There is a problem afoot in the world of vintage watch collecting—replacement parts are becoming scarcer, especially the crystals that protect the dial and movement. The urgency to find a solution is ...

Last week, Eric Wind, the owner of Wind Vintage, a prominent vintage watch dealer, posted a photo of a badly damaged Rolex wristwatch to his Instagram feed, with a caption that began: “What happens if ...

This story was featured in The Must Read, a newsletter in which our editors recommend one can’t-miss story every weekday. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. At Grand Central Watch, a repair shop in ...