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In the mid 1990's the introduction of the internet proved to be ideal for collectors and dealers as they were able to communicate more efficiently, and post full colour digital images of watches that they had in stock. |
Collectors were becoming very knowledgeable about watches - the areas of watch collecting are vast - swatch watches, early electronic, chronographs, chronometers, Rolex submariners - are just a few specialities that people concentrated on. |
However this knowledge was not matched by some of the dealers who entered the industry. Marriages appeared i.e. dial-movement and case being joined together for the first time. |
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At this point it should be pointed out that we are only talking about mechanical watches - quartz wristwatches in most peoples opinion are of no interest whatsoever - regardless of their original retail cost. | |
Quartz watches are extremely accurate (very few mechanical watches can compete), they are efficient and practical, but lack the style, uniqueness, value and indeed the character associated with vintage wrist watches. |
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Movement, Case, Dial - all signed and original. Expertly overhauled in the past by craftsmen, screw heads unmarked - original material used in past repairs. |
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Unrestored and in original condition - no blemishes, marks or stains. Original hands. |
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In original condition - relevant markings to match movement and dial. Caseback unmarked at opening point. No personal engraving. Original winding crown with relevant motif. In working order and gaining no more than 20 seconds a day. |
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Original receipt - guarantee - papers and box. Image : An 18ct pink gold jump-hour wristwatch by Patek Philippe, Geneva, in 1930s style tonneau case, made in limited series of 450 pieces to commemorate their 150 year anniversary, with presentation case, certificate of origin and guarantee dated January 1990, case reference 3969, movement no. 752677 - 38 x 27 mm. £20,000-£25,000 |
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