Loft Publishing: Eric Wind Featured in Relojes 2025
Loft Publishing recently published the book Relojes 2025 featuring Eric Wind and Wind Vintage. The book includes a profile of Eric Wind in Spanish and some of his thoughts on the watch market.
Learn more below:
You can read Eric’s answers in English here to the original interview questions:
What is your macro analysis of the state of the vintage watch market based on the results of the main auctions held during the 2025 season?
I believe the pendulum is swinging back toward vintage after firmly being with modern and independent watches the last five years. Top-condition vintage watches with great stories are at the forefront of collectors' minds and are performing with excellence at auctions around the world.
What collecting trends do you identify emerging today that will shape the future of vintage collecting for 2026 and beyond?
It is clear that there is a better understanding of condition for vintage watches now than a decade ago. Provenance is also of increasing importance. There is less of an emphasis on whether a watch has "box and papers" - which many times those have been added later - and more emphasis on the condition of the case (ideally it would be unpolished) and the overall condition and originality of the watch.
What was the most surprising result of 2025 for you?
It was remarkable to see Breguet clocks performing so well, including the F.P.Journe x THA for Breguet clock going for $6.6 million. I think it shows health in the market to see such a wide variety of brands and types of timekeeping devices performing well at auction and with dealers.
What role has Tik Tok and watch influencers played in shaping the tastes and behavior of the younger generation of collectors?
TikTok has helped educate and guide tastes for younger collectors. I do think there is a bit of a "herd mentality" however, and young collectors should not just buy a vintage Cartier or Patek Philippe reference 96 because they see those things promoted on social media. It's important to see what watch matches your body type, style, and lifestyle.
Are brands moving away from retro inspired design in 2026?
It's clear that vintage-inspired designs are going to remain a piece of inspiration for most major watch companies, while not necessarily being the key component of all new watches. There should always be a conversation between vintage and new watches and watch companies would do well to study their history and draw upon it for their modern designs.
What would you like to see more of in 2026?
I would like to see more cool removable metal bracelets offered on vintage watches, as we have seen with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso and Rolex 1908 models offered this year. I personally prefer to wear watches on bracelets rather than straps and think it is a great look.
Which watch took most of your wrist time in 2025 and why?
I purchased an unpolished Rolex "Paul Newman" Daytona reference 6239 that I have been wearing a lot, but sadly I just sold it so I will need to locate another!