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Oscar Strong | Luxury Watch Dealer Reveals Top Investment Watches & Market Scams

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Aug 24, 2025
Oscar Strong, a luxury watch dealer and content creator, dives into the thrilling world of high-end watches. He exposes the dark side of auctions and discusses the notorious 'Frankenstein' watches that can devalue a piece. Oscar shares his experience with scams and the risks of brand servicing on vintage pieces. He critiques brands like Hublot for overproducing limited editions and highlights the undervalued Vacheron. Lastly, he showcases his most expensive sale—a Patek 6002R for $4.1M—and connects with younger collectors navigating today's market.
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ANECDOTE

Hotel Crypto Sale Gone Wrong

  • Oscar recounts a hotel crypto sale where the buyer's crypto was reversed and the seller was left with the watch and no funds.
  • He uses intermediaries and prefers brick-and-mortar to avoid such scams.
INSIGHT

Limited Editions Can Backfire

  • Hublot collapsed after overproducing shallow "limited editions" tied to players and teams, diluting desirability.
  • Oscar believes brand overuse of limited runs can destroy resale value.
ADVICE

Always Price-Check Dealer Offers

  • Check prices across channels before accepting dealership offers; grey-market suppliers often undercut retail hugely.
  • Oscar saved a client thousands by sourcing off-catalogue pricing from suppliers.
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