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Ulysse Nardin

is investment important to you?

 

if you want to buy a watch for investment potential, according to some of UK's top auctioneers, you should be buying pre owned and then keeping it for several years. after that you may find a profit, but if you want a watch for its looks and soul then you need to forget about investment.

personally i am very cynical about ltd editions if over-used or if they are 'personality' editions. buying an AP ROO Rubens Barichello is IMHO a way to lose a lot of money, unless he becomes a world legend like Ayrton Senna. you need to buy it for how it makes you feel and not because it is limited in number as in later years you might find that people would rather buy the standard model than the ltd ed.

i've never heard of 'Savarona steel' so i cant comment on its relevance. i do have some ltd editions myself, the UN Ludwig perp which is a valid edition as it is an anniversary model AND it is also the first of Dr Oeshlins fully crown operated perps, the B & R phantom chrono, which is already selling over retail just for its looks although i didnt buy it for its ltd ed status.

i hope that helps put things in perspective

Graham

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Savarona Steel

 
By: behairy : August 12th, 2008-11:22
My brother is in Turkey and just sent me these.. I like this one !! But will it hold its value ? I mean It's a limited edition and not a lot around ( 150 in steel ).. Should I expect it to get more expensive in a couple of years.. Should I really get it ?...  

is investment important to you?

 
By: G99 : August 12th, 2008-13:07
if you want to buy a watch for investment potential, according to some of UK's top auctioneers, you should be buying pre owned and then keeping it for several years. after that you may find a profit, but if you want a watch for its looks and soul then you... 

A very nice watch, and regarding the value aspect ...

 
By: Marcus Hanke : August 13th, 2008-05:46
... as in wine, there are very few watches that could serve as ALMOST certain investment hints. Most of them are exclusive mechanics and specific brands, so you need a lot of money to acquire them in the first place, then a lot of patience to wait. Normal... 

not a good way to invest

 
By: Cookies : August 13th, 2008-08:27
I agree with the 1st post. I've been observing the prices of watches for quite some time now, and sad to say that most LE do not appreciate in price, most lose value 1st hand. Take a look at the "collector's market", even the AP's and Panerai's and Lange'...