Origin

Origin Episode 1: Why I Was Captivated by Vintage Watches at 15
I was about 15 when I became fascinated with watches. My grandfather took me to a watch shop. I had always been interested in wristwatches, but that day was the first time I encountered the world o...
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Origin Episode 2: Why I, a Pocket Watch Collector, Chose Vintage Cartier
Since encountering my first vintage pocket watch at the age of 15, I've been captivated by the world of timepieces. My days were spent visiting watch shops on holidays, reading specialized books, a...
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Origin, Episode 3 | Why Toyama?
Origin|Why Toyama? Currently, Ante introduces vintage watches to customers worldwide from Ginza. However, we didn't start in Tokyo. Our journey began in an old warehouse near the sea in Toyama Pref...
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Origin, Episode 4: The Changing Market and Unchanging Standards
Having observed vintage watches for over 20 years, I've noticed changes in the market. Watches that were once commonly found are now almost impossible to come by. These aren't particularly rare mod...
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Orgin, Episode 5: One eye for one clock.
Having dealt with vintage watches for over 20 years, there is something I strongly feel. Vintage watches have become more widely known and appreciated than before. I think that is a very good thing...
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Origin Episode 6: Why I Chose to Convey My Message in Ginza
Ante started as a small shop in Toyama Prefecture, right in front of the sea. It was a hidden gem of a watch shop, the kind you might stumble upon by chance during a journey. A place where you coul...
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