Around here we’re big fans of horology history. While our fabulous diamond engagement rings (especially our newest Verragio additions) tend to get top billing on our Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr accounts, we never neglect our watches here in the showroom. Our luxury watches fill an entire wall and then some of showcases, with pre owned…
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In 2014, for her husband Jay Z’s 43rd birthday, Beyonce Knowles made even the over paid over spending entertainment crowd gasp when she gave him a $5 Million Hublot watch with over 1238 diamonds set in the timepiece. So that ranks as one of the most ostentatiously expensive watches purchased, but definitely not the No.…
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A complete guide to selling luxury watches in Boca Raton. The market is large and the money is waiting for sellers and buyers in the Boca Raton area. Sun surf and an appreciation of the finer things is the signature of the Boca Raton watch buying market. Fine pieces are purchased by buyer’s everyday at…
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A pocket watch is a reminder that the modern digital age is a relatively recent invention. A time existence in the recent past when fashion and time coexisted and function was not always dominating the equation. The pocket watch was invented in the 16th century and continued in popularity until about the 20th century. Most…
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There’s no better time to price your time piece than when you need some emergency cash fast and are looking to make a little bit of money. Determining whether or not your grandpa’s old watch has any intrinsic value to it can prove problematic however, if you don’t know anything about watches. Like a fine…
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The concept of dividing days and nights into manageable pieces began in Babylon. Ancient Egyptians took time management a step further by erecting obelisks. These giant sundials not only told the time of day but also acted as calendars. The path to portable time keeping As the sun moved through the sky, the long shadows…
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Even with these tough economic times, many used watches have actually increased in value, making them a way to make money. But what watches are sure to improve with age, while some depreciate rapidly? And why do people sell their watches in the first place?
Many people don’t know much about Chinese zodiac, but January 31, 2014 will usher in a new Chinese year just thirty days after the Western calendar turns a page. 2014 is year of the horse, and some companies are already set to capitalize on that fact. Horse merchandise will be more prominent in retailers and…
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When Watch Complications became a Good Thing Mankind has been grappling with the goal of simplifying the process of telling time for thousands of years. However, it is only in the last century that the wristwatch became the ubiquitous timepiece that allowed everyone to easily and affordably achieve that objective. Ironically, once that marvel became…
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Buy Jewelry and Diamond Engagement Rings online Raymond Lee Jewelers online store has a vast selection of jewelry that is unlike any other traditional jewelry store. Here you can find and buy jewelry. We feature one of a kind estate jewelry piece, and vintage Designer pieces from brands such as Cartier, Van Cleef,…
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Have you ever been stumped over selecting a special gift for a special man? Did you ever consider springing for a $5Million dollar diamond and emerald studded watch? Beyonce, celebrity singer, did just that for her husband’s birthday this month, setting all the tongues wagging, some in envy, some in admiration, and some in dismay…
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THIS JUST IN: Only Watch auction has brought in an unheard-of amount for charity funding! When fashion meets philanthropy, our hearts melt. At the fifth edition of the biennial Only Watch auction on September 28, €5,066,000 was raised to go towards research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. That comes out to a total of over $6.8 million…
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Collecting as a Love Affair or a Business or Both? It seems to be in the nature of modern men and women to collect things. What those things are varies from individual to individual, of course, but it is the rare person you will encounter that doesn’t have one or two prized collections of items…
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Thousands upon thousands of watches are being sold in the country. Add the huge number of online stores that sell watches as well. If you want to sell watches in Boca Raton, this means that you have to compete with the other sellers. Most of the time, this is easier said than done. You may…
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As one of the biggest and oldest South Florida watch buyers and boutiques, we hear our more than our fair share of wacky stories from customers who want to sell and trade luxury watches. We hear all kinds of breakup stories, excuses and background gossip from our often hilarious clientele. We’re talking extremely creative binding…
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We’ve posted before several times about the best ways to spot a fake Rolex, along with tips for buying a used Rolex watch. As buyers and sellers of authentic pre owned Rolex watches (along with other major luxury brands like Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Jaeger LeCoultre, Cartier and Vacheron Constantin, just to name a…
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BaselWorld is by far the most exciting event in the watch world. It’s where all the luxury watch designers unveil their latest creations. From the highest of high end timepiece technology to the latest trends that will dominate the watch world for years to come, Basel is the place to find them. While perusing one…
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Luxury watches aren’t cheap, but most can’t boast a million-plus price tag, no matter how fabulously detailed, high-tech or ancient they are. But, The Stephen S. Palmer Patek Phillipe Grand Complication not only sold well over it’s expected $1.5 million bid, garnering instead $2.25 million, but also it broke every record for a purchased watch…
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Christies This week, our eyes are on Christie’s as they prepare to auction the Stephen S. Palmer Grand Complication Patek Philippe watch tomorrow. And while the 18kt rose gold antique pocket watch might be grabbing headlines, there are several other beauties in its Important Watches sale, happening at Rockefeller Center in New York. Bonham’s This…
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This week shows us jewelry and watch auctions at both Christie’s and Bonham’s. At Christie’s we spotted a Chopard Happy Fish watch (plus plenty more familiar looking pre owned watches) along with a gorgeous gold Tank Americaine, which is somewhat hard to come by pre owned (of all the clients who want to sell watches,…
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This is an exciting auction week! With an Important watch sale at Christie’s seeing several lots realize way more than their estimates, timepieces are hot hot hot. Extraordinary Rolexes and Patek Philippes (along with a generous helping of Audemars) make this ongoing sale one to watch. Later this week, Christie’s hosts its magnificent jewels sale…
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It’s time for another installation of Auction Action! Sotheby’s important watches sale promises to be exciting, and we can’t wait to see the hammer price on the rare Patek Philippe (Lot 182) and the rose gold Greubel Forsey. Not to mention a whole slew of Rolexes, Vacheron Constantin and Jaeger-LeCoultre. Over at Bonham’s, this week’s…
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Saturday Shopping International Supermodel Jessica Hart was featured today on 1stdibs.com with her top picks in all categories from fashion to home decor. Who made the cut? Raymond Lee Jewelers! Jessica Hart is an Australian model who has been featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated, walked the runway in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and…
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Considering that our discerning estate jewelry customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun pastime, nothing beats the thrill of the fine auction (nor…
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When our customers visit our showroom to sell watches Boca Raton craves, too often their knowledge is limited to just their specific watch brand or model. We’re huge proponents of consumer education – the more a customer knows, the smoother any transaction. A client who knows exactly what their watch is worth has realistic expectations…
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The inaugural LA Antique Jewelry and Watch Show has finally arrived! We’ve been excited for this new addition to US Antiques Shows’ calendar since the big announcement, and now it’s showtime. Raymond Lee Jewelers’ booth is situated on prime LA real estate, right by the entry! You’ll see our booth 1026 immediately when you walk…
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Our time here in Hong Kong is coming to an end – for now. Of course we’ll be back in June for the June Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair, we can never stay away from HK for too long! And why would we? The Hong Kong jewelry shows give us an opportunity to trade…
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Néih Hóu from Hong Kong! Jeff & Lee are currently overseas in Hong Kong sharing our gorgeous jewels with the fabulous attendees of the Hong Kong International Jewelry Show. Several times a year, Jeff Josephson and Lee Josephson take the worldwide trip from our Boca Raton jewelry store to the stunningly huge Hong Kong Convention…
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Sotheby’s had a record year in 2012 for timepiece sales. The auction house recently reported reaching $85 million in total sales for last year. This is a whopping 43 percent increase from the total sales of luxury watches and clocks in 2011. The record includes hitting $26.5 million in North America, showing year-over-year sales up…
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Vintage Watches Boca Raton Vintage watches are some of our favorite pieces in the showroom. From the vintage diamond watches by Hamilton we collect to the truly magnificent vintage Patek Philippe watches, vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre watches and rare vintage Rolex watches in our men’s cases. We even pick up the occasional vintage Van Cleef and Arpels…
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While the most common shape of a watch’s dial is round, the unconventional personality calls for a watch of a different shape. Luxury timepiece designers have accommodated the unconventional with uniquely shaped watch dials. These watches of different shapes may be worn every day or just occasionally for a change of pace.Keep up with the…
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The holidays are upon us! If you’re looking for last minute gifts for a loved one—look no further. Raymond Lee Jewelers offers a wide array of vintage watches—perfect to pair with a smooth, delicious aged scotch. Following are some great suggestions for vintage watches and aged scotches that make up a perfect last minute gift…
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Here’s something even that the “47 percent” can agree on – Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has swag. As his wife dons the patented pearl necklace on campaign stops, Romney has been found donning his own somewhat signature piece of jewelry fashion – the watch. Just take a look at some of the photos below…
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When you are Brad Pitt and you are engaged to Angelina Jolie — the woman who has everything or can buy anything she wants — what do you get for a wedding present? Well, Brad managed to figure out the perfect present. It is unique, timeless and classic, as well as being rare and luxurious.…
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Are you in the market to sell your fine luxury watch? There are many tips and tricks to the jewelry resale trade, and knowing them is half the battle. If I were in the market to sell my luxury jewelry, there are a few steps I recommend that you not overlook. How Much is My…
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Watches of many types dating back to 1835 are sold at high-end luxury auctions like Christie’s and Sotheby’s. Following is a list of the top five most expensive watches every auctioned—no surprise that the list is weighed down by high end Patek Philipe timepieces. 1. A fantastic circa 1949, Vintage Patek Philippe wristwatch donned the…
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There are three basic type of watch movements: Mechanical movement, Quartz movement, and automatic movement. Mechanical movement is the oldest form of watch making, then automatic movement watches, and last automatic movement. Here are some features of each type. Mechanical Watch Movement Preferred by most watch enthusiasts Usually Swiss made Works by winding the mainspring…
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For centuries women and men alike have believed the quote, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” and Sotheby’s cannot help but to agree. According to the infamous onscreen beauty and famous actress Elizabeth Taylor “Diamonds are forever.” These selections of rare and exquisite diamonds are meticulously designed and hand crafted. Sotheby’s specialize in selling one…
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There are certain wardrobe staples that every stylish man needs to own: a classic blue blazer, the perfect dress shoe, a well-tailored suit – these are all givens. But as we’ve stated many a time before, no ensemble is truly complete without the finishing touches that elevate an outfit to refinement. More often than…
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It’s show time again! The RLJ team is in NYC this weekend for one of our favorite watch and antique shows. Today, U.S. Antiques kicked off its sixth annual antique jewelry and watch show at the Metropolitan Pavillion in Manhattan. The show, accodring to U.S. Antique Shows: “… is our most intimate event serving the…
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Luxury Watches Hold Value In any marketplace, certain brands are held in higher regard than others. The watch marketplace is exactly the same, where some brand names hold their values for resale higher than others. There are always going to be variables outside of just the brand name: the styling of the watch, the design,…
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In the history of watches and their evolution into the spectacular, luxurious timepieces that they are today, the first self winding mechanism was invented for pocket watches in 1770. The first automatic wristwatch was later adapted in 1923, the craft of a British watch repairer named John Harwood. In the decades after 1923, a number…
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Vintage Patek Philippe There are certain wardrobe staples that every stylish man needs to own: a classic blue blazer, the perfect dress shoe, a well-tailored suit – these are all givens. But as we’ve stated many a time before, no ensemble is truly complete without the finishing touches that elevate an outfit to refinement. More…
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The baguette diamond has a very special place in the jewelry industry. One look through the sleek and sophisticated baguette diamond and you will flash back to the days of the Art Deco era where designs where characterized by clean lines and geometric forms. The unique cut reflects both that of the past and the…
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Welcome back to our series on the Top 5 Ways To Spot a Fake Watch! So far, we’ve covered: How to shop for authentic luxury watches the easy way: by finding a reputable dealer. This automatically lowers your odds of buying a fake watch, and it’s pretty easy to find a great pre-owned luxury watch…
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Today’s Man Crush Monday (#MCM) is all about watches! We love chatting about our favorites, sharing how to spot fakes, and of course showing off our priciest new acquisitions. Our favorite out of all those though is likely sharing helpful information like how to find and buy authentic luxury watches. And so, starting on that…
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Today’s woman is multi-faceted. She is equally at home in the boardroom and at an upper scale dinner party as she is on the tennis court and tucking her toddlers into bed. Because she is always on the go, and never one to be able to slow down, she needs the appropriate watch for…
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One of the most prevalent areas of fashion today comes from celebrities and sports. Whether center stage or mid field the spotlight highlights the taste if some of our most followed role models. In this blog we’re going to explore some of the preferred styles of watches of NFL players. When Calvin Johnson finishes…
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