I grew into the world of vintage watches whilst learning the jewellery trade with my grandad. He was big inspiration starting his own business through watch making in the 1940’s above a dentist in the city of Exeter, England. We worked together through his late 80’s into his early 90’s and it was very memorable times with the defining moment when he pulled out two gold Rolex he had in the safe. One champagne dial Day-Date ref. 18038 and the one that immediately stood out was the Rolex Day-Date Oyster-Quartz ref. 19018 with a burl wood dial. This was the first time being in such awe of a watch and i was hooked; from the grain of the wood and how the unusual yellow gold case design stood out compared to the other.

I decided to pursue my passion and start Doble vintage watches full-time in July 2023. I’ve always been fascinated with gold and the close relationship with jewellery style watches. The fine craftsmanship, interesting design & pure individuality that cannot be replicated by modern watches.

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