But if you look closely, you’ll spot some low-key vintage watches in the mix ... And on Craig’s wrist is a 1985 Keith Haring Swatch watch with a snake on the dial. “The Keith Haring watch ...

It’s the flag bearer for a revival of interest in mechanical watches—new and old—and has spawned a small but vibrant ecosystem of businesses bringing vintage watches to new buyers.

There has been a great shift in buying habits for watches, with more and more collectors turning to pre-owned and vintage watches as the shortage of new production watches continues. This renewed ...