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12 Tips And Tricks On How To Buy An Investment Watch

If time is money, there’s nothing better to invest in than a luxury watch. Here’s what to look for. By Debby Kwong

August 10, 2018

Being interested, passionate, or even liking the brand is fundamental when it comes to doing research on what watch to invest in. Warren Buffet defines investing as “the process of laying out money now to receive money in the future”. Here are the essentials to note before you drop some serious money on a timepiece.

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12 Tips And Tricks On How To Buy An Investment Watch
8. Maintain the watch
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Make sure you know how to take care of your new purchase. Regularly servicing the watch is essential to keep it in pristine condition, while restoration is also a costly possibility. Photo: Instagram
1. Pick a brand (or two)
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Steven Kivel of Central Watch, a mechanical watch service and restoration company in New York, said, “For me, Patek Philippe and Rolex are the two brands that stand out in terms of investing, they’re like buying stocks in Apple or Microsoft.” Photo: Instagram
4. Pay attention to these three standout models
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The Cartier Santos W2002C4 displayed a 57 per cent rise in value over three years, while the Tag Heuer Grand Carrera CAV511B.FC6231 increased in value by a third. The Rolex Datejust 16264 experienced a 54 per cent average increase in the same three years (despite a dip in value in 2015). Photo: Instagram
5. Look for something unique
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It could be a special design or limited edition piece that you want to put your money on. Photo: Instagram
2. Don’t start with an obscure brand
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Look to the past and evaluate brands that have continued to perform throughout generations. Breitling, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Panerai, Jaeger-LeCoultre and IWC fit the bill. Photo: Instagram
3. Do Your Research
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What type of watches are you focusing on? At auctions, “focus had been on contemporary watches, but tastes have changed and there is recognition that vintage watches are more collectable”, Thomas Perazzi, head of Christie’s watch department in Geneva, recently said. Photo: Instagram
12. Have patience if you’re selling
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Be willing to wait it out or even accept that it won’t sell. You should enjoy buying a luxury watch and wearing it, with the understanding that getting a return on your investment is not guaranteed. Photo: Getty
11. If you’re ready to invest, get the help of experts
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The Watch Fund is a privately held investment fund that, as of 2015, has S$29 million dollars worth of assets under managements with 60 investors in the fund. Investors have a guaranteed net annualized return of 10 per cent, or a variable return of 20 to 30 per cent. But there is a minimum investment of S$250,000 and there rules about the watches you invest in. Photo: Instagram
6. Don’t buy a quartz watch
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Mechanical watches are highly valued for their distinct and in-house movements. Although this may lead to a mark-up, you’ll find it’s worth your investment. Photo: Instagram
10. Watch how much you spend
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Reduce risk. Limit five to ten per cent of your investment funds to buying watches. Photo: Instagram
7. Lookout for special collaborations
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For example, the Omega Speedmaster Snoopy yielded great short-term returns, and the price of this watch is only expected to rise over time. Photo: Instagram
9. Develop contacts
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This will help you cut the queue, and buy a watch at below-retail price. When you sell the watch you can sell it directly to a collector, instead of using an auction house or third party who will take a commission. Photo: Instagram
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