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Lamborghini Watches

Lamborghini Precision

Lamborghini,
Lamborghini WatchesTonino Lamborghini, son of the famous founder of Lamborghini cars to the world, created a Lamborghini division for luxury watches in 1981. Since then, they have earned a great reputation as one of the best value luxury watchmakers, which cemented the Lamborghini name as a mark of luxury and comfort.  Contact us for more information on our virtually unworn example from 2005. Tel 0208 070 0800
Vintage & Prestige acquires and retails the finest pre-owned wrist watches, handbags and accessories including branded jewellery, pens and other fine objects.
We celebrate Christmas by displaying some of our acquisitions in our Vintage & Prestige advent calendar.
Because all of our items are unique by definition, we cannot guarantee that items will be available for sale at the time of the advent calendar’s release, as we photograph in advance and items may have been sold in the intervening period. We continually add inventory so if the item is sold, we may be able to source another and would of course be delighted to discuss your requirement and suggest alternatives.
For 2017, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle.
All purchases between 1st December 2017 and 21st December 2017 with a value over £1500 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket.
The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen, VIP invites to our next event, the London Classic Car Show as well as a Tiffany & Co. keyring. Please contact us for details.
We are always on the look out for new stock, so if you are considering selling items similar to what we have in our inventory, please let us know. We regularly part exchange against items we sell.
Please note we will be unable to guarantee Christmas deliveries for purchase made after 21st December this year.
We will be open throughout the festive period until 22nd December. We close between 22nd December (1pm) and reopen on 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 27th – 29th of December 2017 and closed between 30th December 2017 and 3rd January 2018, although emails may be responded to. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2018.
Please contact us for terms and conditions of the V&P Raffle (also posted on our blog).
May we take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas.
Tag Heuer Formula 1

Diamonds for Christmas

Tag Heuer,
Tag Heuer Formula 1Fancy diamonds this Christmas?  Then the stunning Tag Heuer Formula 1, is a  great combination of a modern ladies sports watch with a touch of elegance.  A watch that can be worn with many an outfit, daytime or evening.  Our example has a steel case bracelet as well as mother of pearl dial and bezel featuring diamonds.
Vintage & Prestige acquires and retails the finest pre-owned wrist watches, handbags and accessories including branded jewellery, pens and other fine objects.
We celebrate Christmas by displaying some of our acquisitions in our Vintage & Prestige advent calendar.
Because all of our items are unique by definition, we cannot guarantee that items will be available for sale at the time of the advent calendar’s release, as we photograph in advance and items may have been sold in the intervening period. We continually add inventory so if the item is sold, we may be able to source another and would of course be delighted to discuss your requirement and suggest alternatives.
For 2017, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle.
All purchases between 1st December 2017 and 21st December 2017 with a value over £1500 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket.
The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen, VIP invites to our next event, the London Classic Car Show as well as a Tiffany & Co. keyring. Please contact us for details.
We are always on the look out for new stock, so if you are considering selling items similar to what we have in our inventory, please let us know. We regularly part exchange against items we sell.
Please note we will be unable to guarantee Christmas deliveries for purchase made after 21st December this year.
We will be open throughout the festive period until 22nd December. We close between 22nd December (1pm) and reopen on 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 27th – 29th of December 2017 and closed between 30th December 2017 and 3rd January 2018, although emails may be responded to. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2018.
Please contact us for terms and conditions of the V&P Raffle (also posted on our blog).
May we take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas.
Cartier Must De Must Cartier Lighter

Cartier Must De Must Cartier Lighter

Cartier
The Cartier Must De Cartier lighter was designed as part of the small accessories collection that represents its tradition of excellence and unique flair for fine objects.  Adding a touch of elegance from the iconic 80’s, its an ideal gift for a collector or a loved one that is passionate about luxury accessories.  Take a look at our example with box and papers

Or maybe the Cartier Santos is more your style (A155)

Vintage & Prestige acquires and retails the finest pre-owned wrist watches, handbags and accessories including branded jewellery, pens and other fine objects.
We celebrate Christmas by displaying some of our acquisitions in our Vintage & Prestige advent calendar.
Because all of our items are unique by definition, we cannot guarantee that items will be available for sale at the time of the advent calendar’s release, as we photograph in advance and items may have been sold in the intervening period. We continually add inventory so if the item is sold, we may be able to source another and would of course be delighted to discuss your requirement and suggest alternatives.
For 2017, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle.
All purchases between 1st December 2017 and 21st December 2017 with a value over £1500 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket.
The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen, VIP invites to our next event, the London Classic Car Show as well as a Tiffany & Co. keyring. Please contact us for details.
We are always on the look out for new stock, so if you are considering selling items similar to what we have in our inventory, please let us know. We regularly part exchange against items we sell.
Please note we will be unable to guarantee Christmas deliveries for purchase made after 21st December this year.
We will be open throughout the festive period until 22nd December. We close between 22nd December (1pm) and reopen on 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 27th – 29th of December 2017 and closed between 30th December 2017 and 3rd January 2018, although emails may be responded to. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2018.
Please contact us for terms and conditions of the V&P Raffle (also posted on our blog).
May we take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas.
gucci 5500l

Gucci 5500L Perfect For Christmas!

Gucci
gucci 5500lGucci is the world’s most iconic Italian brand, and the 5500L ladies watch is instantly recognisable as classic Gucci style.  With a diamond and mother of pearl dial its an ideal for daily or special occasion usage, perfect Christmas gift for her this year.  Click here to view our example from 2010.
Vintage & Prestige acquires and retails the finest pre-owned wrist watches, handbags and accessories including branded jewellery, pens and other fine objects.
We celebrate Christmas by displaying some of our acquisitions in our Vintage & Prestige advent calendar. Because all of our items are unique by definition, we cannot guarantee that items will be available for sale at the time of the advent calendar’s release, as we photograph in advance and items may have been sold in the intervening period. We continually add inventory so if the item is sold, we may be able to source another and would of course be delighted to discuss your requirement and suggest alternatives.
For 2017, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle.
All purchases between 1st December 2017 and 21st December 2017 with a value over £1500 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket.
The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen, VIP invites to our next event, the London Classic Car Show as well as a Tiffany & Co. keyring. Please contact us for details.
We are always on the look out for new stock, so if you are considering selling items similar to what we have in our inventory, please let us know. We regularly part exchange against items we sell.
Please note we will be unable to guarantee Christmas deliveries for purchase made after 21st December this year.
We will be open throughout the festive period until 22nd December. We close between 22nd December (1pm) and reopen on 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 27th – 29th of December 2017 and closed between 30th December 2017 and 3rd January 2018, although emails may be responded to. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2018.
Please contact us for terms and conditions of the V&P Raffle (also posted on our blog).
May we take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas.
rolex day-date

Yule Love Our Rolex Day-Date!

vintage rolex christmas
rolex day-dateBeing their flagship watch, the Rolex Day-Date has been one of the most popular icons styles with success worldwide.  A watch that would add to a collection of watches with strong investment potential, or indeed a ideal Christmas gift for him.  Our vintage example dates from the 90’s
Vintage & Prestige acquires and retails the finest pre-owned wrist watches, handbags and accessories including branded jewellery, pens and other fine objects.
We celebrate Christmas by displaying some of our acquisitions in our Vintage & Prestige advent calendar.
Because all of our items are unique by definition, we cannot guarantee that items will be available for sale at the time of the advent calendar’s release, as we photograph in advance and items may have been sold in the intervening period. We continually add inventory so if the item is sold, we may be able to source another and would of course be delighted to discuss your requirement and suggest alternatives.
For 2017, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle.
All purchases between 1st December 2017 and 21st December 2017 with a value over £1500 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket.
The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen, VIP invites to our next event, the London Classic Car Show as well as a Tiffany & Co. keyring. Please contact us for details.
We are always on the look out for new stock, so if you are considering selling items similar to what we have in our inventory, please let us know. We regularly part exchange against items we sell.
Please note we will be unable to guarantee Christmas deliveries for purchase made after 21st December this year.
We will be open throughout the festive period until 22nd December. We close between 22nd December (1pm) and reopen on 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 27th – 29th of December 2017 and closed between 30th December 2017 and 3rd January 2018, although emails may be responded to. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2018.
Please contact us for terms and conditions of the V&P Raffle (also posted on our blog).
Baume & Mercier Ladies Cocktail Watch

Vintage Baume & Mercier Ladies Cocktail Watch

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Baume & Mercier Ladies Cocktail WatchWith vintage style so prominent this year, a Baume & Mercier ladies cocktail watch excludes glamour from the 70’s era.  A perfect watch to compliment any evening attire for her. Our example features an 18K yellow gold case and blue ‘satin’ dial

If classic is more your style click here

Vintage & Prestige acquires and retails the finest pre-owned wrist watches, handbags and accessories including branded jewellery, pens and other fine objects.
We celebrate Christmas by displaying some of our acquisitions in our Vintage & Prestige advent calendar.
Because all of our items are unique by definition, we cannot guarantee that items will be available for sale at the time of the advent calendar’s release, as we photograph in advance and items may have been sold in the intervening period. We continually add inventory so if the item is sold, we may be able to source another and would of course be delighted to discuss your requirement and suggest alternatives.
For 2017, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle.
All purchases between 1st December 2017 and 21st December 2017 with a value over £1500 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket.
The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen, VIP invites to our next event, the London Classic Car Show as well as a Tiffany & Co. keyring. Please contact us for details.
We are always on the look out for new stock, so if you are considering selling items similar to what we have in our inventory, please let us know. We regularly part exchange against items we sell.
Please note we will be unable to guarantee Christmas deliveries for purchase made after 21st December this year.
We will be open throughout the festive period until 22nd December. We close between 22nd December (1pm) and reopen on 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 27th – 29th of December 2017 and closed between 30th December 2017 and 3rd January 2018, although emails may be responded to. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2018.
Please contact us for terms and conditions of the V&P Raffle (also posted on our blog).
rolex datejust

Celebrate Christmas With A Rolex Datejust

Rolex,
rolex datejustA classic style thats on-trend all the time, the ladies Rolex Datejust is a look that’s ageless.  A perfect Christmas present for her, it completes an outfit whether an everyday watch or worn for special occasions only.  With investment potential too, how can you go wrong! For the latest style with the popular pink dial click here
Vintage & Prestige acquires and retails the finest pre-owned wrist watches, handbags and accessories including branded jewellery, pens and other fine objects.
We celebrate Christmas by displaying some of our acquisitions in our Vintage & Prestige advent calendar. Because all of our items are unique by definition, we cannot guarantee that items will be available for sale at the time of the advent calendar’s release, as we photograph in advance and items may have been sold in the intervening period. We continually add inventory so if the item is sold, we may be able to source another and would of course be delighted to discuss your requirement and suggest alternatives.
For 2017, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle.
All purchases between 1st December 2017 and 21st December 2017 with a value over £1500 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket.
The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen, VIP invites to our next event, the London Classic Car Show as well as a Tiffany & Co. keyring. Please contact us for details.
We are always on the look out for new stock, so if you are considering selling items similar to what we have in our inventory, please let us know. We regularly part exchange against items we sell.
Please note we will be unable to guarantee Christmas deliveries for purchase made after 21st December this year.
We will be open throughout the festive period until 22nd December. We close between 22nd December (1pm) and reopen on 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 27th – 29th of December 2017 and closed between 30th December 2017 and 3rd January 2018, although emails may be responded to. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2018.
Please contact us for terms and conditions of the V&P Raffle (also posted on our blog).
Chopard Happy Sport

Not Enough Diamonds? See These!

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Chopard Happy SportRed and sparkling may be the colour and theme of Christmas so celebrate with this stunning Chopard Happy Sport. It features a red rubber strap and diamonds and rubies floating around the dial. Representing a great saving against new price, this one is available here and is our last “new old stock” Chopard! 

Not enough diamonds ? see these (W1282 / J141 / J154)

Vintage & Prestige acquires and retails the finest pre-owned wrist watches, handbags and accessories including branded jewellery, pens and other fine objects.
We celebrate Christmas by displaying some of our acquisitions in our Vintage & Prestige advent calendar. Because all of our items are unique by definition, we cannot guarantee that items will be available for sale at the time of the advent calendar’s release, as we photograph in advance and items may have been sold in the intervening period.
We continually add inventory so if the item is sold, we may be able to source another and would of course be delighted to discuss your requirement and suggest alternatives.
For 2017, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle.
All purchases between 1st December 2017 and 21st December 2017 with a value over £1500 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket.
The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen, VIP invites to our next event, the London Classic Car Show as well as a Tiffany & Co. keyring. Please contact us for details.
We are always on the look out for new stock, so if you are considering selling items similar to what we have in our inventory, please let us know. We regularly part exchange against items we sell.
Please note we will be unable to guarantee Christmas deliveries for purchase made after 21st December this year.
We will be open throughout the festive period until 22nd December. We close between 22nd December (1pm) and reopen on 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 27th – 29th of December 2017 and closed between 30th December 2017 and 3rd January 2018, although emails may be responded to. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2018.
Please contact us for terms and conditions of the V&P Raffle (also posted on our blog).
May we take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas.
Vintage rolex

Preowned Rolex At Christmas Time

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Vintage rolexWe don’t sell frankincense or myrrh but we sell gold, and the bricks of gold in this Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date would make the perfect Christmas gift to a loved one or to yourself.
We still feel Oysterquartz are massively underrated and undervalued, only 25,000 were made. This one is priced at £7395.
Too retro? Our Rolex Day-Date 18238 is the best we have seen, and is a full set. (link to W21476)
Vintage & Prestige acquires and retails the finest pre-owned wrist watches, handbags and accessories including branded jewellery, pens and other fine objects.
We celebrate Christmas by displaying some of our acquisitions in our Vintage & Prestige advent calendar. Because all of our items are unique by definition, we cannot guarantee that items will be available for sale at the time of the advent calendar’s release, as we photograph in advance and items may have been sold in the intervening period. We continually add inventory so if the item is sold, we may be able to source another and would of course be delighted to discuss your requirement and suggest alternatives.
For 2017, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle.
All purchases between 1st December 2017 and 21st December 2017 with a value over £1500 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket.
The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen, VIP invites to our next event, the London Classic Car Show as well as a Tiffany & Co. keyring. Please contact us for details.
We are always on the look out for new stock, so if you are considering selling items similar to what we have in our inventory, please let us know. We regularly part exchange against items we sell.
Please note we will be unable to guarantee Christmas deliveries for purchase made after 21st December this year.
We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 22nd December (1pm) and reopen on 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2017 and closed between 30th December 2017 and 3rd January 2018, although emails may be responded to. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2018.
Please contact us for terms and conditions of the V&P Raffle (also posted on our blog).
May we take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas.

 

Chopard vintage automatic

Vintage & Prestige Events | Mercedes Benz World

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Vintage chopard watchVintage & Prestige are delighted to be exhibiting a selection of wristwatches and luxury accessories at the Historics at Brooklands’ November sale at Mercedes-Benz World.

Showcasing some curated pieces to mirror some of the auctions’ highlights including:
Chronographs and motorsport timing.
Icons of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.

There will also be a selection of gift ideas within our accessories display, ideally timed for the countdown to Christmas, and without the high street shopping crowds!

As always, Historics have a superb choice of classic cars set to go under the hammer; some of the highlights in this sale including a virtually unused Lamborghini Diablo as well as a 1920s Blower Bentley. Accordingly, Vintage & Prestige will be offering a range of watches from the decades of these cars to include a select number of:

Art deco and pre WW2 watches, perfectly matching the glamour and excitement of the Blower Bentley.

The choice of Mercedes SL and Rolls Royce is wide, and matched by some 1970s cocktail watches.

For the 1980s enthusiast, a DeLorean or Testarossa are instantly recognisable. Whilst the Casio Calculator, as worn by Michael J Fox won’t be for sale, there will have some Miami Vice era Rolex.

Similarly, limited production cars such as the Ligier, Tickford and AMG will be matched by limited edition watches and accessories.

The auction will take place on Saturday 25th November.
Viewings will be on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th November.

Vintage & Prestige will be displaying throughout the viewing days and on the auction day.

Please do contact us in advance if you would like to have a watch valued, are thinking of selling or would be interested in viewing a particular watch or accessory we have on our website, as we will be selecting items from our online and offline inventory.

Address: Mercedes Benz World, Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0SL

omega speedmaster moon watch

Omega Speedmaster | My Love For The Moon Watch

Omega,

Omega Speedmaster MoonwatchI’ve owned an Omega Speedmaster (or at least one Speedmaster) for the last twenty years. I’ve bought, been given, traded and sold Automatic Reduced models, vintage Moon watches, modern Moonwatches, Broad Arrows, as well as limited editions. Perhaps the rarest of all was one of 57 in yellow gold produced in commemoration of 50 years of the Speedmaster, but the white dialled Speedy Automatic which we sold recently was one I’d never seen in real life before, having only ogled Fratello’s site.

Speedy collecting is a dangerous thing. Arguably, any “Speedmaster Professional”, the first (“And only”) watch worn on the moon, visibly differs little today to the ones strapped to the astronauts’ arms. However, like all collecting, its the little variations which make all the difference. By no means, would this brief blog entry add much to the wealth of information on other sites, but I wanted to mention a couple of Speedmasters we have bought and sold recently.

I’ve mentioned the white reduced already because it was so perfectly complete. Similarly, the Apollo XI from 1999. Only viewing the case back shows that this is a limited edition. It shares the same dial and bracelet as the 1999 “regular” Speedmaster we have in stock (at time of writing). The ultimate stealth speedy? We bought and sold a lovely 1980s Speedy with long “S” and long “R”. Its not on our site, we sold it (like many others) before it was photographed, but see our instagram feed for a couple of shots. Perfectly simple, the font is engaging and the tritium was wonderfully creamed.

Earlier in the year, and last year as well, we sold various Alaska Projects, and other limited runs. The value of these editions has grown no end, have a look where they are now.

This years “Speedy Tuesday” limited editions are selling for (well advertised at least!) for almost double the list price.

Ed Whites and Straight written case backs command a premium, correctly so. Finding a good one is the challenge today.

The strange thing is, no matter how similar they may look, its the variation that appeals… I genuinely miss a number of watches I and we have sold over the years, but some of the Speedys more than most.

historics at brooklands 2018

Vintage And Prestige Events | Historics At Brooklands Sep 2017

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Vintage And Prestige EventsVintage And Prestige Events are delighted to be exhibiting at Historics at Brooklands Autumn Auction of classic cars and motorcycles at their spiritual home, Brooklands Museum. The Auction viewing will take place on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd September with the auction commencing on Saturday 23rd September.

Following our first collaboration at Ascot Racecourse, in May this year, we witnessed the clear synergy between classic car enthusiasts and vintage watches, and will look forward to basing ourselves in arguably the historical home of British motorsport for a few days this Autumn.

Historics have successfully established themselves at Brooklands since the auction house’s inception. This auction really offers something for every enthusiast, incredibly curating in excess of 160 cars and motorbikes to go under the hammer.

The Historics team’s enviable knowledge of the market saw some splendid results at Brooklands earlier this year, and this time they’ve assembled a range of modern, prestige and vintage cars to entice even the choosiest of collector.

We look forward to seeing a number of classic Mercedes, Jaguar and Ferrari go under the hammer as well as some memory lane fast Fords, as well as a motorbike by Maserati. Should overnight accommodation be a concern, there is also a simply divine vintage motorhome on offer.

Vintage & Prestige will be exhibiting a select number of wristwatches from our collection, all of which will be for sale throughout the viewing and auction. We will be focussing predominantly on watches which come from the eras of the cars on offer, with a particular emphasis on “Modern Classics” given the number of amazing entries from the 1980s to present. Vintage & Prestige also curate and retail jewellery and accessories, and will have a selection of products from Cartier, Bulgari as well as designer jewellery and bags.

We look forward to meeting new as well as existing clients. From previous experience, we received a significant number of enquiries about watch valuations and sales. Should you wish to enquire about selling to Vintage & Prestige, or about your watch’s value, we would welcome contact prior to the event to allow us adequate time to appraise properly.

For further information about the event please visit their website

For further information about attending as a guest of Vintage & Prestige, we have a small number of invites, vintageandprestige.com or info@vintageandprestige.com

Vintage & Prestige Events

Vintage & Prestige Events | Ascot May 2017

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Vintage And Prestige EventsIn May 2017, at Ascot racecourse, Vintage & Prestige partnered with Historics at Brooklands, the classic car auctioneer, to display a range of select watches and accessories.

This was the first time that Historics had held an auction at Ascot, arguably the most prestigious racecourse in the United Kingdom. With 174 classic cars and motorcycles going under the hammer, and an impressive sale rate, there really was something for everyone. From early Daimlers through to modern classics, and a tempting range of all star classics, such as Aston Martin V8s, DB6 (in “barn find” condition) as well as the loveliest Jaguar XK imaginable. There was also a strong offering of E Typer Jaguars and some stunning Ferrari from across the ages.

It would be hard to imagine a more stunning setting for one of our Vintage & Prestige events, and as workplaces go, this takes some beating. In our three large display cabinets, we displayed a range of watches from the past sixty years, mirroring the wonderful cars which we were surrounded by. We were delighted to receive visits from existing Vintage & Prestige customers and friends, as well as meeting many new. We experienced a strong level of interest in what arguably best partners vintage cars, our watches, as well as selling some vintage jewellery and collectors handbags; our clients recognising the value that pre-owned offers over new. We hope these gifts were well received, and feedback certainly demonstrates so.

It has taken a little time for V&P to report back on this successful event, but the memory remains strong, and the write ups in the classic car press fed back favourably. We have attached a couple of images from the event, and those that follow us on twitter, instagram and Facebook may recall these being posted in real time.

We do wish to thank all of our visitors, those who came to purchase or to meet us and learn about us. Equally thank you to those who came to ask for appraisals, and an understanding of the market we operate in. We hope we were helpful and we are very happy to offer these advices wherever and whenever time allows. This was a particularly busy event for us and we hope we were able to see all of those who kindly came to see us.

Moreover, huge thanks to Historics at Brooklands and their superb team for hosting us. The event was impressive to say the least and we thoroughly enjoyed supporting.

The next time Vintage & Prestige will be exhibiting is at Historics at Brooklands next auction, September 21-23. We will be writing further as well as announcing our line up for this event, which will be held at Brooklands Museum. If we can assist further at this stage, in terms of our exhibits as well as visiting information, please do let us know, info@vintageandprestige.com or 0208 0700 800. Please see www.historics.co.uk for more information about the event, at the time of writing, the consigned vehicles show a similar range on offer, all of which are tempting in the extreme!

rolex daytona bargain

The Bargain Rolex Daytona

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Rolex Daytona 16523Bit of an oxymoron that. Rolex Daytona are quite possibly the most desired watch in the world. Well known waiting lists, and regular celebrity spots has added to the myth of the Daytona. However, there is one Daytona that strikes us as ludicrously undervalued.

The bicolor/ bicolour Daytona, whether a 16523 Zenith movement or 116523 Rolex movement, trails its all steel and all gold sibling in the secondary market by some way. There are two methods for viewing this as a bargain and one way of securing the bargain.

The view 1:

Simply put, the new RRP for a Rolex Daytona at time of writing is £9100 (steel), £12400 (gold/steel) and £25550 (yellow gold) if you forgo a diamond dial.

Secondary price with papers & box (give or take a little) £8500-15k (steel), £7000-12k (gold and steel) and £15k to list for yellow gold. This ignores very rare dials, bezels etc.

The view 2:

For the average watch spotter, even the cheapest gold and steel Daytona will look like a twelve grand watch (at least). The recognition factor is there without the overt bling of the all gold.

The way:

If you have decided this is one bargain you can’t be without, choose a good one. We say this about all of our watches, and frankly, prize condition over papers. We just sold listed a Zenith 16523 in immaculate condition, without papers at £8295 and it sold in a day. A similar steel Zenith would have been listed over £10,000. There are some over used examples in the market, so be choosy, like we are.

And a final consideration, with these steel and gold versions, the choice of dial is also compelling. Opt for crisp white, elegant black, the glitz of gold, or stunning slate, or seek out a diamond dial or later series racing dial.

Happy hunting, we cannot see prices trailing the rest of the Daytona family for long.

wimbledon and watches

Wimbledon and Watches | Tennis and Time

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Since 1978, Rolex have been the official timekeeper at Wimbledon. Possibly the most associated sponsorship in sports, the Rolex crown and clocks have become so embedded in the tennis championship’s televised coverage, it would be hard to imagine the timekeeping replaced by another manufacturer.

Rolex have strong associations with yachting, motorsports as well and we have considered what timepieces could add value to your summer wardrobe.

Wimbledon and Watches

Rolex Submariner gold or gold & steel (reference 16613 16618 116613 116618) with blue dial and bezel: Arguably the best summer watch (for V&P’s Andrew) the blue dial evokes sun and sea, so this watch is perfectly at home on the water, in the water or propping up a bar near the water. Water resistant and durable, the gold Submariners exude practical glamour.

Rolex Datejust

Take a simple Rolex Datejust in steel, and you are following in Roger Federer’s steps, as he was spotted with a Datejust II on many occasions, likely owning to his ambassadorship for Rolex. Upgrade to a vintage Daytona for the evening as he does.

Omega Speedmaster

Ignoring the Moon Watch, and opting for a special edition or limited production run, such as this Rattrapante, with split second timing, and you are master of the race track, or the school sports day. The carbon fibre dial looks superb au soleil.

Tag Heuer

Beach watches needn’t be limited to Casio or Swatch (As admittedly we recommend) . Picking a pre-owned Tag Heuer, such as this 2000 Exclusive with polished case and bracelet, and you have your mobile mirror to reflect the sun as well as a grey dive watch. One which, incidentally, is just at home in the evenings.

Breitling Superocean

Take one vintage inspired dive watch, with modern day size, and you can evoke your own James Bond moment. This example is extremely keenly priced.

Need more inspiration? Give us a call, or subscribe to our Instagram feed… and please send us your holiday wrist shots, we always enjoy receiving these.

Whatever your choice, wishing you a sporting and enjoyable summer from all at Vintage & Prestige

historics at brooklands 2018

We’re Exhibiting At Historics Classic Car Auction 18-20 May

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historics classic car auctionVintage & Prestige are delighted to support and exhibit at Historics Auction of classic cars at Ascot Racecourse.

Viewing will take place on Thursday 18th May and Friday 19th May with the auction beginning at 10am on Saturday 20th May. Vintage & Prestige are proud to support this auction, Historics first at Ascot Racecourse, and will be displaying a hand picked selection of fine watches and luxury accessories throughout the viewing days and the auction.

With over one hundred and seventy cars and historic motorcycles due to go under the hammer, ranging from pre-war to modern classics, there will be something for every car enthusiast, including Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, as well as a “barn-find” Aston Martin.

Vintage & Prestige will exhibit an array of watches from similar eras, with a selection of Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, Panerai, Breitling and vintage Heuer. Vintage & Prestige will also display a range of luxury ladies accessories and wristwatches including a focus on diamond set pieces, all pre-owned and available for sale throughout the Historics Auction event.

Ascot Racecourse is ideally situated for clients attending from London and the South, as well as accessible from the M25 and Heathrow airport for those travelling from further afield. As one of the most prestigious racecourses in the world, this unique venue is the perfect location for the classic car enthusiast, luxury wristwatch enthusiast as well as those with an interest in both.

We warmly invite our existing clients as well as those interested in meeting with us, and viewing a selection of our inventory. We have a limited number of VIP invitations to the viewing days and auction, which are available on a first come, first served basis.

If there is a specific item you have interest in, or would like to discuss with us prior to attending, please do make contact with us so we can endeavour to have the item ready for your viewing.

Please contact us on 0208 070 0800 or info@vintageandprestige.com quoting “Historics at Ascot” for further information.

Coys Classics Spring Sale

Vintage & Prestige at Coys Spring Classics Sale | April 2017

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Vintage & Prestige are proud to be exhibiting a hand picked selection of our watches and accessories at Coys Spring Classics Sale on 11th and 12th April 2017.

One of the world’s leading and most prestigious automobile auction houses, Coys have a thirty year history auctioning some of the most iconic motor cars at the Royal Horticultural Halls and the Spring Classics auction features classics from Aston Martin, Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Mercedes-Benz amongst others.

Vintage & Prestige’s displays will include motorsport related, chronographs, vintage as well as Rolex icons and a selection of ladies watches.

We look forward to partnering with Coys again and to welcoming you at our display and if you have an interest in a particular item ahead of the sale, please do contact us so we can arrange your entry as well as ensure the watch is available on the day for your perusal.

Details:



Tuesday 11th April 12 noon to 8pm.
Wednesday 12th April 10am until sale ends.

Location:

Royal Horticultural Society
Lawrence Hall
Vincent Square
Westminster
London
SW1P 2PE

Contact details:


Vintage & Prestige : 0208 070 0800
info@vintageandprestige.com
www.vintageandprestige.com

Coys: 0208 614 7888

www.coys.co.uk

Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601

Vintage Rolex Datejust Or Recent Model?

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I’ve already written about why I feel the Rolex Datejust is understated and under appreciated, and if you, like me, are quietly looking for Datejusts to use and enjoy, here is a simple guide. I’m going to split the choices into pre 1980 (vintage Rolex Datejust) and post 1980 – 2003 (recent) and ignore the 116234 and 116233 (to be covered later).

Vintage Rolex Datejust

Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 W1326-2_1Often bought as a birth year watch, a good vintage Rolex Datejust will look much newer than it is, and are popularly worn with a leather or nato strap, given the early jubilee bracelet’s tendency to stretch. Original dials add value and were often swapped at service. Avoid any weird customisation, Mickey Mouse looks great at Disneyland but less so on a classic Rolex. After set diamonds are also a no no. I’m strangely OK with a well repainted restored dial, as long as its clearly stated when sold and bought for enjoyment. (I’m a sucker for a cool leather strap matching a dial), but don’t pay any premium. Originality will hold its value over all else.

Recent Rolex Datejust

Whilst the 16220 and 16234 reference are virtually indistinguishable at first glance, the 16234 held a decent lift in price when new. Today, the price lift is minor, and of course you gain a white gold bezel. I’d look for originality and condition first.

I’d buy (have bought and do buy) Datejusts on this basis only, and look for a box and papers second. Its still quite easy to find a mint 1990s and early 2000s Rolex Datejust with a jubilee bracelet which is little used and without stretch as well as an unpolished case. We currently (at time of writing) have a 1991 16234 which retains the green sticker on the back. This one genuinely is one of the best Datejusts I have seen. Go for gold and steel (the bi-colour or two-tone) and there’s a generous adding of glamour which can bring retro cool to your look. All gold is a rare thing, and a good 16238 I’m tipping as a strong investment piece.