About AoT

Artisans of Time founder Linus Bacher discovered his passion for mechanical watches at the age of 13. By 15, he had saved up enough money for his first IWC. During his business administration studies, he visited watch shops and manufactures in every spare moment, and every cent went into his growing collection.

After a Master’s in Management and several years in the IT industry, the opportunity arose to work for Europe’s largest luxury watch retailer—and Linus seized it. Over the following years, as Category Manager of the Bucherer Certified Pre-Owned segment, he built and expanded this market in Germany, France, and Austria. Throughout his passion, which now spans almost 20 years, Linus has developed extensive expertise and an enormous network of professionals and aficionados across Europe. To this day, he advises collectors on building their collections with a focus on value and investment, and helps them acquire particularly rare pieces. 

Buying online makes it easier for watch lovers to find their dream model – but it requires trust, especially with pre-owned models. It is our most important principle to justify this trust in every respect. Founder Linus Bacher-von Westphalen personally vouches for this.

It is important to us that you can form a comprehensive picture of the watch before purchasing. That is why we place great importance on high-quality, expressive photos that we do not retouch, and on an individual, precise, and honest description of the watch and its condition.