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One of the most complex and intricate worlds is indeed the world of high end watches. Very few people undertake the necessary time to research and learn of the world. You could study for years and still never understand exactly all the things you need to know. You need to live it and breath it…
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Accessories and luxury items reflect who you are to the world outside. The reason we even comb our hair in the morning is to make ourselves presentable, knowing that others will judge us based on our exterior. So what does your luxury watch say about you? We have summarized the stigmas and stereotypes affiliated with…
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One of the advantages to paying more for a product – most any product – is the idea that it will retain its value over a lesser brand. It’s true in almost all worlds: a nice Martin guitar will not only maintain but sometimes increase in value, whereas a Ibanez or off-brand will certainly decrease…
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What drives up value in the arena of luxury items? Remember, there is no such thing as intrinsic value. Value is manmade. It’s a fabrication. Gold does not have inherent worth, we have given it stature and value almost arbitrarily. Value in and of itself comes from scarcity, perceived worth, and is ultimately determined by…
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When you first hold and inspect a Rolex watch, you are immediately struck by its beauty. Probably no watch exhibits such a remarkable sheen and presence as a Rolex. Its weight physically demonstrates its worth, as a heavier object has a higher perceived value than a lighter rival. Everyone who is familiar with the watch…
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Until money begins sprouting on trees, we must learn to budget our limited resources into the necessities or the frivolities; the must haves and the want-to-haves. The solution is never to go without any form of luxury; instead, we choose which objects we want the most, and which will provide the most ongoing value. So…
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Cartier, just the name elicits thoughts of elegance and quality. Founded by Louis-Francois Cartier in 1847 in Paris. Cartier was a family business until the mid 1960’s when a finance group bought the company who’s headquarters are still in Paris. Cartier has been known as the brand…
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Just because something is expensive doesn’t always mean it is classy. This is where new money verses old money can be the most glaring. Sure this sounds crazy and lost in a far-gone universe or alternate reality where Jay Gatsby roams, but the reality is sometimes expensive is gaudy. When…
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Like the last article, Its Time to Flaunt Your Swag, Buying a Rolex Part 1, you have decided to by a Rolex. We talked about the advantages and disadvantages to buy new or vintage, we talked about the best time to buy your watch, and we talked about some changes to a…
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So you’re starting to think seriously about buying your first Rolex. You may or may not be new to this rodeo, the high-end watch rodeo that is. This is a very exciting time that will have you staring at your wrist all day and checking to see just how accurate your new timepiece is. But…
