This collection

is one of the most comprehensive private vintage computer collections of classic Apple and Macintosh computers in Switzerland, comprising over 1’100 Apple computers. The website documents over 50 years of Apple history – from first Apple I and Macintosh models to iconic design classics.

The apple-collection.ch website is neither a museum nor a sterile listing of model numbers. It vividly portrays, in over a thousand images, a personal journey through Apple's history – told by someone who doesn't just collect these devices, but lives and breathes them. The collection shows how Apple design, hardware quality, and operating systems have evolved – from the perspective of a user, collector, and restorer. All images are from the collection itself.

Many of the Apple computers shown here were my daily work tools for years: during my studies, at work, at home, and on the go. They were tools, toys, problem solvers and sometimes even a source of frustration. That's precisely why this isn't just about technical specifications, but about experiences, decisions, and emotions. Every Mac tells its own story. Some were brilliant, others compromises, some far ahead of their time – and still others dead ends. But all are part of Apple's unique journey.

All of these Apple computers are still running today – some in their original condition, some carefully restored or modernized. Topics such as aging, capacitor problems, power supplies, displays and repairability are described openly and practically. apple-collection.ch is aimed at collectors, tech enthusiasts, nostalgics and anyone who wants to understand why Apple was once different and why these computers continue to fascinate. If you're interested in Apple's history, not as a marketing narrative, but as lived reality, then you've come to the right place.