Which Vintage Rolex Is the Best Investment? Have you ever wondered if a Rolex is a good investment? You’re not alone – and yes, a quality Rolex watch can still make for an excellent asset well worth the investment. Vintage Rolex watches have…
How to Value a Vintage Rolex: A Collector’s Checklist There are few watches that carry the weight of a vintage Rolex. There are Submariners that have been passed down from father to son over generations. Or there’s that vintage Datejust that’s…
Rolex Explorer vs. Submariner: Two Icons Compared In 1953, Rolex launched two watches that would become legends in their own right: the Rolex Submariner and the Rolex Explorer. Both debuted the same year, and both embodied Rolex's commitment to…
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak: What Buyers Look For It was April 1972. Designer Gérald Genta unveiled the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak at the Basel Watch Fair, and the Swiss watch industry was stunned. A stainless steel watch priced at 3,300 Swiss Francs…
When Hans Wilsdorf created the Oyster case in 1926, he didn't just make a waterproof watch. He may have upended the watchmaking industry. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is the physical expression of everything Rolex represents: innovation, reliability…
What Are the Most Valuable Patek Philippe Watches? Few watch collections capture the imagination of collectors and enthusiasts more than Patek Philippe. And when you start looking at the prices that some of the top Patek Philippe watches go for, the…
A Collector's Guide: The Most Valuable Cartier Watches Since 1922, Samuelson's has been helping collectors and enthusiasts evaluate and acquire exceptional timepieces. As experts in luxury watches, we're often asked about Cartier - one of the most…
The Rolex still holds the title of the crown jewel of luxury watchmaking – even in an age of smart devices and digital watches. The iconic brand has produced numerous models throughout its storied history. However, some timepieces stand out for…