Hi, I’m Aaron — vintage watch collector and founder of Arrows Vintage Watches.

I grew up in Miami and now live in NYC, where I spend most days chasing old watches, meeting collectors, and trying to resist the urge to keep everything I find. I’ve loved watches since I was a kid, my first was a Seiko calculator watch that met a tragic end during a pickup basketball game. (To this day, I’ve never forgiven that guy.) I’m still good at basketball and will take $10 off any watch if you can beat me in a game, I mean that seriously.

Before I started Arrows, I was already deep in the forums, helping others find good deals, sharing leads, leaving too many comments. One day it clicked: why not do this professionally?

I founded Arrows (a name built from letters of my own) as a space for people who love vintage watches the way I do, not just for their mechanics or rarity, but for their quirks, charm, and ability to stir up something nostalgic. I curate watches that toe the line between stylish and affordable, pieces that wear their history proudly, but still feel fresh.

There are watches I’ve loved and let go, like my Omega Constellation Pie Pan, which I sold to help fund a Universal Genève Polerouter Sub. No regrets. I have around 30 watches in my personal collection today, and UG is still my soft spot. I also have an ENORMOUS collection of Bruce Springsteen records but don’t ask me about that.

When someone buys a watch from me, I want them to feel good, like they got a deal, like they’re in good hands, and like they can always reach out if they ever need anything down the road. Whether it’s your first vintage piece or your fiftieth, I’m here for it.

The perfect watch? It’s the one you can’t stop staring at. The one that brings you joy.

Thanks for being here and sharing in this obsession. Let’s keep the hunt going.