The Retro Directory
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Vintage Calculators, ClassiC, Pre-Owned most with a warranty!
Oak Tree Vintage offers a large online catalogue of vintage and pre-owned calculators and electronic educational toys (TI, Hewlett‑Packard, Casio, Radio Shack, Mattel and more). Listings cover LED/LCD, scientific, programmable and graphing models from the 1970s–1990s; items are graded, tested and sold with a stated 90-day limited warranty.
Vintage Computers & Mainframes, Vintage Computing | Sterlingxs
SterlingXS runs an online marketplace category specialising in vintage computing: large selection of Commodore, Sinclair/ZX Spectrum, Amiga, Atari, BBC Micro, Macintosh and other 1970s–1990s systems, plus spare parts, cables, drives, peripherals and retro software. Listings include auctions, Buy It Now and offers for working, restored, untested and parts items.
Vintage Synth Audio Repairs | Custom Audio Designs
Petersfield, Hampshire
Custom Audio Designs Ltd (Petersfield) offers professional repair, maintenance and restoration services for vintage synthesizers, drum machines and studio audio equipment from the 1970s–1990s. They handle a wide range of makes and models, provide modifications and spare parts, and also supply acoustic consultancy and soundproofing products.
Vintage Synth Shop London – Rare Analog & Classic Synthesizers UK
London
reSound.market’s Vintage Synths collection connects UK buyers with vetted sellers of rare analogue and classic synthesizers. The marketplace features fully tested, photographed and (seller‑restored) instruments — from Minimoog and ARP 2600s to Jupiter‑8s, Prophet‑5s, Juno series and other iconic 1970s–1990s synths — with insured UK delivery and reSound Buyer Protection.
Vintage Toys - 20th Century Prop Hire
London, Greater London
London prop hire specialist supplying vintage toys, games and retro electronics (1960s–1980s) for film, TV, theatre, photography and events. Stock includes 1980s toy robots, Etch A Sketch, Rubik's Cube, Sinclair Cambridge programmable calculator and many other period toys and props available to hire; warehouse visits by appointment.
Vintage Toys & Games UK – The Voyage Bird
The Voyage Bird is a UK-based online vintage collectibles shop specialising in toys, games and vintage electronics from the 1950s–1990s. The store lists authenticated, photographed pieces (action figures, board games, vintage electronic toys, retro computing and hi‑fi items), offers UK shipping and trade/bulk enquiries, and can help source rare collectibles.
Vintage Watch Repair | W.E. Clark & Son Limited
Lewes, East Sussex
W.E. Clark & Son (Lewes) are fourth‑generation jewellers with an in‑house Master Watchmaker specialising in vintage and antique wrist and pocket watch repair. Services include full overhauls, dial restoration, case and bracelet refinishing, glass/battery replacement, bespoke part fabrication and a fully insured FREEPOST UK postal repair service. Public showrooms are in Lewes and Uckfield.
Vintage Watch Repair London & UK | Clock Clinic
Putney, London
Putney-based specialists in vintage and antique watch and clock repair. Appointment-only retail and workshop offering full overhauls, dial and case restoration, battery and glass replacement, bracelet work and conservation. Accepts postal repairs across the UK and offers collection/delivery for larger clocks.
Vintage Watch Repair Services in London & UK - Harris Horology
London, Greater London
Harris Horology is a London-based, appointment-only horology workshop specialising in museum-grade repair and restoration of vintage watches and antique clocks. They service mechanical wristwatches (including mid‑20th century makes), repair carriage/bracket/longcase clocks, manufacture bespoke replacement components, and offer postal repairs across the UK. FBHI-accredited and conservation-led, they prioritise preserving originality while returning heirlooms to reliable working order.
Vintage Watch Restoration London | Expert Repairs | SwissMade
London, Greater London
SwissMade — London-based vintage watch restoration specialists in Hatton Garden since 1985. Master watchmakers provide vintage movement overhauls, sympathetic dial restoration, case/bracelet refinishing and complete restorations for 1920s–1980s timepieces (including quartz-era models). Offers insured nationwide postal collection, free diagnostics and estimates, and a two-year warranty. Experienced with major Swiss makers including Rolex, Omega, Cartier and TAG Heuer.
Vintagetech, service and repair of reel to reel tape recorders
Guildford, Surrey
Vintagetech (near Guildford, Surrey) specialises in servicing, repairing and restoring reel-to-reel tape recorders and related vintage audio equipment. They handle high-end domestic and semi-pro machines (Teac, Tascam, Revox, Akai, Pioneer, Technics, Sony, Otari), offer tape-head inspection/re-lapping, alignment, calibration and diagnostics, plus bespoke amplifier and cylinder-player builds. Appointment-only; occasional sales of serviced machines. They do not service cassette or DAT machines and do not undertake packing/shipping.
Visualvinyl - Dansette and Vintage Audio Repair Service in Surrey
Surrey
Visual Vinyl is a Surrey-based specialist in repair, restoration and sale of vintage audio equipment. They service and refurbish record players, tape decks, amplifiers and valve units from the 1950s–1980s (Dansette, Bush, HMV, Sanyo, B&O, etc.), offer cabinet and recovery work, PAT testing and home visits by arrangement, and sell refurbished players, records and accessories nationwide.