Alle unseren angebotenen Uhren sind absolut originale Vintage Uhren. Jede der Uhren ist ein Einzelstück! Anhand der Werks- und Seriennummern der Uhren ist oftmals die Zuordnung zu einem bestimmten Herstellungsjahr ersichtlich. Jede Uhr ist mit der originalen Werks- und/oder Seriennummer versehen und somit nur einmal vorhanden. Bei einigen Schweizer Manufakturen können Zertifikate angefordert werden, manchmal sind diese bei der Uhr bereits dabei. Alle unsere Uhren werden einer fachgerechten Revision durch unseren Vintage- Uhrmachermeister unterzogen, der die Originalität der Uhren bestätigt. Wir sammeln und beschäftigen uns seit vielen Jahrzehnten mit diesen Uhren und können aufgrund langjähriger guter Kontakte zu Sammlerfreunden auf eine umfangreiche Uhrenauswahl zurückgreifen.
Yes, all our watches have been overhauled (disassembled, cleaned, oiled), the rate characteristics have been tested on the time scale and adjusted. We are therefore in the fortunate position of being able to offer you a 6-month functional guarantee on every watch.
For a binding reservation we ask for a deposit of 20% of the total amount. Then you have time and peace of mind and the watch is taken off the Internet. We will hold the watch for you until you pay the remaining amount (max. 3 months).
Of course. We will try to do you this favor, talk to us.
Ja. Auf alle unsere Uhren bekommen Sie eine 6-monatige Funktions-Garantie. Von der Garantie nicht eingeschlossen sind Beeinträchtigungen der Uhr durch eingetretene Feuchtigkeit, Ganggenauigkeit, Verlust/Schäden am Glas, Aufzugskrone, Aufzugswelle, Aufzugsfeder, Drücker, sowie Schäden durch Stoß, Herabfallen oder unsachgemäße Behandlung.
Der versicherte Versand weltweit ist kostenfrei. Wir nutzen ausschließlich den versicherten Express Versand von UPS. Die Sendungen sind komplett versichert, Sie erhalten die Tracking Nummer zum Verfolgen der Sendung. Für Kosten von Rücksendungen im Rahmen der Garantie, bzw. des Widerrufsrechts, sowie Kosten damit verbundener Versicherungen bzw. anfallender Zollgebühren, ist stets der Kunde verantwortlich.
Sie können per Banküberweisung, mit Kreditkarte über den Zahlungsanbieter Stripe oder per PayPal bezahlen. Sie erhalten dazu unsere Information per email. Sobald der Rechnungsbetrag eingegangen ist, versenden wir die Uhr mit versichertem Versand. Die Tracking-Nummer erhalten Sie rechtzeitig, innerhalb Deutschlands erfolgt die Lieferung in der Regel am nächsten Werktag. Nach Terminabsprache (per Telefon oder E-Mail) können Sie die Uhr auch persönlich besichtigen und den Kaufbetrag in bar zahlen.
Yes, with pleasure. After making an appointment with us (by phone or email) you can arrange a viewing appointment with us. We require a lead time of 2-3 days, as our watches are stored securely at the bank.
Yes, of course, that's no problem. We have standard ribbons in various colors in stock. Please let us know in good time which strap you prefer. We will then fit the desired strap to the watch (with an equivalent strap at no extra charge!).
We will do our best to find the watch model you want or the watch of a particular year of manufacture. You will need a little patience. Please let us know about your wishes.
Of course, that's not a problem. A mechanical vintage watch is designed to be worn. However, as our watches are over 50 years old and generally not water-resistant, you should not wear these watches when showering or swimming and should avoid extreme shocks (e.g. during certain sports).
Some "old-school" watch collectors believe that only completely untreated dials on vintage watches are authentic and valuable. However, watches that have spent their entire life in a box or safe and have never seen the light of day, so to speak, are extremely rare. There are only a very small number of these watches in existence (possibly with original papers and original box), there are (of course) fewer and fewer of them and the prices for these watches are very high on the market. But - other watch dealers will confirm this - the vast majority of watch enthusiasts and watch lovers (around 90%) want to wear the vintage watches themselves and prefer good-looking, attractive vintage watches with carefully restored dials. These mechanical wristwatches were produced for use and have been exposed to sunlight, changing temperatures and humidity (from water, hand perspiration, etc.) for many years (50 years and longer!). It is comparable to a classic car. Both watches and cars were built to be used and enjoyed, definitely not to be left in a box or garage! Naturally, a certain amount of care was required to use them. Vintage watches are generally not waterproof. After a period of 50, 60, 70 years, it is almost inevitable that major or minor damage/stains will appear on a dial, mainly due to UV radiation and/or the ingress of moisture. Stains on the dial are not only unattractive, they also start a process of destruction of the dial that is irreversible and can no longer be stopped. As a result, the entire dial will eventually be destroyed and the watch will become unusable. (Again, similar to a classic car: if you don't do anything to maintain and repair it, at some point the car will no longer be roadworthy and attractive) Incidentally, all of the watches we offer have the original dials! Some are completely untreated, others have had the original dials professionally coated with a new top coat. You will find details of the condition of the dials in the description of the watches. What exactly does refreshing the dial mean? In the past (when our watches were manufactured between around 1930 and 1980), the original colors on the dial were protected with a cellulose acetate-based lacquer. The disadvantage of these compounds at that time is that they are not resistant to ageing. The surface structure of the lacquer is porous and oxygen and moisture can penetrate over time. This causes the original dial to develop brown spots and discoloration, as can be seen on many vintage watches. In the further course of time, the top coat begins to dissolve. This chemical process progresses relentlessly and cannot be stopped. In the end, the entire dial is destroyed. This mixture of materials is no longer used today. With today's technology, the dial manufacturer is able to remove the existing top coat from the original dials and replace it with a color-fast, UV-resistant synthetic resin coating. The actual dial retains the original color scheme. The original hour numerals, indices and hands are then reinstalled. In a way, this is a form of preservation against inexorable decay. It is important to note that this process is carried out professionally for all our watches in a specialized dial manufactory, which also produces dials for renowned Swiss watch manufacturers. This new color-fast and light-fast surface protects your watch from a rapidly advancing aging process. Your mechanical timepiece will remain an elegant eye-catcher and a historical highlight for many decades to come.
