Our Story
Our mission
We eat, sleep, and breathe vintage watches! As experts in the field, we are here to provide an experience that is as easy and straightforward as possible, using what we have learned from our very own experiences.
Oliver & Clarke was founded on the principles of bringing interesting, rare, and exceptional quality timepieces to the market at a reasonable market price, while striving to provide the most transparent buying experience within the vintage industry.
meet the team
founder
Linden
Linden founded Oliver & Clarke when he was just 15 – driven by a love of mechanical watches and desire to change the way that people bought them. During a trip to London with his father Linden skipped the typical tourist sites and spent days scouring the Burlington Arcade where he would discover his passion for vintage timepieces. This trip proved to be a defining moment for Linden and the inspiration for his future career. Linden founded Oliver and Clarke to offer transparency and regulated prices in the inflated world of vintage timepieces. Through years of research and experience, Linden was able to create an exceptional evolving collection of watches. “You live with them, get to know them for a period, and then sell them,” Lazarus says. Oliver and Clarke is founded on the philosophy of offering only the most exquisite and rare examples of vintage watches selected by Linden and the O&C team for their extraordinary condition and uniqueness.
creative
chris
Chris comes to Oliver & Clarke with 30-years expertise in photography and visual arts. This includes experience with ad work, editorials, sports and music photography. He has worked in numerous major cities all over the country, and now calls Los Angeles home. His inspiration is pulled from films, music and his kids.
Raymond
Timepiece specialist
Raymond is a traveler, outdoorsman, lover of music, vintage automobiles, food, wine, and an avid skier. A watch collector for over a decade and a consummate industry professional for over half that time, he is a true connoisseur of his many areas of interest. He believes in craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and quality over rampant production and consumption.
Originally from Upstate New York, Raymond has unshakable roots in the mountains and outdoors. He has lived in cities, on islands, and in various mountain ranges all over the United States.
With a background in high-end management, hospitality, as well as a huge amount of watch industry experience while most recently working as the Vintage Specialist and Head of Sales at Watches of Switzerland’s Analog:Shift, he offers yet another unique perspective on the team.
Press and Reviews
Oliver and Clarke Flaunt magazine article and review
Oliver and Clarke, the one-of-a-kind stop for luxury vintage watches, has just recently launched its newly designed e-commerce website, oliverandclarke.com. Offering timepieces ranging from Patek, ...
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Flaunt Magazine - Oliver and Clarke; Offering Vintage Timepieces
Oliver and Clarke prides itself on offering one-of-a-kind vintage timepieces for an affordable cost. Sourcing rare watches from previous customers that range from collectors to auctioneers, Lazarus...
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Forbes USA - How A Teen’s Watch Passion Became A $15 Million Business: Oliver & Clarke
When he was just about 13 years old, Linden Lazarus was visiting London with his father when he got bitten by the watch bug. They wandered into a Watches of Switzerland store and didn’t wander back...
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The New York Times Oliver and Clarke Article and Review
A Watch Dealing Mogul, at 19 Linden Lazarus has spent most of his teen years selling timepieces.
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Oliver & Clarke GQ Magazine profile and review
GQ's pick of pre-owned luxury watches from Britains pre-eminent jewellers. Featuring Rolex, Omega, Audemars Piguet and plenty more Looking for your luxury watch and statement timepie...
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Oliver and Clarke article and review on Daily Front Row
The Remarkable Journey of Oliver and Clarke written by Tom White April 10, 2024 (Courtesy) In the grand tapestry of luxury watch retail, two leaders in passion and precision exist:...
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A new kind of retail experience
Visit our showroom
In a world of digital commerce, there is nothing that tops seeing a vintage timepiece in person. By combining traditional luxury retail with the beauty of a Los Angeles mid-century penthouse, we offer a new way to build your collection.
The Oliver & Clarke Guarantee
Through rigorous vetting of each watch offered, we’re able to guarantee authenticity of our pieces. Ultimately, your satisfaction is our mission, as is and getting you YOUR perfect watch. If you have any questions at all, we will get back to you ASAP!
