Nothing says “I Love You” like a Swiss Watch
Written by admin on November 22, 2009 – 11:03 pm -Nothing says “I love you” at Christmas time, or any other time for that matter, like a luxury Swiss watch. Every man should own at least one very nice watch and in some cases men will actually own three or four. There are various designer names that are considered to distinguishing in the watch industry and while some are more affordable than others the meaning behind a nice watch says a lot. You can’t go wrong with the classics. Below are some of the classic men’s Swiss watches in varying price ranges. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Unveiled in 1953, the Submariner was the first watch water-resistant to 330 feet. Its combination of unparalleled elegance and spy-friendly versatility appealed to Sean Connery’s James Bond. MSRP $5,175 Omega... more
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Vintage Watches: Aged to Perfection
Written by admin on October 29, 2009 – 6:41 pm -What you should know about buying vintage If you want a timepiece with stand-out style—or just one that no one else can get—think vintage. But in watchspeak, vintage means more than just cool-looking or rare. Edward Faber, owner of New York vintage retailer Aaron Faber Gallery, uses the term to define collectible watches made between 1935 (roughly when Swiss technological improvements like shockproofing were invented) and 1985 (when CAD/CAM, a computer system that factored out the watchmaker’s hand, became the manufacturing standard). Whether you’re buying a $500 Hamilton or a $50,000 Patek Philippe, you’re making an investment—one that could pay off significantly over time. Here, Edward Faber, owner of New York vintage retailer... more
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Vintage Watches: A Timeless Investment Choice
Written by admin on October 29, 2009 – 5:00 pm -By: Carolin Schober, CNBC Correspondent As investors continue to ponder whether the recovery in markets is sustainable, some may find that this is the time to put their money in an asset class that lasts. The downturn has hit the luxury watch market hard. Luxury watch exports from Switzerland, where many of the premium brands are manufactured, have seen a decline of 25 percent over the past 9 months and the slump in demand was especially severe for watches made of precious metals. However, the picture for "retail" luxury watches seems to bear little resemblance with the "collectible" luxury watch markets for brands such as Patek Philippe, Jaeger Le Coultre or Vacheron Constantin. Sales of luxury collectible watches have been more resilient... more
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Rolex Cellini Watch Review
Written by admin on September 11, 2009 – 6:31 pm -This luxury watch is a top of the line option for both practicality and beauty. Rolex has long been the standard in the watch industry as the top provider of high quality Swiss watches. This one combines the usual Rolex efficiency and the sleek, classy look. It has a platinum casing that shines. In addition, it is very easy to read because of the extra wide bezel. This is also an adjustable bezel that is very scratch resistant, so you won’t have to worry about your Rolex getting banged up. This watch is the ultimate in luxury, which is becoming the trend for Rolex as the continue to dominate the market. US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions Belgian Auctions Canadian Auctions French Auctions German Auctions Indian... more
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