Things Timeless

That's what I said last year: "Are you secretly Rolex friend tried for years, but I think that you can not afford Gamble auto, financial expert Suze Orman would agree with me, with saving your regular paycheck each month. Dinner a little less Every week, you can have an affordable second-hand Rolex man or woman in his life and past in the future. "In today's market, I always said.

With the clock as Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier, Rolex or Tourneau, this does not mean belonging to, cultured pearl, Barbra Streisand "Second Hand Rose, second-hand clothes" metaphor. Used someone heard and shared on the model or the other, more expensive. Often "owned" watch never worn.

Owning a used car as Rolex Vintage Car meticulously maintained. He does not lose its value, and is likely to increase over time, depending on the model. Just a cliche but Rolex really the gift that keeps. In fact, there is a huge market for used high-end watches at prices ranging from five to six figures on available models for enthusiasts to watch and middle-class collectors, nor the middle class decreases.

What you should know

Used Rolex original model must be certified by the manufacturer's warranty and serial number. In good condition, including a bracelet, it should look like when you discover untouched. No, I do not sell. I travel a passion for all kinds of vintage watches for this and love for them. If your automatic, Swiss Made Oyster Perpetual Datejust needs a bath, he can take one with you in hot soapy water, or take you for a swim. On their honeymoon, one of my friends will not part with her wedding, she took off everything except her Rolex.

The genius of the movement

If you do not give a rat tail on this issue have already stopped reading. Those who are interested in the origin of things to evaluate some of the Rolex tradition. According to Stuart Jefferson, an American dealer of used watches Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf was born a German founded Rolex in Switzerland in 1908. Wilsdorf claimed the brand was absolutely no sense. But in 1926 he made a strong flowing movement. One day, unable to open oysters upset, akoya pearl necklace, he called his new creation oysters.

Movement for the Genius

During the historic flight of Charles Lindbergh across the Atlantic in 1927, the market Wilsdorf Channel swimmer Mercedes Glietz his new waterproof Rolex Oyster wear. After swimming for 15 hours, the lady was exhausted and the clock is still running-time and accurately. Lindberg Glietz and oysters in the world headlines and stories.

The devil is always in the details

If you study, you will be cheated on and offline. You can buy an imitation Rolex authentic look, but you will not see the difference when you do your homework.

For example, Rolex until mid-1990's, the small holes on the sides where the strap attaches the case to have. Since 1995 he is said to cost "no holes case" models and more than a small thing, but stop in the price. A lot of people to create custom templates, pearl faces, diamonds or other expensive add-on has. The important point, since the templates can not be guaranteed if they come straight from the factory.

The original plant is guaranteed without the "aftermarket" parts. Depending on the time of production of original models have serial numbers in parentheses, or a sticker on the rear panel. They come in stainless steel, 14K and 18K gold, and combinations thereof. There is so much more to know, Rolex, but I'll leave the rest for you "Somewhere in time and on the Internet."