![]() Whether it’s a Certina or a Timex, an Eterna or an Omega, she wears vintage watches on a regular basis to provide a blast from the past to all of her followers and deliver a visual dose of horological history. But what’s even better is that these watches aren’t locked away. I don’t know how else to describe it other than it feels like they have a soul and to me that makes them extra special.” Marie her Instagram, it appears as if Marie has dozens of vintage timepieces in her collection. ![]() “But I appreciate them in all shapes, sizes and ages although there’s something truly unique about vintage pieces. ![]() Marie’s passion for vintage doesn’t mean she’s remotely opposed to modern pieces either. “It’s funny how some people are shocked that I also wear more modern pieces,” she says. That was his real passion.” Vintage Mimolux “Duo-Dial” He bought them mainly to repair and resell as pocket watches and clocks. I really wish he could have shared some of the stories behind how he acquired them as I know he wasn’t an ordinary collector of wristwatches. “Unfortunately, in many ways, my interest for vintage watches didn’t take off until he passed away and I inherited most of the pieces I own today. A post shared by Marie □□ grandfather was a self-taught watchmaker and repaired all kinds of timepieces as a hobby after he retired,” she says.
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