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Indulge in the exceptional craftsmanship of our AWCo leather watch straps, meticulously handcrafted exclusively for us by one of Europe’s most renowned luxury leather goods manufacturer. By AWCo on 1 September 2023 These straps embody the perfect blend of heritage, precision, and timeless style, making them the ideal companion for your vintage timepiece. The journey …

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In a bid to uncover the sweetest buys in the vintage market at different price levels, we have already looked at the sub € 2.000,- and the € 2.000,- to € 5.000,- price brackets. Today, we look at the very best vintage watches you can buy on a 10k budget. By AWCo on January 26, …

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If you are reading this, chances are you are either a seasoned collector of vintage watches, or you are looking to buy your first. While this article likely contains some useful nuggets for the former category of readers, it is primarily aimed at the latter. By AWCo on 6 January 2023 You may be in …

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We are proud to announce that this year we will be back at PAN Amsterdam, on 20-27 November 2022. By Hilde von Bannisseht on 25 October, 2022 PAN Amsterdam will celebrate its 35th anniversary as the Netherlands’ leading art, antiques, and design fair from Sunday 20th to Sunday 27th of November. Showcasing 125 art & …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 & …

Finally, a book on vintage Rolex Datejust! Read More »

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 …

Pro strap tips – How to transform your watch with straps Read More »

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 …

Two ultra-rare Squale x AWCo Special Editions Read More »