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Vintage Watches
  • Published: 19 November 2026
  • ISBN: 9781807843748
  • Imprint: Ebury Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 320

Vintage Watches

The Modern Guide

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Hardback
1 Dec 2026
EBook
19 Nov 2026
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Two globally-renowned experts deep-dive into the enduring appeal of the world’s most coveted timepieces.

Discover the world of vintage watches through iconic brands, expert insight, and more than 250 stunning images in this essential watch collecting guide for beginners and seasoned collectors alike.

This comprehensive book explores the most sought-after luxury watch brands, including Rolex sports models (Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Master), Patek Philippe Complications, the legendary OMEGA Speedmaster, and the innovations of Audemars Piguet. Learn what makes these timepieces so desirable in today’s vintage watch market.

Inside, you’ll find:


  • Expert essays from leading watch enthusiasts, including the founder of Hodinkee Ben Clymer and acclaimed novelist and collector Gary Shteyngart
  • A detailed guide to watch patina and aging
  • Practical advice on how to buy a vintage watch
  • Key do's and don’ts for watch collecting and investment
  • Insight into the culture and psychology of luxury watch collecting

Whether you’re researching your first vintage Rolex or expanding a serious collection of luxury timepieces, this is an indispensable reference for navigating the world of watch collecting, horology, and vintage watches.
  • Published: 19 November 2026
  • ISBN: 9781807843748
  • Imprint: Ebury Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 320

About the authors

Eric Wind

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.
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Charlie Dunne

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. Dunne spent several years in marketing and content writing which ultimately led to his passion for researching and writing about vintage watches. He is considered one of the foremost scholars on the Rolex Submariner reference 5512, Rolex GMT-Master reference 1675, and vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre.
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Michael B. Dougherty

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.
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