We all in the recovery stages in Malaysia. This means many of us are recouping our loss income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all whilst ensuring our current family situation is maintained at a comfortable level. Wait a minutes! Today’s topic will discuss the top 10 luxury watch brands worth investing in.
However, are there any ways that we can increase our income stream. Aside from the regular methods of investing? Yes, of course there is. An unorthodox way to earn a secondary income stream is by investing in watches. Watches can hold their existing value and potentially even rise in the long run. So, today we are going to look at the top 10 luxury watch brands in Malaysia that you should be getting your hands on.
TUDOR is a brand that has been around for over a century. They are a Swiss manufacturer of luxury watches. They were founded by Hans Wilsdorf and since then have remained as a sister company to Rolex. The value of TUDOR’s watches lies in its manufacturing movements. They part with a large number of partners to consistently refine this.
The Tudor heritage black bay is a new addition to the Heritage Black Bay family. It is a diver’s watch that embodies the historical elements from Tudor. It is made from stainless steel which once again pays heritage to their legacy.
Aside, it is fitted with Tudor’s self-winding mechanical movements system. This would allow it to have a power reserve of 70 hours. So, if you are looking for a product that can last long while looking stylish. This is would be the one for you.
We also understand that experts claim it to be a classic piece that everyone always wants. With its newly fitted in-house movement, this makes it even more desirable. Currently, it is valued at 2,740 euros when unworn.
Rolex is a brand that is known by many as one of the most luxurious watch brands in the world. So, it is no surprise that one of its watches made it on this list. They have been around since the early 1900s and was founded by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis.
The Rolex Submariner is another iconic piece of which Rolex has added into their arsenal. The product is also known as the brand’s most successful diver watch in their history. We are sure that this will definitely raise the eyebrows of a few potential investors.
Aside, the product is encapsulated in a stainless-steel case which is waterproof up to 300 metres. Thus, making this product a stylish and functional watch to deep dive into the ocean with.
We also hear that expert mention that Rolex’s steel sports watches are a given to be a huge investment. It is said that these products will never go for anything less than original cost even after 2 to 3 years. This just highlights the depreciation value of Rolex being at almost zero. Currently, it is valued at 20,500 euros when unworn.
Here is a brand that may not roll off the tongue as easily as the rest. They are a competitor of Rolex and Tudor. They specialise in creating luxury mechanical watches and clocks. Their headquarters are based in Switzerland and was founded in the 1875. Their age and experiences certainly give them the edge over Rolex and Tudor.
We will be looking at their Royal Oak Automatic for this review. The Royal Oak is unique from its creation to its stylish assortments. It is made of 280 parts and 40 jewels. Thus, showcasing the intracity that is the Royal Oak.
It is also powered by a self-winding manufacture calibre 3120 movement. This would allow the product to have at least a 60-hour power reserve. The other good trait about this product is that it is designed by Gerald Genta’s octagonal case
In essence, this is definitely a product that has a huge lifetime value. As an expert mentioned, it bears value is both sentimental and monetary value. So, perhaps you can get your money’s worth out of it too. Currently, it is valued at 38,960 euros when unworn.
Omega is another watch brand that has been in the market for ages. The brand was established since the 1848. It has since started incorporating its mechanical excellence with new and stylish elements such as fine jewellery.
The Seamaster watch is no different when it comes to combining mechanical genies and stylish pieces. This piece possesses a sand blasted black dial with rhodium-plated hands. If there were not enough, the polished ceramic bezel ring also possesses a liquid metal diving scale.
All of this combine makes it an excellent to both dive with as well as for a luxury fine dining meal with your partner. In fact, if you look closely, it also has a “vintage” Super-LumiNova coating on the handles.
We would highly recommend all users to grasp this while you can. The product is known most famously by the movie James Bond. It is their model of choice and will certainly be yours if you are looking to make a big buck from it. Currently, it is valued at 6.950 euros when unworn.
The Panerai is a brand that is known for selling Italian products. In Malaysia, their products mat not be very well-known. However, once you take it cross the borders to European continents. You can be sure that this product will be very well received.
This piece features a hand-wound Panerai OP I calibre. There are not many brands in the industry that would look to feature a brand that is a hand-wound. This is mainly due to the quality and inconsistency issues that may arise. Well not Panerai, this product definitely showcases the trust it has on its own handywork.
According to experts, the Panerai Luminor features a modern cult phenomenon and can be considered one of the best investments of our time. To top it off, they also have a fantastic collector base. So, you can be sure the product will definitely catch the eyes of many. Currently, it is valued at 5,080 euros when unworn.
The Patek Philippe brand is one of the oldest in Swiss watch making. It was founded in Switzerland in the year 1839. They have since developed and launched a multitude of products that is owned by the elites of our world.
One of their pieces which we found to be outstanding is their Calatrava. This piece exudes a sense of luxury and suave around them. It is known to be one of the most prestigious watches in the world. This easily understand why it is one of the most valuable watches in the world.
It is a highly coveted icon inspired by Bauhaus. This would be the German school of art and design. We have found from our research that this product is amongst the rarest and most expensive pieces in the world. One would say this is the “Holy Grail” for timepieces.
We would recommend that if you can get your hands on this. You most definitely should capture it indefinitely. Currently, in a pre-owned state, the product is worth RM52,900.
We understand that the previous watch may stand to be very unaffordable as an entry level investment. However, we only want you to gain the maximum amount that you can from your investment.
Thus, we will now look at watches from their range that are less pricey but still make a great investment option. The range selected is their Aquanaut range. It is made of reliable in-house made calibres and a dual dial mechanism.
One of the best parts about this product is that it is made of a special strap integrated with resistance to radiation, salt water and abrasions. So, you can retain the value of the watch for longer periods of time.
Based on our research, a never worn version could cost around 30,000 USD and there is a possibility of this watch going 7-10% more when selling it. So, definitely a worthy contention when looking for a valuable timepiece.
Jaeger-LeCoultre is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer founded in 1933. Once again, this is another manufacturer that is based in Switzerland. Since the 2000, they have been part of the Swiss Luxury group Richemont.
The product that we are looking at today is one of the cheapest in the range. However, don’t be fooled. It still cost a pretty penny. It has a total of 679 parts within it. This makes it easily one of the most complicated watches in the industry.
The best part of the watch is that the piece complete negates the effects of gravity. This will then give you one of the most accurate times that can be found. It is not surprising that the product is made in limited quantities. In fact, the product is only made in rare occasions. Based on research, the product currently goes for 404,000 USD.
Now that we have had a look at one of their cheaper range of products. Here we are going to look at one of their more expensive pieces. In 2009, this product held a very prestige title. It was known as the most complicated piece in history.
It holds a total of 1,300 parts in its hold. However, what makes the product one of the most valuable in the market is that there are only a total of 30 pieces made in the world. So, if you would be able to get this piece on hand. We suggest you get it as soon as you can.
This is because we find that the product will definitely appreciate in value over the coming years to come. In fact, currently the value it holds is 2.5 million dollars. So, you can just imagine what it would hold in the future.
The brand is so good that it requires 3 honourable mentions. So, we are going to look at one more product from this brand. This brand would be considered as the middle range products. As, there are not many products that can open its inner willingly.
This product has a dial that could flip open to show different time versions. Aside, it also protects the internal features and mechanism. One of the unique parts of this product is that it shows three different faces of times. This is where it shows civil time, sidereal time and perpetual time.
Currently, the product could cost upwards of 600,000 dollars. This is because it is one of the most iconic designs within the Jaeger-Lecoultre brand range. If you can get your hands on it, we definitely recommend you get it.
Buying Guide
We understand with all these top 10 luxury watch brands in Malaysia and many more to be selected from. It can be complicated and difficult to select one to purchase and store. So, we have created a buying guide for you to look through:
Personal preference
This is one of the most important factors that you would need to consider. This is where perhaps you have a preference towards classical hand piece wears. Then, it would be easier for you to sell and retain the values of the product when speaking to your customer.
Future value
The other item would be the product’s future value. We would recommend that you look at the product price before and during your purchase. That way you can get a gauge on how much the product is appreciating year on year.
Water proof
This is a very niche specification. However, there are some collectors that would only collect watches whom are water proof. This means they would only collect diver watches. We recommend having a look at this segment as well.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We also understand that you may have some burning questions about these top luxury watch brands in your head now. This is especially so after doing some research on your own. So, here are some answers to your burning questions.
Where can I find these authentic pieces?
We would recommend heading into a store that sells the brand you are looking for. Their retail outlet officer should be able to point you to recognised and authentic source.
How do I know if the product is an authentic piece?
We would recommend you look for unfinished edges or wrong markings and engravings. Aside, it is good to note that these valuable watches are usually rather heavy.
Where would be a good place to sell these product?
A good place to sell would be at retail stores. They usually take back rare pieces for future resell value. Aside, you could also look at ChronextUK or the Hour Glass Malaysia.
Conclusion
In essence, this could be a very good time for one to venture in the watch investment business. This is because it is a trend that is on the rise similar to crypto currency. Thus, jumping on the band wagon now will ensure that your time is properly well spent. Apart from our selection of the top 10 luxury watch brands in Malaysia, we also welcome you to suggest your ideal luxury watch brand choice.