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The Forgotten Rolex, The Datejust

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For many, the first “want one” Rolex model is a Daytona or a Submariner. 2016 saw all sports models rise in value and the desirability of, for example, the GMT Master, increased tenfold. Has the Datejust become the forgotten Rolex?

The Datejust is a familiar watch, perhaps the most copied both by fakers, and by, dare I say, tributes, such as the plethora of Accurist, Rotary and Seikos which were available through the 1980s and 1990s (and still???). Maybe this familiarity has become overfamiliarity.

By re-introduction, the Rolex Datejust is still Rolex’s biggest seller and is of course available in a variety of sizes, styles and materials. Far from the entry level Rolex, the Datejust was the jewel in the five pointed crown, the range topper from introduction until the arrival of the Day-Date in 1956.

The history of the Datejust begins in 1945 when the model joined the already lauded line up, and became the icon it still is, in 1954, when the often imitated magnified cyclops was introduced. Intended to aid legibility to the date window, the cyclops is often cited as the tell tale sign of a Rolex watch from afar.

The case for buying a pre-owned Datejust is compelling. Half the price of a same year sports model in many cases, and half the price of new, if you opt for a pre 116 series watch. At 36mm, the traditional Datejust offers classic and simple lines and immense functionality. Resilient to daily use, and with superb appeal as casual wear or for business, the Datejust range offers serious scope for individuality. They also look great on ladies. I recently spoke to a lady Datejust wearer whose watch had stopped telling the time, needed a service, but was being worn as jewellery. It was a black dialled 1601 from the late 1960s.

Until recently, I haven’t cited the Datejust as a key watch to invest in, but looking at auction prices, and old catalogues, the Datejust holds its value well, and I’m revising my thoughts. The key being condition and originality, if you are looking for financial gain, but exceptionally, you can buy any good Datejust and use it, enjoy it, and comfortably know the value is going to be held over time.

Olympia Historic Automobile Fair & Auction

Olympia Historic Automobile Fair & Auction

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Olympia Historic Automobile Fair & AuctionVintage & Prestige are proud to sponsor the Fine Watch Room at February’s Olympia Historic Automobile Auction & Fair.

The Olympia Historic is an exciting inaugural event focused on the luxury market in London. Vintage & Prestige will be exhibiting wristwatches together in the same space, Grade II listed London’s Kensington Olympia, and we would be delighted to meet you there.

We will be exhibiting an array of vintage and modern Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, as well as motorsport related chronographs and some select Heuer timing. We will also have a selection of stunning ladies watches and some vintage jewellery available for viewing and purchase on the day.

Coys Auction will see some exceptional Rolls Royce, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche cars go under the hammer as well as the last Clarkson- era Top Gear celebrity wheels from “Star in a reasonably priced car”.

We will be updating our social media throughout the event.

We have a limited number of VIP invites for the opening champagne reception on Friday 17th February. Please contact us if you would like to attend.

For each purchase made at the event, we will be offering a complimentary watch winder.

Press release:

Vintage & Prestige curate and retail the finest pre-owned wristwatches and luxury accessories. Established in 2015 as a boutique e-retailer, the concept of Vintage & Prestige evolved from over twenty-five years as avid watch collectors and vintage luxury enthusiasts. Vintage & Prestige’s client base is worldwide and as a company pride themselves on selecting and acquiring the finest items of their type and travel to collect and to gain inspiration. Vintage & Prestige is proud to sponsor the Fine Watch Room.

Throughout the Olympia Historic, in the fine watch room, Vintage & Prestige will be showcasing a selection of hand-picked pre-owned fine watches for sale including the following categories:

•    Motorsport related and chronograph timing
•    Vintage Iconic watches
•    Dive watches
•    Watches of the decade (50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s)
•    Ladies luxury watches

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Watches and Cars Part Two – Sport

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watches and cars 3The benefit of having a brand associated with any sport has its obvious benefit. To be intrinsically utilised by the sport has a different slant and is understandably a sought after marketing collaboration.

Take Wimbledon, which wouldn’t be the same without the prominent Rolex timekeeping. Motorsport is unquestionably the most historic allegiance and arguably is the root of, or at least catapulted the usage of chronographs into the mainstream.

I’d argue that Heuer is the most iconic motorsport watch, having pored over vintage 70s Chronosport catalogues that feature wonderful period Breitlings, Enicars, Seikos, Sicuras, Gallets, its is Heuer which stand out.

Partly the reason for this is Chronosports’ promotion of the Heuer brand, but mainly the reason is the iconic names for Heuer’s pieces: the Monaco, Autavia, Camaro, Monza, Carrera and the “other” Daytona.

Omega initially designed and launched the Speedmaster with racing in mind before it went to space and later collaborated with Michael Schumacher and has an eponymous range of watches, some signed on the back, some ‘known as’.

watches and cars 4Rolex are now the official timekeeper of F1, and the Daytona is the Rolex chronograph, but Heuer will always be the label on Steve McQueen’s sleeve in Le Mans, and on the many tribute jackets seen at motoring events across the country (and world).

Tag Heuer re-issued the Carrera, Autavia, Monza and Monaco and these are staples in many collections. Later non re-issue Tag Heuers are frequently chronographs, albeit with a diving slant, with a couple of very motorsport focused lines; the F1/ Formula 1, which debuted at the beginning of the 1990s as the entry level Tag Heuer, famously featuring a wheel influenced box and chequerd flag inspired bracelet (when not worn on rubber).

There’s a range of Senna, Hakkinen limited editions and of course the later Tag Heuer Kirium analogue / digital is called the F1, a more contemporary take on the company’s history.  So if a motorsport watch is what you crave, you can choose from a vintage look, like the Heuer Daytona, a modern take on a vintage look, such as the Tag Heuer Monaco, or root for a split second timing device at a superb price, the Kirium F1.

If you enjoyed this post you can read part one here.

Rolex GMT Master 16700

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At Vintage & Prestige, we feel that 2016 has been the year of the Rolex GMT Master, with values soaring throughout the year and appreciation of one of Rolex’s most classical models being at an all time high.

We select the very best GMTs that we can find and usually have a GMT in stock or coming soon. Often we sell before we have a chance to photograph.

We end our advent calendar with an example that is owned by our company director, Andrew, a lifelong Rolex GMT Pepsi fanatic, who has owned, bought and sold scores of Rolex GMTs over the years, from the 1960s to the latest ceramics.

Whether you favour vintage, recent or a contemporary Batman, please connect with us in the New Year as we would love to hear from you.

We thank our clients throughout our first full year of trading as Vintage & Prestige and wish you every enjoyment from your purchases. We hope to be able to assist again in the New Year and look forward to speaking with new and prospective clients as we continue our search for the finest pre-owned luxury goods from around the world.

Wishing you and your’s a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

rolex gmt master 16700

Watch:
Rolex GMT Master reference 16700, 1999, box and papers, Private collection.

See also:
Rolex Submariner, Rolex Explorer
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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

Jaeger LeCoultre Tribute to DeepSea

Jaeger LeCoultre Tribute To Deep Sea

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Buying for the watch collector in the family this Christmas ? Be inspired and inspire with a limited edition wristwatch, such as this beautiful Jaeger LeCoultre Tribute to Deep Sea, of which only 959 were made. We, at Vintage & Prestige, love a limited edition, so if you are looking for a particular make then please let us know.

Jaeger LeCoultre Tribute to DeepSea

The watch:
Jaeger LeCoultre Tribute to Deep Sea, box and papers, full set in outstanding condition, £6995.

See also:
IWC, Patek Philippe, Omega, Jaeger LeCoultre

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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

Chopard H

Chopard H

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Diamonds are for a white Christmas with this most stunning Chopard H watch, with a white gold case factory set with the highest quality diamonds. At home as an everyday watch or for a very special occasion, this Chopard will be a gift to remember.

Chopard H

The watch:
Chopard H, 13/661, box and papers, outstanding condition, huge saving against list price, £8495

See also:
Chopard, Rolex, Pierre Kunz, Cartier

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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

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Vintage Omega Constellation

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We don’t sell frankincense or myrrh but we do sell gold and with this vintage 1970s Omega Constellation you get a lot of gold. 143grams in total. The movement is chronometer certified and at the time it was sold new, it was the most expensive automatic Omega money could buy.

vintage omega constellation

The watch:
Omega Constellation Chronometer, c 1970, full 18k yellow gold. £POA

Also see:
Rolex, Patek Philippe

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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

Omega Speedmaster Rattrapante

Omega Speedmaster Rattrapante

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The first watch worn on the moon was originally designed to time motorsports and available in many guises, we carry a range of Speedmasters and focus on rarer models. An Omega Speedmaster Rattrapante would make the perfect Christmas gift and if you are looking for one, please let us know.

Omega Speedmaster Rattrapante

The watch:
Omega Speedmaster Rattrapante in outstanding condition with box and papers, £2395

See also:
Rolex, Breitling, Tag Heuer

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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

Chanel necklace black

Chanel Necklace Black

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Our Chanel necklace is the perfect gift to add some vintage class to this Christmas. With contemporary looks and classic elegance, our Chanel necklace comes with box and pouch and is ideal for daily use or special occasions.

Chanel necklace black

The necklace:

Chanel, white metal and costume gems. With box & pouch, £POA

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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

vintage EBEL classic ladies

Vintage EBELClassic Ladies

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Need inspiration this Christmas? This ladies vintage classic Ebel ticks a lot of boxes. Vintage! Manual winding movement! Yellow Gold! Classic! Under £1000! Do you like the blue strap? We do, but if you don’t, let us know and we can change it.

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The watch:
18k yellow gold ladies Ebel, circa 1980, leather strap £895

See also;
Rolex, Omega

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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

Vintage Rolex Precision

Vintage Rolex Precision

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Whether your gift is for a vintage enthusiast or is a birth year watch, please call us. Choosing a watch from a birth year, anniversary or significant moment is a great idea on birthdays or Christmas.

Vintage Rolex Precision

The watch:

Rose gold Rolex Precision, with integrated buckle bracelet and manual winding movement. Ultra rare and in exceptional condition, priced at £4295

See also;

Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe

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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

Cartier Cougar 18k Yellow Gold

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Make this Christmas golden with the gift of a classic gold watch. We recommend this 18k yellow gold Cartier Cougar. This model is no longer made, so its already a rarer watch, and all the more desirable with a link bracelet for maximum glamour – it would make an unforgettable gift this year.

Cartier Cougar 18k Yellow Gold

The watch:

Cartier Cougar in 18k yellow gold with 18k yellow gold bracelet, quartz movement and date. £3795

See also:
Rolex, Omega, Chopard

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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

omega constellation diamonds

Omega Constellation Diamonds

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Bring some sparkles to the table this Christmas, with a stunning Omega Constellation featuring a factory set diamond bezel. The ideal gift, our Omega is yellow gold and steel and less than half of the equivalent new RRP.

omega constellation diamonds

The watch:

Omega Constellation Diamonds with box, papers, diamond certificate. £1695

See also: Rolex, Chopard, Pierre Kunz, Cartier

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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

chopard happy sport leather

Chopard Happy Sport Leather

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Need inspiration this Christmas? Diamonds or a watch? Make it both with this desirable Chopard Happy Diamonds, which features 7 diamonds floating around the dial, and sapphires to the ends of the case and crown. Unworn, our example represents great value against RRP.

chopard happy sport leather

The watch:

Chopard Happy Diamonds, unworn with box and papers, £2995

See also:

Chopard, Cartier

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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

Tag Heuer Monaco Christmas

Tag Heuer Monaco Christmas Gift

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The perfect Christmas gift for a man who likes motorsport and retro design. Made famous as the Heuer Monaco (before Heuer became Tag Heuer) and famously worn by Steve McQueen in the 1971 film Le Mans. The Tag Here Monaco is a design icon and immediately recognisable with a curved square case and worn either on blue or black leather, a stainless steel bracelet or a racy Nato.

Tag Heuer Monaco Christmas

The watch:

Tag Heuer Monaco re-issue, reference CK2113 -0. Stainless Steel case and bracelet. Complete with box and instructions and in outstanding condition. Our price is £3295.

See also:

Omega Speedmaster, Tag Heuer Chronograph, Heuer, Rolex, Breitling.

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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

iwc portofino dress watch

IWC Portofino Dress Watch

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Bring some timeless elegance to Christmas this year with a classic dress watch. The ideal gift for the man who wears a sports watch every day, pick a rare one like this IWC Portofino, and its the gift of investment as well as the gift of style. Read more about dress watches on our blogs.

iwc portofino dress watch

The watch: IWC Portofino 3204T, ultra thin, 18k yellow gold case, dated c 1979, £2795

See also: Rolex, Patek Philippe, Piaget

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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

Chopard Happy Sport (Red)

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Wear your heart on her wrist this Christmas with this incredible Chopard Happy Sport which features a ruby set floating heart which contrasts the festive red strap. Ideal for the glamourous sportswoman, Chopard have created the ultimate Christmas gift with this Happy Heart.

Chopard Happy Sport

The watch:

Chopard Happy Sport, unworn with box and papers £3595

See also:
Chopard, Cartier

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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

vintage rolex christmas gifts

Vintage Rolex Christmas Gifts

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Give the gift of vintage style with a Rolex. Vintage & Prestige always has a range of vintage Rolex watches for men and women in stainless steel,  steel and yellow gold or 18k yellow gold. Please call us with your requirements. We can also source watches for a particular year.

vintage rolex christmas gifts

The watch:

Vintage Rolex available on vintageandprestige.com £POA

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 2016, Vintage & Prestige are also celebrating with a festive raffle. All purchases between 1st December 2016 and 21st December 2016 with a value over £1000 will be accompanied by a raffle ticket. The raffle prizes are a £500 voucher to spend with Vintage & Prestige, a Mont Blanc pen and 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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.

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.

We will be open throughout the festive period until 23rd December. We close between 24th December and 27th December, operating skeleton hours until 29th December 2016 and closed between 31st December 2016 and 2nd January 2017. Normal hours resume from 3rd January 2017.