About Us

Akio Watches is a curated platform for vintage watches and military-grade Nylon watch straps.

We specialise in sourcing high-quality vintage timepieces from iconic brands like Tag Heuer particularly focusing on TAG's from the 80's, 90's & early 00's.

Right now I really enjoy the 1000 & 2000 series. These use ETA quartz, love the timeless design and functionality of these luxury quartz watches.

The Phoenix Straps Collaboration

We are also proud to be the exclusive distributor of Phoenix Straps, made in collaboration with Mike Steward the man behind Phoenix Straps Ltd., established in 1939.

Mike has been producing British military-spec Nylon straps since 1978, supplying directly to the UK Ministry of Defence. Crafted from tightly woven nylon sourced from a  British textile mill and straps made entirely in the UK, these straps are made with integrity, tradition, and real hands-on craftsmanship.

Though Mike is now semi-retired, he has agreed to continue making small-batch runs of Phoenix straps exclusively for us. 

How long this collab goes on for we don't know, what we do know is for now - Mike is prepared to make limited batches.

We hope to bring more colour ways out, so please subscribe to our newsletter & watch this space.

If there's a certain Phoenix design you want, drop us a message - as we are also working on new things behind the scenes...