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Discover the Paul Newman Rolex
The Paul Newman Daytona Is the Paul Newman Rolex Daytona the first example of successful influencer marketing? At its auction in 2017, the unusual Daytona Paul Newman dial fetched $17.8m. Did a...
Iconic Cartier Pieces To Fall In Love With
The Cartier brand is the ultimate in opulence but it is also a byword for simple class and finesse. Founded in Paris in 1847, it was over half a decade before it started to produce jewellery. In the...
Find Your Vintage Women’s Watch
Luxury watches for women capture the essence of the brand, with collectable watches and vintage women’s watches representing some of the best models on the market. Let’s take a look at six of the best.
Beyond Rolex – Swiss Watch Brands to Explore
Rolex remains the undisputed heavyweight of the Swiss watch world; the self-titled King of Watches. However, when it comes to listing the best Swiss watch brands, there’s much to be gained by exploring other, lesser-known Swiss watch brands.
Luxury Watches Holding Steady in Volatile Markets
Luxury watches represent solid investments with financial markets in flux. Typically, high-end Swiss-made watches – Rolex and Patek Philippe – preserve their value at times of financial instability.
Omega x Swatch Global ‘MoonSwatch’ Launch
It’s such a simple concept – bring two Swiss watchmaking giants from opposite ends of the scale together for a collaboration then watch the queues at Swatch shops all over the world go around the...
Rolex Oyster Conquers the English Channel
Throughout its illustrious existence, Rolex has sponsored attached itself to some of the most important chapters in history. From Sir Edmund Hillary sporting a Rolex Explorer on his wrist as he...
Why Explore the Rolex Milgauss?
Are all Rolex equal? Well, some models are more popular than others but a well-documented global shortage of stainless-steel models means that the smart collector is exploring other, thought to be...
Why Everyone Adores Cartier Love
The Cartier LOVE bracelet is an exceptional piece of jewellery is one of the most highly searched-for pieces on the internet. Part of a wider collection that includes the Cartier LOVE ring the...
Rolex Shortage Pushes Up Prices
The Swiss watch super brand, Rolex, is facing shortages across many models, driving up prices on the pre-owned market. There is a Rolex supply issue across many models, including a Rolex stainless...
Investment Watches – Why Buying is Smart
The luxury watch market is in ascendance, with prices rocketing for both new pre-owned models. A recent Deloitte report from October 2021 states that pre-owned luxury watches are increasingly...
Aston Martin History – Beautiful British Design
Aston Martin’s history flows through the last century like a golden thread that ties together some of the most quintessentially British successes – fast cars, superlative design, motor racing Bond,...
How Rolex Survived World War Two
Hans Wilsdorf - The Exceptional Man Behind Rolex Hans Wilsdorf moved to London in 1904, bringing with him Wilsdorf Davis watchmakers. Feeling uncomfortably Germanic during World War I, Wilsdorf...
Things You May Not Know About Cartier
The history of Cartier takes us on a fascinating journey back through a timeline of modern Europe - Cartier’s story intertwines with so many important events figures in popular culture that it’s...
Most Expensive Jewellery Ever Sold at Auction
Giant Gems Sold at Auction Stunning, staggeringly expensive intensely beautiful, here’s the Suttons and Robertsons’ guide to the most expensive pieces of jewellery ever sold at auction, in reverse...
Everything You Need to Know About the Rolex Daytona
Not only has Suttons and Robertsons charted the rise and rise of Rolex, the king of watches, but we’ve also watched the increasingly stellar performance of the Rolex Daytona. The Daytona emerged as...
Why Buy a Second Hand Luxury Watch?
When it comes to buying luxury items, part of the reason that we buy them is that notion of ownership; luxury isn’t often connected with buying things that have been pre-owned or second hand....
The Rolex Warranty Card – Extra Value
When purchasing a Rolex, it can be tempting to be swept away by the genius craftsmanship of the timepiece itself. However, this is Rolex every single part of the purchase is important to the brand,...
What is a Pawnbroker?
What is the meaning of a Luxury Pawnbroker in the UK? At Suttons and Robertsons, we are a world away from this old-fashioned, pre-conceived notion of a pawnshop. Although we are here to help people...
Emma Raducanu Sparkles with Tiffany Jewellery
Emma Raducanu set Arthur Ashe Stadium alight with her historic US Open win on Saturday 11 September 2021, but Emma’s win is just the start for her. As well as a million-dollar plus pay check, Emma...
Jewellery Pawn Shop – Five Top Tips To Consider
There are many reasons why you might want to take your jewellery to a pawn shop. It can often be the best option for a short-term loan as it’s a fast way of raising money with minimal paperwork. As...
Green Faced Watches – Trend or Direction of Travel?
Great watchmakers follow trends, even if they’re not all following the same trend at the same time. As pawnbrokers, Suttons and Robertsons track the investment performance of these trends. 2021...
Maximising Potential with Alternative Investments
The coronavirus pandemic has changed everything – even the markets. We’re still just over a decade on from the last global crash Covid-19 blindsided almost everyone (unless you’re a virologist…)....
Rolex Watches To Buy In 2021
Rolex – how can we know both so much so little about this iconic watch-making brand? While Rolex is eager to share endless details about the composition technical spec of their watches, there is a...
Rolex Watches – 10 Things You Didn’t Know
The Rolex universe is endlessly fascinating. Simultaneously part of popular culture while setting the standard for prestige watch-making across the globe, Rolex has many hidden depths. Suttons and...
5 top tips on how to get the most from your gold investments
Gold is arguably the most reliable investment go-to on the planet. In 2020, when the unthinkable happened – that’s the price of oil plummeting – gold performed well. In fact, the price of gold went...
How to Spot a Hoax or Fake Hublot
Why is Hublot the focus of so many counterfeits – how can you learn to spot a real Hublot watch from a fake? Hublot Geneve was founded in 1980 by Italian, Carlo Crocco. Bringing together diverse...
Rolex’s Submariner Rules The Waves
All Rolex are equal, but some are more equal than others – the Rolex Submariner is just that. Upon reading Suttons and Robertsons buyer’s guide to the Rolex Submariner, you’ll be left under no...
Rolex Datejust History – Innovation Becoming Gold Standard
Perhaps the questions shouldn’t be ‘Should I buy a new or used Rolex?’, but rather, ‘Is it worth it to buy a Rolex watch?’ The resounding answer to the second question is ‘Yes’, while the answer to...
The Engagement Ring – The Circle of Love
Convention can be an interesting concept – why do we do the things that we do without really thinking about them? This might be especially true of the engagement ring. Today, a symbol of undying...
Watching The Silver Screen – How Watches Work in the Movies
While the world awaits the eventual release of the new Bond movie, Another Time To Die, there’s plenty of speculation as to what we can expect when it does hit the big screen. What will Bond drive...
Taking a Deep Dive into The World of Underwater Watches
Investing in a classic dive watch is one of the smartest moves you can make. The prices at auctions seem resolutely set on an upwards trajectory, but just what is it about the dive watch that gets...
ITV’s Million Pound Pawn
Suttons and Robertsons Features in ITV’s New TV Show, Million Pound Pawn.
What are the Four Diamond C’s?
When it comes to valuing a loose diamond or diamond jewellery, you may have heard someone refer to the Four Cs. The Four Cs stand for carat, cut, colour clarity. These four factors along with the...
The Birth of Christmas Traditions
A lot of us know that many traditions like this come from the Royals, other countries even early films, radio tv. Many traditions evolve, becoming more popular embedded in our culture.
Who Are Boodles Jewellery?
Founded in 1798 with their first store in Liverpool, Boodles now will forever remain inextricably linked to the values of fine design, family innovation. Unlike some other companies who have watered...
Pawnbroking in Lockdown
Like many businesses, Suttons and Robertsons has had to adapt during lockdown. First foremost, we have taken every measure to ensure we provide a safe environment for all our customers employees. We...
The History of Boucheron
In the world of antique jewellery, Boucheron is a highly regarded brand held in high esteem along with Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels Cartier. Boucheron are known for their bold, freestyle pieces...
Rise of Tiffany – The History
Founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Brooklyn, Connecticut, as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium”, with the help of Charles Tiffany’s father who...
Early History of De Beers Diamonds
When one thinks of diamonds, one thinks of De Beers, founded in 1888, it is now one of the largest diamond concerns in the world. Since its inception today, they have controlled 85% of the rough...
How to Spot a Fake Rolex in 5 Minutes
When you buy a luxury watch such as the Rolex GMT-Master, you can be safe in the knowledge that you are getting a precision timepiece - fit for the purpose for which it has been designed. The GMT...
Three tips to buying restoring a classic car
If you are a car lover, you can quickly find that your hobby can end up costing quite a bit of money. If you have a passion for cars restoring them. A classic is often your best bet.
The CoronaVirus Effect on the classic car market
At the beginning of the lock-down, the outlook for the classic car market was very bleak. Events were being cancelled or postponed, test drives were banned, auctions, even online ones, were...
The rise of the online auction
The online market for luxury items, such as watches, cars, art jewellery has seen a massive increase with everybody locked in their homes in many case still earning an income, many are seeking a way...
Do I Need an Art Advisor?
It may seem like it belongs to the realm of the super-wealthy to have your own art buyer. Yet, with the newly energised market, the access to online buyers curators advances in shipping, it has...
4 Steps to Start Investing in Art
As far as hobbies go, an interest in art, supporting your local creators, going to galleries can be a great way to spend your time.
Going Green Staying Classic – Cars
We live in an age where those with a classic car with a diesel or petrol engine may soon find they are unable to drive it or ship it anywhere. London has an ever-growing low-emission zone, planning...
Chinese Gold: Ancient Traditions in Modern Times
In many cultures, a golden ring is a sign of marriage, with many scholars claiming the tradition began in Egypt 6,000 years ago. In many cultures, gold forms part of a dowry, as in India. Where it...
The New Normal: Changes to Business
Many UK shops will have to change the basic ways they operate to guard customers staff. As the UK economy slowly begins to open up. Many of us will start to notice the changes in the standard...
Corona-effect on the Second-hand Watch Market
The luxury timepiece industry, much like large parts of the economy, has been hit hard by the effects of Covid-19. Many Swiss watch factories have closed, sales of new items have slumped, shops have...
Bridging the Short Term Loan Gap
Central London pawnbrokers, Suttons and Robertsons, have a long history of taking good care of the precious items that are left with them in return for securely fixed loan lending, but they reveal...
Get a Loan Protected by The FCA
As central London pawnbrokers, Suttons and Robertsons take their responsibility for the secured loans service they offer seriously. As members of the National Pawnbroking Association bound by the...
Baselworld
While many of the watches explored below are currently being bought to be worn, these brand-new watches, launched at the Baselworld Watch Jewellery Show back in March, will most likely fetch awesome...
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day can feel a bit like a trap. Plumping for a teddy, roses or a meal deal can make you feel part of the whole commercial juggernaut. Doing something more homemade heartsome can come...
The Jewel in The United Kingdom’s Crown
The British Monarchy are considered, internationally, to be the jewel in the United Kingdom’s crown. With homes all over the nation, from the wildly romantic Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands to...
Breitling Bentley
Breitling SA is a Swiss watchmaker, based in Grenchen, Switzerland. Founded over 130 years ago, by Léon Breitling, the brand is known the world over for precision-made chronometers beloved by the aviation community.
What Does Lombard Mean?
The term Lombard banking dates right back to the Middles Ages when it referred to a type of pawnshop. Lombard takes its name from the well-to-do region of Lombardy, in North Italy, where the...
The House of Medici in a Nutshell
The House of Medici is one of the great houses of old Italy. Like the Borgias, we usually have an understanding of what went along with being a Medici, but only a few of us would be able to sum it...
Lombard Around the World
The beating heart of the UK’s financial hub sees Lombard Street run from the Bank junction, down the side of the Bank of England. It is home to 1 Lombard Street, the Square Mile’s most established restaurants.
The Great Leap Forward
As we catch up with the history of pawnbroking, we find ourselves in the 1700s the world is changing quickly forever…
Patek Philippe Gondola
The Patek Philippe Gondolo has a backstory that is as complex fascinating as the timepiece itself. The Gondolo Collection was launched in 1993 is a modern interpretation of the Art Deco style. The...
Unusual Pawnbroking Items – A Phone Case
One of the interesting things about being a London pawnbroker is the excitement of not knowing what clients will bring you. The initial contact, which will be online, by telephone, or with the...
Breitling Watches – Brief History
The Breitling brand has been producing stunning timepieces for over 130 years, the brand is responsible for some of the most precise timing devices ever created. Working out of his workshop in the...
Patek Philippe Investment – Timeless Value
There’s often a fine line between treating yourself to something very special making an investment for the future. Increasingly, the fine line is blurring until you find yourself in the enviable...
Beginnings of the Rolex Submariner
Despite the admiration of the Rolex Submariner story, The Submariner was not the first water-resistant watch Rolex crafted. The Rolex Submariner's backstory goes even further to the 1930s when...
In At The Deep End – Rolex Deep Sea
Always the brand to push the boundaries, from the top of the world on the wrist of Sir Edmund Hillary on top of Mount Everest, Rolex has also been to the deepest point on Earth. In 1960 a bulbous...
Rolex Sports Watch Models – Harder to Get
Want to get your hands on a Sports Rolex? So, you’ll either be coming to the realisation that certain models of Rolex are much, much harder to find than others, or you’ll be well aware of the...
A Look at The Yachtmaster Rolex 42mm
When it comes to the world of luxury watches, perhaps there is no better-known brand than Rolex. Founded in London in 1905, it has been a flagship in the industry kept the bar high when it comes to...
Is a Rolex a Good Investment?
In a world where the price of Rolex is on the rise, it’s tempting to see it as less of an investment more of a risk; this, however, simply isn’t the case. With its crown already in place, Rolex, the...
Cartier History – Not Just Jewellery
For many, the Cartier brand name is intrinsically linked with the iconic jewellery collections, such as the Panthère de Cartier, which elevated jewellery design to a new, conceptual level. Where...
The Breitling Navitimer Watch Heritage
Breitling are at the forefront of timekeeping within aviation, yet it stands to reason that one watch may stand out more than others. For Breitling, aviation, that watch is the legendary Navitimer –...
Breitling Watches Bentley Cars – Perfect Combo
Breitling SA is a Swiss watchmaker based in Grenchen, Switzerland. Founded over 130 years ago by Léon Breitling, the brand is known the world over for precision-made chronometers beloved by the...
The Auction That’s as Intriguing as Its Name…
Suttons and Robertsons, pawnbrokers in London, knows that Rolex the value that they’re worth go hand in hand. A Rolex auction in Switzerland featuring some of the rarest watches on the planet does...
History of Pawnbroking in London
Lending money against your goods has been practised in many ancient countries, such as China, ancient Greece Europe. It helped many bank families in Italy gain dominance was one of the first...
How to Get a Good Deal From a Pawnbroker
When it comes to pawnbrokers, not all are created equal, many will specialise in things you have no interest in, you want to go to a pawn shop with a luxury experience. The reason we spend so much...
Why Collectors Love Pawnbrokers
When I think of the word ‘Collector’, I imagine back when I was a teen, everyone had sports trading cards, there were shops that sold them, they had all sorts of signed gear for sale. Like-wise...
Why Entrepreneurs Love Pawnbrokers
The new breed of entrepreneurs is turning to an unexpected source of fast finance. Many business people often find they need a quick, high-value loan, for sometimes as short as a few days or weeks...
The Best Emergency Loan
Sometimes in life, a real money emergency does pop up. It might be the car has broken down needs a new part, the house is flooded, the fridge is broken, or those U2 tickets just cost a lot more than...
Coloured Diamonds Break Staggering Auction Records
A set of diamond earrings can finish an outfit perfectly, but they can be much more valuable than you can imagine. Suttons and Robertsons, jewellers pawnbrokers, keep a keen eye on auction records...
How to Turn Your Unwanted Jewellery Into Cash
If you have a jewellery case that is overflowing with pieces you no longer wear, or you have inherited something beautiful but it is not your style, it might be time to release the value get...
Rolex Submariner – Buyers Guide
The Rolex Submariner has somewhat of a cult following - thanks to its sleek lines, excellent craftsmanship, stylish appearance reasonable price. It crosses the line between a great investment a...
The Best Short Term Loan
The implications of the great bank crash of 2008 still reverberate around the world – while some long-standing financial institutions crumbled to the ground, others clung on for dear life. The...
Lord Mervyn King – The Pawnbroker for All Seasons
In early 2016, the former Bank of England governor Mervyn King released his new book, 'The End of Alchemy'. He states in the book that the most recent financial meltdown showed that emergency...
Rolex Submariner Hulk – A Marvel of a Watch
‘Do you need to ‘like’ something to invest in it?’ It might sound like a philosophical question, but if you’re not sure of the answer, you could be missing out on the deal of the decade. The Rolex...
Breitling – The Pilot’s Watch Brand
The watch brands that have achieved a true place in history are those that produced watches capable of more than simply keeping regular time. Breitling has earned its status as the watch for pilots,...
