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Are Luxury Watches
A Good Investment?

Many people think to themselves that the older the watch, the more outdated and less reliable the watch becomes. According to many vintage watch collectors this couldn’t be further from the truth and in fact many old watches are worth the most in terms of investment and profit. If time is money, then why aren’t more people investing in luxury watches?

Shop Luxury Watches

Throughout this article we look at some of the most popular luxury watches on the market and many of which are a safe investment if you aren’t too familiar with the process of investment and turnover.

Firstly, it is important to state what an investment watch is, an investment watch is one that retains its value over time or positively increases over time.

Rolex Watches

Rolex watches come as no surprise when named a collectible watch and in return a great investment. A modern classic Rolex watch would include the most popular Rolex Daytona range, the brand is not only an established and highly successful brand but its collections provide you with unique and extremely reliable timepieces.

Rolex
Daytona

Rolex Vintage Submariner

Rolex Vintage
GMT Master

Tag Heuer Watches

Tag Heuer are undoubtedly one of the most revolutionary watch making companies in the world and in turn make some of the most luxurious watches around. The exceptional quality and design work from Tag Heuer means that their luxury watches have a high investment rate and continue to become more successful with each new range. Tag Heuer watches provide you with an exceptional timepiece which will not only lose it’s value, but its luxurious appearance and quality.

Tag Heuer Monaco Re Issue

Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 6 Heritage

Tag Heuer Carrera India Racing

Omega Watches

Omega are the perfect candidate when it comes to choosing a reputable watch which are worth investing in. Omega watches provide pure elegance and durability so this brand is certainly a one to consider. Many of the Omega watches such as the Omega Speedmaster range include exceptional, vintage, collectible items.

Omega Speedmaster Professional

Omega Vintage Speedmaster

Omega Vintage Pre-Moon Speedmaster

Panerai Watches

Panerai watches are well known for their association with the Italian Navy and it was only up until 1993 that Panerai watches were available for civilians when the Luminor and the Mare Nostrum were released. The Panerai Luminor Submersible watch is an exquisite choice and has amassed a loyal following making it one unique collectible choice and a find investment timepiece.

Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950

Panerai Luminor Slytech Chrono

Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Ceramic

Tudor Watches

A brand created by the founder of Rolex, Tudor owes much of its success to its affiliation with the Rolex brand. Ever since its creation, Tudor thrives as a popular watch brand in its own right and many people to do this day don’t even know the relationship between themselves and Rolex. One of the most well known, vintage and collectible piece by Tudor is the Tudor Oysterdate Montecarlo timepiece.

Tudor Oysterdate Montecarlo

Tudor Heritage Advisor

Tudor
Pelagos LHD

Patek Philippe Watches

Patek Philippe were established in 1839 and have been and are still known as the master of complications. The Patek Philippe brand are also responsible for the very first electronic clock in 1956. One of the most well known timepieces is the Patek Philippe Nautilus Watch which is an elegant sports watch introduced in 1976.

Patek Philippe Nautilus

Patek Philippe Vintage Hourglass

Patek Philippe Ellipse

Tips For Investing In A Luxury Watch

1. Invest in a timepiece that you are interested in, watches are meant to be worn so if you don’t particularly like the aesthetic of the watch then you probably won’t wear it.

2. A basic/adequate interest in watches is a key element, if you don’t know the first thing about watches then do your research beforehand.

3. Look at which brands are the most popular and are in high demand, the brands listed above is a great start.

4. Looking out for specific models with unique features is a key element to investing in a timepiece. Unique features are what makes the timepieces to special and high in value.

5. Mechanical watches make a better investment than quartz watches do, they are also more desired than those with quartz movements.

6. Limited edition watches can achieve a short-term profit, such as the Omega Seamaster 300 “Spectre”.

7. When shopping for a second-hand watch, always purchase from a reputable, trusted and secure source such as Watches.co.uk.

8. Only spend around 10% of your investment capital on watches. Diversify, reduce the risk and enjoy the inevitable returns.

9. Take into account the cost of owning a luxury watch, for example maintenance, servicing, or even a bank safe.