The Allure of Luxury Watches

Luxury watches stand at the intersection of art and precision engineering. For instance, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual movement is tested to perform within -2/+2 seconds per day, surpassing the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute’s standards. Omega’s Co-Axial movement reduces friction between components, extending service intervals.

A high-end watch might contain over 200 hand-assembled parts that function seamlessly together. The value of such watches only increases with time. A Patek Philippe sold at auction for $31 million in 2019, highlighting their investment potential. No wonder Steven wanted so much to have found something similar, enough to embark on a quest for his unbranded watch’s hidden value.