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New perspectives on luxury horology brought to you by Maarten van Brakel
Watches are one of the very few objects that, in many cases, vastly exceed their weight in gold.
Watches have been an integral part of Maarten’s life, deeply woven into his family traditions. His grandfather, a passionate watch enthusiast, passed on a deep appreciation for timepieces with the advice: "The secret to success is to convert your passion into your day job." A pivotal moment for Maarten was inheriting an Omega Speedmaster from the 60s – discovering its true value as a rare 1967 calibre 321 Speedmaster, reinforced his passion for watches and their hidden stories. His career began at major brands like Omega and retailers like Mappin & Webb, and he even founded his own vintage watch trading business at a young age. For Maarten, Catawiki’s innovative approach aligns perfectly with his own vision for the future of watch collecting – he brings youthful energy and out-of-the-box thinking to every project. His most memorable experiences so far have been encountering a Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa – a super rare watch – and how, as an expert, he can closely collaborate with every team across the business. Maarten leverages his expertise to curate specialised auctions and build lasting relationships with watch enthusiasts around the world.
Watches have been an integral part of Maarten’s life, deeply woven into his family traditions. His grandfather, a passionate watch enthusiast, passed on a deep appreciation for timepieces with the advice: "The secret to success is to convert your passion into your day job." A pivotal moment for Maarten was inheriting an Omega Speedmaster from the 60s – discovering its true value as a rare 1967 calibre 321 Speedmaster, reinforced his passion for watches and their hidden stories. His career began at major brands like Omega and retailers like Mappin & Webb, and he even founded his own vintage watch trading business at a young age. For Maarten, Catawiki’s innovative approach aligns perfectly with his own vision for the future of watch collecting – he brings youthful energy and out-of-the-box thinking to every project. His most memorable experiences so far have been encountering a Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa – a super rare watch – and how, as an expert, he can closely collaborate with every team across the business. Maarten leverages his expertise to curate specialised auctions and build lasting relationships with watch enthusiasts around the world.
- Experienced luxury horology specialist
- Watch sales experience at Omega and Mappin & Webb
- Vintage watch trading business founder
Watches have been an integral part of Maarten’s life, deeply woven into his family traditions. His grandfather, a passionate watch enthusiast, passed on a deep appreciation for timepieces with the advice: "The secret to success is to convert your passion into your day job." A pivotal moment for Maarten was inheriting an Omega Speedmaster from the 60s – discovering its true value as a rare 1967 calibre 321 Speedmaster, reinforced his passion for watches and their hidden stories. His career began at major brands like Omega and retailers like Mappin & Webb, and he even founded his own vintage watch trading business at a young age. For Maarten, Catawiki’s innovative approach aligns perfectly with his own vision for the future of watch collecting – he brings youthful energy and out-of-the-box thinking to every project. His most memorable experiences so far have been encountering a Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa – a super rare watch – and how, as an expert, he can closely collaborate with every team across the business. Maarten leverages his expertise to curate specialised auctions and build lasting relationships with watch enthusiasts around the world.
Watches have been an integral part of Maarten’s life, deeply woven into his family traditions. His grandfather, a passionate watch enthusiast, passed on a deep appreciation for timepieces with the advice: "The secret to success is to convert your passion into your day job." A pivotal moment for Maarten was inheriting an Omega Speedmaster from the 60s – discovering its true value as a rare 1967 calibre 321 Speedmaster, reinforced his passion for watches and their hidden stories. His career began at major brands like Omega and retailers like Mappin & Webb, and he even founded his own vintage watch trading business at a young age. For Maarten, Catawiki’s innovative approach aligns perfectly with his own vision for the future of watch collecting – he brings youthful energy and out-of-the-box thinking to every project. His most memorable experiences so far have been encountering a Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa – a super rare watch – and how, as an expert, he can closely collaborate with every team across the business. Maarten leverages his expertise to curate specialised auctions and build lasting relationships with watch enthusiasts around the world.