Few terms in the watch-collecting world carry as much weight as a grail watch. But what is it, apart from a word that gets thrown around a lot? There are two answers to this question. One is the term's meaning, and the other is an opinion-based answer, depending on who you talk to.
The term “Beater” or “Daily Beater” gets confusing. It’s drenched in subjectivity since some collectors associate the term with a basic or cheap watch like an affordable Seiko and consider it disposable. In contrast, others consider the Rolex Submariner the perfect beater. In shorthand, it’s not a watch you shouldn’t care about but one that needs little maintenance and fulfils a basic need on the wrist. Does that sound like anything that belongs to your current collection? You may already own one and not realise it.
There is a pivotal moment in every person’s watch-collecting journey. The point by which you transition from being someone who finds the topic of luxury watches interesting to the obsessive collector that you thought you’d never be. At that point, you may find yourself reading informative articles like this, based on niche collector’s topics and watch slang. Examples include terms like “Holy Grail Watch”, “Neo-Vintage”, and, of course, “The Hulk”. Speaking of which, what do Rolex fans mean when they refer to the “Hulk”? Let’s find out…
Finding out that you can pick up a luxury watch for 20% to 30% below its list price is an exciting prospect, but are you really getting a good deal? And what is the grey market anyway? Read this first.
Some people call it a trend, but quiet luxury is a lifestyle. Here’s why softly spoken watches, AKA stealth wealth watches, are all the rage.
The world of watch collecting is now more diverse than ever before. It has become almost impossible to keep up with new brands and watchmakers, with micro brands emerging by the day and a multitude of concept watches to get on board with. Even entry-level watches have become more accessible, given the current competition in the market. Still, as anyone with a molecule of horological experience knows, supply and demand drive up prices on the second-hand market. And those watches most responsible for the phenomenon? It’s models like the AP Royal Oak, the Nautilus by Patek Philippe, and the Rolex Daytona, AKA “hype watches.
Flipping watches is blasphemy to some collectors. It can have quite a negative connotation in the watch-collecting world. To understand why buying and selling watches quickly is seen as such a bad thing, we need to explore it in more detail. Join us as we dissect the term “watch flipping” and what it involves.
Following watch trends and monitoring investment propositions on the watch market is one thing. Understanding watch jargon is another. In this Watch Slang Wednesday edition, we’re looking at the term “neo-vintage” watch and what it really means.
In this Watch Slang Wednesday edition, we look at the GADA watch and some excellent examples of what to look for before buying one.
