CRAFT & CAREOur craft & care
WithTime Japan - Vintage Watch Collection
MESSAGE
We are not simply
selling old watches.
What WithTime Japan wants to deliver is more than an object called a “vintage watch”.
It is an experience: the feeling of the moment it is given, and the memories that return each time it is worn.
That is why we learn each watch's story, check its condition, and choose only those we can recommend with confidence.
FEATURE
Layers of time
that a new watch cannot have.
A watch made decades ago carries the handwork of its era's craftspeople and the time spent by those who wore it.
A dial that has slowly changed colour, case edges softened by the years.
These are not flaws, but the character only this watch has.
At WithTime, we do not erase that character. We value it and pass it on to the next owner.
SELECTION POLICY
We choose by whether it moves us.
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Never chosen on looks alone
Beauty matters, of course. Beyond that, we check each watch: does it run properly, can it stand everyday use, are its accessories complete?
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A watch you want to wear
Not a watch to keep in a drawer, but one you want to wear when you go out. We consider size, weight and comfort on the wrist.
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Worthy of being a gift
Will both giver and receiver be delighted the moment the box opens? Whether it can be handed over proudly as a gift is our final test.
INSPECTION & CARE
Peace of mind,
built behind the scenes.
Before shipping, we check the condition of every watch.
What we find is written in the specifications and description on each product page.
If a watch has been overhauled, the details are stated for that watch.
What we check before shipping
- Function check
- Measuring the daily rate (seconds gained or lost per day)
- Condition of the case, crystal and dial
- Checking the crown and strap
- Photographing and recording scratches and signs of age
WHY THIS PRICE
Not just a price,
but a price that makes sense.
Vintage watch prices differ from piece to piece, even for the same model.
At WithTime, we set prices based on the following.
- 01Market prices for watches of the same era and condition
- 02Condition of the dial and case
- 03Rarity of the model
- 04Accessories such as boxes and warranty cards
Not “expensive or cheap”, but a choice you are comfortable with. You can check the condition and accessories on each product page.
MORE THAN A WATCH
That watch becomes a memory.
A birthday, an anniversary, a milestone in life. Or a reward for your own hard work.
From the moment it is given, a watch becomes something that brings that day back to mind.
WithTime Japan delivers watches that stay with you for all the time to come.
