Updated on December 7, 2023
4 used Omega Models you should know
Omega brand has undoubtedly revolutionized the world of watchmaking. Most famous for their accuracy and craftmanship, Omega watches are a pursuit of watch lovers worldwide.
It can be a daunting task to select the perfect Omega watch that resonates with your style and preferences.
Let us navigate you through the realm of vintage Omega’s iconic models, blending both tradition and innovation:
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL MOONWATCH
A timeless legend since the 1960s, the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch has enchanted watch aficionados with its enduring appeal. Often adorned with a choice of stainless steel or leather straps, the Speedmaster embodies timeless elegance and is an absolute must-have for any watch collector.
OMEGA SEAMASTER DIVER 300M
Not a surprise that a luxury brand such as Omega designed a watch model that would be perfect for divers to use. The Co-Axial Master Chronometer is the latest model. The diver still stands as one of the most popular Omega watches.
Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m
The Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M is not merely a timekeeping instrument; it’s a visual masterpiece, encased in stainless steel. Its allure extends beyond functionality, making it a coveted item for both connoisseurs and those seeking a statement piece in the world of sports luxury watches.
Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Co-Axial Master
The newer left for last, Omega Aqua Terra started only in 2003. Highly aesthetic and a water resistant model, that could attract sports lovers as well as any watch admirer. It offers a wide array of different pieces so you can choose according to your personal taste.
Omega watches are a universe of timepieces. Being one of the most popular luxury brands, they are a durable creation that stands the test of time. Check out our diverse selection of pre-owned Omega watches on GLOBAZONE and pick the best for you.
Updated on October 16, 2023
The Magic of Vintage Jewelry
Vintage luxury jewelry has been the pursuit of many collectors. Indeed, what would make a better collection than some beautiful pieces that stand the test of time?
Jewelry is wearable art. Every gem has been carefully chosen, carrying a story and purpose.
Jewelry expresses your unique style
A rare pearl decorating the end of a Tiffany necklace brings about a wonderful elegance. It is a statement of your individual style. Adorning yourself with such a piece of art would showcase your elegance and elevate your status.
Wearing history
Vintage jewelry craftsmanship is well known for the ability to create durable pieces. It is not only a nice addition to your style; Vintage Jewelry is like embarking on a journey through time.
Timeless Appeal
Secondhand jewelry is famous for its durability, but that extends beyond its meticulous craft. Vintage fashion transcends trends. It would be a reliable investment that may pass down through generations.
Discover Your Timeless Piece
Whether it would be a gold Cartier ring gracing your finger or a Bvlgari pendant adorning your neckline, there is no limit in enjoying the vintage jewelry of our GLOBAZONE collection.
You are just one click away from beginning the journey into the world of vintage luxury jewelry.
Updated on October 16, 2023
Vintage Accessories For Men
The vintage luxury world is mostly known for the renowned brand bags like Chanel and Fendi, which are very popular among women. Certainly, there is a wide female audience of luxury bag lovers.
However, men would not benefit less from investing in secondhand luxury items. On the contrary, there is a vast variety of items for a male audience as well: from Gucci leather card cases to Burberry King Rings.
Of course, there are many luxury watches as well which have all been classic choices among men: Tag Heuer Chronographs or Automatic Omega Seamasters. Especially watches have been an all time favorite for male celebrities, including Tom Hanks or Leonardo DiCaprio. But why would a man choose to purchase a vintage luxury brand item, after all?
Occasion-Specific
Occasion specific refinement is not limited to women. Men can also elevate their look in a specific occasion such as a wedding or public event. By owning vintage brand accessories, they can showcase their status while maintaining an eccentric, unique style on a low budget.
Whether it’s a vintage Hermes tie or a classic Cartier Watch, these pieces can make a statement at formal gatherings.
The Collector’s Perspective
Man can be a collector. He enjoys collecting items of a specific kind, and luxury items could be no exception. A collection of vintage luxury items, whether it is Rolex Watches or Luis Vuitton luggage, could be a great hobby that also reflects one’s personal tastes.
Quality Craftsmanship
A lot of appreciation goes in the makers of luxury items. Luxury brands, regardless of gender focus, are known for their commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Men who value well made and durable accessories, may be drawn to vintage luxury items for their superior materials that lasted through time.
Vintage luxury accessories lovers can be of all genders
There is no limit to the appreciation that a classic piece could draw. The high quality Omega watches for example, or a unisex leather Hermes wallet which you will find on eLady, matches no other. Check our GLOBAZONE website for more used luxury accessories.
Updated on December 7, 2023
Vintage Luxury LV Bags in Japan;
It is no secret that Japanese love vintage luxury bags, especially Louis Vuitton. Stroll through Tokyo for one day and you will be convinced that LV bags are one of Japanese women’s favorite accessories, for a good reason.
These bags have stood the test of time, retaining their desirability among luxury fashion aficionados, especially in the Japanese market.
The Rise of Japan’s Vintage Luxury Market
After the inflation took place, Japanese businesses realized that the future of economy lies with the secondhand market, internationally. Alongside watches, there has been a keen interest in vintage luxury bags such as Chanel, and mostly, Louis Vuitton.
In Japanese culture, the past is seen as something nostalgic which must be appreciated no less than the present. Therefore, old creations hold emotional value. Japanese also value status a lot. Since Louis Vuitton is probably the most renowned luxury brand worldwide, it elevates one’s image and brings more prestige.
Why purchase a vintage bag from Japan?
Appreciating old creations and valuing their history, Japanese would go into detail regarding each model. This would mean that they know its exact value depending on things such as age and rarity.
Tokyo is a fashion capital with a vast vintage market even in central areas such as Ginza, the luxury lover’s paradise. Investing in a Neverfull or classic Monogram from a Japanese seller, would be a great investment: the bag will never lose on value but will always gain in prestige. You can also get it for the best deal, in its best condition.
The Booming Luxury Vintage Market in Japan
The luxury vintage market in Japan keeps growing and brands such as Louis Vuitton or Chanel, among many others, are very popular. We always receive heartwarming comments by customers who are more than satisfied with the excellent quality of eLADY items. You may take a more thorough look at our Louis Vuitton collection on our website, all carefully selected by our expert team.
Updated on December 7, 2023
Why invest in a Vintage Rolex Watch
What would be a watch collector’s biggest dream? Coming across the right piece of Rolex which they have been so desperately looking for. Vintage Rolex has been the pursuit of most watch lovers and for a good reason. There are many benefits as to why investing in a retro rolex model could be a great idea:
Functionality in luxury
They are well known for their durability and accuracy. Afterall, they were first created as a simple watch made to be worn daily and last long. However it has now turned out to be one of the most iconic models which could also be worn as a fashion item.
Historical significance
Like most things vintage, they also hold emotional and historical value. Depending on the model you choose, it could become part of your personality.
Whether you want to look like your favorite sports person Roger Federer and go for Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust II, or resemble a famous politician like Barrack Obama by wearing Rolex Cellini 50509; investing a vintage rolex model would be a great idea.
vintage rolex models
Investing, the right way
Pre-owned luxury watches can generally be much cheaper than buying a new watch which just entered the market. With time, owning an older model will also be of higher value than a recent one.
Pick the right one, for you
With such a variety of rolex watches out there, one can pick the model that best suits their unique style and personality. From a classical Submariner of 1950s to a more recent Datejust, you have a wide variety of models to choose from.
Collecting vintage watches feels more like a hunt with such a vast market. At eLADY we have a wide range of Rolex watches, like Submarines to Oyster Perpetual models. From very old to never worn. We offer competitive prices for Rolex models as well as Gucci or Breitling. Take a look on our GLOBAZONE website and choose the best one for you.
Updated on August 14, 2023
Benefits of Vintage Fashion
Recently there has been a sudden rise in vintage fashion, especially when it comes to luxury items. With the rise of e-commerce, online luxury fashion markets have been steadily increasing.
But what makes vintage luxury fashion so much better?
It carries history
The beauty of vintage luxury fashion is that, not only is it an important piece of a famous brand but also an item that brings along memories of the people it was worn by before. It is fashion that lives through time. Buying second-hand items allows us to engage more with the past and connect with all the people who used them before us.
It is more fashionable!
Many celebrities have shown great interest in vintage fashion, which helps them create a unique individual style that sets them apart. This has also influenced people to select vintage pieces from older, rare collections that not only hold special value, but will help you create your own unique style that nobody can imitate.
More budget-friendly
New designer pieces usually come at a higher cost. Vintage items however can be significantly cheaper since their prices are based on age, rarity and value. Luxury items in specific also have much better quality, which makes them last longer in time. Therefore you can bet a lower price for better quality.
Vintage fashion is, overall, a more sustainable and practical option. It is fashion that never dies. It allows us to connect with the past while being the most fashionable version of us in the present.
Updated on November 28, 2023
Inside the world of luxury authentication
Luxury authentication is one of fashion resale’s most important functions, but it is also among the most secretive and difficult once. The reason why there is a bit of a mystery around authentication is so that counterfeiters can’t improve and learn how to spot a fake product.
All our products are 100% authentic. We have learnt the stringent rules on how to authenticate luxury fashion and accessories over time. The items are inspected carefully by expert authenticators, with more than 20 years of experience and come with a full, lifetime, money back guarantee regarding authenticity.
Authenticators check the following:
- Packaging and dustbag, whether the model exist (especially important for vintage items)
- The shape and materials, stitching (for example, Hermès uses the ‘piqûre sellier’, a diagonal stitch),
- Irregularities that confirm the item is handmade
- The typography of the logo (which evolves depending on designer and era)
- The metal components, serial number, accompanying paperwork
…and many more things.
Our authenticators can answer any questions you may have to an item.
Our authenticators are one of the best in Japan. Therefore, we also offer various services to businesses interested in eliminating counterfeit items from the marketplace, including training, real time web-camera support.
We are a member of the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition, and a pioneering provider of patent-pending anti-counterfeiting solutions for luxury brand goods.
Updated on November 8, 2023
E-commerce after Global Pandemic
It’s not too soon to say that the global pandemic has been 2020’s defining moment, and the ripple effects could last well into the rest of the decade if no viable treatment or vaccine is found.
Even though we are more than six months into the virus outbreak, the situation is rapidly evolving. Shoppers are generally avoiding public places, and naturally, there’s been a drop-off in brick-and-mortar shopping, as customers move online.
However, the shift online has forced brands to adapt and up their game to meet those changing needs. So let’s take a closer look at how e-commerce has changed, and why you need to be more careful than ever before in the increasingly online world.
COVID-19 Outbreak Drives Up E-commerce Shopping Online
Coronavirus has made its way into 215 sovereign territories since the initial outbreak back in 2019. Given the truly worldwide nature of the pandemic, it’s altering shopping behaviors on a global scale.
With stores closed almost across the board, those looking for many items have had no other option but to turn to e-commerce as a solution. The statistics are quite remarkable. Overall, e-commerce websites generated almost 22 billion visits in June 2020, up from 16.07 billion global visits in January 2020. That’s an increase of 1 billion visits per month!
But that doesn’t mean it’s plain sailing for either online retailers or the customers themselves.
Global Pandemic Presents Challenges to the E-commerce Sector
From the retailer’s perspective, while the increase in demand is welcome, it has placed a strain on many companies trying to cope. Supply chains were disrupted due to travel being suspended within many countries for an extended period of time. Not only were products taking longer to make their way from a factory to an online store’s warehouse, but shipping times to customers worldwide have been elongated too.
By contrast, on the customer side of the equation, there has been an alarming rise in online scams during the first six months of 2020. Some countries are reporting that online fraud has increased by as much as 66% this year. This increase in online crime is making customers wary of the online shopping experience. This is especially the case in the luxury goods market, where trust means everything.
The challenges facing those operating in the e-commerce sector has forced online retailers to up their game. At eLADY, that’s precisely what we have done.
Global Pandemic Forces Online Stores to Step Up Their Game – And eLADY Has Responded
As mentioned, there have been all kinds of challenges that have emerged due to the pandemic driving customers online to search for products they wish to buy. Here at eLADY, we have stepped to the plate by reassuring that our shipping partners will continue shipping as usual throughout the pandemic.
Your continues support is very important to us, so we have worked hard on our website to build and develop trust with you, our customers. to ensure that you feel safe buying from us and that you feel secure when going to our checkout page.
With our commitment to meet and overcome the pandemic’s challenges, you can feel safe shopping with the world’s leading online retailer of pre-loved, authentic luxury goods.
Check out the new storefront to begin your new redesigned online luxury shopping experience.
Updated on December 7, 2023
Why Invest in old CHANEL Bags
Did you know that luxury handbags aren’t just beautiful fashion items, but also one of the best performing investment classes on the planet? Keen collectors often state that their purchases are set to go up in value, but until recently, there was little evidence to validate this claim.
However, the release of the Luxury Handbag Report 2020 has gone far beyond merely backing up those claims. The report analyzed over a decade’s worth of sales data from the 12 leading auction houses, and the results were astonishing.
Researchers found that collectible luxury handbags outperformed art, classic cars, and even rare whiskey to take the number one spot as the best-performing investment asset. It appears that these designer handbags designed for holding your money, are just as good at earning it themselves!
Coming in at the top of the list of designer brands increasing in value was the French fashion house CHANEL. Here at eLADY, we have a wide range of CHANEL handbags that will not only look stunning by your side, but they’ll also make an excellent investment moving forward.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at our top five investment picks for CHANEL handbags currently in stock.
CHANEL Boy Chanel Chain Shoulder Bag Lambskin Black Vintage Gold Hardware A67086 Coco Mark Quilted 2WAY Handbag
What better place to start than with this sleek black two-way CHANEL handbag? As the name suggests, it can be used as a conventional handbag and as a shoulder bag, thanks to a multi-use chain and a leather strap. The beautiful gold hardware sets the black leather off nicely, and this particular bag is well suited to almost any outfits, thanks to the universal combination of black and gold.
Chanel Handbag Silver Hardware Ladies Chain Bag
With a simply stunning floral design, this handbag is bound to turn heads wherever you take it. This handbag has a less distinguishable CHANEL clasp, which is perfect for those of you looking for a subtler luxury handbag. Due to this bag’s distinct nature, it’s likely to increase in value better than the more traditional designs on this list.
Chanel Matelasse Chain Handbag Shoulder bag R41-25
When investing in a collectible luxury CHANEL handbag, the color is an important consideration. There’s perhaps nothing more striking than the bold red of this shoulder handbag. It permeates everything, from the bag to the strap. Not only does it make a statement as a fashion piece, but it’s bound to attract attention should you wish to part ways at a later date.
CHANEL Calfskin Matelasse Chain Shoulder Bag 23 cm Black Gold Hardware
This really is a collector’s item. Not only is this CHANEL handbag made of premium calfskin, but it also has unusual features such as a burgundy interior and a beautiful embroidered CHANEL logo placed underneath the exterior flap. It also benefits from the ever-popular shoulder strap design, which works well with a wide range of outfits.
Chanel Matelasse Rucksack Backpack Chain Mini Coco Mark Lambskin Gold Hardware A91121
Our final pick is something a little different. The backpack design is becoming increasingly popular, both in the fashion world and the auction houses. . This bag benefits from a larger storage capacity than the CHANEL handbags listed above, and the flexible leather straps give you many options when it comes to wearing this bag. As usual, the famous black and gold color combination makes this backpack-style bag a timeless classic.
Choose from one of the Largest Online Collections of Preloved CHANEL Handbags
Here at eLADY, we have one of the largest selection of authentic pre-owned designer CHANEL products in the world. When it comes to CHANEL handbags, we can’t be beaten for our range of collectible designs, offering you the chance to earn substantial returns over the course of your ownership.
Better yet, we offer free shipping, guarantee 100% authenticity, and we have a 14-day money-back guarantee should you change your mind.
So what are you waiting for? Secure an attractive investment today by browsing our CHANEL handbag collection.
Updated on November 8, 2023
20 Years of Delivering Authenticity
Here at eLADY, we’ve been providing customers with 100% authentic preloved designer goods for 20 years! From bags to jewelry, watches, and everything in between, it’s been our pleasure to serve thousands of individuals over the course of our 20-year history.
Of course, without guaranteed authenticity, our products would mean very little to our prospective buyers. So how exactly do we ensure that the products are the real thing?
The eLADY Authenticity Process
eLADY is in the fortunate position of having 20 years of experience when it comes to evaluating products for their authenticity. As technology has improved, counterfeiters have improved their offerings to produce items that are not immediately distinguishable from their genuine counterparts.
That’s why we have a team of experts to thoroughly inspect every item we receive to ensure its 100% authentic before we list the product in question on our website. We’ve developed our knowledge in partnership with the International Anti-counterfeiting Coalition to produce a patent-pending anti-counterfeiting solution for luxury goods. All of our items are scrutinized by expert authenticators and come with a full, lifetime, money-back guarantee regarding authenticity.
But you may be thinking, why does such a solution need to be in place? The answer is counterfeiting continues to grow despite the best efforts of luxury brands.
Counterfeiting Continues to Increase Within Luxury Goods
Despite the best efforts of luxury brand names, trade in fakes or counterfeit products come to a value of $4.5 trillion a year, with luxury brands accounting for 60% to 70% of that amount. Luis Vuitton employs more than 60 lawyers and spends up to $20 million each year on anti-counterfeiting legal action alone.
Without professionals dedicated to proving authenticity and uncovering fake luxury goods, customers are the ones who pay the ultimate price. When shopping online, it’s even harder for the customer to be sure that they’re receiving genuine merchandise. With up to 40% of fake luxury goods sold online, you need a solution you can trust.
Receive Authenticity Training from the Experts
For years, eLADY has been a global leader and a pioneer in anti-counterfeiting. We have provided authentication training to hundreds of recycle shops and pawn shops in Japan, specializing in pre-owned luxury brand items.
As part of our 20th-anniversary celebrations, we have now opened up our industry-leading authenticity training to various businesses interested in eliminating counterfeit items from the marketplace.
Our authenticity service includes training, real-time support delivered via video conferencing technology, and other solutions based on the world`s most extensive database for the appraisal and authentication of luxury brand items. If you need expert training in the detection of counterfeit goods, there’s no better place to go than the industry leaders.
Book Your Authenticity Training Today
While developing and perfecting our authenticity techniques over 20 years, we have created a service that can be taught to others looking to provide cast-iron guarantees to their customers. Our service also protects retailers from being scammed themselves.
While our authentication service is only available in Japanese, we are rolling out an English version in the coming months. Therefore, if you would like to register your interest in receiving authentication training or video-link support, simply email [email protected] to speak to a member of our team about your requirements.