What can be found for your important year - and within what budget?
Today, more details about our signature format: which items can be selected for a specific birth year, wedding, or other significant event — and from what amount is this truly possible?
Below is a guide to the most popular categories.
Important: this is not a strict scale, but a navigation through the possibilities of the vintage market.
Up to 200,000 – 300,000 ₽ (≈ from $1,800)
The most affordable entry into vintage with a specific year attachment.
— Chanel Costume Jewelry
Engraving with a year code (e.g., 96 P, 99 A) allows for precise dating of the production period.
One of the simplest and most reliable ways to find jewelry for your date.
— Cartier Watches
For Cartier jewelry watches, the year is not indicated on the case and cannot be determined by the serial number.
The only way to accurately confirm the date is to have original documents.
— Cartier Pens
Collectible writing instruments that can be dated using documents or brand archives.
— Hermès Watches
For example, the Kelly Watch — a model with a clasp that references the iconic Kelly bag.
The year is encrypted as a symbol, allowing for precise selection of the desired date.
Up to 500,000 ₽ (≈ $6,400)
Here, the selection becomes wider, and the lots themselves are significantly more interesting for collectors.
— Rare Chanel brooches and necklaces
The price depends on the rarity of the design, condition, and completeness of the set.
Even costume jewelry in exceptional condition can reach this level.
— Hermès Bags (1970s–1980s)
Less well-known models, but valuable from the perspective of the House's history and collectible rarity:
• Lydia Bag — a structured bag with a frame clasp
• Ring Bag — a minimalist model with a central ring
• Evening formats and clutches (e.g., Faco) Important to consider:
within this budget, bags are often not in perfect condition and rarely come with a complete set.
From 600,000 ₽ (≈ $8,900) and above
A category for those seeking investment value and the most precise year attachment.
— Rolex Watches
One of the most reliable options: the serial number allows for precise determination of the production year.
Datejust or Cellini models start at approximately 700,000 – 750,000 ₽ in good condition and usually without a full set.
— Hermès Kelly and Birkin Bags
• Kelly 32 — starting from 700,000 ₽
• Birkin (from 1984) — on average from 800,000 ₽
— Cartier Jewelry
If there is an engraving with the year, it is a great rarity.
In other cases, dating is only possible with original documents, which makes such lots particularly valuable.
— Audemars Piguet / Piaget Watches
Difficult to find, but with a complete set and documents, these are true museum pieces and strong collectible finds!
In conclusion: this is our signature format and the key "feature" of Commode.
We work not just with vintage, but with a precise attachment of an item to a specific year — birth, wedding, or another significant event.
This approach requires deep knowledge of brand archives, codes, serial numbers, and dating nuances, which is why it is extremely rare. For us, it is important that an item is not just beautiful or rare, but carries personal meaning and becomes an anchor of memory. We wish you to find that very item that resonates and touches your heart.