Experts look to determine, taking into consideration all levels of internal and external components of the clock and the market conditions and trends.
Elements that determine the value of a clock:
FIRE
The manufacturer of the watch is definitely one of the factors that determine the value of the clock. The most popular and sought after watch in the world is one of Patek Philippe in Geneva, Switzerland, with all other things being equal, ie:In style, metal, features, type, etc. Other major brands, but not necessarily in order of importance, A. Lange & Söhne, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Breguet, Breitling, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Concord, Chronoswiss, Corum, Ebel, FP Journe, France Muller, Gerald Genta, Girard-Perregaux, Glashutte, Hublot, Jaeger- LeCoultre, Omega, Panerai, Parmigiani, Piaget, Roger Dubuis, Rolex, Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron Constantin and Zenith.
SinceOf course, many brands are not as high quality, but for those who are the best watches in the world, these top producers. The values are always about what someone is willing to pay basis. For these purposes they are watch collectors and others who value arts and crafts are willing to pay more than a million dollars for the luxury watch best.
STYLE:
Public popularity, fads and fashion to determine which contemporary style to a certain preferredTime.
Today, ladies watches with great style ... Also Mr. watches like the Rolex Daytona, Datejust, Submariner and Yacht-Master. Cartier Tank Americaine the great is very popular, such as Cartier Ballon Bleu. Glam and glitter like diamond watches for women ... The J-12 by Chanel, the Chopard Ice Cube, the Patek Philippe Twenty-4 and Piaget Protocole. Increasingly popular is the classic ladies Rolex President and Rolex Pearl Master.
The men wear the A. Lange & Söhneref. 1815, the Patek Philippe Ref. 3919, as well as the Breitling Panerai and Ferrari models. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rose Gold Rolex is very popular, and, of course, continue to be popular, especially the two-tone steel and gold Rolex Submariner blue dial.
UTILITY:
A watch has the advantage over most other collectibles, it is useful. This factor makes the clock at the top of the vintage is for profitWear as well as for the future long-term investment. An original expensive watch is always a certain value. Commercial quality "junk" will always be garbage.
THE CASE:
Metal housing: The intrinsic value of the metal case is the only value that some vintage watches. Many metals and materials for the cases of the year, including platinum, 9-10-14-18-22karat gold, silver, gold filled, gold-plated, nickel used in stainless steel, plastic and ceramic. The Patek Philippe watchplatinum in one of the most sought after contemporary clocks is now sought.
Marking the event, many of vintage watches and jewelry makers, such as Patek Philippe, Cartier, Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Tiffany, Hamilton, etc., were dressed, and time-box factory. These clocks are marked in their original cases is more than seeing cases in unmarked value. All brands of watches, movements so that at one time or another, and sometimes sold for the life of society,Movements with dials marked for the buyer's specifications, which were then delivered clothes for measuring or many instances when American and European standards Maker. These are sometimes called "cases of contract".
Type: The style of play and the clock contemporary and vintage watches a role in determining its value. Hinged flaps folded cases, enamel "Art Deco" style cases is that the vintage pieces are distinguished from other,increase the value to collectors. Style and a contemporary form of the piece, are factors that today's prices at popular trends.
STATE:
Here are some things that are particularly important when pricing a clock:
Dial: E 'the original line? Most watches are in metal dials. If it is metal, has been finished or needs to be? The dial is bent or scratched? There is damaged or missing markers? The hands are damaged? There is discoloration?The move by the clock value, is the most precious face.
Case: Note the amount of wear. If a case of gold, is dented or bent by rough or the gold has worn through already. Were folded cards, damaged or replaced? Are spring-bar holes worn? Initials and other inscriptions, in general, reduce the attractiveness and value of the clock.
Bracelet: If you buy a watch with a bracelet permanently, make sure that the cuff is the right length. Some species,Especially in network-type bracelets are expensive and have continued to tighten even more expensive extended. Bands leather wrist strap, but are usually exchanged. A generic bandwidth costs much less than a bracelet at the factory. It has a buckle or closure?
Crown: The original crown is important if they are marked, such as Patek and Rolex.
Trend: if the movement is original or not and if in good condition and completeno repairs have botched the clock price factors. The aim should be good without corrosion, rust or scratches.
Of course, there are many other factors in vintage and modern watches prices involved to be included in future articles. In general, the true value of a watch the price that a collector or investor who wants to have the money and the clock is another collector or dealer who knows the value of wages.
