Rolex fakes, and why buying vintage watches requires understanding history, originality, and trust. Whether you’re buying your first luxury watch or searching for your next rare piece, this episode is about becoming a smarter collector and enjoying the journey behind every watch. Presented by Miami Watch Club & 0 to 60. #Rolex #Omega #AudemarsPiguet #WatchCollector #LuxuryWatches