Van Adel translates to being of noble descent and is a brand with the commitment to demonstrate that everyone can enjoy the royal feel of wearing an exquisitely finished timepiece. Inspired by the horological marvels of the past, we believe neo-vintage watches are absolutely stunning. Our first collection has features you can trace back to the ’50s and ’60s when most wristwatches were dress watches, often with a minimalistic design and subtle features.
A timepiece for all, designed with finesse, crafted with care, and assembled in the Netherlands.
Many Haute Horlogerie timepieces were – and will always be – difficult to obtain for most of us because of market value, waiting lists, high demand and limited quantities, the labor cost of in-house artisans and their exquisite watchmaking skills, and so on…
Along the way in watchmaking history, plenty of timepieces had fascinating details. Some of these watches came from well-known Swiss brands and were crafted by highly experienced watchmaking artisans.
These – now vintage – timepieces are often passed on by our elders and carry a high personal value. Wearing them gives us both a significant boost in style and also brings us close to our family heritage.
At Van Adel, we dive deep into the watchmaking history and are dedicated to making it possible to create exquisitely finished timepieces at an accessible price tag. We look back to the past to discover these hidden gems, observe their core features, and recycle their DNA to give them new life.