2,127 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 22, 2001
I was in Zurich recently, and these were the window prices of some vintage IWC's. A bit high, I think, but I'm thinking this as one who has to use US Dollars, which are now weak. Is this the trend in prices?
3,730 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 28, 2001
Well, the market is what it is, first these watches have to be sold at these prices. But I would buy the Vintage Collection Ingenieur within the blink of an eye if I see these prices. As I bought the Vintage Collection Pilot's watch instead of a Mark IX ot X, and two Vintage Collection Portugueses. But to each its own, at the right price.
Kind regards, Paul
What you do may not be so important, but it is very important that you do it well. (my variation of a saying by Gandhi)
2,239 Discussions and CommentsMember since Nov. 16, 2004
FX is a big factor. From a sterling point of view, Switzerland was quite good value for vintage IWCs 2 or 3 years ago. At CHF2.3 to £, these prices were more realistic than they are at CHF1.50. Nevertheless, I am amazed at Mark 11 prices in London and Zurich.
1,888 Discussions and CommentsMember since June 13, 2001Mansfield,Notts,
United Kingdom
IWC has to move with the times and I can only agree with thtat. But pre Richmont era there is a weallth of history ( and watches ) surrounding IWC. I believe many IWC collectors are looking to include a vintqage example in their collection.
Remember the old saying ...."what looks expensive today, will be cheap tomoorow. I remeber a dealer laughing at me becaue I told im a Mark 1X would go beyond £1000 and that was only a few years back.
Investing in the "older IWC" today will bring much more enjoyment ( and better returns) than leaving your money ( whatever the currency) in the banks. In other words make the money work for you , and not for the banks and get some enjoyment atthe same time
2,629 Discussions and CommentsMember since Sept. 20, 2007
Investing in the "older IWC" today will bring much more enjoyment ( and better returns) than leaving your money ( whatever the currency) in the banks. In other words make the money work for you , and not for the banks and get some enjoyment at the same time -------
Ivan, I cannot agree with you more here, and your words of wisdom here ! I share this sentiment exactly - now can someone help explain this to my BANK MANAGER !!!
185 Discussions and CommentsMember since Oct. 7, 2003Zürich,
Switzerland
Nelson,
you have passed by to the two most expensive vintage shops in Zurich (I know them all). Don't take those prices as granted, some of those watches are waiting for a buyer since years.
Cheers, Toby
Regards, Toby
Time is often said to be money but it is more: it is life!
2,081 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 7, 2005
General trend sees prices decreasing but this affects the whole market of vintage, not just IWC.
I think the most iconic IWC pieces will regain some economic value in the next future.
Two factors have a deeper impact and are out of this trend - imho: the pieces in great conditions that will always have a market apart and those pieces with some important background (historical, technical etc.).
That said, I really don't care about prices and value trends, I believe an IWC collector collects for the pleasure and the passion for watches, I leave to others and to other maison's watch fans the charge to worry about speculation.
Obviously Nelson, you're question was absolutely relevant and it's completely out of the considerations I did in the above paragraph.
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IMHO the prices in the window are very optimistic - also to Europeans.
I would love them to be realistic though as I have all four watches i my collection :-)
JK
Last edited: 8 July, 2011 - 20:46
Kind regards,
Paul
What you do may not be so important, but it is very important that you do it well. (my variation of a saying by Gandhi)
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I believe many IWC collectors are looking to include a vintqage example in their collection.
Remember the old saying ...."what looks expensive today, will be cheap tomoorow. I remeber a dealer laughing at me becaue I told im a Mark 1X would go beyond £1000 and that was only a few years back.
Investing in the "older IWC" today will bring much more enjoyment ( and better returns) than leaving your money ( whatever the currency) in the banks.
In other words make the money work for you , and not for the banks and get some enjoyment atthe same time
Good hunting
Ivan
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In other words make the money work for you , and not for the banks and get some enjoyment at the same time
-------
Ivan, I cannot agree with you more here, and your words of wisdom here ! I share this sentiment exactly - now can someone help explain this to my BANK MANAGER !!!
Best regards
Mark
Best regards
Mark
Last edited: 16 April, 2013 - 00:36
you have passed by to the two most expensive vintage shops in Zurich (I know them all). Don't take those prices as granted, some of those watches are waiting for a buyer since years.
Cheers, Toby
Regards, Toby
Time is often said to be money but it is more: it is life!
Last edited: 7 April, 2012 - 08:05
I think the most iconic IWC pieces will regain some economic value in the next future.
Two factors have a deeper impact and are out of this trend - imho: the pieces in great conditions that will always have a market apart and those pieces with some important background (historical, technical etc.).
That said, I really don't care about prices and value trends, I believe an IWC collector collects for the pleasure and the passion for watches, I leave to others and to other maison's watch fans the charge to worry about speculation.
Obviously Nelson, you're question was absolutely relevant and it's completely out of the considerations I did in the above paragraph.
Regards,
Roberto
Regards,
Roberto
Last edited: 11 January, 2013 - 11:07