Which watches retain their value?

bawlin · Mar 31, 2009

In this economy, nothing. Just ask the guys that bought their SS Daytonas this time last year.

But overall, Rolex will hold the best.

centrix · Mar 31, 2009

tudor is pretty good

benjamin831 · Mar 31, 2009

Rolex, Patek, Lange.

From what I have observed.

I don't understand how Panerais could hold any value as their designs seem too fadish and trend-based (even though they pay homage to early Italian military watches).

acidboy · Mar 31, 2009

Originally Posted by benjamin831

I don't understand how Panerais could hold any value as their designs seem too fadish and trend-based (even though they pay homage to early Italian military watches).

I don't know either, but mine hold their value.

btinl · Mar 31, 2009

Originally Posted by benjamin831

Rolex, Patek, Lange.

From what I have observed.

I don't understand how Panerais could hold any value as their designs seem too fadish and trend-based (even though they pay homage to early Italian military watches).

Cult following.

ginlimetonic · Mar 31, 2009

in the economy downturn no watch retains their value, not even pateks.

ginlimetonic · Mar 31, 2009

oh i forget to mention, i keep getting timechecks from

a lange & sohner

acidboy · Apr 1, 2009

Originally Posted by centrix

tudor is pretty good

no

NOLA1 · Apr 1, 2009

very gently used watches.

acidboy · Apr 1, 2009

Originally Posted by NOLA1

very gently used watches.

not really

Milgauss · Apr 1, 2009

It's more the specific models that hold/increase their value than the brand as a whole. Not every Rolex or Patek will hold its value.

Most Rolex vintage sports/professional models will at least hold their value - (eg vintage Submariners 6204, 6538, 5510, 6536, 5513, 1680, 5517 COMEX; all vintage Daytonas; s/s Zenith daytonas; 1655 Freccione Explorer II, 1019 Milgauss, etc) New models - mainly the s/s Daytona, GV Milgauss and DeepSea SeaDweller will all probably hold their value, although at already high prices it is harder to break even.

Panerai (all Pre-Vendomes, all vintage 1940-1950s models 3646, 6152/1; some special editions eg PAM36, PAM21; most A series tritium dials eg PAM1A, PAM9A, etc etc)

Tudor - don't doubt for a minute that an original dial Monte Carlo wouldn't at least hold its value and more likely appreciate as it is now.

bc78 · Apr 1, 2009

What about JLC? Do they retain their value?

Milgauss · Apr 1, 2009

In general, no - you can normally get discounts from an AD and certainly good discounts at a grey dealer or from dealers in Singapore.

However, the reissue Polaris would (I'm guessing) hold its value if not appreciate - it's also a beautiful watch.

JohnGalt · Apr 1, 2009

Originally Posted by bc78

What about JLC? Do they retain their value?

I was wondering that myeslf, since I was considering buying a vintage JLC.

acidboy · Apr 1, 2009

Originally Posted by bc78

What about JLC? Do they retain their value?

I like JLC- good bang for the buck. But they do not retain their value, compared to PP, Rolex or even Cartier.

Which watches retain their value?

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