When I first started exploring vintage watches, I was surprised by how small they seemed compared to today's oversized styles. Watches from the mid-20th century often have cases around 33 to 36 mm, ...
Vintage watches are more than just timepieces. For many collectors and enthusiasts, they represent a blend of craftsmanship, history and elegance that modern watches often lack. The demand for these ...
We are firmly ensconced in the era of the gold dress watch, particularly of the vintage varietal. They’re everywhere, from ...
Experts say that thinking through your preferences and then checking out the market can lead to the watch of your dreams. By Victoria Gomelsky Before the 1980s, when computer-aided design and ...
The Ponto Vecchio in Florence used to be a mainstay for vintage watches, but modern single-brand boutiques are slowly pushing the vintage-focused shops into other neighborhoods. The question I’ve long ...
When he isn’t helping to preserve American-made denim, Evan Morrison is scouring flea markets for historic military timepieces.
“Bark” engraving on the bezel and bracelet of the Wind Vintage 1980s Rolex Day-Date Courtesy of Wind Vintage It wasn’t that long ago that dealers had a hard time unloading an all-gold gem-set piece.
At the tail end of last year, the watch industry was hit with a bombshell when the owners of Breitling revealed they had acquired Universal Genève, arguably the greatest lost watch brand and a ...
Without question, Universal Genève is the most lauded of the “lost” vintage watch brands that either closed up shop or became shallow husks of themselves following the Quartz Crisis of the 1970s and ...
Discover hidden gems at Vintage Design Mart in Chicago, where every aisle offers unique treasures, from watches to statement ...
Rolex watches have transcended their utilitarian purpose to become symbols of status and achievement. The brand’s association with high-profile events, celebrities, and athletes has further reinforced ...
Watchbook is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Carousell's 2025 Specialist Award for Neo-Vintage Watches, ...