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errorCollectible Swiss Mechanical Watches and Luxury Timepieces: a Q & A on Rare and Antique Watches
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Where can I find the best online jewelry stores for luxury watches

When it comes to designer and antique watches there are thousands of online stores to choose from. Oftentimes the best place to start your search is on the manufacturers website. Exclusive watch designers such as Christiaan van der Klaauw and Martin Braun include details on all of their watches directly on their websites. The majority of websites will also include a list of authorized dealers so once that perfect timepiece is found placing an order should be a snap.

What makes mechanical watches antiques to collectors

Mechanical watches were invented in the 17th century and remained popular throughout the first half of the 20th century. They come in two forms: they are either manually wound by the wearer or they are selfwinding. Engineered into art a mechanical watch may move up to 28000 times per hour and are built to last a lifetime. Antique pocket watches have become collectibles partly due to their rarity and age but also because of their elegance & reliability.

How is an electronic watch different from a mechanical watch

Electronic watches incorporate small computers into their design whereas mechanical watches are run on a network of gears springs and levers. In effect a mechanical watch is composed of a series of moving parts that keep time while an electronic watch uses a quartz crystal that vibrates at a specific frequency. Research has shown that electronic watches are more accurate than mechanical watches and require less cost to create and maintain.

Are antique jewelry online stores a safe place to purchase a watch

Yes. Watch retailers such as Swiss Watch Company and Princeton Watches offer a variety of brands and types of new watches.

If youre searching for secondhand watches or antique watches then ebay alternatives such as www.highendcrazy.com might be the best fit. Unlike ebay this website focuses purely on luxury items which makes it a good fit for rare mechanical watches and antiques. Remember: once you find the watch that youd like to purchase ask the seller for that watchs serial number. This will help ensure its authenticity as any legitimate seller should share this information with you without question.

I recently purchased a set of antique pocket watches. How can I assess the value of antiques

First and foremost youll need to make sure that the watch is not a replica or copy. You can do this by checking the serial number with the manufacturers records most companies can answer that question through a simple email. Once youve established its authenticity you can appraise the watches with a price guide (The Complete Price Guide to Watches by Cooksey Shugart Tom Engle and Richard Gilbert is widely considered the rulebook of watch appraisals). If youd prefer to have an experts opinion then either a watchmaker or a watch dealer should be able to offer an estimate.

Which watches make the most collectible gifts

That depends entirely on the company that youre purchasing the watch for. Designer watches such as Calvin Klein or Timberland are wonderful fits for a younger audience but a person that admires innovation and function might prefer a Swissmade Brietling or Movado. When purchasing a watch as a gift always remember to keep the other persons style and needs in mind.

Happy buying!


John Green is an Electrical Engineer who has worked for prestigious companies such as KimberlyClark Corporation and Union Switch and Signal Corporation where he oversaw completion of large commercial projects. John was frustrated with hard to use websites while selling some luxury merchandise online. So he teamed with his brother Richard to develop a website for buyers and sellers of luxury merchandise. Visit: http://www.highendcrazy.com or email highendcrazybellsouth.net for more information.

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