Watches To Pass Down The Generations

Traditions are very important, and what better a gesture than to give or receive a special watch for an important birthday or milestone. But what qualifies a watch to be passed down through generations? This is a short guide to essentials in choosing the perfect watches to keep in the family.

The first step is to select a watch that is timeless, a diamond set Hublot is probably not the watch to choose here. Option one is a Vacheron Constantin, perhaps from their Contemporaine or Tourbillon range. Vacheron Constantin is an extremely prestigious Swiss brand, with classic designs that are understated to the untrained eye, but are extremely exclusive timepieces, immune to the constrctions of age. Ranges made from precious metals like gold and platinum, the resale value of Vacheron Constantin timepieces will remain high for generations. Former wearers of Vacheron watches concrete the brand’s place in history: Queen Victoria and Princess Diana promote the prestige associated with the brand, while ex Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi gives off an essence of panache that keeps Vacheron Constantin watches exciting.For more information visit: vacheron-constantin.com

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If you are in the position where financially, a luxury watch is not at the top of your priority list, then of course receiving a Patek Philippe would change everything. Widely regarded the most exclusive watch brand in the world, the Swiss made timepieces grace the windows of luxury jewellers Boodles across London. Similarly to Vacheron, the use of precious metals maintains high resale value for Patek Philippe. If you are lucky enough to keep a Patek Philippe in your family hand-me-down drawer, you will be comparing wrists to names like the Dalai Lama, and Vladimir Putin, who I’m sure will not be leaving his Patek to the Winter Olympic opening ceremony organisers!

For more information visit: patek.com

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One brand that cannot be ignored when discussing passing down generations is Rolex. Often described as timeless, the build quality and classic design makes Rolex a contemporary brand no matter how old. Watches to keep in the family are special Rolex’s, such as a Paul Newman Daytona due to it’s exclusivity, a white dial steel Daytona for it’s high demand and limited supply, and a ‘Pepsi’ GMT due to it’s heritage and lack of supply.

For more information visit: rolex.com

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When collecting watches to pass down generations, making sure they contain the original box and papers to keep the resale value at it’s highest. Talk to The Watch Man London today to find your perfect watch.

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