We love all things vintage watches. We love the history, the stories, and the accoutrement! From the watches of exploration, to artful advertisements, basketweave rubber Tropics, steel buckles, jangly vintage bracelets, gem-colored boxes, to picturesque brand booklets, and vintage dive gauges; we geek out!
10thWATCH was built to share insights about watches and all the things that go along with the watches we love. There isn’t an aspect or accessory of horology we don’t get excited about!
Purpose
Whether you’re a seasoned collector hoping to learn more about vintage watch accessories or a new collector looking to explore a brand’s origin, we’re excited you’re here! We hope you find what you’re looking for and learn a ton along the way. Some of the watches and ephemera we have on the site is for sale but that’s not our primary focus. First and foremost, we want to share the cool things we find and our learnings with the watch community. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s dive in!
Featured Collection
REGATE TIMERS
Colorful Heuer
Yacht Timer
49mm / 5 minute countdown
Early Aquastar “no Regate”
Regate Timer
37mm / 5 minute countdown
Meet the Curator
Welcome!
Scott Sawaya
Watch nerd, collector, ephemera fanatic
Jeweler’s Loupe
Bosch + Lomb / circa 1960’s
A Passionate History
My grandfather was a watchmaker and a jeweler.
I can remember as a young dude following him around like his shadow — or so my mom joked. Although I didn’t realize what he was doing at the time, I’d see him at his workbench with his Bosch & Lomb eyeglass loupe attached to his glasses. So now I joke that the love of watches is in my DNA.
I can recall the first time I saw a vintage dive gauge. It was in 2018 when I purchased my first Aquastar 63. The watch was flawless and complete with original Tropic basketweave rubber strap and JeanRichard anvil buckle. But there was something else, something I had never seen before; strapped onto the long tail of the Tropic strap was a small button-sized “Aquastar” branded thermometer!
I never looked back. I immediately started Googling which led to countless hours of reading, research, and Instagram DMs. I hope my site is beneficial and provides you with opportunities to learn more about the world around the watches we love!
Explore Exclusive Vintage
Watches are complex and unique pieces of art. The vast array of features and complications ultimately dictate how the collecting community identifies a timepiece. There are many facets to consider beyond brand and origin. For our purposes, here at 10thWATCH, we’ll categorize watches for sale in four primary categories - The Diver, The Classic, The Flight, and The Homage. We’ll share more on what makes each category special soon.
Perfect Your Watch Drip
We love great gear and hope you find something you like. We’ll be dropping new swag often so please check back.
