Watchfinder: why buying a preloved classic watch is en vogue
A classic watch so often seems to encapsulate a combination of timeless luxury and glamour. If you buy an example already loved and treasured by previous owners – a preloved classic, you might say – then its lower price can give you a real taste of perfectly affordable luxury, too.
Buying a second hand classic watch is en vogue now, says Watchfinder, the primary online resource for anyone with an interest in quality watches. A classic watch so often seems to encapsulate a combination of timeless luxury and glamour. If you buy an example already loved and treasured by previous owners – a preloved classic, you might say – then its lower price can give you a real taste of perfectly affordable luxury, too.
Buying a second hand watch can provide many benefits, which some discerning people have already picked up on:
Depreciation
Preloved for either for its exquisite design, flawless precision engineering or because it was so technologically ahead of its time, even luxury watches are likely to have experienced some degree of depreciation. For the buyer of a second hand piece, however, the good news is that perhaps the largest proportion of that depreciation will already have been made – thus making its purchase even more affordable.
Investment
Investing in wines is old hat – why not invest in luxury watches? If you have bought a luxury watch that has no more, or very little more, depreciation to be deducted from its value, then the chances are that, if you decide to sell it at some time in the future, you could in some cases still recover what you paid for it, or even enjoy the profits of it having appreciated in value. Either way, of course, your path could be smoothed for reinvesting the proceeds in another classic, luxury timepiece to start the process all over again.
History
Some people who buy classic second hand watches do so as the thought of the history behind the watch intrigues them. Wondering who owned the watch before you and where has it been in the world adds a touch of mystery.
Eco-friendly
Of course, buying a preowned luxury timepiece is an environmentally friendly thing to do too. These watches were built to last and they shouldn’t be resigned to the back of a drawer if their current owner gets a newer model.
Recycling a quality watch helps the environment.
Style statement
While most of us enjoy having something that is a quality product, for some people, a luxury timepiece is a real style statement, it says something about you.
Preloved watches not just be affordable, but offer you the chance to indulge in a taste of luxury. The choice is extremely wide when it comes to choosing just how you might enjoy that indulgence:
- Cartier: must be one of the best known names in fine jewellery, fit for the aristocracy of Europe and the rest of the world. Cartier watches embody that long tradition, with each timepiece reflecting the secrets of such fine craftsmanship;
- Breitling: might be your choice of luxury if you’re after an image of glamorous derring-do, and the chance to wear a watch that has become the favourite of aviators the world over;
- Rolex: has forged what is perhaps the last name in design and chronographic excellence and a preloved classic example from this manufacturer is practically ensured to capture looks of envy and admiration;
- Omega: precision, craftsmanship and style are brought together in yet another classic brand name that can bring a taste of luxury to the wearer at a surprisingly affordable price;
- Tag Heuer: a name that conjures up all of the excitement and glamour of a Monte Carlo at the height of its allure. With models like the Carrera, Monaca, Monza and F1, you could be wearing a living legend of motor racing from practically any period of its illustrious history;
- IWC Schaffhausen: yet another of the classic Swiss brand names, that became a best seller in North America and continues to attract its fair share of Hollywood celebrities.
Whatever your reasons for buying a preowned classic watch, these are just some of the iconic marques from which you might choose a preloved classic watch to indulge your taste for luxury – yet at a price you could afford.
Email: stella@speediepr.co.uk
Watchfinder.co.uk is the primary online resource for anyone with an interest in quality watches and has been offering both new and preowned classic watches nationwide since 2001. All our watches are genuine, luxury brands, and come with a 12 month guarantee.
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