Generally speaking, the market for vintage is on the rise, but there is no hard and fast rule as to what qualifies a watch as vintage. Some people think it is pre-1980, while others will argue that anything over 25 years old or 50 years old is vintage.
However, everyone can agree that a vintage watch comes with history. Each vintage piece will have patina from years of wear, and for many that means they are each unique and aged just right. This patina is highly sought after, which has ushered in an era of not refinishing these pieces leaving the character on them.
Vintage watches are appealing to many people because they connect us to moments or people of the past. Vintage watches are perfect case studies of the designs and innovations of their era, while maintaining the spirit of watchmaking. So much of what is created for consumers is disposable, yet these watches truly have withstood the test of time.
