Vintage Watches & More
Born from passion. Developed with time.
Over 15 years of experience in finding, valuing and selling vintage and antiques.
I'm Bas, a passionate collector specializing in vintage watches, ranging from exquisite clocks to pocket and wristwatches dating back to the early 1900s. With knowledge and experience,I'm dedicated to curating and expanding a comprehensive database of industry experts, reputable dealers and esteemed auction houses.
With this invaluable network, I am able to provide unmatched expertise and connections to fellow enthusiasts all over the world.
The Library
![[The Final Chronograph]
With battery power becoming increasingly less expensive and given a higher accuracy it was game over for the Swiss movement industry.
This Valjoux 7765 chronograph by Rodania can be considered the last breath of mechanical](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1666882620602-FYLRGJWVD0AUV2WE98CD/image-asset.jpeg)
![[💲For Sale - Ticking all the Rolex boxes]
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Ref. 6564 "Explorer". The great 34mm Oyster case in steel.
The watch that ticks all the Rolex boxes. 34mm steel Oyster case? Yes! Correct Rolex Oyster riveted](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1665749784313-DARW4WM404KFQJE12AWE/image-asset.jpeg)
![[Battle of the cutest 😊] A modest oval oil on glass painting by Lore Kipphardt versus me?
Made in 1977 by Lore Kipphardt. Illustrating a ferry travelling the Starnberger See with the typical Gothic Renaissance churches in the background.
Who wins?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1665670777015-KC1ITH40VXDQ01ZHR21T/image-asset.jpeg)
![[The Most Desirable 💘] A shootout that came from @mr.a to show some sector dial designs. The sector dial has the hours split up in “sectors” combined with an Art Deco design.
A collecting trend that was already a big thing when I starte](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1664995211593-3IOCXCB7KY0MJTBDFRS8/image-asset.jpeg)
![[🟠🔵🟡 The 1970’s introduced new shades on the wrist]
An era that I have neglected for a long period. Unconventional case shapes, mass produced lower quality movements and weird dial variations.
An era that is now one of the main staples the](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1662065088986-8HJK6T5N4ONOL0S8CT6T/image-asset.jpeg)
![[A change of heart ⚙️❤️] Two mechanical marvels that improved upon the predecessors but lost a bit of the “old way”.
Starting with the Daimler Supercharged V8. An engine that matches the spirit of the machine, yet it succeeded the Jaguar](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1661511486716-GTQYMOX4P5CRY5KWV89P/image-asset.jpeg)
![[GOLIATH 🦕] A very big piece by Lemania. Nicknamed the “Goliath" which is a Split Second Chronograph Rattrapante.
A pocket chronograph mainly used in sports. To time at the track or at the circuit. With the Split Second function you wher](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1660395212891-69SIFA5KI8KU3MLD3JGP/image-asset.jpeg)
![[What you missed out on 🫠] A 1987 Christie’s auction catalog. Showing some exorbitant wrist watches with expectations of a maximum of $18.000.
For you none vintage aficionado’s; the watch at lot number 151 will cost you several million](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1658907326183-0D9F2JCQMVAWY7RHZ7IT/image-asset.jpeg)
![[The Illustrious Genève Racing Dial 🏁] A rare Omega with les then 15 known, born in 1968 with an outer track and markers based on the checkered flag.
The Omega Bible refers to this watch as a “special” commemorative piece for the](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1656067857266-OSSQA2CLXM47M1OC2MMC/image-asset.jpeg)
![[🐆Jaguar XJ6 Series 1] The car that leaped Jaguar forward in the 1960’s. The first of the XJ model line that would be the flagship for many years to come.
This particular example was born in May 1972 and sold on June 1972 in Paris, France.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622cffc174efcd7057087ff9/1655233618524-HTHD4H295K0UJNRVWQUK/image-asset.jpeg)
The journey of your timepiece
A new step in the future with items from the past. In this age of the unsustainable products we turn to collect and appreciate the quality and craftsmanship we lost.
Additionally with the rise of the internet we learned and adapted to new ways to buy, sell and find these vintage watches.
This evolved into a web of small niches, dealers and collectors. Small but highly knowledgeable.
As a passionate collector, I can assist you, the owner of a timepiece, in navigating the next phase of your treasure's story.
Let's connect, explore, and ensure your timepiece finds its rightful place in his remarkable journey.
LEt’s hunt treasures!
For Private Collectors and Professionals.