Fake Rolex auction price of 600,000? What should I pay attention to when playing antique watches

Antique Daytona is still the king of auctions;

Omega is getting stronger;

Pocket watches still have a place;

Strange and odd watches may also be taken away.

Platinum Dayton took $ 6.25 for $ 5.9 million

In fact, as early as the first two years, the signs of the recovery of antique clocks are obvious. Especially after Paul Newman of Paul Newman, antique Rolex and antique Daytona have become more sought after.

So how to play antique clocks , take a look at some of the views of old Deng. The following original author is Lao Deng, slightly deleted.

There is no way to deny the fact that "the appeal of antique clocks is increasing day by day." On the one hand, the Swiss brand has used the vintage department as a selling point in recent years; on the other hand, it is where old objects can be seen more real.

600,000 fake watches

But antique watches are actually not so fun. One thing happened at the beginning of the year: a 1963 Rolex Dayton took a high price of RMB 600,000 for 6239 at the Fortis auction in Hong Kong. Unfortunately, it was finally identified as "remodeling watch ". This also sounded the alarm for local tyrants.

Antique clocks are different from our traditional antiques. The possibility of being rich and frugal will be greater. For example, if you are obsessed with the marketing of the auction house, it is said otherwise.

Whether you are emotional or investing, learning is the most important thing when buying or collecting classical timepieces.

1. Don't start without a clear investigation

When you see a beautiful antique watch through the window, it is really easy to produce the urge to buy. However, there may be many traps-some traps even the store may not realize.

For some watch friends, there is really nothing to worry about spending a few thousand dollars to buy a favorite antique watch, but if the price goes higher (such as antique Rolex on the market, it is basically above 10,000 yuan) You have to make sure you have done the necessary homework.

Of course, there may be great differences in prices between similar watches. If you want to know where the car is, it is best to obtain effective information through multiple channels such as the Internet and books. Many books introduce specific brands, diving watches, Collection of chronograph and prop table.

Knocking on the blackboard: All details such as pointers, dial printing, bracelets, bezels, date dials, etc. should be valued.

2. Contact the manufacturer

Some brands' archives retain their past product information. You can even request information such as the year of production, country of sale, production quantity, movement model, or reference number from the archives.

If you encounter a rejection, you can also send the pictures and data of the table to the brand through the mail function on the official website of the brand for inquiries. As for how to describe the content, you can also take appropriate measures.

There is another way to find an independent watchmaker or a watchmaker working for a large retailer. Some watchmakers are good at certain brands or have very rich knowledge of certain movements . In the next few years, he will be your best friend, and he can even learn whether he has a channel to purchase replacement (or new) parts.

Also, do n’t be afraid to ask about the price and how long it usually takes to maintain or repair the watch. Some repairs take a long time, the main reason is that some parts of antique watches are difficult to buy.

even! You can't buy parts at all, you need to start from scratch. When you contact the watchmaker, ask all these questions. If he ca n’t, he does n’t hesitate to ask if there are people he knows can do it. Perseverance is the proper attitude for playing antique watches .

3. What is the suitable price

Ah, the price ... is the most interesting part for some people. As mentioned above, watches that look similar may differ greatly in price. If this happens, you must first understand the average level of such watches in the second-hand market .

If the price is indeed over, it is that the house leaks are in continuous rain, and the boat encounters head wind?

No, as long as it is not outrageous to exceed the market average price, and you like it again, that's all. Sometimes I like a watch because I see a little patina on the dial or a faded bezel. If this part is worth to you, then get started.

However, no one wants to spend more money. So remind again, shop around . At the same time, we must also understand what protection the seller can provide. After the item is bought, it does not rule out a situation: you find that the goods you get are not as "genuine" on the surface or cannot work at all.

No one will provide a two-year warranty for a 50-year-old watch. This is common sense, so when it comes to the situation that the goods are out of version or cannot run, it is still realistic to ensure that at least a gentleman agreement is reached. In case you are not satisfied Can be returned .

In this case, it is particularly important to buy from reputable antique watches. Everyone talks about gold, and any negative comments may ruin his business.

Old Deng said the table : When buying antique watches, you may need to bargain, but if the price is too strong, the seller's willingness to provide after-sales service may be affected. More importantly, it must! have to! It is necessary to understand the price of the overall repair.

According to my personal experience, I usually include the price of the service when I buy a watch. So, if the watch you bought doesn't work properly and you don't want to return it, at least you have a budget for overhaul.

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