Monthly Archives: August 2013

Vintage Watch Investment

When the average person thinks of investing, vintage watches rarely come to mind. The focus is usually on bonds, stocks or maybe real estate. Well, believe it or not, vintage watches are an excellent avenue for investment. Of course not all watches are equal, whether they be vintage or modern. Brands such as Omega, Patek Philippe, Cartier and Vacheron Constantin - to name a few, are well sought after brands and vintage watches from any of these manufacturers may be worth far more than a few pennies.

The prices that these brands garner are also largely due to the innovativeness and mechanics that are put into these timeless creations; and these watch manufacturers over the years, have consistently pushed the envelope in the design, creativity and the quality of their time pieces. Quality vintage / antique pocket watches are also always in demand. Where as the focus is on brands when it comes to wrist watches, this might not be the case with pocket watches as many of these somewhat ancient pieces were one-off items, made by individual watch makers at a time when very few people, but the rich, could afford to buy them and each item took skill, time and patience to create.

If you are thinking of investing your money why not consider investing in vintage and antique time pieces. You could either retail them yourself or sell them through established and reputable watch dealers. The advantage of using a reputable dealer is that they know the business, are knowledgeable about watches and have already established credibility in the market place.

This is however not the only way to invest in vintage or antique watches. You can buy and keep these watches in much the same way you would any other tangible asset. Vintage watch dealers and collectors are usually on the look out for quality pieces. You would definitely have a market if you later decide to resell.

When you decide to buy it is of course advisable to make sure that you are purchasing from reputable watch dealers. Often a quick search on Google and visiting watch forums and getting the opinions and views of others is a good way to start.

So the next time you are considering making a worthwhile investment, don’t just limit yourself to the traditional avenues of investment - consider vintage watches, they are a worthy investment option in these uncertain times.

The Designer Kors - Michael Kors Handbag Extraordinaire

Karl Anderson Jr. who is better known as Michael Kors has been one of the more successful entrants in the fashion world. He has been universally recognized as a fine designer and creator of high fashion accessories and clothes. He even has his own line of ready to wear apparel for women.

The Designer Kors is many things, a graduate of fashion Institute of Technology, New York, the “oldest young man” in the fashion industry, the ex-creative director of French fashion house Celine and a gifted maker of ladies accessories.

Kors handbags have particularly captured a market for themselves with their focus on subtle sophistication. The common gold and silver motifs, gold chains with tassels and ruched or ruffled leather. If we are talking about a Designer Kors bag then the leather has to be of the finest quality, very soft and supple. The bag’s design focuses on feminine grace, and elegance as evident from the wide range of Michael Kors Satchels, Michael Kors Totes, Designer Kors Clutches and Michael Kors Shoulder Bags.Each are available in a startlingly diverse array of colors that would appeal to any woman today.

Though Mr. Kors is renowned for the use of fine leather, the handbags are also available in sensual crocodile skins and metallic fabrics. The trademark dangling MK logo is found on many of his handbags though an engraved plate is also featured on many patent leather handbags as well.

A designer Kors handbag is what you can call the very definition of couture. These handbags have been designed keeping an eye on luxury while avoiding the ostentatious. MK handbags have often been spotted on celebrities like Heidi Klum, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Jennifer Lopez. Some of these handbags do have surprisingly affordable retail prices and are available under $300. Classy, chic and affordable you just can’t beat that!