The soul of Vintage Watches
Hi! I’m Bas — collector, curator, and vintage enthusiast with 15+ years of experience. From antique pieces to marvels of the 1990’s, I guide you through the wonderful world of watches.
Backed by a trusted global network of experts, dealers, and auction houses, I connect collectors with timeless treasures. I share the passion, enduring quality, and stories that make these timepieces more than accessories — they’re history on your wrist.
The Library
Discover the greatest stories, unknown archives, and love tales of these tiny metal time-tellers.
![[Watch-Flation 📈] This post was supposed to be just about this Rolex Datejust 16220 from 2003 — white dial, engine-turned bezel, super dope features. With words like uncommon, cool and give me a few thousand bucks to buy it and we’re bot](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1754645502303-ADS6KHWM69CDNEYP6FZA/image-asset.jpeg)
![[Unlikely Collabs 🤝] What do you get when you mix Japanese precision with American t1tti3s? The Playboy watch by Seiko.
One of Japan’s most respected watchmakers, Seiko, famed for its design ethos took an unexpected turn in 1979. The result?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1754645504162-G3CK1U4IMETXHRNCF8U1/image-asset.jpeg)
![[Life Update] Hi nerds! Thanks for still reading this sh*t ❤️
I’ve been on a bit of a watch-content hiatus, buying way more than I can photograph, write, or even properly share. I’ve been pouring a ton of energy into deep-dives on obscure](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1754645504298-AT0C6LHZVZYUH60SQA30/image-asset.jpeg)
![[One Photo, Countless Stories📸] There’s value in the craftsmanship of a watch, the model, its brand, its heritage. But beyond that, every watch carries something more: the story of the person who wore it, and the moments it witnessed.
This is](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1754645505602-QAEIRO2ZW37RJKEYV9IH/image-asset.jpeg)
![[Dirty Little Elegance🫦] We’ve grown used to hype watches that shout from across the room. You can spot them from a mile away. Distinct cases, bracelets, bezels, big logos, and prominent dials colors.
But it wasn’t always like this.
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![[What Not to Love 😍] I think I’ve had this watch for about 8 years now? It’s not something I bought as a “collector”, I just threw out 5 to 8 bids at a local auction, mostly hoping to snag some Omegas. Instead, I ended up wit](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1754645506796-XH7TK8TUT74K59ZMGJIN/image-asset.jpeg)
![[Mirror Tracks 🪞] If I had to choose a favorite dial color, it would probably be glossy black. But some out-of-this-world details—often found on white and grey dials—might just change my mind.
One particularly feature is the mirror trac](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1754645507853-X2BHU0P5VARSET2JMN2K/image-asset.jpeg)
![[Watch Collecting Journey] Watches are built to last – not just for a lifetime, but for generations. When we choose them, we often take that into account. What will be the piece that stands the test of time in your collection? Yet, that conside](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1754645508870-J53KA1J0OJ6KU9QUBRFG/image-asset.jpeg)
![[Yves Saint-Blaise] Last year, I stumbled upon something new— for me an undiscovered brand name. But what was it?
Enter the world of Yves Stolz and his brand, Yves Saint-Blaise—also known as The Exceptional Jeweler. 💎
The son of Angel](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1754645509122-ZZMMPXTJPM0FVM89FC08/image-asset.jpeg)
The journey of your timepiece
A new chapter in the future, written with treasures from the past. In an age of disposable goods, we turn to collect and celebrate the quality and craftsmanship the modern world has largely forgotten.
With the rise of the internet, the hunt for vintage watches has transformed—uniting buyers, sellers, and seekers in a network of small but highly knowledgeable niches, dealers, and collectors.
As a passionate collector myself, I can help you navigate the next chapter in your timepiece’s story—ensuring it finds the place, the hands, and the future it deserves.
Let’s connect and explore the journey of your watch.
LEt’s hunt treasures!
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