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I wouldn't count on them as an investment in the short to medium term. They are lovely timepieces, but they don't seem to have the presence as the other big names.
A bit of discussion here about the latest Concorde special edition here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j2JIkp_nzw
A bit of discussion here about the latest Concorde special edition here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j2JIkp_nzw
Good watches, well made, some individual styling. But, as a brand Bremont have some very tenuous links to aviation / other brands, some faked history and the movement debacle puts many off.
As to an investment piece, they are too new a brand to judge, also no real cache with non watch folk
As to an investment piece, they are too new a brand to judge, also no real cache with non watch folk
I know 2 people who have had Bremonts, both have had issues with the movements.
One persisted and still has it, though wears it infrequently as he perceives it as 'fragile', the other gave them 3 chances to fix, then got his money back and put it into a second hand Rolex.
Personally I like the look, but I wouldn't have one because of these issues.
One persisted and still has it, though wears it infrequently as he perceives it as 'fragile', the other gave them 3 chances to fix, then got his money back and put it into a second hand Rolex.
Personally I like the look, but I wouldn't have one because of these issues.
bobbybee said:
Good watches, well made, some individual styling. But, as a brand Bremont have some very tenuous links to aviation / other brands, some faked history and the movement debacle puts many off.
As to an investment piece, they are too new a brand to judge, also no real cache with non watch folk
This, although I’d add no cache with watch folk either ...As to an investment piece, they are too new a brand to judge, also no real cache with non watch folk
t about the 'heritage', or the snobs that think that's important at this price point.mikeveal said:
Like all watches, its a watch, not an investment.
Buying an expensive watch will not instantly transform you into the Wolf of Wall St.
^^^^ this!Buying an expensive watch will not instantly transform you into the Wolf of Wall St.
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ROLEX VS SPY
As we know SPY(SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF) is the indices that represent the US stock market as a whole pretty decently. So, what could I have expected had I invested the money into the stock market (SPY) instead of buying a Rolex. For this analysis, we take into account the minimum price offered for a model and it's corresponding year. An intriguing fact I learned was that periodically, Rolex does revise the prices of its watches through the introduction of variants and so for the sake of our study, we are using the cheapest available variant of a model.
Short-term: For the 16 models available between 2008 and 2012 in our research dataset, the mean Purchase price would be $19,137 and the mean current selling price for them would be $11,968. However, the SPY for the same investment would yield $39,885 today which is a difference of $27,916 in lost potential revenue.
Mid-term: For the 7 models available between 1986 and 2006 in our research dataset, the mean Purchase price would be $11,446 and the mean current selling price for them would be $9,200. However, the SPY for the same investment would yield $18,565 today which is a difference of $9,365 in lost potential revenue.
Long-term: For the 22 models available between 1957 and 1975 in our research dataset, the mean Purchase price would be $628 and the mean current selling price for them would be $7,422. However, the SPY for the same investment would yield $15,581 today which is a difference of $8,159 in lost potential revenue.
I bought a Supermarine special edition as I'm in the military and it was heavily discounted. I had a bonus at the time and fancied my first proper watch which coincided nicely with the release of the special edition. Breitling also did one at the same time and I've seen my mates which looks like a POS in comparison to the Bremont.
It introduced me to the world of watches but if I'm honest its a bit too beefy for my sub 7 inch wrists. I'm planning on selling it because I want an Omega Moonwatch instead.
It introduced me to the world of watches but if I'm honest its a bit too beefy for my sub 7 inch wrists. I'm planning on selling it because I want an Omega Moonwatch instead.
I bought a Supermarine special edition as I'm in the military and it was heavily discounted. I had a bonus at the time and fancied my first proper watch which coincided nicely with the release of the special edition. Breitling also did one at the same time and I've seen my mates which looks like a POS in comparison to the Bremont.
It introduced me to the world of watches but if I'm honest its a bit too beefy for my sub 7 inch wrists. I'm planning on selling it because I want an Omega Moonwatch instead.
It introduced me to the world of watches but if I'm honest its a bit too beefy for my sub 7 inch wrists. I'm planning on selling it because I want an Omega Moonwatch instead.
I’m a bit mixed about Bremonts really.
I think they make some great looking watches but they’re massively overpriced and subsequently suffer from big depreciation. I also dislike all the desperate attempts to create a history and dodgy and tenuous tie ins with anything a bit british or aeronautical.
They make great looking watches, that appear well made. I wish they’d just stick to that and drop the tie ins and the history (if that’s important) will come about naturally and not look so contrived
Everyone likes different stuff and watches for different reasons, for me I like things like the story of how companies came about and the history of iconic models and seeing how they came about and have evolved.
Seeing it being created artificially in front of your eyes just seems a bit false. Perhaps it shouldn’t matter?
The people I know who have them love them though and as I said I really like some of their models. I haven’t heard anything myself about reliability issues. They could be a very good deal second hand?
I think they make some great looking watches but they’re massively overpriced and subsequently suffer from big depreciation. I also dislike all the desperate attempts to create a history and dodgy and tenuous tie ins with anything a bit british or aeronautical.
They make great looking watches, that appear well made. I wish they’d just stick to that and drop the tie ins and the history (if that’s important) will come about naturally and not look so contrived
Everyone likes different stuff and watches for different reasons, for me I like things like the story of how companies came about and the history of iconic models and seeing how they came about and have evolved.
Seeing it being created artificially in front of your eyes just seems a bit false. Perhaps it shouldn’t matter?
The people I know who have them love them though and as I said I really like some of their models. I haven’t heard anything myself about reliability issues. They could be a very good deal second hand?
I have plenty of friends who have purchased their watches and they are really happy with them. They seem to be well engineered and look great. I met and spoke with one of the owner brothers Nick English some 8 months ago, as he gave a talk at a local watch boutique I use. I have to say, very impressed with the business, their passion and was seriously considering buying a watch. They are not investments IMHO, buy for pleasure.. I know they were ramping up volumes, however this does not put people off...
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Hoover. said:
Thanks for the replies...…. was just thinking money best tied up in watch, rather then getting f/all in the bank..... I think its a case of buying the right model at sensible price, and it won't loose a lot of money.... there does not seem a lot of love for Bremont on here though
I think you'll find there is love from those that own them, and none from those who have decided to look down on them. You are unlikely to make a profit though, and that applies to just about any watch, under normal circumstances.Hoover. said:
Thanks for the replies...…. was just thinking money best tied up in watch, rather then getting f/all in the bank..... I think its a case of buying the right model at sensible price, and it won't loose a lot of money.... there does not seem a lot of love for Bremont on here though
If you’re looking at residuals then stainless steel Rolex gmt, submariner or sea dweller, is your best bet but they’re all starting around £6,000 I personally wouldn’t view any watch as an investment as I like to wear them and hope to pass them on to my kids and not worry about residuals.
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