In this episode of On Time: Collector Series, filmed during Dubai Watch Week, I sit down with someone I’ve wanted to speak with for a long time, Roy Davidoff of the Davidoff Brothers. Roy has been collecting, studying, and dealing vintage watches for over 30 years, and this conversation became one of the most honest breakdowns of vintage collecting I’ve ever had. From the days of faxing Polaroids to curating some of the rarest pieces in Geneva, Roy walks me through what truly matters when buying vintage. In our conversation, we dive into: - The 3 rules of buying vintage that every collector should know - Why condition and originality matter more than anything - Tudor, Rolex, Vacheron, AP & Patek through the decades - How to spot a watch that will hold value long-term - The difference between a real collector and a speculator - The rise of independents and why they’re becoming so important If you’re on your own collector journey or just trying to understand the vintage world, this episode is a masterclass. Stay tuned for more collector conversations from Dubai Watch Week.