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Classic Archives - All Things Luxury- The Luxepolis Magazine

All Things Luxury- The Luxepolis Magazine

Tag: Classic

  • Guide to Selling your Pre-Owned Rolex Watch

    Guide to Selling your Pre-Owned Rolex Watch

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    Looking to sell your Rolex watch that you have never worn, or you may have worn it every single day for the past 20 years but just need a change? Here are several valuable tips you should always consider before beginning the process of selling your pre-owned Rolex watch with Luxepolis.com!

    Packaging & Papers: Keeping the original box and certificates will increase the value of your watch when you want to sell it because they verify the authenticity, and buyers are interested in purchasing watches that come with the box and papers!

    High-quality Photos: When selling your Rolex online, always provide potential buyers with high-quality photos that clearly show the condition of the timepiece and details.

    Watch Condition: This is an important factor to consider when it comes to selling a Rolex. A watch in excellent working condition with no repair needed goes for a higher price.

    Models:  The model of your Rolex adds to the value of your pre-owned Rolex. The following Rolex models are sought after in the market and retain their value over time:

    Rolex Submariner
    Rolex Daytona
    Rolex President
    Rolex DateJust
    Rolex Date
    Rolex GMT-Master
    Rolex Milgauss
    Rolex Explorer
    Rolex Air-King
    Rolex Sea-Dweller
    Rolex Yachtmaster
    Rolex Cellini
    Rolex Sky-Dweller

    Pricing Your Watch: When it comes to selling your Rolex watch, the first thing to figure out is how much your watch is worth! At Luxepolis we consider the following factors to determine the appropriate price for a pre-owned luxury watch : Model and Serial Number, Condition and Market Value.

    Sell Your Rolex with Luxepolis here 

  • The Cartier Tank

    The Cartier Tank

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    The founder of the brand,Louis Cartier, invented the Cartier Tank in 1917. It is the brand’s most iconic model and got its name from the Renault FT-17, a British tank used during the first World War. The watch manages to be both rectangular and square, borrowing lines from its namesake.

    By the early 1920’s the Tank’s popularity was rising. It was and still is a sophisticated, yet tough, unisex timepiece with a serious celebrity following.

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    The Cartier Tank MC is the most masculine version of this timepiece. “MC” stands for “Manufacture Cartier” and refers to the fact that inside the watch is an in-house made caliber 1904 MC automatic movement. Cartier originally released the 1904 MC movement a few years ago in the Cartier Calibre. Cartier also uses various versions of this same movement with slight changes for their chronograph watches, which also exist in both the Calibre and Tank collections. The 1904 MC was designed to be a robust base for a range of in-house made Cartier movements – which is why you might see it show up a lot in “Cartier MC” watches. The dial comes complete with a full scale of Cartier-style Roman numeral hour indicators and thin sword-shaped hands. The Cartier Tank MC watch has a flat caseback, but a curved top which appears to wrap around your wrist.

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    Whether it is the Cartier Tank MC or the other models, the core of the brand has always been timeless watches like the Cartier Tank!

    The good news is that if you are a “watch person” and keen to get one of Cartier’s fine timepieces, you won’t be let down.

    Cartier Tank MC

    Picture Courtesy: ablogtowatch.com, revolution.watch, worldtempus.com

  • Van Gogh Watches

    Van Gogh Watches

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    Vincent Van Gogh (30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist artist. His paintings and drawings include some of the world’s best known, most popular and most expensive pieces.

    Although he sold only one painting during his lifetime, Van Gogh is now one of the most popular artists of all time. His canvases with densely laden, visible brushstrokes rendered in a bright, opulent palette emphasising Van Gogh’s personal expression brought to life in paint.

    Each painting provides a direct sense of how the artist viewed each scene, interpreted through his eyes, mind, and heart. This radically idiosyncratic, emotionally evocative style has continued to affect artists and movements throughout the twentieth century and up to the present day, guaranteeing Van Gogh’s importance far into the future!

    The Van Gogh Museum houses the world’s largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh. The collection includes world famous paintings like Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, and The Potato Eaters.

    Inspired by the iconic ​paintings of Vincent ​Van Gogh, the  Van Gogh Swiss Watches Collection pays homage to great artist!​

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    Shop Van Gogh Watches

  • 5 Most Iconic Chanel Bags Of All Time

    5 Most Iconic Chanel Bags Of All Time

    Chanel’s bag history officially began in 1929, when Coco designed her first, ultra-iconic 2.55 prototype.

    Since then, Chanel has released a wide range of handbags that have made appearances in movies like Breakfast at Tiffany’s and have been carried by famous celebrities as well as Princess Diana.

    Chanel handbags are more than just fashion pieces; they have now become assets for investment! The following Chanel bags are the ones worth the investment the most!

    2.55 Chanel Flap Bag

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    Chanel 2.55, A.K.A. The Original Chanel Shoulder Bag is easily the most iconic Chanel bag of all time and probably one of the best investments you could make. The classic 2.55 featured this famous flap and its iconic quilted leather, which is now synonymous with Chanel bags!

    Chanel Boy Bag

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    Introduced in 2011, meaning that it is pretty recent, Chanel’s Boy Bag was named after Coco Chanel’s lover Arthur Capel, whose nickname was “Boy.” Structured and minimalist chic, there is no doubt it is worth the investment!

    Chanel Jumbo Double Flap Bag

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    Maxi flap, medium flap, mini flap, any flap! The Chanel Black Quilted Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag is a more sophisticated and modern version of the original. The bag features the iconic quilt design and also has the CC as the turn lock closure.

    Chanel Grand Shopping Tote

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    The Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Grand Shopping Tote is part of the Chanel Vintage Collection, featuring all the elements of a classic Chanel bag. The tote features the iconic CC logo that’s embossed on the bag. The perfect bag to add to your vintage collection!

    Chanel Wallet on Chain

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    Also known as “the WOC”, the Chanel Wallet on Chain is available in a variety of styles, colors, finishes, and price points, the WOC is the most versatile Chanel bag you’ll ever own, you can carry it as a cross-body bag, a shoulder bag, a messenger bag, a clutch, and a wallet, just all in one!

    Shop Chanel

    Picture Courtesy: pursebop.com, purseblog.com, designer-vintage.gjstatic.nl, mindbodyswag.com/

  • The New Classics

    The New Classics

    Gone are the days of a new “It-bag” a season. In the recent past we are seeing new designer bags becoming classics and coming back season after season! ​Every few years a design house will create a classic that stands the test of time. Here are the next generation of classics!

    1. Saint Laurent Sac de Jour

    First launched in 2013 by Saint Laurent creative director Hedi Slimane. Celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Rachel Zoe and Nicole Ritchie were often seen touting various versions of the Sac de Jour. It was his modernised take on the classic Birkin shape and soon became a classic!

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    Shop Saint Laurent Sac De Jour

    2. Chanel Boy Bag

    Since it’s debut in Spring 2012, Chanel’s new bag on the block has taken the world by storm. It’s become so popular with customers that this bag is now part of the Classic Collection, which means it’s available in every season!

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    Shop Chanel Boy Bag

    3. Gucci Dionysus

    The Dionysus was introduced in the Fall/Winter 2015 collection and the the design house has incorporated the Gucci Dionysus bag as a staple in their handbag collections now and in future seasons to come.

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    Shop Gucci

    4. Givenchy Antigona

    Launched in 2010, the Antigona is one of the most popular designer bags currently on the market and it also has a huge celeb following, including the Kardashians. This one is definitely a cool-girl staple.

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    Shop Givenchy Antigona

    5. Valentino Lock Shoulder Bag

    Valentino’s first Rockstuds graced it’s runway presence five years ago during the brand’s Spring 2011 show in Paris and the collection has remained a bestseller since. Studs have been done by various brands and designer but no one can make it look as classy as Valentino.

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    Shop Valentino Glam Shoulder Bag

    6. Balenciaga City Ba​g

    Balenciaga’s City Bag instantly became a classic. No new bag can beat the timelessness of a classic, especially one like the Balenciaga’s Classic City bag! There wasn’t a single it-girl back in the early 2000s who didn’t own this one!
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    Shop Balenciaga City Bag

    7. Louis Vuitton Neverfull

    Though it was only introduced in 2007, the Louis Vuitton Neverfull has become one of its all time best-selling, most-coveted bags for its functionality. It has become an absolute classic!
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    Shop Louis Vuitton Neverfull

    Picture Courtesy : bigcommerce.com, blogspot.com, fashionhippieloves.com, ejstyle.co.uk

  • How To Spot A Fake Louis Vuitton

    How To Spot A Fake Louis Vuitton

    Buying ​your dream Louis Vuitton is a huge investment, and no-one wants to be duped to find it’s actually a fake. So the question is how to spot a fake and authentic Louis Vuitton bag?

    ​There are many ways to distinguish authentic Louis Vuitton from a replica, here are a few:

    The Logo Placement

    Authentic Vuitton ​handbags always have the logos placed symmetrically. A Louis Vuitton product will never have the LV logo cut off, if the logo appears half on and half off the purse, it’s obviously fake! The authentic LV monogram is usually symmetrical from side to side in all monogram styles, ​the LVs are in relation to the handles, sides, quatrefoils etc.

    The Stitching

    Stitching should be very even and straight. Louis Vuitton places the same number of stitches in the same locations on similar bags. So if you know a particular style of handbag has 5 regular stitches across the top of the leather tab, you can spot a fake if it has only 4 stitches.

    The Fonts

    Louis Vuitton uses a very specific font. ​A​ lot of counterfeiters have begun to do a better job at knocking it off s​o be very careful. Notice the VERY round “O”s.  If the bag has oval “O’s” it is fake! Real Louis Vuitton type font has very circular, almost perfectly round, O’s.

    The Leather

    Examine the leather. Louis Vuitton is well-known for their high quality luxury goods. Fake: The leather is rather hard, tough, and rough. Real: The leather is silky-smooth. Louis Vuitton uses oxidising natural cowhide leather that turns a dark golden honey colou​r over time.

    The Details

    Louis Vuitton uses brass and gold metal hardware, not gold painted plastic. The zippers should also have the letters “LV” neatly imprinted and the zipper is extremely smooth.

    The Date Code

    All authentic Louis Vuitton bags made since the early 1980s should have a date code, which is two letters followed by four numbers. If your bag has a variation of this formula or none at all, it is probably a fake. You can find the date code hidden inside the bag.

    The Packaging

    A real Louis Vuitton comes with a high-quality dust bag that perfectly fits the bag. The dust bag is made from beige cotton with neat, tight seams, they are not made out of cheap material and do not have rounded edges. It also has a tiny tag inside that says the dust bag is 100 percent cotton and made in India apotheke-zag.de.

    Authenticity Cards

    Louis Vuitton does not include authenticity cards with their bags. If the seller is offering a Vuitton bag with an authenticity car​d​, the bag is fake.

    SHOP 100% Authentic Louis Vuitton

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