Fratello: Super Collector Mike Stockton Quotes Eric Wind and Charlie Dunne on Vintage Heuer
Super collector and journalist Michael Stockton recently wrote for Fratello ‘Vintage Heuer: The Most Predictably Volatile Market Around?’. Within the article, Stockton quotes Eric Wind and Charlie Dunne of Wind Vintage.
Charlie of Wind Vintage added, “It’s possible there are potential buyers who are seeing the fluctuations and get excited to get their first Carrera or an exceptional Heuer at a bargain compared to where it was only a few years ago (when they were weighing other options while considering an expensive Heuer).
In all honesty, Heuer is very much an enthusiast brand. You’re not buying it to get anyone’s respect or props. I usually see collectors grab a Heuer after they’ve gotten a great Rolex or two or are maybe getting more into chronographs and already purchased other complicated models. It’s a fun brand.”
As for Eric, he’s a firm believer that color is an undeniable calling card for vintage Heuer. He mentioned that “no one does color like vintage Heuer watches, whether the colorful Seafarer and Solunar models made for Abercrombie & Fitch or models such as the ‘Jo Siffert’ and ‘Orange Boy’ Autavias. They have a distinct retro and futuristic feel at the same time.”