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A $20,000 INVESTMENT IN 1975 NOW
WORTH $125,250!
In today's complex
financial world, deciding where to invest your hard earned money is
becoming increasingly difficult. There is a wonderful investment field
enjoyed by collectors around the world that has a steady track record of
growth and stability. This profitable collector’s field is antique pocket
and vintage wristwatches. The collecting of fine timepieces is definitely
a field worth considering. Pocket watches and vintage wrist watches will
never be produced again, yet mans' fascination with these mechanical time
keeping wonders will never end. The following graph shows the appreciation
rate of a sample group of five pocket watches and five wristwatches over
the past twenty-five years. Notice not only the amazing increase in value
but also the steadiness of this market as compared to the volatile nature
of other markets. Investing in stocks and other speculative markets may
offer quick increases in value but the downturn in value can happen just
as quickly. The watch market has a superb performance record. Watches have
enjoyed an unwavering upward trend in values unequaled by any other
collectible field.
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The watches used in
our graph analysis are listed below with the 1975 selling price and the
current price. All prices are based on actual sales of watches in the
medium to high-end range. A steady rate of increasing value would be
exhibited by nearly any group of watches-even those in the lower price
ranges.
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1975 |
2001 |
| Patek
Philippe minute repeater pocket watch |
$2,000 |
$10,000 |
| Rockford
multi-color box hinge hunters case 18 size |
$500 |
$3,750 |
| Bovet
gold and enamel Chinese duplex |
$4,000 |
$20,000 |
| Sun
and Moon verge c. 1700 |
$1,200 |
$7,500 |
| Waltham
Premier Maximus 18k |
$2,000 |
$8,000 |
| Patek
Philippe 18k chronograph wrist watch c. 1948 |
$2,500 |
$25,000 |
| Patek
Philippe 18k calatrava wrist watch c.1950 |
$800 |
$4,500 |
| Rolex
18k gold bubble back c.1940 |
$800 |
$4,500 |
| Rolex
18k duo dial rectangle c.1930 |
$1,200 |
$12,000 |
| Rolex
18k oyster moon phase and calendar star dial c.1945 |
$5,000 |
$30,000 |
| Totals |
$20,000 |
$125,250 |
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Antique and vintage watches are,
in our opinion, very under valued. The worldwide demand for
collectible watches is growing every day while the supply dwindles.
Major watch manufacturing firms such as Breguet, Patek Philippe and
others are investing in rare vintage watches for their museums because
they fully realize the importance of these horological treasures. If
you compare the relatively moderate prices watches bring to any other
museum quality antiques, it is easy to see the imbalance in values.
NOW is the time to seriously consider watches as an investment. Once
countries like Japan rebound economically and the majority of fine
pieces are purchased by private museums, the watch market will soar to
new record levels.
Ashland Investments has been the leader in providing fine collectible
watches and antique jewelry for over 35 years. We have presented sales
catalogs listing millions of dollars worth of fine timepieces. Our
watches are always expertly restored and priced at the most
competitive market level. Our inventory contains watches at all price
levels and we will be glad to assist you with free advice on
collecting. Take advantage of the expertise we have to offer, your
investing and collecting enjoyment is our main concern. Call now for a
free two-month subscription. We look forward to meeting you and
establishing a mutually profitable relationship.
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