That sinking feeling (when I lose a watch)
“But you wanted to sell them didn’t you?” Those word flew across table like shrapnel, and it made me think - back to the day when I was...
Fauxtina madness in the Longines Military Watch
Innovation in the watch making world can be quite rare. And when you narrow that scope down to vintage-inspired watches, you're pretty...
Making the choice between old vintage or new vintage
If there’s one thing that can frustrate the vintage watch collector, it’s landing that awesome piece and then having to send it for...
The day I tried on a Rolex 1803 President Day Date
Two weeks ago I found myself in a situation where I could try on a vintage Rolex 1803 in yellow gold with bracelet. I’ve always kept away...
Chronicles of a watch addict: finding that dream vintage
This post was written on the move. Thank god for auto-complete. Trick question. There is no such thing as a dream vintage. To me anyway....
Sometimes a watch changes my mind.
Collecting vintage watches allows me to see, feel and own a part of history. In February of 1976, this watch was cased in a factory in...
In celebration of timepieces
As far our varied Interests and financial capabilities will allow us, I find it necessary to campaign that no mere watch should adorn the...
The Vintage Seiko is now on Instagram!
Hey there watch fans! Long story short, I've started an Instagram account for the site. With more than 100 posts at the moment, I hope to...
Why do you buy mechanical watches?
Ethan Wolff-Mann on Time Online made a very good point at the end of his article, with supporting quotes by Ariel Adams of ABTW fame and...
The beginnings of a vintage watch collector
Vintage watches mean different things to different people. To some, it's trash - pieces of scratched metal and barely moving tickers...