Stauer come from a long line of watch collectors, historians and craftsmen. The golden era of watch design started in the late 1910’s and continued right through the 1950’s. Vintage watch collecting is a great hobby that has proved to be a great investment as prices have soared in recent years. Most people can’t afford a 1926 Patek Phillipe or a 1936 Rolex Princeä – each are priced above $100,000 when in good condition.