In part one of "A Beginner's Guide To Investing In Vintage Watches," I dealt with the principal aspects of vintage watch buying, such as the brands, the case materials, and the topic of how specific wristwatches have gained their industy-wide status. Today I will discuss the best sources for buying vintage watches and the significance of foresight.
Read MoreI don't buy a watch, I invest in one. Whether I drop a few hundred or a few thousand on a vintage timepiece, I always keep one thing in mind: Appreciation. In all honesty, it can be near-impossible to determine the future value of many wristwatches, but there are several key attributes to look for [in a watch] that separate the record-breakers from the junk-drawer inhabitants.
Read MoreLast year, Hublot launched the first edition of the Big Bang Unico: A wristwatch from their most celebrated collection featuring an innovative in-house flyback chronograph movement. Hublot has now introduced a more recent variation of this piece, the Big Bang Unico "All Black."
Read MoreJohn Miottel is a collector, connoisseur and conservator of objects from the past, specializing in luxury ocean liner memorabilia. Selflessly, Miottel has spent years acquiring important timepieces. He exhibits them publicly in his museum in order to share his passions--history and horology--with others. While his collection is comprised of hyper-rare Tiffany signed Rolexes, legendary pilot's watches, and revered Pateks, Miottel owns two of arguably the most significant timepieces in ocean liner history.
Read MoreIf you’re a collector, an aspiring collector, or just interested in really expensive objects, than this is something you have to hear about. Today, world-renowned Miami watch dealer, Matthew Bain, has announced the sale of a second series rose gold 2499. The selling price: $3.2 million dollars. Yep, and it'll be the most expensive watch to ever sell online.
Read MoreToday, I met with Chopard at the company's lavish boutique on Madison Avenue. Aside from their million-dollar jewels, Chopard has a lengthy history of producing many of Switzerland's finest mechanical timepieces. Being one of Switzerland's last independently owned manufacturers, carrying on old-world craftsmanship in their watchmaking is a cornerstone of their business. What I focus on here are two watches that I believe are of paramount quality, aesthetically simple yet striking, and deliver superior accuracy and precision.
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Read MoreA dress watch is a quintessential piece in any collection. Patek’s Calatrava, Lange’s Saxonia, Journe’s Chronometre Bleu, and Vacheron’s Patrimony all sell for around $20,000, are known for their superb quality, and are downright dapper. These watches exemplify fine Swiss watchmaking, but aside from Journe’s use of tantalum, are they that unusual? This is why I admire Vacheron’s Malte.
Read MoreThe Sea-Dweller has always been one of Rolex’s most celebrated sports watches, with roots tracing back to Rolex’s famed partnership with the French diving company, COMEX. At first, the Sea-Dweller was produced in small numbers with sales limited to professional divers and diving companies. As word of this watch got around, public interest was evident. Thereon in, Rolex regularly distributed the Sea-Dweller to retailers. The result was instant success.
Read MoreFounded in 1839, L’Epee is Switzerland’s most august clockmaker. The name L’Epee goes hand in hand with elegance and grandeur. In the days of supersonic air travel, L’Epee was even selected by Concorde to equip the entire fleet with their flawless timing instruments.
Read MoreFrancois-Henri Pinault, CEO of the French luxury conglomerate, Kering, has recently announced his company’s acquisition of Ulysse Nardin. Famed for its intricate designs, in-house movements, and pioneering in the use of silicon components, Ulysse Nardin is a legend in the Swiss watchmaking industry. According to Pinault, the addition of this brand will not only be highly profitable initially, but will continuously foster revenue for years to come.
Read MoreThis past Monday, here in New York, the doors opened to the single-most preeminent vintage watch and jewelry trade show on earth, IWJG. Hundreds of blue-chip dealers and distinguished collectors gathered to do what they do best: display, talk, and trade some of the world’s most superlative wristwatches.
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