Founded in 1848, Omega is known to be responsible for the co-axial escapement as well as the Master Chronometer program. Omega also made history being ‘the first watch on the moon‘ back in 1969 when Buzz Aldrin stepped on the lunar surface wearing the Omega Speedmaster Professional.

Over the many years, this Swiss watchmaker’s esteemed catalog has certainly grown. But which models do people love the most? And of course, which is the best at holding their resale value?

Omega Speedmaster Professional

Omega Speedmaster or nicked name ‘Moonwatch’ is known for its precision, endurance, and outstanding framework. This watch has an obvious reason to be among the top favorites. The Speedmaster remains to be a favorite timepiece approved by NASA for spaceflight. It is also the only watch qualified for EVA (extravehicular activity). 

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra

Designed to balance between everyday wear and an elegant dress watch, the Aqua Terra is the perfect choice for those people looking for one watch for all occasions. Its elegant feel and rugged durability even earned its rights to be featured in a few James Bond movies, so much so that Omega dedicated several special-edition Aqua Terra models to the beloved spy movie (like the one shown above).

Omega Constellation

First launched in the 50s, the Constellation was loved by many due to its intricate mechanical core. It’s an iconic representation of the Geneva Observatory under a field of stars is embossed on the back case. However, it’s not just for decoration though. Dealers use the logo to determine the wear of the watch and to make sure it hasn’t been over-polished. If the stars aren’t worn down, the watch is likely to be in very good condition.

Oh and did we mention, they had the stunning Cindy Crawford as the campaign ambassador? Yeah… 🙂

Whichever Omega collection you choose, wearing one means you’re taking part in a time-honored tradition of appreciating upscale elegance and sophisticated design.

Hello Ladies and Gentleman

Today we want to share on ‘ Best bag that we must grab for 2021’ and how it can be our investment and we can enjoy wearing it in a long term.

As we all know, the handbag is one of the main accessories for women and women cannot go out without their bags. Some people said handbags are women’s best friends and this quote will remain forever.

Women and handbags are inseparable and on average they will buy new handbags around 5 to 6 per year and every handbag will be wear on different occasions and for a different outfit.

CHANEL FLAP BAG

Chanel flap bag is one of the iconic handbags for handbag collector. This Chanel Iconic handbag is the bag that should be in every women’s wardrobe. The unique leather handles wrapped in protective chains and the iconic interlocking “CC” on the clasp is recognizable and you can use it almost for any occasion and will enhance your outfit for the day.

LOUIS VUITTON SPEEDY BAG

It comes with a stripe that makes it an ‘on the go’ handbag. This iconic handbag is one of the dream handbags for any woman. Its design, signature LV canvas, durable and smooth rolled top handles, stylish piping, traditional silhouette, and gorgeous hardware making its timeless piece. Comes with various size also make it very convenient.

SADDLE BAG, DIOR

This saddle bag comes in a kidney -shape that makes it look gorgeous and vintage at the same time. First conceived in 1999 in spring/summer 2000 collection makes it become mainstream among celebrities.

GUCCI DIONYSUS

As we all know, Gucci is one of the well-known brands in luxury fashion brands. Gucci Dionysus is a combination of ‘old’ and ‘new’ Gucci that appears during the Fall/Winter 2015 collection. This bag named after the Greek God Dionysus and based on Greek mythology Dionysus was the god of agriculture, fertility, wine, life, pleasure and dance, and immortality. This bag also comes in different styles and prints.

HERMES BIRKIN

Hermes Birkin. Its iconic shape and design are so recognizable to millions of people. This Hermes Birkin is also acknowledgeable in high-end luxury brands. With a combination of its iconic shape, quality of skin or leather that they are made from, time and skill that goes to produce in every single piece makes it become one of the dream bags among us.

CHANEL BOY BAG

This Chanel Boy bag was inspired by a cartridge bag that is used for hunting. Upon launch, this Chanel Boy Bag becomes one of the Chanel bags that considered to be a mainstay and named after Boy Capel, the love of Coco Chanel’s life. Come with straight lines and angular corners, making it look like a modern version of the Chanel Classic Flap Bag.

JEWEL CAFE TAMAN MALURI, CHERAS KUALA LUMPUR

Just walk in to our shop and enjoy FREE ESTIMATION. Our shop located at AEON Taman Maluri, nearby VIVO and Gadget & Tech (GT).

If you have any inquiries, you can call us

Contact number : 03 9201 4001

or can visit our website

https://crane-malaysia.com/

Some say “watches are great investments” and that they hold their value well however the truth is, it’s not that simple.

Oddly enough, watches are just like cars. Watches tend to depreciate most rapidly once they are taken from the store and sold on the secondhand market. Worn or not, once sold considered used.

What Brand of Watches Holds Value

Now, it’s really difficult to mention brands when talking about which brands and watches hold their value best because the truth is that it depends on various factors, such as model, condition, demand, etc.

Something to keep in mind is what actually affects the watch’s resale value. The answer is of course demand on the secondhand market, but also the prestige and reputation, and how people view the brand.

Below are some brands that watches tend to hold their value quite well on the secondhand market:

However, since the watch market is ever-changing, what may be the reality today may not be the same truth tomorrow.

If there’s no demand for a particular watch brand on the secondhand market, then naturally the price you’ll be able to sell it for will be significantly lower than the retail price.

Material Effects Resale Value

When buying luxury watches, it is not uncommon to find some models designed using gold, gems, or jewels. This of course adds to the cost of your watch when purchasing.However, it may come as a surprise but a stainless-steel watch can actually cost more than a full-gold one.

This is because the demand for stainless steel watches is much higher than the demand for gold or two-tone watches. Watches in steel also tend to hold their value much better than those of gold due to gold watches have a higher retail price, and the demand for them is thus not as high on the secondhand market as fewer people can afford them. But also, because people prefer steel over gold. This also generally goes for watches with diamonds.

Other Factors

A watch’s condition that is brand new will obviously be worth more than a watch that is scratched up and worn frequently.

Age is something that also affects a watch’s value, especially if it is the age where the warranty is about to, or has just run out.  The older the watch, the more important servicing the watch becomes. If you have a 10 years old watch but have never sent it to service, this can also affect the price on the secondhand market.

Also, the box and papers are also quite important for a watch’s value. Finally, if you have adjusted the bracelet, the extra parts are also important for resale.

Brands that don’t hold their value as well as Rolex, such as brands like Breitling, Tag Heuer, and Oris, tend to lose between 40-50%, but this is of course when we’re talking short-term, and it’s really difficult to know what will happen if you look at the watch’s value long-term

How much a watch can depreciate will depend on a number of things but mainly it is demand. A particular watch from a brand whose watches don’t generally hold its value may hold its value extremely well if the demand for it is there.

These days, more and more people becoming smart buyers especially when it comes to valuables such as gold and diamonds. Most of us care about how much we may be able to get if we ever need to sell it in the future. Unfortunately, unlike gold, diamonds’ resale value is low.

The popular misconception about diamonds is that it is a good investment and will increase in value over time. But this has not been true for the majority of diamonds over the last 10 years. The reality is, most diamonds will decline in value over time. Immediately after you have made your purchase and leave the store, the ring is now worth 50% less than what you paid for barely a few minutes ago. Just like when you drive a newly purchased car off the lot, the value will dramatically drop the very second you walk out of the store.

Why is Diamond Resale Value So Low?

One of the factors that affect diamonds’ resale value is the retail mark-up. Jewelry retailers, like those in most other industries, buy their products at wholesale and sell them at marked-up prices – some a lot more than others.  

Unfortunately, this means that the resale value of the diamond will be much lower than what it was purchased for.  

Anyone who has walked into a jewellery store can confirm the high prices of diamond jewellery. According to Business Insider, jewellers often place 100% to 200% mark-ups on their diamond jewellery. Jewellers set these high mark-ups to cover slow-moving inventory, operating costs and of course profit.

As a result of the retail mark-up and the decline in diamond prices, the resale value is typically well below what you paid. Indeed, diamond jewelry will typically resell for 25% to 50% of the purchase price. And even less if your diamond does not come with a certificate.

Nonetheless, you will be able to get some money back if you decide to sell your diamond ring or other diamond jewelry. However, you’ll almost always lose money when you sell your diamond. Because of the markup that’s applied to diamonds, most jewelers, pawn shops and other buyers will only offer a fraction of what you paid for your diamond if you sell 

As we’ve mentioned above, you won’t get back what you paid for your ring, even if it’s in flawless condition. Be realistic about pricing from the beginning and be prepared to deal with selling at a loss.

Got any broken bracelets or earrings with missing pieces?

Old gold that’s out of style?

Want to sell white gold jewelry?

Come by Jewel Cafe to sell your unwanted gold jewelry!

Jewel Cafe follows CASH concept and NOT a pawn shop. We specialize in recycling old unwanted jewelry. If you agree to sell, we will offer cash payment for your items. Feel free to come by for free estimation. 🙂

Jewel Cafe Can Accept ALL Types of Gold

If you have any old gold, white gold, platinum or even silver come on by to Jewel Cafe and get instant cash for your items!

We can accepted old, broken, even small pieces of jewelry without receipt.

We can accept any gold grade/carat such as K24 (999.9/999), K22 (916), K18 (750), K14 (585), K9 (375).

Service and Estimation

The price of your item will be estimated based on the purity, density, depreciation, condition and etc. The estimation will take around 10 to 15 minutes (varies with total number of items).

While you are waiting, we will serve complimentary beverages and snacks. We also provide a play area for those that come with children.

Join Our Membership

Jewel Cafe offers attractive member benefits to redeem!

1. Member card – collect stamps every time you sell your items at Jewel Cafe and redeem up to RM300 CASH bonus
2. Invitation rewards – bring a friend to sell at Jewel Cafe and get rewarded RM100 cash.
3. Cash vouchers – RM130 worth of cash voucher valid only at Jewel Cafe.
4. Free Jewel Cleaning – Jewel Cafe also offers free jewel cleaning exclusively for our members.

The best part is all our benefits have NO EXPIRY DATE. So you can come at any time, at any of our branch.

Contact Us

You can find us inside AEON Taman Maluri on 1st Floor. We are located nearby the post office. Feel free to contact us for any questions or if you would like to make an appointment at +603-9201 4001

Complimentary drinks, comfortable atmosphere, membership rewards and get instant cash for your items! What are you waiting for then?

Come on by to Jewel Cafe!

Everything always looks nicer when its brand new.

But what if your bag is old and damaged? Let go of your old unwanted branded bags and get instant cash when you sell at Jewel Cafe.

Here is a Pre Loved Christian Dior Trotter Saddle Bag that we had accepted from one of our customers.

Second Hand Dior Bag

Estimation Process

Jewel Cafe is a Japanese company, therefore we will purchase your items based on the demand market from Japan.

Estimation is roughly 20-30mins based on the number of items. We will take some pictures of your items and share feedback with our HQ in Japan to get your quotation.

The price will depend on your item’s SECOND-HAND DEMAND IN JAPAN, ITEM’S CONDITION, SIDE ACCESSORIES, etc.

Please do not worry if your bag has scratches, worn out here and there, or no certificate. We can still accept your item.

Feel free to drop by any of our stores to get FREE ESTIMATION for your item.

Attractive Member Benefits

We also have attractive member benefits to redeem!

1. Member card – collect stamps every time you sell your items at Jewel Cafe. There’s up to RM300 cash bonus to redeem.
2. Invitation rewards – bring a friend to sell at Jewel Cafe and redeem RM100 instant cash.
3. Cash vouchers – there’s also over RM100 cash voucher that you can redeem only at Jewel Cafe.
4. Free Jewel Cleaning – Jewel Cafe also offers free jewel cleaning to our loyal members.

Complimentary drinks, comfortable atmosphere, membership rewards and get instant cash for your items! What are you waiting for then?

Jewel Cafe is open from 10 am – 8 pm EVERYDAY

Rolex is a name that is known for its embodiment of class and elegance. However, quality and exemplary craftsmanship does take a bit of time to ensure every piece is perfect. Unfortunately this leads to many creating duplicates of this iconic watch. Below are 3 simple ways to check if your Rolex timepiece is authentic.

1. Listen Closely

The simplest test to ensure your Rolex is authentic is the ‘tick test‘.

Place the watch near your ear and listen for any ticking sound. If you can hear a loud ticking (occurring once every second), that Rolex watch is a fake Rolex.

This is because all Rolex manufactured watches are powered by an automatic movement. Automatic movement in a real Rolex watch is absolutely soundless. A ticking sound from the watch would verify the presence of a quartz movement.

2. Check the Back

A real Rolex watch will not have a clear back case. If you can see the watch’s movement inside through the back case, that is most likely a counterfeit Rolex.

With the exception of the Rolex Prince, Rolex does not equip their watches with clear back case.

3. Model and Serial Number

Every single Rolex watch contains an authentic Rolex model and serial number. Even though a Rolex replica seller can copy the model and serial number itself, it will not come close to the way in which Rolex engraves it.

The Rolex model and serial numbers are engraved perfectly smooth and precise.

You can find the model number on the 12 o’clock side where the band meets the lug and serial number on the 6 o’clock side where the band meets the lug, or on the inner bezel on newer Rolex watches.

Free Estimation

Come by to Jewel Cafe and get a free estimation for your watch.

The price of your items will depend on SECOND HAND DEMAND, ITEM’S CONDITION, SIDE ACCESSORIES and etc.

While you are waiting for the free estimation, we will serve complimentary drinks and some sweet treats to make you feel right at home. 🙂

For customers who will be visiting with children, we also provide a play area for the kids to play and comfortable seating area for you.

Attractive Member Benefits

We also have attractive member benefits to redeem!

1. Member card – Collect stamps every time you sell your items at Jewel Cafe. Redeem up to RM300 cash bonus to redeem.
2. Invitation rewards – Bring a friend to sell at Jewel Cafe and redeem RM100 instant cash.
3. Cash vouchers – There is also cash voucher worth RM130 that you can redeem only at Jewel Cafe.
4. Free Jewel Cleaning – Jewel Cafe also offers free jewel cleaning to our loyal members.

The best part is, all our benefits have NO EXPIRY DATE. So you can come at any time, at any of our branches.

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us at 03 – 9201 4001 (Jewel Cafe Taman Maluri) or

you can find us inside AEON Taman Maluri on the first floor (same row as Pos Malaysia)

*terms and conditions applied

Looking to sell any unwanted gold?

Jewel Cafe follows CASH concept and NOT a pawn shop. We specialize in recycling old unwanted jewelry. If you agree to sell, we will offer cash payment for your items. Feel free to come by for free estimation. 🙂

Jewel Cafe Can Accept ALL Types of Gold

If you have any old gold, white gold, platinum or even silver come on by to Jewel Cafe and get instant cash for your items!

We can accepted old, broken, even small pieces of jewelry without receipt.

We can accept any gold grade/carat such as K24 (999.9/999), K22 (916), K18 (750), K14 (585), K9 (375).

Most common gold purity is 916 or also known as K22. Below are other common gold purity ratings

Service and Estimation

The price of your item will be estimated based on the purity, density, depreciation, condition and etc. The estimation will take around 10 to 15 minutes (varies with total number of items).

While you are waiting, we will serve complimentary beverages and snacks. We also provide a play area for those that come with children.

Join Our Membership

Jewel Cafe offers attractive member benefits to redeem!

1. Member card – collect stamps every time you sell your items at Jewel Cafe and redeem up to RM300 CASH bonus
2. Invitation rewards – bring a friend to sell at Jewel Cafe and get rewarded RM100 cash.
3. Cash vouchers – RM130 worth of cash voucher valid only at Jewel Cafe.
4. Free Jewel Cleaning – Jewel Cafe also offers free jewel cleaning exclusively for our members.

The best part is all our benefits have NO EXPIRY DATE. So you can come at any time, at any of our branch.

Contact Us

You can find us inside AEON Taman Maluri on 1st Floor. We are located nearby the post office. Feel free to contact us for any questions or if you would like to make an appointment at +603-9201 4001

Complimentary drinks, comfortable atmosphere, membership rewards and get instant cash for your items! What are you waiting for then?

Come on by to Jewel Cafe!