Vintage Watch Collectors Corner

The Watch Preserve at Minutes + Hours Austin

The Watch Preserve at Minutes + Hours Austin

This weekend, we're making the trek down I-35 for our first Austin event — the Minutes + Hours Watch Show. We've been looking forward to this one, finally getting the chance to meet the Austin watch community we've heard so much about.

on November 10, 2025
Cars, Coffee & Chronographs - Fall 2025

Cars, Coffee & Chronographs - Fall 2025

Join us Saturday, November 8th for the return of Cars, Coffee & Chronographs — a free Fort Worth community event celebrating vintage cars, mechanical watches, and good conversation. Enjoy collector vehicles, curated vintage watches, fresh coffee, pastries, local specials, and over $1,000 in raffle prizes.

 


on September 26, 2025
Collectors Club Meetup: Watches, Stories & Community

Collectors Club Meetup: Watches, Stories & Community

We hosted our very first Collectors Club meetup this week, bringing together enthusiasts from across the metroplex for an evening of watches, stories, and connection. From vintage Omega conversions to modern chronographs and microbrand favorites, the variety of pieces shared reflected the diversity of collecting itself.

on September 19, 2025
A Vintage Seiko Dives Again

A Vintage Seiko Dives Again

I started diving, in no small part, due to watches. Around the same time I began collecting them in 2016, I became very interested in ocean conservation, marine life, and SCUBA diving. The adventure and beauty of the ocean, paired with the slightly anachronistic and storied world of dive watches, naturally sparked an exploration of these hobbies that would become large parts of my life.

on September 12, 2025
In Country: A special post by The Watch Preserve, Deepsea EDC and Sea Vue.

In Country: A special post by The Watch Preserve, Deepsea EDC and Sea Vue.

The Benrus Type II and GG-W-113 (photo by @deepsea.edc)   Here at The Watch Preserve, we believe one of the most appealing aspects of vintage watches is their tangible connection to history. Nowhere is that connection more clear than vintage military watches. Thanks to detailed military records, archival photos, and...
on February 03, 2025
Save the Date: Cars, Coffee, and Chronographs Returns!

Save the Date: Cars, Coffee, and Chronographs Returns!

We’re thrilled to announce the return of Cars, Coffee, and Chronographs on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, hosted at The Watch Preserve in Fort Worth, TX. After the incredible success of our last event, we’re gearing up for another unforgettable morning celebrating cars, watches, and coffee with our amazing community.

on January 22, 2025
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