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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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Harry Winston – A Brand New Opus

Written by admin on December 16, 2009 – 5:41 pm -

One of the highlights of this year’s Baselworld 2009 was the introduction of Harry Winston’s Opus 9 wristwatch, a quantum leap in haute horology that began with the release of the original Opus 1 in 2001. The Opus collection is an annual collaboration between the Winston brand and the finest independent watchmakers available. Each year, brilliant horological minds collaborate on a unique design that pushes the envelope of expectations for these eclectic timepieces of distinction. This year’s contribution to the Opus legacy features a square-face white gold case that houses two parallel baguette diamond chains set on either side of a silver monogrammed bridge. Its self-winding movement has a power reserve of 72 hours and the watch is water... more


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What Makes a Vintage Watch Collectible?

Written by admin on June 1, 2009 – 4:35 am -

  What Makes a Vintage Watch Collectible? 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 shock-proofing 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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