Ten vintage watches to invest in now
We round up the world's most collectable timepieces and what you should expect to pay for them










Like most other types of investment, the value of watches shifts according to the whims of the market. Changing tastes and trends play their part, as do the fortunes of different brands themselves and the interest in fine watches in general.
That said, there are a number of pieces regarded as relatively safe bets and worth investing in.
Whether they're true horological classics destined for the annals of watchmaking history or just good value right now, here are ten that you almost certainly won't be losing out on if you buy today.
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