Gareth Brown FGA DGA MJVA, Author at The Truth About Watches https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/author/gareth-brown/ Fully Independent Watch Website Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:45:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://i0.wp.com/thetruthaboutwatches.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-TTAW-logo-4-e1602814010673.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Gareth Brown FGA DGA MJVA, Author at The Truth About Watches https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/author/gareth-brown/ 32 32 17944636 The OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300m Has Lost Its Way https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2021/03/omega-seamaster-diver-300m-gone-wrong/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=omega-seamaster-diver-300m-gone-wrong https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2021/03/omega-seamaster-diver-300m-gone-wrong/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:08:51 +0000 https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/?p=13152 I started in the watch trade in the early 90’s. Back then, the OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300m was still very much the new kid on the block. With its striking blue bezel, blue wave dial and helium escape valve, the OMEGA felt serious on the wrist. Thanks to its rock solid bracelet and clasp – […]

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]]> https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2021/03/omega-seamaster-diver-300m-gone-wrong/feed/ 24 13152 Pre-Owned Rolex – Devilish Details https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2021/01/pre-owned-rolex-devilish-details/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pre-owned-rolex-devilish-details https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2021/01/pre-owned-rolex-devilish-details/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:00:38 +0000 https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/?p=10661 The most important tool a Rolex valuer will ever own is their eyes. Like any tool, unless you have the experience and knowledge to interpret the data your eyes are reporting, you’re flying blind. Taking a pre-owned Rolex at face value can be a recipe for disaster. To wit: a ladies’ gold Rolex recently crossed […]

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]]> https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2021/01/pre-owned-rolex-devilish-details/feed/ 2 10661 Rolex: Best Pre-Owned Value https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2020/04/rolex-best-pre-owned-value/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rolex-best-pre-owned-value https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2020/04/rolex-best-pre-owned-value/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:00:06 +0000 https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/?p=4120 As a professional valuer, people often ask me what is the best value pre-owned Rolex.  To be honest, there’s no simple straightforward answer – there are so many variables to consider.  Your budget, the age and condition of the watch, whether it has box and or papers, and whether you’re looking to buy as an […]

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]]> https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2020/04/rolex-best-pre-owned-value/feed/ 2 4120 Rolex – The Truth About Rolex https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2020/03/rolex-why-i-fell-out-of-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rolex-why-i-fell-out-of-love https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2020/03/rolex-why-i-fell-out-of-love/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2020 12:00:30 +0000 https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/?p=3533 I’ve been buying, selling, owning and valuing Rolex watches for over twenty years. In that time, I’ve worked for no less than four authorised distributors, as well as several second-hand specialists. I used to be a Rolex fan; I loved the history of the brand, the industry-leading developments, and the exciting watches used by explorers, […]

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