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Ideal_Rock
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..others who like vintage watch!
I have been searching for a good quality gold vintage mechanical watch to wear for everyday. I want to have a "ticking watch" to let it remind me of the preciousness of time. I was wondering if you could give me advice on what brand to focus on? So far I came across a few that I like: 1950 Wittnauer by Longines with small diamonds (decorative only), 1950 Girard Perregaux also small round watch with small diamonds, another 1950 Lady Hamilton small round diamond one, and a 1920/30 Blancpain plain gold watch.
My specific questions are: assuming they are all of equal condition (same seller, same shape/quality from the seller pictures), 1) should I pick one based on "all original parts" or one that may have a newer replacement movement? 2) Which of the 4 brands above hold value the best? I know Blancpain is perceived to be the highest end brand, but it also is the oldest, plainest one with no diamond. If I want to sell them 5 years later, which will generate best return, or preserve most value? 3) Once I pick one with your help, is it a good idea to refinish the gold body with rhodium plating? or is it better (for keeping value purpose) to leave it alone? Finally, any other watch brand you would recommend me look for, or any considerations I should think about?
Much Thanks!!!
I have been searching for a good quality gold vintage mechanical watch to wear for everyday. I want to have a "ticking watch" to let it remind me of the preciousness of time. I was wondering if you could give me advice on what brand to focus on? So far I came across a few that I like: 1950 Wittnauer by Longines with small diamonds (decorative only), 1950 Girard Perregaux also small round watch with small diamonds, another 1950 Lady Hamilton small round diamond one, and a 1920/30 Blancpain plain gold watch.
My specific questions are: assuming they are all of equal condition (same seller, same shape/quality from the seller pictures), 1) should I pick one based on "all original parts" or one that may have a newer replacement movement? 2) Which of the 4 brands above hold value the best? I know Blancpain is perceived to be the highest end brand, but it also is the oldest, plainest one with no diamond. If I want to sell them 5 years later, which will generate best return, or preserve most value? 3) Once I pick one with your help, is it a good idea to refinish the gold body with rhodium plating? or is it better (for keeping value purpose) to leave it alone? Finally, any other watch brand you would recommend me look for, or any considerations I should think about?
Much Thanks!!!