About Us
How we were born
Vintage Speedmaster is the brainchild of Darren, a 47-year-old watch collector and enthusiast, based in Harrogate, Yorkshire in the United Kingdom.
His interest in mechanical watches first began in 2010, with the purchase of a stainless-steel-chronograph. The reason? He just liked how it looked. From there, he quickly became drawn to the immersive and rewarding experience of researching and collecting timepieces.
As with most collectors, time and experience helped to shape Darren’s taste, and he soon found himself increasingly drawn to Omega, and its iconic Speedmaster chronographs. Perhaps this was fate because back in 2010, the first watch he purchased was a limited edition Speedmaster Moonwatch.
It's not just vintage pieces that are sourced, but also modern day variations of the Speedmaster. Consignment sales are also undertaken, please get in touch if you have a watch you are looking to sell.
Stock is always coming and going and some of it does not even make the website.
What our customers say
Highly Experienced
I have been dealing with Darren at Vintage Speedmaster for many years. He is a highly experienced and very knowledgeable expert in his field. I have just concluded another deal and look forward to the next one! Please deal with total confidence AAA+++
Apollo & Snoopy Collector
As an Apollo and Snoopy collector l came across Darren very recently via his website.Having emailed D on several occasions over a few weeks, to which l always received a prompt and clear response, l went on to purchase 4 watches from him and l could not be happier with the whole experience throughout. Communication 5* Shipping 5* watches all as described if not better !
One more satisfied Client
One more satisfied client. An honest, reliable seller with good communication. Item was delivered promptly, even in these difficult Covid19 times. I’m already saving up for my next purchase which I expect will be with the same seller, If Mr D has the watch you are after, buy with confidence.
Collections
Featured product
Ultraman lume
A limited edition in celebration of Speedy Tuesday. One of my all time favourites.
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After
Gemini 4 40th Anniversary
The Gemini IV is now very sought after with collectors and entusiasts a like. With its distictive blue dial and bezel and exquisite case back depicting Ed White, who in 1965 made the first US Space Walk.
Limited edition
Made in 2004 to commemorate the Ed White's first US space walk. Only 2004 numbered pieces were made
Sunburst blue dial
Elegant blue sunburst dial with white chrono registers
Forstner Bands
Stylish watch bracelets
At the newly-resurrected Forstner(TM), the founders primary goal is to bring back one of the most iconic watch bands of all time, which sadly was lost to time and discontinued many decades ago. We're referring, of course, to the "Komfit" or "JB Champion"style mesh watch bands worn by many NASA astronauts during the Gemini and Apollo space mission periods.