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before buying
Vintage
A vintage watch is a form of commitment. One I am confident you will love, but they need more care and attention than a new one. Read the below care instructions to make sure you're prepared to take it on.
Customising your watch
A popular request is customising an already owned watch.
Like getting a tattoo, the decision cannot be undone once paint has been applied to the dial, so I will talk you through the decision.
If the watch is particularly valuable, I may also advise you to consider having an aftermarket dial. This is to allow you flexibility later, should you need to sell the watch.
Though I hope my paintings will always add value, the more unique or modified a watch, the more potential there is to restrict to only specialist buyers.
ownership
research
It's always advisable to understand about your watch, to make sure you are aware of any quirks with the model. You may also want to talk to a local watch maker in your area to find out how easy it will be to get parts, and how much to expect to pay if the watch needs a servicing.
Customising your watch
A popular request is customising an already owned watch.
Like getting a tattoo, the decision cannot be undone once paint has been applied to the dial, so I will talk you through the decision.
If the watch is particularly valuable, I may also advise you to consider having an aftermarket dial. This is to allow you flexibility later, should you need to sell the watch.
Though I hope my paintings will always add value, the more unique or modified a watch, the more potential there is to restrict to only specialist buyers.
care
To get the best out of your watch experience, the following care points are important.
Handling
Vintage watches often pre-date technology that protects against sharp knocks and drops. Strong forces may break parts or cause damage, either visible externally or with the mechanisms internally. Newer watches are often more resilient but they can be scratched and damaged depending on the materials used and the specification.
Winding and time setting
Most watches are going to be either battery powered, or mechanical; which can either be manually wound or automatic. For battery powered you will need to pay attention to battery changes. Automatic watches will gain power with your movement but they may need winding to begin with. Manual wind watches will need to be wound each day of wearing. For manual-wind, take care not to overwind (stop winding when you begin to feel resistance when turning the crown).
Sunlight
Avoid keeping the painted dial in direct sunlight. Extreme heat and light can damage watch dials anyway and the painting could also be damaged.
Water
Many newer watches will be water resistant and their level of resistence will be stated somewhere on the watch. The older a watch gets, the more likely it is that the things that keep the water out, will have aged and become imperfect. Therefore it's advisable to avoid submerging a vintage watch (swimming, showering, washing dishes etc.). If the watch does take on some water (often identified by condensation on the inside of the crystal), take it to a watchmaker immediately to have the watch dried.
Servicing
It's recommended to have the watch serviced by a professional watchmaker every 3-5 years. This will ensure the mechanism is oiled and maintained and will keep the watch functioning for longer. Remind the watchmaker to handle the painted dial with extra care.