Luxury watches from well-known manufacturers have been an exciting investment opportunity for several years. The popular steel models from Rolex are so out of stock that enthusiasts are willing to pay a considerable premium on the secondary market. Especially popular are watches that do not yet show any noticeable signs of wear and are in good condition. In cooperation with our partners, we can guarantee the authenticity and quality of our assets. 
 
Exclusivity 
The watch should have been produced by one of the well-known Swiss watch manufacturers and should also enjoy a certain degree of recognition among buyers. In the best case, we buy a watch that is not directly accessible on the secondary market and can therefore be sold profitably at the end of the investment horizon. 
 
Quality 
When buying watches, we make sure that the watch has never been worn or is in very good condition. Furthermore, we only buy watches for which the original papers and packaging (the so-called box) are included in the purchase price. This is the only way we can guarantee the authenticity of the watch. 
 
Production quantities 
The most exciting watches are those that are only produced in small quantities or for which we assume that production will cease completely within our investment horizon. As soon as this happens, we can offer our investments on the secondary market with a price premium.

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Splint Invest Platform Fee 
Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
 
Variable costs 
To ensure the highest standards of storage, maintenance and insurance, we undertake to make all arrangements ourselves on your behalf. However, these costs will be shared proportionately between the splint owners. For example, if you own 1% of the watch, you will be charged 1% of the relevant costs. No additional payment is required. The splint price of 50 EUR already takes into account the running costs, which we have to pay in advance. The remainder is included in the profit calculation at the end of the investment horizon. For further details and breakdowns, please see the factsheet. 
 
Exit fee 
We charge a flat fee of 2% on sales. This includes sales on the secondary market. This fee covers our costs of maintaining the secondary market and organising the sale of the assets at the end of the contract on our side. There is no performance fee. We aim to select assets that offer steady and sustainable growth over the long term and avoid any incentive to take on more risk with your money.

The Patek Philippe Nautilus was designed by the famous designer Gerald Genta and introduced in 1976. The model's name is inspired by Captain Nemo's ship from the book 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The watch is made of stainless steel and represents a radical departure from Patek's traditional precious metal designs. It kicked off the luxury sports watch trend, which is still very popular today. Although the Nautilus is available in a variety of sizes, dial colours and case materials, it is easily recognisable by its rounded octagonal bezel, integrated bracelet and symmetrical "ears". These serve both as a hinge for the case and as protection for the crown. 
 
In 1981, the Nautilus was launched in a midsize size, which is very exciting for collectors today. The model has a diameter of only 37.5 millimetres. In 1982, the reference 3800 was introduced and was available in a much wider range of case, dial and hand configurations than the other two models. In fact, it was initially even more expensive than the famous Reference 3700. The reason for this could be that the Reference 3800/1A was powered for the first time by the in-house developed Calibre 335 SC. This line became the new centrepiece of the Nautilus collection and can be recognised by the new central second hand. This makes the watch more interesting for men and collectors with narrower wrists.

The price of € 56,700 includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of € 4,650. € 52,050 can be allocated to the watch. 
Platform Fee Splint Invest: Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
External maintenance costs: Shipping, handling, as well as storage and insurance over the whole investment horizon.

Variable Costs

Berner Kantonalbank AG BEKB | BCBE, Bundesplatz 8, 3011 Bern

30107 Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800

The demand for vintage luxury watches remains consistently high. The supply is not able to meet this demand. 
 
The Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1A-001 is a masterpiece of its own, first introduced in 1981, and has achieved an average annual increase in value of 39.8% in the last 5 years alone.

Return

The Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1A-001 is a highly sought-after vintage watch model. Over the past twelve months, our watch has experienced price fluctuations of 15%. 
 
In comparison, the S&amp;P500 index has had price fluctuations of almost 25%, highlighting the stability of this reference.

Stability

This vintage watch was produced from 1981 to 2006, with the reference being discontinued in 2006.

Three reasons to invest

<ul>
	<li>This vintage watch with reference 3800/1A-001 has achieved an average annual appreciation of 45.8% respectively 39.8%, over the last three respectively five years.</li>
	<li>Over 100 models of the reference 3800/1A-001 have been traded on the secondary market in the last 12 months.</li>
	<li>This reference shows high price stability with a volatility of 15%.</li>
</ul>

Patek Philippe, Nautilus, Ref. 3800/1A-001 Vintage

The manufacture of Patek Philippe, founded in 1839, is the last family-owned watchmaker in Geneva. It is one of the most popular watch brands in the world. Due to their limited production, Patek Philippe watches have also been popular among investors for decades. 
 
The Patek Philippe index has achieved an average annual increase in value of 26.7% over the last 5 years.

Track Record

The world’s leading watch house, WatchBox is home to the greatest collection of luxury watches, all certified authentic and Collector Quality.

WatchBox is not a marketplace, they are the market leader. This means they own every watch they sell, allowing them to set superior standards across the globe. With offices in the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, and beyond, their selection is ever-changing with thousands of luxury watches available at any given time. 
 
Unrivaled Selection 
WatchBox is not a marketplace; they own every watch that they sell. This allows WatchBox to implement a true global quality standard, and as one of the largest buyers of pre-owned watches worldwide, their selection is ever-changing with thousands of pieces from the best brands available.

WatchBox

Senior Client Advisor 
 
I am Sami Lachhab and I have been a Client Advisor for WatchBox Switzerland since 2018. Prior to Watchbox, I studied Watch Engineering for 3 years at the Engineering school of Neuchâtel. I began on the technical side and finished my Bachelor's degree with a Research and Development Project at Panerai. Prior to that, I worked in the Aeronautic/Medical industry near Zürich in the field of material processing in a technical laboratory of control. After over one year working there, I decided to jump into studies again in a field that fascinates me. I always knew I wanted to be in the sales field but I wanted to get my engineering degree before jumping into the sales world which I did by joining the WatchBox team right after the end of my studies. 
 
The development of such technically advanced instruments has always fascinated me. I then discovered the investment side of that business which is also very interesting, why certain models hold value when others don’t, helps to understand a lot about the industry. This understanding helps me give the right advice to my clients when it comes to making a decision on their next pieces. 
 
FPJ is driven in a very clever way in addition to the fact that quality and aesthetic codes are at their finest. This is a young brand that gets a place at the big player's table, and I respect that a lot. The consistency of their collections is a huge part of their success today. The Journe story is also very inspiring for today’s young talents which I think is very important for the future of the watch industry.

This is a concrete investment opportunity in which we have recalculated the expected performance given by the external expert (WatchBox Switzerland Ltd) and have thus checked whether a positive return can be expected after deducting all costs for storage and insurance. Furthermore, we have verified the existence, proper storage and insurance of the watch.

Patek Philippe, Nautilus, Ref. 3800/1A-001 Vintage

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