The last few years have seen a huge groundswell of interest in watches from both newcomers to the industry and long-time enthusiasts, especially in the form of splashy modern watches made famous by tidal waves of social media content. One byproduct of this increased attention has seen those interested consumers eventually embark upon a deep dive into the heritage of the brands they’ve discovered, or rediscovered. Though perhaps cloaked in the background, wonderful vintage watches have remained consistently present, a steady contrast to the ups and downs of pandemic-era hyped pieces and brands. While those over-discussed modern watches have recently begun losing some favor with the general public, the vintage side of things has continued to reveal its strength, even gaining steam as more lights have been shined on marvels from the past that will never be manufactured again. What has surprised some of the new explorers is that not all brands are happy to be celebrating their patrimo...