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Vintage Watches: Classic investments that can withstand the test of time

Written by admin on September 2, 2010 – 1:20 am -

Anna Lawlor, Investment Advisor, Financial Times Whether their wrist is adorned with a Casio, Swatch or DKNY, or clothed in a Raymond Weil, Rolex or Cartier, chances are few people look upon their watch as a serious investment. Yet, as the legacy of the financial crisis sees creeping tax increases across the board, ‘wasting assets’ such as watches and clocks are increasingly being considered as an alternative investment by the more serious investor. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) considers such ‘mechanical’ items as outside of the capital gains tax (CGT) regime because they are deemed to have a lifespan of 50 years or fewer and are generally for personal use. Of course, VAT is often applied at purchase but the capital gain arising... more


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New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show Exhibits the Latest Trends in Vintage Jewelry, Watches, Estate Pieces, July 23- 26

Written by admin on June 3, 2010 – 12:23 am -

NEW YORK - (Business Wire) The Fourth Annual New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show will exhibit the latest trends in vintage jewelry, watches and estate pieces July 23-26, 2010, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Recent industry reports show that sales of fashion accessories, including fine jewelry and luxury pieces, rose 17 percent in the first quarter 2010, after ending the year 10 percent lower in 2009. “Despite being a young show, coupled with global economic downturn, The New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show continues to grow and be amazingly successful for exhibitors and attendees alike. We attribute a great deal of our show’s success due to our location in the jewelry capital of the world, New York City,”... more


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Patek Philippe Ref 3970 brings $142k

Written by admin on March 23, 2010 – 4:34 am -

The highly important timepiece shines in Antiquorum's $5m sale Last week, Antiquorum offered an excellent range of 467 fine and rare timepieces in their New York Important Collectors' Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks sale, last week (March 10). Many of the pieces were from the famous 'Arman Collection' put together by world renowned artist Arman. The auction was a huge success, with over 90% of lots sold and a sales total of $5,000,388. This was due in part to strong international interest, with phone and internet bids from Spain, Russia, China, Canada and Italy as well as live on the floor. Although there were many great sales, the two stand-out performances were from Patek Philippe: This top lot was a Platinum Patek Philippe Ref... more


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A Guide to Buying Vintage Watches

Written by admin on March 20, 2010 – 9:57 pm -

A Collector's Guide to Buying Vintage Watches Collecting vintage watches is a growing hobby in most parts of the western world. Men, particularly, are attracted by the romance and novelty of having a micro-engine on their wrist as both a time-teller and an image statement. One of the most frustrating aspects of collecting vintage watches is the number of fakes, frankenwatches and fraudsters one encounters in pursuit of this noble, but increasingly costly, passion. The comeback of the mechanical watch has drawn out all sorts of insects from under their rocks. The pursuit of one's passion for old timepieces will inevitably lead to numerous encounters with rogue repairers who charge house prices for inferior work, linear decendents of horse thieves... more


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Antique Jewelry & Watch Show slated for Las Vegas MGM Grand

Written by admin on March 4, 2010 – 12:28 am -

This year is the 15th edition of the Annual Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, an annual event for the antique and estate jewelry, and dmg world media is organizing the event in a new venue, MGM Grand for its better accessibility, reports say. The annual trade-only event, is slated between June 3-6, 201, opening a day prior to the JCK Show and is lining up over 300 nationally and internationally renowned antique jewelry and watch dealers, showcasing rare and historical antique and vintage pieces, gemstones, and watches. “We’ve always prided ourselves on having the best annual trade-only show for the antique and estate jewelry industry. From our new location, we are confident that our exhibitors will continue to bring highly coveted... more


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Vintage Watches Make Great Collector’s Items

Written by admin on October 29, 2009 – 6:27 pm -

Timepieces have been developed for centuries. Starting as sundials and evolving to sophisticated pieces of machinery and technology, watches have been sought after and appreciated as functional and appealing accessories. Men in particular have been interested lately in the collecting of classic watches, since many vintage timepieces were designed for men and many women's watch models were not created until relatively recently on the horticulture timeline. Classic or vintage watches make amazing collector's items and gifts for collectors because of all they can bring to a collection, all of the experience and excitement that goes along with such a piece of history. Timepieces have long been not just functional as time-tellers, but also as indicators... 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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The Appeal of Swiss Watches

Written by admin on July 6, 2009 – 12:08 am -

By Jaybe Scott The prestige Swiss brands have engraved their position as the world's number one status symbol, limited to the rich and famous. Some of the mass Swiss brands on the other hand, target a somewhat different demographic and are now the world's largest producer of watches. Many countries in the world now produce and export high quality watches. Yet, ask people on the street which country makes the best quality watches and 9 times out of 10 the response will be Switzerland. So, how did Switzerland and watches become synonymous with key traits. The custom of quality and detail has been upheld for over five centuries and would seriously doubt if there is any industry can make this claim in any other industry. Swiss watch making one way... more


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