2+1 Recommended by LOFT: Vintage Special
Daniel PintoIn this edition of 2+1 LOFT, we highlight some of the most reputable "Gentleman dealers" on the circuit, whose stocks of vintage delights seem like a bottomless well of magic. From unique spheres with errors to never-before-touched examples stored in a drawer for over 50 years, the range of tastes—and prices—covers everything.
The most fun thing about following these accounts is that they're always willing to interact and answer your questions. Who knows, maybe in 2023 you'll be tempted by what you discovered here?
1. Menta Watches
Endless variety seems to be the slogan of Menta Watches, one of Miami's most important dealers. This is the place to find the perfect patinated vintage Submariner you're looking for, but also to stare at a salmon-dial Journé Octa , and salivate over an original Mil-Spec Fifty Fathoms . It seems endless. Just browsing their feed will teach you a lot about reference numbers and the subtle differences that separate great watches from true grails.
Instagram: @mentawatches
2. Cool Vintage Watches
For those without an oil well in their backyard, the Cool Vintage Watches collection may be their first foray into the vintage universe. Fun pieces with genuine horological interest, but at affordable prices, are the key here. The photography is top-notch, and the wide variety of styles, complications, and materials make this feed a highly entertaining, colorful experience where you can feel the passion with which the owners run the business. For those visiting their physical store in Kansas, don't miss browsing their selection of vintage audio equipment, which is as mind-blowing as their watch collection.
Instagram: @coolvintagewatches
3. Treasures of NYC
It's no coincidence that this store, located in one of New York's trendiest locations, is a favorite of fashion designers and fashionistas like Bella Hadid. It boasts a truly mind-blowing selection of vintage sunglasses, handbags, and accessories, carefully curated to ensure they're in excellent condition and styles that seem a step ahead of what the same brands are releasing. Pop culture and sustainable luxury at its finest.
Instagram: @treasuresofnyc
