Some buy vintage watches because they like them and others buy them because of the possible profit they could bring later on. Of course, it is not all the same and the two sorts of buyers are different. Most important about vintage watches is that you should love watches and know about them, or at least about the model or models you are looking for.
Nowadays, watches have mastered the global market due to the increasing customer needs for them. Watches are also one of the best places where certain people choose to invest in and Vintage watches markets are one of them. Those watches are purchased whether for their pleasure or for adding their collection. However, it will be better to know first about these watches before deciding to buy them.
Vintage watches come with great features such as simple chronograph, multiple time zones, wind pieces that can be both automatic and manual. Multiple time zones are associated with tourbillions and some details in them. These watches have various appearances that you are going to choose from. There are many brand names for these watches and they are like Patek Phillipe to Vaceron. That brand name has its own story in producing them.
The important thing that you must know before deciding to buy Vintage watches that you like is the original features and variations which are made for them. From those two things, you can learn further about a Vintage watch. The most often case is when your watch is broken, you do not know that certain parts are repaired with unoriginal parts and this will result in reduced performance of it. The most commonly replaced parts is the screen. For example, an original crystal screen will be replaced with a screen which is thinner, more modern and also stronger as in this case is sapphire crystal screen. On one hand, this changing will be great for your watch but on the hand it will eliminate the originality of the watch. Another case occurred is the changes in colors or designs of these watches.
Vintage watches have been around since centuries ago and they are continuously being improved along with the times. They become stylish and many people intend to have. These watches have tremendous values. They are great investments as they will make a lot of money for the collectors. Also, since these antique watches are rarely found today, they will be a perfect gift for your beloved people.
Vintage watches are known for their manufacture that involves a lot of people who are experts in timepieces and also for their stylish design. Some brands that have produced these old watches are Omega, Cartier, Tiffany and Faberge. These watches have come in various types and the well-known types are the Nouveau and the Art Deco. They are preferred because of their stylish design which are suitable for all ages and also, timeless. There are certain types of these watch come with emeralds, rubies, pearls, sapphires, diamonds and other worthless stones. Certain watches are expensive since they are created with gold and durable materials.
The art of Haute Horlogerie or fine watch making is an old art, although wristwatches were only started to be made in the beginning of the 1900’s mainly for practical reasons, for pilots in order to wear their watches during flights and to check them as conveniently as possible. Wristwatches and professional watches have therefore much in common. No wonder, Cartier’s first creations were also named “Tank” based on the World War era in which they were produced. Longines and Omega has also created its first wristwatches for pilots so therefore they have soon implemented extras, which have made the watches perfect for flying. The best watches at the time have already shown date, year, some even air pressure and they included other elements. Many of today’s most expensive wristwatches look suspiciously plain though such as the Omega Speedmaster or the Cartier Tank yet they are among the most expensive vintage watches, when we look at their year of release. If you want to learn more on how to find vintage watches and what models to look for, you must know about the several limited editions, out of which some are so limited that there were only 5 to 10 pieces ever made out of them. By checking out the Forbes site on the most expensive watches ever made and doing some study about the best Swiss brands as Breuget, Girard Perregaux, Patek Philippe, Longines, Roger Dubuis, Jaeger LeCoultre or Audemars Piquet is essential to earn knowledge on Vintage watches. No wonder, vintage watches buyers in Singapore are also collectors of these precious pieces and always hunt for “new” items in their collections. Singapore has several great stores that deal with vintage items such as the HJ Watches and Jewellery. This is one of the major watch stores, which deal with new and second hand watches and which also deal with evaluation, repair and has more pawn shops from where they get their newcomers, out of which, with a little luck, you can find such vintage items which indeed cost, or have the potential to cost a fortune. However, you do not have to be an expert to like vintage watches of course. Many buyers prefer vintage watches because of their simple outlooks. What we can say that all Swiss watches which are complicated or extra-complicated (grand complication) and Tourbillon are the most expensive watches in the world.
At HJ Watches and Jewellery in Singapore, you can find some unique items in their vintage watches section. They have a diverse section for Rolex Sport vintage watches, you can find such rarities as the Roger Dubuis Pink Gold Excalibur Double Tourbillon and you can browse between 50 of the most famous ever watches brands in the world. You can also check out the Antique Watch Corner along the Marine Parade Road if you would like some antique watches in your collection and the Red Army Watches in the Wisma Shopping Mall deliver some timeless timepieces as well. HJ Jewellery’s two Pawnshops the Bedok Pawn Shop and the Sin Lian Pawnshop also offer their own collections in their shops, which are more than worth checking out.
Where you can find Vintage watches? Well, internet is one of the answers and it is an easier way where we can find one. See the pictures of watches provided by sellers and examine them carefully to ascertain whether there are signs of wear or not. Next thing to do is to make sure that those timepieces are in good condition. Make sure that the vendor gives you a warranty, so you can return it when you finally finds out that the watch is in bad condition. Singapore is also the best place where you can find these antique watches.
Singapore is a great place to find antique watches, no matter they are rarities, expensive or just very unique looking. The best businesses you can make at HJ and other smaller stores where you can get discounts and in case your purse is not big enough to pay for rare vintage watches, you have the chance to get a credit so that you can pay for it monthly. Here are the lists of some recommended store locations.
Monster Time Vintage Watches; 52 Taman Warna, Singapore 276380
City Vintage Watch & Pen; City Plaza #01-30, 810 Geylang Road, Singapore 389310
Antique Watch Corner; Lucky Plaza #04-90, 304 Orchard Road, Singapore 238863
Eddie Antique Watches; Lucky Plaza #04-46, 304 Orchard Road, Singapore 238863
Leow Antique Watch & Jewellery; Shaw Centre #04-52, 1 Scotts Road, Singapore 228208
Han Meng Antique Watches & Collections; 211 New Bridge Rd, Singapore 059432
Ray Antique Watch; 211 New Bridge Rd, Singapore 059432
Century Antique Watch Pte Ltd; Far East Plaza #05-109, 14 Scotts Road, Singapore 228213
Passions Fine Arts; Funan, 109 N Bridge Rd, Singapore 179097
Time Will Tell; 91 Bencoolen St, Singapore 189652
If you are planning to visit Singapore, do not forget to go to one of those stores to buy this old timepiece as your gift for your beloved people.