Collect with Confidence: Shop Certified Vintage Watches, Book Expert Appraisals, and Concierge Sourcing
Explore a rigorously vetted selection of certified vintage watches, backed by transparent condition reporting, provenance research, and expert support. Book professional appraisals for insurance or resale, or engage our concierge sourcing service to locate rare references worldwide with discretion, negotiation expertise, and secure escrow.
About Us
We are horologists, watchmakers, and researchers dedicated to elevating vintage collecting through rigorous verification, scholarly context, and client advocacy. Our mission is simple: demystify the market, protect buyers, and celebrate the craftsmanship and history embodied in every authentic timepiece.
Shop Certified Vintage Watches
Discover a curated, authenticity-verified catalog spanning iconic eras and makers, where every listing includes detailed condition grades, movement testing results, originality notes, high-resolution photography, and a transferable warranty that protects your purchase and preserves confidence long after checkout.
Curated Catalog by Era and Maker
Browse carefully assembled collections organized by decade, movement family, and manufacturer, highlighting historically significant references and overlooked gems. Our specialists prioritize originality, balance rarities with wearable condition, and present watches that offer enduring value, aesthetic integrity, and mechanical reliability for seasoned collectors and newcomers alike.
Transparent Condition Reports
Each listing includes a standardized report detailing case geometry, dial surface evaluation under loupe, movement service history if known, accuracy and amplitude measurements, parts authenticity, and any sympathetic restorations. You see precisely what we see, enabling informed decisions without surprises and ensuring expectations match reality upon delivery.
In-House Certification and Warranty
Our watchmakers conduct multi-point inspections, verify serial and reference coherence, test water resistance where appropriate, and document results in a certification dossier. Purchases include a limited warranty covering authenticity and described function, giving you post-sale assurance and support should questions arise after the watch reaches your wrist.
Our Certification Methodology
We combine forensic examination, archival research, movement diagnostics, and comparative reference analysis to authenticate each watch. Repeatable procedures, calibrated tools, and peer review minimize subjectivity, while transparent documentation helps you understand findings, limitations, and any disclosed non-original components before you commit.
Movement Verification
We open the case, confirm caliber and bridge stamping, inspect finishing appropriate to the era, test accuracy across positions, and check amplitude after full wind. Observations are compared against known benchmarks and factory documentation, ensuring internal components align with the reference and perform within reasonable tolerances for age.
Case and Dial Forensics
Under magnification and raking light, we examine lug symmetry, bevels, engravings, and hallmarks to assess polishing history. Dial printing, lume composition, and handset compatibility are evaluated against period-correct traits. Findings are clearly explained, including any refinishing, relume, or replacement parts that may influence value and desirability.
Replacement Parts Policy
When non-original components are present, we disclose them explicitly, differentiate service parts from aftermarket items, and explain their impact on collectibility and performance. Where feasible, we source correct-period parts, noting provenance and installation dates, so you can decide whether originality or function takes priority for your collection goals.
Condition Grading Standards
Our grading communicates real-world wear, originality, and mechanical health using consistent terminology and numeric benchmarks, enabling accurate comparisons across listings and time. We explain what each grade means in practical terms, minimizing ambiguity and aligning expectations with the true state of the watch.
Insurance Documentation
We produce insurer-ready appraisals featuring detailed descriptions, serials when accessible, condition grades, photographs, and replacement values tied to current market supply. Clear methodology, update recommendations, and contact information streamline underwriting approval, helping you secure accurate policies without overpaying for inflated or poorly substantiated valuations.
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Resale and Trade Valuations
Thinking of selling or trading? We estimate fair market value based on recent comparables, originality, service status, and demand cycles. Our analysis identifies potential value-add steps, like sympathetic service or sourcing correct parts, to maximize outcomes while ensuring realistic timelines grounded in current buyer behavior.
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Estate and Probate Reports
For estates, we compile inventories, provide fair market or date-of-death values, and include supporting research suitable for legal and tax contexts. Sensitivity to family needs, clear documentation, and transparent assumptions help executors make equitable decisions while preserving historical significance and avoiding inadvertent losses through rushed liquidation.
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Concierge Sourcing
Engage our white-glove team to locate specific references, dial variants, or period-correct components through a trusted global network. We handle discovery, verification, negotiation, and escrow, delivering vetted options that meet your budget, criteria, and timeline with minimal risk and maximum discretion.
Discovery Consultation
We begin by clarifying your goals, wrist size, lifestyle, historical preferences, and budget, translating them into a precise brief. Examples from our archive illustrate trade-offs between originality, condition, and price. You receive a roadmap outlining milestones, communications cadence, and realistic timeframes based on present market availability.
Global Network Outreach
Our team canvasses trusted dealers, collectors, auction specialists, and independent watchmakers, prioritizing provenance and transparency. Candidates undergo preliminary checks before being presented with detailed photos, reference notes, and estimated landing costs. You remain informed while we filter noise and protect you from questionable offers or inflated sellers’ claims.
Acquisition, Negotiation, and Escrow
Once you select a target, we negotiate terms, confirm condition with additional testing, and coordinate escrow for secure funds transfer. Shipping and customs are managed end-to-end. Your watch arrives fully documented, matching our representations, with post-purchase support for service, strap fitting, and insurance arrangements.
Provenance and Documentation
We pursue period paperwork, archive extracts, service receipts, and ownership history to contextualize each piece. Clear documentation strengthens value, simplifies insurance, and preserves the narrative that makes vintage watches meaningful beyond metal and movement alone.
Archive Extracts and Papers
Where possible, we facilitate archive extracts and verify factory-issued papers, matching production dates and delivery details. We explain the evidentiary strength of documents, limitations, and how paperwork interacts with condition and originality to influence desirability, policy coverage, and long-term liquidity within the collector market.
Serial, Reference, and Caseback Research
We cross-check serial and reference numbers against known ranges, production anomalies, and scholarly databases. Caseback engravings and import marks are documented. Any mismatches are assessed for benign service history versus problematic assembly, ensuring you understand precisely how these details affect authenticity claims and pricing.
Photographic Evidence and Chain of Custody
High-resolution imagery captures micro-details, while a documented chain of custody outlines transfers from seller to buyer, including intermediary checks. This reduces disputes, supports claims processing, and provides reassuring transparency that your watch’s journey is recorded, secure, and aligned with ethical acquisition practices.
Care, Service, and Preservation
Protect your investment with maintenance guidance tailored to vintage realities. We balance originality and reliability, recommending sympathetic interventions that respect historical character while ensuring dependable function for daily wear or special occasions.
Preventive Maintenance Schedule
We propose service intervals based on caliber, usage, water exposure, and performance data. Lubrication, gasket replacement, timing regulation, and testing are documented. Our recommendations avoid unnecessary tear-downs, preserving parts and dial integrity, while keeping accuracy within ranges that make the watch enjoyable and safe to wear.
Sympathetic Restoration Philosophy
When cosmetic work is warranted, we avoid heavy polishing and irreversible dial refinishing, preferring reversible, period-respectful corrections. Restoration choices are explained with before-and-after photos, and we seek your approval before proceeding, prioritizing historical authenticity and long-term value over short-term cosmetic perfection.
Storage and Environmental Best Practices
We advise on humidity control, magnetism avoidance, shock reduction, and strap care. Proper storage boxes, silica management, and rotation strategies prevent avoidable degradation. Clear, practical guidelines help you maintain originality, avoid moisture-related dial issues, and preserve amplitude without over-stressing vintage components in everyday routines.
Shipping, Insurance, and Logistics
From secure packaging to fully insured transport, we manage logistics end-to-end. You receive tracking, updates, and help with customs paperwork, ensuring the watch arrives safely, legally, and on schedule.
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Watches are double-boxed with shock-absorbing materials, moisture protection, and tamper-evident seals. Accessories and documents are packed separately for redundancy. We photograph pack-outs, log serials, and include instructions for careful unboxing, minimizing risk during transit and preserving your ability to verify condition upon arrival.
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We partner with specialized couriers and insurance underwriters accustomed to transporting high-value timepieces. Coverage extends door-to-door, and claims handling is documented. You receive real-time tracking and contact points for any transit concerns, making international deliveries as predictable and stress-free as possible.
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We prepare accurate declarations, HS codes, and value statements to avoid delays and unexpected duties. Our team flags country-specific restrictions, advises on documentation for vintage materials, and coordinates with brokers when necessary, keeping your import compliant, efficient, and fully transparent from the outset.
Certified Authentication and Condition Report
A comprehensive examination including movement verification, case and dial forensics, timing results, originality assessment, and a written certification dossier with photographs. Ideal before purchase or for existing pieces, it clarifies value drivers, service priorities, and potential risks impacting long-term collectibility and insurance acceptance.
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Formal Appraisal for Insurance or Resale
A signed, insurer-accepted report detailing watch identity, condition grade, images, methodology, and replacement or fair market value derived from up-to-date comparables. Suitable for underwriting, estate planning, or sales preparation, it helps you secure accurate coverage and realistic pricing targets with clear documentation.
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Concierge Sourcing Retainer
Engage our team to locate specific references or configurations. Includes discovery consultation, targeted outreach across our vetted network, preliminary verification, price guidance, and escrow coordination at acquisition. Ideal for rare pieces requiring discretion, speed, and expert negotiation to secure favorable terms without compromising due diligence.
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Returns, Guarantees, and Ethics
Your satisfaction is protected by clear return windows, authenticity guarantees, and a strict ethical code. We stand behind our representations and resolve issues quickly and fairly.
Inspection Return Window
We provide a clearly defined inspection period upon receipt, allowing you to verify condition and performance against our listing. Returns require original packaging, undisturbed seals, and prompt notification. We process refunds quickly, minus shipping and customs where applicable, prioritizing fairness and transparency for both parties.
Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee
We guarantee the authenticity of every watch we sell. If credible evidence challenges a piece, we will investigate and remedy, including refund or replacement when appropriate. Our reputation relies on accuracy and disclosure, and we treat authenticity claims with urgency and respect for the collector community.
Code of Ethics and Compliance
We refuse stolen goods, counterfeit components, and undisclosed modifications. Our sourcing follows legal frameworks, sanctions rules, and brand intellectual property protections. We educate clients on ethical considerations, fostering a marketplace where value is grounded in honesty, provenance, and respect for horological history.
Market Insights and Editorial
Stay informed with research-driven articles and guides that decode pricing trends, reference histories, and collector behavior. Our editorial empowers smarter decisions, helping you navigate volatility and identify enduring quality.
Learn MoreCommunity and Events
Connect with fellow enthusiasts through private previews, moderated forums, and educational workshops. We foster a welcoming, fraud-aware community where knowledge circulates freely and relationships strengthen collections over time.
Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing
Vintage collecting is circular by nature; we amplify that impact through ethical procurement and repair practices. Our approach reduces waste, encourages longevity, and supports skilled craftspeople who keep historic timepieces alive.
Gifting and Corporate Programs
Delight recipients and clients with meaningful vintage selections, personalized documentation, and elegant presentation. Our team manages curation, branding, and delivery logistics with professionalism and discretion.
- Personalized Gift Curation Provide recipient interests, wrist size, and budget, and we present vetted options with stories that resonate. Certificates of authenticity, care guides, and hand-written notes complete the experience, transforming a watch into a lasting narrative rather than a simple object.
- Corporate Gifting and Awards We design programs for milestones and executive recognition, aligning watches with brand values and event themes. Custom packaging and documentation reinforce prestige, while our verification standards ensure recipients receive pieces worthy of your organization’s reputation and gratitude.
- White-Glove Delivery For high-profile recipients, we coordinate secure, punctual delivery with minimal disruption. Discreet packaging, scheduling flexibility, and setup assistance for straps or bracelets ensure the moment feels effortless, memorable, and thoroughly considered from start to finish.
Security and Privacy
We protect your data and purchases through robust encryption, strict access controls, and vetted partners. Transparent policies and responsive support ensure peace of mind during every step of your journey with us.
