At a glance
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Selected reference records
11 documented configurations from 11 model names. These records are a selection, not the full About Vintage catalogue.
- 1904 Chronograph · 1 record
- 1926 Automatic · 1 record
- 1934 Multichron · 1 record
- 1968 Mechanical (Hand-Wound) · 1 record
- 1988 Flyback Chronograph Blue Edition · 1 record
- 1988 Flyback Chronograph Limited Edition · 1 record
- 1988 Moonphase Limited Edition · 1 record
- Earthrise WWF Partnership · 1 record
- Fandango 'IBI' · 1 record
- Fandango 'KAI' · 1 record
- Official Carabao Cup Winners 24/25 Edition · 1 record
A founder story, not a vintage manufacturer claim
About Vintage says it began from two childhood friends' shared interest in vintage timepieces and the wish to create a Danish watch brand. Its account places that initial conversation in 2013.
That is useful brand context, but it should not be used to describe a specific watch as historically vintage. Read the individual reference on its own stated specifications. 1
The name signals an aesthetic direction
The brand's own origin narrative centers vintage timepieces. That supports describing its positioning as vintage-informed, rather than assigning it a manufactured heritage that the source does not claim.
For a buyer, familiar design cues still need to be separated from the exact watch's construction and movement. 1
Use the reference as the unit of research
Current collections can change while older retail pages disappear. Save the product title, reference, dimensions, movement description and purchase date when comparing an About Vintage watch.
This makes later comparisons more dependable than a generic collection label. 1
Separate story from service terms
Brand narrative can explain intent, but warranty, returns and local service arrangements are separate purchase questions. Consult the current official policy applicable to the buyer's region and order channel.
Do not infer service coverage from a general origin story. 1
Photographs should preserve version details
For a specific watch, record dial text, caseback, strap or bracelet, and any stated movement. Those details help distinguish cosmetic variants from a separate reference or later revision.
Product photography is supporting evidence, not a substitute for the listed specification. 1
Keep the dossier bounded
The official source supports the brand's Danish origin narrative but not a broad claim about all suppliers, manufacturing locations or future availability. This dossier therefore keeps those points open.
Use current official product and policy pages for model-level decisions. 1
Independent research update
The current AV86 brand history says Thomas Andersen and Sebastian Skov founded About Vintage in 2014 after an origin conversation in 2013.
The current brand name is AV86; the company states that About Vintage is its former name and that the underlying brand legacy continues. 234
Key dates
- 2013
Stated origin conversation
About Vintage places its founding idea in 2013. 1
- 2013
- 2014
Ownership and continuity
About Vintage's available first-party account provides a 2013 Danish origin story; individual references should remain the basis for product-level research. 1
Identification and service
For an individual watch, record the complete reference, serial, dial, case, and movement markings and compare them with dated primary documentation.
A brand history cannot authenticate, appraise, or establish the provenance of a particular watch.
Evidence and limits
How the claims are supported
- source stated claim
About Vintage says it was conceived by two childhood friends with a shared passion for watches, describing itself as a Danish watch brand and placing its origin conversation in 2013.
- verified observation
The current AV86 brand history says Thomas Andersen and Sebastian Skov founded About Vintage in 2014 after an origin conversation in 2013.
- source stated claim
The current brand name is AV86; the company states that About Vintage is its former name and that the underlying brand legacy continues.
Known limits
- This guide does not authenticate a watch or establish market value.
- Supplier and production details require model-specific verification.
- No source set here authenticates, appraises or establishes condition of an individual watch.
- Use reference-level documentation for technical specifications, components and service history.
Direct sources
- About UsAbout Vintage · official about page · accessed September 11, 2026
Locator: Brand origin narrative. First-party source; its statements remain attributed.
- About Us | AV86AV86 · official · accessed September 12, 2026
Locator: Relevant identity, chronology, ownership or manufacturing passage. First-party source; its statements remain attributed.
- Entry To The Chinese Watch Market: A Case Study of About VintageCopenhagen Business School Research Portal · scholarly · accessed September 12, 2026
Locator: Relevant identity, chronology, ownership or manufacturing passage. External source.
- About VintageKristian Haagen · specialist · accessed September 12, 2026
Locator: Relevant identity, chronology, ownership or manufacturing passage. External source.
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