The goal of Alpha Hands is to educate collectors through primary and secondary research, and improve transparency of the market.

This effort includes resources not available elsewhere, including:

• Stolen watch registry – over 10,000 pieces
  • The largest free stolen watch database in the world – free to add, free to search

• Reference research
  • Follow serial numbers of particular references over time to see if changes have been made to the piece and not disclosed by the seller
  • Deep dives – what is a correct dial, hands, case, etc.
  • Serial number databases and price trend charts to make sure the ask/your offer is in line

• Learning about vintage watches
  • How to buy a vintage watch
    • Where to buy from and who to trust; auction houses and dealers
    • What to look for in a vintage watch; research to do before buying
  • Vintage watch resources
    • Production tables
    • Key blogs, podcasts, publications and articles
    • Dates of production, import codes, watchmaking schools
  • Care and servicing of your vintage watch
    • Wearing and use
    • Insurance and safes

• Events
  • Auction dates and locations
  • Speaker events and gatherings

• Goods
  • Accessories: loupes, springbar tools, straps
  • Books: technical, reference, historical

If you have any suggestions for what would be useful to include, please contact me.