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<\/strong><\/p>\nImagine you were given a choice between a vintage Omega Seamaster and a modern TAG Heuer. Would you buy either watch if one costs more than the other?<\/p>\n
While it\u2019s not exactly an apples-to-oranges comparison, vintage watches are appreciated for factors that differ from modern watches.<\/p>\n
To vintage watch collectors, these legacy timepieces represent the time-tested character, limited production numbers, and a rich story to tell.<\/p>\n
For collectors who prize modern watches, value is to be found less in history, but in technological features, sophisticated time display, and cutting-edge material application.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s when knowing who\u2019s who in the watchmaking industry comes in. Some watchmakers specialize exclusively in vintage timepieces. Others favor modern watches. A few may straddle in between, offering both types or even hybrid versions.<\/p>\n
By knowing who specializes in what kind of watches, you can better curate your watch collection.<\/p>\n
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Whether it\u2019s stocks, property, or watches, any investor worth his or her salt knows never to miss a good opportunity.<\/p>\n
With watches, keeping track of great investment opportunities can be a lot harder because there aren\u2019t many centralized sources of industry information you can easily tap on. While financial investors have the stock market and company periodicals, watch collectors seem to only have the word of mouth to depend on.<\/p>\n
It may be difficult to keep track of new watch launches, but tracking the resale market for watches is actually easy.<\/p>\n
By referencing catalogs from major auction houses like Christie\u2019s and Sotheby\u2019s, you have a shortcut to monitoring which watches have a high resale value, and which brands tend to outperform.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>Remember that watch collecting is both an art and science<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nAt the end of the day, the best way to start a watch collection is to appreciate the history and inner workings of watchmaking first.<\/p>\n
Behind that price tag is intricate engineering, cultural heritage, historical processes and time-tested tradition all rolled into one. Understanding what makes the value of watches tick is more important than simply going for the most expensive timepieces on the market.<\/p>\n
New to watch collecting and looking for a deep-dive into the watchmaking industry? Take lessons at the Fondation Haute Horlogerie\u2019s Academy [5], or take a look at CHRONEXT\u2019s quick guide on watch collection to get a rough start [6]<\/p>\n
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References<\/strong><\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lotfinder\/Lot\/skyfall-5601807-details.aspx
\n[2] https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guide-to-starting-a-watch-collection-2014-3
\n[3] https:\/\/www.thewatchcompany.com\/blog\/why-patek-philippe-watches-so-expensive\/
\n[4] https:\/\/www.rolex.com\/about-rolex-watches\/tested-to-extremes.html<\/p>\n
[5] https:\/\/fhhacademy.hautehorlogerie.org\/<\/p>\n
[6] https:\/\/www.chronext.com\/journal\/buyers-guide\/part-1-how-to-start-your-watch-collection<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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