Investment ?

[MrJessicaAlba]

Is there a watch, on this planet that I could pick up for £1500 - £2000 that looks good ( im 18 so nothing with rose gold etc ) that would retain / increase its value ?

[Don1]

One of the older TAGs or maybe an older Breitling Navitimer. Apart from that, buying new? Maybe some of the bizarre G-Shocks, but apart from that....

[MrJessicaAlba]

I love Bell & Ross, will a cheaper model eg. the military one retain value ?

[Don1]

Look on www.chronomaster.co.uk for your answer on that one!

[MrJessicaAlba]

hmm cant find the one I meant on there, it has a horrible green strap lol I also love the breitling avenger with brown strap but its a lil over budget

[Don1]

Maybe go and have a little poke around Time Zone, and see what they think over there? A few (very) knowledgeable people do come on here, but that's where the people normally head off to.

[uktrailmonster]

Depends how long you're going to keep it? If you expect to buy new and sell for the same or more in a couple of years, then forget it. You'll lose money. But if you buy a good used watch it should hold its value pretty well. Give us a clue what sort of watch you might like? Edit: oops I see you already have!

Edited by uktrailmonster on Wednesday 16th January 12:39

[MrJessicaAlba]

Something swiiss made and quite large that looks the nuts and retains its value, I like Bell & Ross, IWC, Breitling, TAG, Omega ...

[uktrailmonster]

MrJessicaAlba said:

Something swiiss made and quite large that looks the nuts and retains its value, I like Bell & Ross, IWC, Breitling, TAG, Omega ...

Out of those I'd be looking at IWC and maybe Omega. Bell & Ross don't have any history behind them; TAG have a chavvy reputation (excluding the Heuer classics); Breitling have credibility but I hate their over decorated, blingy designs. But that's just personal preference. They are quality watches.

IWC have both pedigree and class. It would be hard to go wrong here, particularly if you like the understated classic looks.
Omega have a great history and make some real icons eg. Speedmaster Pro "Moon watch". Great value for money too, if there is such a thing when discussing £1000+ watches. The Seamaster range is also a timeless classic.

Bear in mind that none of these watches will retain their brand new value in the short-medium term, but they should retain a fair percentage (maybe 50%?) over a long time period and slowly creep up with inflation. My oldest 15 year old Omega Speedmaster is currently worth pretty close to what I paid for it back in 1994. This is only due to inflation of course, but it's not a bad effort. Classic styled watches tend to hold their value better longer term than fashion led designs. Mechanical movements are also a much better long term bet than Quartz.

[Winton]

Try an IWC GST Aquatimer. Top end of your price range but a relativley small production run means prices are pretty firm and give it ten years, may see some appreciation.

http://www.time2watch.net/IWChome.htm  for a full lowdown.

[cableguy]

Have a look at Zenith, fantastic movement and plenty of designs to choose from.

C.

[tertius]

cableguy said:

Have a look at Zenith, fantastic movement and plenty of designs to choose from.

C.

Plenty of horrible designs to choose from ...

And very poor retained value, not sure they are a good investment buy. I'd say Rolex or Patek are probably your best bets for investment potential.

[uktrailmonster]

tertius said:

I'd say Rolex or Patek are probably your best bets for investment potential.

True, but not much choice in that price range and none in the "investment" category. I suppose you could buy a used Rolex and expect it to at least maintain value, but then the same could be said for a used Omega, IWC, etc. As for a Patek in that price range, is there such a thing?

[uktrailmonster]

Cheers, yeah it's a fantastic car. Search for 911Smonster on DDK, that's me too.

[VetteG]

This is available on Chronomaster

Within your price range and follows your description.

G

[Stryker16]

Save your money and learn to drive you tt!

[flow99]

tertius said:

cableguy said:

Have a look at Zenith, fantastic movement and plenty of designs to choose from.

C.

Plenty of horrible designs to choose from ...

And very poor retained value, not sure they are a good investment buy. I'd say Rolex or Patek are probably your best bets for investment potential.

try finding a decent rolex or patek within the £1500 to 2000 budget? Imo go for a used IWC; you'll find lots of options of nearly new mint examples, which will have lost significant amount from rrp, but will retain good value onwards.

[tertius]

flow99 said:

tertius said:

cableguy said:

Have a look at Zenith, fantastic movement and plenty of designs to choose from.

C.

Plenty of horrible designs to choose from ...

And very poor retained value, not sure they are a good investment buy. I'd say Rolex or Patek are probably your best bets for investment potential.

try finding a decent rolex or patek within the £1500 to 2000 budget? Imo go for a used IWC; you'll find lots of options of nearly new mint examples, which will have lost significant amount from rrp, but will retain good value onwards.

I agree - perhaps I wasn't clear I meant that if you want a watch as an actual investment - ie that will increase in value in real terms over time then the only likely candidates were Rolex or PP, and obviously not all of those, by a long chalk. And why Rolex seem to hold their value so well, I really cannot understand.

I do agree that for a watch that won't lose much value from this point forward then used is definitely the way to go, and probably any of the second tier major manufactures - JLC, IWC, Blancpain, G-P, etc. - would I guess perform similarly.

[retrorider]

a tudor chronograph would be a good bet now they are discontinued but dont bother with the tiger models.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TUDOR-CHRONOGRAPH-79180-BIG-...

Edited by retrorider on Saturday 19th January 00:12

[BigAlinEmbra]

For an investment you're far better off with shares or something like that. Can't really go wrong with banks. I hear Northern Rock shares are a bargain at the moment.