Smart spending: under a watchful eye

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The inner working of a watch are more important than the exterior, and an expensive brand name is not the only thing to look for. The inadvertent Rolex product placement given James Bond by author Ian Fleming, done because the heavy watch had value in a fist fight, has been a boon for the company ever since. Sometimes marketing give a brand a higher profile than the product merits. Value, investment potential and quality are different things. Quartz watches, which are not collectible, are discussed vs those with mechanical movements. Collectibility of some brands is discussed; brands to watch for are Patek Philippe, Vacheron, Rolex, Omega, and Bulova, with Swatch a novelty of interest to some.

United States, World, Watches, clocks, watchcases & parts, Watches, Watch, Clock, and Part Manufacturing, Economic aspects, Product information, Collections and collecting, Product differentiation, Clock and watch industry, Clocks and watches, Clock industry, Watch industry, Clocks

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Fishing Among the Whales

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This article looks at global sharefunds. It suggests that Australians should consider having money invested offshore as there are few Australian companies that are included in the portfolios of these funds.

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I do like to buy by the seaside

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The author discusses how she set up her permanentresidence in an Australian holiday destination. The rise in property and management of capital investment is highlighted.

Housing, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Dwellings, Homeowners

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