Vintage Watches

Discover the beauty, culture, and untold stories behind the world's most iconic watch brands through thoughtful essays and more than 250 stunning photos in this ultimate exploration of vintage watch culture and collecting from two leading vintage watch experts.

For enthusiasts, collectors, and those new to watch culture comes Vintage Watches: The Modern Guide. These beautifully curated pages present an abundance of information surrounding the most popular watch brands and models that define today’s collector market, including the iconic and enduring Rolex sports models, complicated Patek Philippe timepieces, life-saving OMEGA Speedmasters, the avant-garde innovations of Audemars Piguet, and more. You'll also find essays from notable hobbyists and experts on their prized timepieces; a comprehensive look at watch patina; the dos and don'ts of buying a vintage watch; and a deep dive into the obsessive culture that surrounds vintage watches.

Whether you’re just starting your foray into the world of vintage watches or you’re a seasoned collector, Vintage Watches: The Modern Guide is an indispensable companion for your next watch purchase.Eric Wind is one of the world’s leading experts on vintage watches. Wind founded and owns Wind Vintage, a company he started in 2017 that is dedicated to offering exceptional watches at all price points and providing advisory services to top vintage watch collectors around the world. Wind previously served as Vice President, Senior Specialist for Christie's, where he helped lead the sale of several important watches at auction around the world and through private sales.

Charlie Dunne is the Vice President, Senior Watch Specialist for Wind Vintage. Dunne has been published and quoted in numerous publications on vintage timepieces including HODINKEE, Mr Porter, Europa Star, Revolution, Tortella & Sons, Collectability, Rescapement, Wristcheck, WatchTime India, Financial Times, Esquire, GQ, Robb Report, and more. Prior to transitioning to the watch industry, he worked as the Senior Digital Analyst at the largest Google Ad Grants Partner agency, Cause Inspired, where he personally managed over 250 non-profits during his four-year tenure.

Michael B. Dougherty is a Brooklyn-based writer and brand consultant. A regular contributor to Esquire, he is also the editor of The Handbook of Men's Style: A Guide to Looking Good. His work has appeared in the New Yorker, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. He is also the creator of the popular menswear-focused Substack, Mensweird.