Who We Are

WahaWatches (originally HowToWatch) is a passion project that began in March 2016, born from a love for vintage mechanical watches and the joy of learning and sharing along the way.

We write about what we like and find interesting: vintage watches, affordable mechanical pieces, and the art of hobbyist watchmaking.

Our Journey

  • Started as HowToWatch, a small blog to collect and organize everything we were learning about watches.

  • Later that year, we rebranded to WahaWatches and moved to a .com domain to better reflect the international scope.

  • The name “Waha” means “to talk” in Hawaiian. Fitting, since this site is all about open conversation and shared enthusiasm.

What We Believe

  • Clear, practical information matters. We aim to make mechanical watches and vintage collecting more approachable, one guide at a time.

  • Every watch has a story. Whether it’s a flea market find or a family heirloom, the history behind a watch is half the fun.

  • Good content lasts. Trends come and go, but solid, honest articles keep helping people, year after year.

Editorial

Melvin Hollenberg

Editor-in-Chief

Michał Kolwas

Writer