Vintage styles sell. It’s the reason every watch brand has spent the last few years rummaging around in its archives looking for past models to reissue. This hunger for heritage has also led to a rising interest in those seeking original vintage watches, galvanised by the thrill of finding an obscure reference or simply the desire to sport a timepiece that no one else has. But how do you start?
There are deals to be had out there. No doubt. But there’s also the strong chance of being sold a dreaded Frankenwatch – a timepiece stitched together,