Rolex Buys Bucherer; Expect a Concierge Experience on Rare Rolexes

This is an interesting acquisition for Rolex. For decades Bucherer has been a premier name in watch customisation, and some might say, improvement over the original spec. It’s always been much more than a watch retailer, even though it has a kind of old school Selfridges image, with luxury showrooms, targeting big spenders in European capital cities. What people with obscene amounts of money want … Continue reading Rolex Buys Bucherer; Expect a Concierge Experience on Rare Rolexes

HNW Assets: Singapore Watch Auction Fast Approaching

Some news from Singapore, where an online auction is scheduled for early September. Ideal if you are a high net worth type looking for portable assets that banks can’t steal or freeze whenever they feel like it. Just saying. Here’s the word; Singapore-based premier investment advisory firm for high-end watches, FutureGrail, is pleased to announce its inaugural online auction of collectible timepieces, going live on 8th September and running … Continue reading HNW Assets: Singapore Watch Auction Fast Approaching

Watches and Wonders: Rolex GMT Master II, With Goldfinger Bling

Rolex has announced two Goldfinger versions of its GMT Master II model, which will appeal to everyone who loves the current craze for gold cars, gold trainers, leisurewear and more. After years in the wilderness, it looks like yellow gold has come into fashion, which will make old ladies living in static homes and wearing clown pendants very happy indeed. So the range topper solid … Continue reading Watches and Wonders: Rolex GMT Master II, With Goldfinger Bling

And It’s Goodbye From Them…Milgauss & Cellini Dropped

The latest updated Rolex website shows a couple of longstanding models that are missing, presumed dead from the stock list. Say goodbye to the Milgauss and Cellini models, which are no great loss to the market in our humble opinion. The Cellini watches were a dress watch from the 1960s, taking inspiration from an Italian goldsmith. Originally a range of gold – often presentation style … Continue reading And It’s Goodbye From Them…Milgauss & Cellini Dropped

Watches and Wonders: Rolex Oyster Goes Bubblegum Pop

Rolex just produced a brightly coloured Oyster Perpetual, with a bubble design dial that really will divide opinion. It’s kinda 60s pop art, almost cartoonish. You either love it or loathe it, no doubt about that. The 41mm watch has a steel case, has a COSC level, Cal 3230 series movement inside, plus the trad Oyster foldover bracelet. The dial colours are a fusion of … Continue reading Watches and Wonders: Rolex Oyster Goes Bubblegum Pop

FYI, Watchfinder Has a Flash Sale on Rolexes Right Now

Yes, if you love Rolex then it’s worth knowing that UK website Watchfinder.co.uk has a 48 hour flash sale right now. There is some debate across the watch world right now on which models are declining, or just holding steady in resale value. Certainly Subs and Daytonas are always going to be demand, so we cannot see much room for price drops there. But the … Continue reading FYI, Watchfinder Has a Flash Sale on Rolexes Right Now

Watch Market: Watchfinder Makes Reductions on 500 Watches

Is the watch boom over, or just settling down after a mad five years or so? For us, the Rolex boom is probably over, as Rolex seeks to commandeer control of the pre-owned market via its dealer network. The end result will be that buyers resent paying top dollar for refurbished, or buying used watches that cannot be serviced by independent repairers. Models like the … Continue reading Watch Market: Watchfinder Makes Reductions on 500 Watches

Northern Watch Shop Reportedly Raided by National Crime Agency

Your NWC mag editor noticed that The Sun had reported that WatchTrader & Co in Newcastle on Tyne had been raided by the UK National Crime Agency and watches seized, pending investigations regarding legit ownership. The shop basically acts as a broker on many high end watch sales, selling pre-owned Rolex, Breitling, Hublot, Mille, Patek etc on commission. The UK is very keen on abolishing … Continue reading Northern Watch Shop Reportedly Raided by National Crime Agency