HARRIS A S | March 27, 2010
Not all stainless-steel watches are cheap Generally, it is true that a stainless-steel watch is cheaper than one in solid gold or platinum, provided they have common denominators. This same reasoning cannot be applied to certain models or certain brand names, for example, usually Patek Philippe and maybe, Rolex too. Since Patek Philippe produced virtually [...]
HARRIS A S | March 26, 2010
Vintage Omega Constellation with date Recently an Omega collector-friend of mine from overseas emailed two pictures of his beautiful Omega Constellation watches. Very likely, they are new members of an already large family. Dear XXXXX Am attaching photos of two of my Constellation’s – do let me know your thoughts. Kind Regards YYYYYY I still [...]
HARRIS A S | March 18, 2010
World record price for a Patek Philippe vintage wrist-watch. In 2002, a unique Patek Philippe wrist-watch set a world-record and I am just wondering what the price of this watch is going to be, if it were to be auctioned again in 2010 or later on. I can still remember, some time in 2003 I [...]
HARRIS A S | March 13, 2010
Sought-after 1st Omega watch with a date. Omega made the most bumper automatic (semi-automatic) watches than anyone else, I reckon. This movement is so reliable and bullet-proof, it will last more than one’s life-time, virtually without requiring replacement parts, provided the watch has been well-maintained and regularly serviced by a competent watchmaker. Recently, I come [...]
HARRIS A S | March 9, 2010
The beauty of joining NAWCC and other vintage-watch collecting bodies. I was hungry for materials, pertaining to wrist-watches and there was none around in my hometown. Then I tried to locate for them from overseas but to no avail. Eventually, I decided to become a member of The Antiquarian Horological Society, as well as, National [...]
HARRIS A S | March 8, 2010
Previous owner scrapped the 18k solid gold case Lately, I have seen several vintage watches, being auctioned for their dial and movement only, minus the case. During the good old days when there were only a few watch-lovers and dealers, it was a common sight to see a pocket or wrist-watch without a case. After [...]
HARRIS A S | March 3, 2010
Aged dial against reconditioned/refinished dial. In view of the increasing number of people indulge in vintage-watch collecting, there is a great number of watches to be picked on the market. Apart from the usual dealers, prospective-buyers can also get some nice pieces from the numerous auction houses. There are some houses that will auction only [...]
HARRIS A S | March 1, 2010
The beauty of a white gold-capped vintage wrist-watch. Most collectors love vintage-watches, whether they come in nickel-plating over a cheap material, stainless-steel, gold-capped or solid gold (yellow, white or pink), while not forgetting platinum. All collectors will want to own a vintage-watch that is rare and better still if it is in pristine condition. Needless [...]
