ABOUT US
In the beginning, it was my passion for flea markets. The authentic bargaining, haggling, the joy of finding a special bargain, something unique at an affordable price, or simply the story behind it. This was instilled in me by my parents as a child; we regularly visited many flea markets in the Lower Rhine region. And just as regularly, I had my own stall, supplementing my pocket money or student funds by selling Grandma's original porcelain teapot or the used Asterix comics from the first, limited edition.
I first heard the term "vintage" during my studies in Manchester, England. My roommate came home with her latest acquisition – a 'vintage bag.' I was not surprised by the purchase of second-hand items, but by the price. That someone was willing to pay a premium for a vintage purchase. For the excellent, yet used quality, the story behind it.
Today, I find mechanical wristwatches irresistible and have been involved with them for over 20 years. I nurture my passion for chronographs from the 70s, 80s, and 90s – their robust material, their delicate craftsmanship, and especially the magic of their design, combined with – let's say – sustainably powered movements. Today, I associate the term "vintage" with something extraordinary, classic, a special quality, an authentic story – a quality wine as well as a classic car or a special timepiece.
No wonder that we modern men want to wear vintage watches on our wrists – especially in everyday life. But here’s the catch: who wants to invest a fortune right away? Who tells us the true value? Who distinguishes counterfeit from original, who protects against bad purchases? This is exactly where we bring Optionata into play.
WE BRING YOU TO THE WATCH. AUTHENTICITY. QUALITY. OPTIONS. TO YOU.
In December 2020, we started sharing our passion for high-quality classic vintage watches. By finding the best pre-owned pieces for you, with true value, authentic. But also well-known luxury watches that you would normally only get new and significantly more expensive – if at all. Optionata delivers them directly to your home – checked, guaranteed, with original watch box and high-quality packaging. A gift for adults. Authentic, accessible, and affordable – just like back at the flea market. Only our watches are also thoroughly checked by experts.
At Optionata, you always have a choice, many options. There are so many unique, exciting vintage watches. Far more than the usual mainstream Rolex, no "mega selection" – and that is a good sign: every watch we offer has been personally discovered and inspected by us. We see this as our mission – handpicked, curated, exciting new finds, regularly for you. We want to convince and inspire you, bringing our watches to your wrists.
FAIR PRICES. MAXIMUM SECURITY. PASSION FROM BERLIN.
And this is only possible with fair, transparent prices. To make this possible, we avoid intermediaries and buy our watches directly. For us, as for you: buying a watch is a matter of trust, and we mean it seriously. We want you to be 100% confident in us and our watches. Therefore, you receive a 1-year warranty on the functionality of every watch from us, and we have also been certified with a "Secure Buyer" label. And we do a lot more – all for your buyer protection.
This is how Optionata was born. The small, fine store run by watch enthusiasts from the heart of Berlin – for watch fans like you.
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Alexander and Team | Optionata
