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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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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