Collecting vintage watches is fantastic in and of itself, with all manner of brands, models, eras, and styles to choose from and to focus on. There is quite literally something for everyone. But once you start down this rabbit hole, there is no escape. Pretty soon you?ll have a nice watch collection, but it won’t be enough. You’ll. Need. More! Thankfully, there is a whole other side to this horological madness, and it?s collecting all the extra goodies and ephemera associated with watches. What types of goodies, you might ask" How about boxes, papers (manuals, receipts, hang tags, etc.), bracelets, straps and buckles, advertisements, dealer signs and display stands, tools, and even spare parts. That should keep you busy! Collecting  vintage accessories and ephemera can be a lot of fun, and in some cases it can even increase the value of your watches. Furthermore, there aren?t nearly as many pitfalls here as there are with collecting vintage watches. With watches you have to look out for polishing, aftermarket parts, refinished dials, and potential movement problems. With the exception of perhaps some rare high-end collectibles (vintage Rolex advertising or the like), it is highly unlikely that you’ll stumble across too much fake ephemera out in the wild?it just wouldn’t be worth the effort for counterfeiters. (With that said, I do know that there are some fake watch straps, buckles, and even bracelets on eBay, but generally most other items ...