The watch world is often described as a playground for men. At AWCo, we see this is absolutely false. In fact, a significant percentage of our clientele is female. In this article, we will explore some great vintage watches for women, but we will also bust some watch-world-gender-myths. By Amsterdam Watch Company on 26 July, …
If you are reading this, chances are you are somewhat familiar with Amsterdam Watch Company. We feel, however, that we have built quite a unique watch business together and we would like to share our story with you. If you give us a moment of your time, we would love to share how we try …
The movement may be the beating heart of a watch, it is the dial that makes or breaks its desirability. The dial is like the human face. It is the point of emotional contact, the field of focus. It can grab your attention and never let go… By Thomas van Straaten on 22 April 2022 …
We are proud to announce that this year we will be making our debut at PAN Amsterdam, 14-21 November 2021. By Thomas van Straaten on 2 November 2021 PAN, short for Pictura Antiquairs Nationaal, is the leading national art and design fair in the Netherlands. It is the national counterpart of the internationally focussed TEFAF. …
It is easily the most popular vintage watch of the moment. But weirdly, the Rolex Datejust did not have its own book yet. That has just changed! Our very own Thomas van Straaten has taken on the challenge of writing a comprehensive book on vintage Rolex Datejust from 1945-1990: “The vintage Rolex Datejust buyer’s & …
You know that leather thingy keeping your watch on your wrist… If you take your watch game seriously, you should really treat your strap game with the same commitment. It will raise your watches to new heights and offers massive potential for variation and personalization. We would like to share some pro strap tips to …
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Finding the perfect watch size: the expert’s watch size guide The internet is full of watch size guides and even more heated debates about watch sizes. Today, our aim is to try and shed a light on the age-old question: how do you find the right watch for your wrist? Yes, it is a bit …
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Having your roots deep in the watch world comes with its perks. Like when we were approached by Squale CEO Andrea Maggi, with a rather special discovery: 180 new old stock Blancpain Fifty Fathoms cases from the 1950s! And so began an amazing project. There is a lot to cover, so let’s dive in! By …
At Amsterdam Watch Company, vintage watches are our bread and butter. But there are numerous great reasons why you should love vintage watches too. In this article, we will share some of the most important ones. By Thomas van Straaten on 4 August 2020 At Amsterdam Watch Company, vintage watches are our bread and butter. …
The Omega Speedmaster Professional in its basic guise is not a particularly rare watch. We love it for many reasons, but rarity is not one of them… By Thomas van Straaten on 21 July 2020 At AWCo, we are avid Speedmaster fans. You will find a range of examples in our store at any time. …
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3. Chronograph If you take timing stuff seriously, you may want to opt for a chronograph. You will be able to read your measurements with greater accuracy. You will also be able to time events over multiple hours. Most chronographs come with additional measurements, such as a tachymeter or pulse-o-meter. These are rather specialist tools …
Rolex is a brand you can love or hate. But there is little in between. Fascinatingly, you pretty much have to position yourself somewhere in relation to Rolex. By Thomas van Straaten on 30 June 2020 Named by Forbes as number 78 of the 100 most valuable brands of 2019: Rolex. And do you know …