How We Source Our Vintage Watch Selection
At our core, integrity and authenticity are everything. The vintage watch world is built on trust, and we take that responsibility seriously. Every watch we bring in is chosen with the same care and scrutiny we’d apply if it were being added to our personal collection.
Quality Through Every Detail
When evaluating a timepiece, we look for consistency in quality throughout — from the dial to the case and every component in between. A vintage watch tells its story through patina, proportion, and condition, and we aim for those that have aged gracefully while retaining their original character.
The Importance of an Honest Case
One of our priorities is finding watches with sharp, unpolished cases. Determining whether a case has been polished is never an exact science, but we reference official images, archival materials, and known examples to identify original case lines. The watch’s geometry tells us a lot about its life — and we prefer those that remain close to how they left the factory decades ago.
Servicing Only When Necessary
For selected pieces, our watchmaker performs a complete movement service and cleanup to ensure long-term reliability. However, many watches are left untouched if they are already running well and operating within expectations. Our philosophy is simple: the less we disturb a watch, the lower the risk of altering its originality or causing unintended damage.
Originality Matters
We pay careful attention to details like pushers, hands, and crystals — elements often replaced over time. These small parts play a huge role in a watch’s identity. Originality adds depth and authenticity, and we see it as an essential part of the charm that draws us to vintage in the first place.
A Passion-Driven Process
At heart, I’m a watch enthusiast before anything else. I don’t claim to know every reference or every movement out there, but I focus on what I truly understand and appreciate. That’s why, for now, we do not offer general watch sourcing services. We only handle watches we know deeply — and that we genuinely believe in.
