At 16, I first ventured into the world of watches. Driven by a desire for my own timepiece and inspired by my Swiss heritage, my grandfather encouraged me to choose a Swiss-made watch, even though my budget initially leaned toward a Seiko 5. So, in the summer of 2017, I dedicated myself to saving and immersing in horology.

By a stroke of luck, I discovered an auction in Italy and decided to bid on an Omega Seamaster Cosmic. I won with a bid of 250 EUR, and when the watch arrived, I proudly wore it and realizing it was worth more than I had paid. Seeing a business opportunity, I posted an ad online for the Omega and soon sold it for 300 EUR, making a 50 EUR profit. It felt monumental then, and I set myself a goal: I would keep trading watches until I could afford one valued at 1,000 EUR to hold onto.

Now, nearly a decennia later, I’ve far surpassed that milestone. What began as a small venture turned into both my profession and my passion, transforming my teenage curiosity into a thriving career in buying and selling exceptional watches.