10 Watches To Invest In Right Now - Lloyd Amsdon/Watchfinder

[Phooey]

I know FA about investing in watches but thought this was interesting. What are peoples thoughts on the 10 choices here? http://www.esquire.co.uk/style/watches/news/g7190/...

"Looking to buy a watch that looks great and will rise in value? Lloyd Amsdon, co-founder of the world’s largest pre-owned watch marketplace watchfinder.co.uk, selects 10 pieces with real investment potential"

[freshkid]

Early Breitling is probably a good shout. The rest don't seem like obvious choices to me. I see in other areas of collecting that items which weren't appreciated fully the first time around are more likely to become collectible in the future...there is also a high chance of them remaining in NOS/Mint condition. James Cameron Deep Sea springs to mind...I think that will rise in value and become more appreciated.

Pure speculation though. Surprised they didn't choose a G-Shock or a smartwatch for the list too.

[SirSquidalot]

Disagree on the Deep Sea, they didn't sell for a reason! Think it's far too big to become a classic. Tudor is also a curious one, I've heard a few people speculate that early black bays and Pelagos models will hold value better than the in house movement models.

[anonymous-user]

Sealtt will be pleased, as his watch gets a mention.

In terms of the list, it will be interesting to see if the Skydweller build a bigger following going forward.

[Phooey]

SirSquidalot said:

Disagree on the Deep Sea, they didn't sell for a reason!

I must be in the minority that quite likes the chunky look of the Deep Sea. Is the blue version the rarer or more collectable of the 2? The Blue seems a lot more expensive from a quick Google on Deep Seas for sale.

[SirSquidalot]

Phooey said:

I must be in the minority that quite likes the chunky look of the Deep Sea. Is the blue version the rarer or more collectable of the 2? The Blue seems a lot more expensive from a quick Google on Deep Seas for sale.

I believe the blue model was a special edition to commemorate James Cameron's dive? May be wrong on that, does seem to command a premium though.

[Vanguard21]

SirSquidalot said:

I believe the blue model was a special edition to commemorate James Cameron's dive? May be wrong on that, does seem to command a premium though.

Rolex had st loads of Deepsea Dwellers left so they decided to replace their stock with a new colour face and list it as 'Commemorative' model.

[SirSquidalot]

Vanguard21 said:

Rolex had st loads of Deepsea Dwellers left so they decided to replace their stock with a new colour face and list it as 'Commemorative' model.

They would never do something like that, how dare you!

[Vanguard21]

Yes, sorry, what was I thinking?

[Phooey]

SirSquidalot said:

I believe the blue model was a special edition to commemorate James Cameron's dive? May be wrong on that, does seem to command a premium though.

Cheers. Quite a big premium...

[WatchMajor]

Looks like he has managed to list all his tricky sellers, I wouldn't say any of them were top 10 investment pieces at all

[Porsche911R]

Phooey said:

I know FA about investing in watches but thought this was interesting. What are peoples thoughts on the 10 choices here? http://www.esquire.co.uk/style/watches/news/g7190/...

"Looking to buy a watch that looks great and will rise in value? Lloyd Amsdon, co-founder of the world’s largest pre-owned watch marketplace watchfinder.co.uk, selects 10 pieces with real investment potential"

yep all those will loose you £1000's the minute you walk out the door !

as for holding value, well at best again none of those are, in real terms holding value is lost money !

very poor list, I bought my new SMPc for £1900 and my Black bay for £1650 ! (but as you know sold the Tudor, very over rated)

2 other watches I bought last year have both gone up £1k, and this years buy is up £1k atm also, 2 are Rolex and one is a rare Monaco.

only buy 2nd hand Rolex imo for long term money in the bank, unless you can get the new Daytona which will make you £4k over night atm.

Edited by Porsche911R on Tuesday 17th May 09:08

[marcosgt]

Porsche911R said:

Phooey said:

I know FA about investing in watches but thought this was interesting. What are peoples thoughts on the 10 choices here? http://www.esquire.co.uk/style/watches/news/g7190/...

"Looking to buy a watch that looks great and will rise in value? Lloyd Amsdon, co-founder of the world’s largest pre-owned watch marketplace watchfinder.co.uk, selects 10 pieces with real investment potential"

yep all those will loose you £1000's the minute you walk out the door !

as for holding value, well at best again none of those are, in real terms holding value is lost money !

I'd agree about most, but I can't see you losing £1000s on a vintage Breitling Navitimer at that price (OK, it's a LITTLE steep, but not for a mint one).

Looking around, they seem to hold their value VERY well, so you'd probably get it back in 5 years (assuming inflation is almost zero still).

That one, though, seems to be the exception to, as said, a list of his current stock... Maybe he just happens to have a Navitimer too?

M

[bigandclever]

re: Rolex Sky-Dweller ... from their own site

This watch has never been worn. This is a pre-owned Rolex Sky-Dweller 326938. It has a 42mm Yellow Gold case, a Champagne Arabic dial, a Yellow Gold (Oyster) bracelet, and is powered by an Automatic movement. The case has a R144xxxx serial and paperwork is dated 28 March 2016, making it less than a year old, and comes complete with box.
PRICE £24,950
RETAIL PRICE £30,800

So dropped 20% in less than a year, and that's retail.

Or this one
This is a pre-owned Rolex Sky-Dweller 326135. It has a 42mm Rose Gold case, a Brown Arabic dial, a Crocodile - Brown bracelet, and is powered by an Automatic movement. The case has a 76S9xxxx serial and paperwork is dated 04 July 2014, making it 2 years old, and comes complete with box.
PRICE £18,500
RETAIL PRICE £26,350

So dropped 30% in less than two years, and again that's retail.

Have I got a different idea of what 'investment potential' is?

[hosedoctor]

I would have thought the D blue would be a good bet??

[andy_s]

Best buy is an early chronograph that is about to be featured on Hodinkee Auction watch. Zenith Cairellis for £15k, early Autavias for £20k, Lemania viggens for £10k, Heuer Bunds for £2.5k....all featured on the Phillips auction recently and pre-publicised on Hodinkee leading to a 50-100-200% rise in normal float prices.