Treasures with a past.
Every vintage watch in the vault has lived a life before it reached us. Seiko, Longines, Omega, Rado and more, hunted one at a time at auction. We check each one and tell you its story and its condition exactly as they are. Every piece is a single unit, so once it is claimed it is no longer available.
The hunt
We search auction rooms for pieces worth keeping, one watch at a time.
The story
Each find gets its history, its details and a collector's clue, told plainly.
The claim
Only one unit available, with our authenticity guarantee. Once it is claimed, it is no longer available.
Collecting vintage, the DAR way.
What to know before you chooseA vintage watch is a small piece of history you can wear. Most of the pieces in our vault come from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, the decades when quartz changed watchmaking and Swiss and Japanese houses raced each other on accuracy, thinness and design. Almost all of these models are long out of production, so every one that survives in good order is worth finding.
Originality comes first. Every watch keeps the movement it was made with: we never replace or swap a movement. If another part has been renewed, such as a strap, the listing says so and tells you whether the original is included.
Wear is part of the story. A vintage piece shows signs of the life it has lived. We grade each one in plain words, photograph it as it is, and send close-ups of the dial, case and caseback on WhatsApp before you buy. Our Condition Guide explains every grade.
Protected by our guarantee. Every piece is covered by our Authenticity Guaranteed or Full Refund promise: if a watch is not authentic, or arrives broken or not working, you get your money back (claims within 3 days of delivery). See our guarantee and Shipping & Returns.
Are the movements original?
Yes. Every movement is the one the watch was made with. Any renewed part, like a strap, is named in the listing.
How do I know the condition?
Each listing opens with a condition line and real photographs of that exact watch. Ask us on WhatsApp for extra close-ups at any time.
Do vintage watches come with box and papers?
Most vintage pieces come watch only. When a box or papers are included, the listing says so.
Where do you deliver?
Across the UAE. Rates and timings are on our Shipping & Returns page.
Can you find a specific vintage model?
Yes. Tell us on WhatsApp what you are looking for and we will watch the auctions for you.