5 Reasons to Buy Your Next Watch Pre-Owned

Whether you’re a chronograph guy, a dive watch connoisseur or a fan of simple, stylish, formal timepieces, read on to learn five reasons why you should buy your next watch pre-owned.

New watches depreciate as soon as you leave the store

Buy a watch new and its value will decline sharply the moment you put it on your wrist. In fact, data shows that many watches lose as much as 85% of their original value once they get to the secondhand market.
When you buy a new watch from an authorized dealer, you end up paying for more than just the watch itself. There’s the manufacturer’s markup plus the dealer’s markup, which can be quite significant.
Buy pre-owned and you’ll only ever pay the market price, without an inflated profit margin or manufacturer’s suggested retail price to worry about.

An older watch doesn’t necessarily mean older styling

While not all watches age well, most do. Brands like Rolex and Tudor have built their reputation on producing watches that, save for minor improvements and adjustments, have a very similar look every year. To the untrained eye, there’s very little difference between a Rolex Submariner from 1986 and a Rolex Submariner from 2016. One might look a little more worn with a few extra scratches, but it’s still the same watch to any non-expert.
If you stick to classic models like the Rolex Submariner or OMEGA Speedmaster, you’ll get the same appearance from a 20-year-old watch as you would from one that’s brand new.

Many pre-owned and vintage watches appreciate in value

There’s a thriving market for vintage watches, and today’s underappreciated secondhand watch could end up being tomorrow’s vintage favorite.
Brands like Rolex are famous for holding their value over time, largely thanks to their consistent styling. In fact, quite a few pre-owned watches appreciate in value over time and could be worth more in 10 or 20 years than they are today.
This makes a secondhand watch a good choice if you’re interested in eventually trading up. Although it’s best not to think of a pre-owned watch as an investment, choosing the right model could result in you earning a profit or breaking even when you finally decide to sell.

With proper servicing, high quality watches last

There’s a reason watches don’t depreciate beyond a certain point — with the right level of care and attention, they will tell extremely accurate time for decades.
Mid-range and high-end watches are designed to last, with high quality components that work just as well 10, 25, or 50 years from now as they do today. Follow the manufacturer’s servicing guidelines and your pre-owned watch will stand the test of time.

Vintage watches have more character

The difference between a new watch and a vintage watch is like the difference between an MP3 and a vinyl record. One is new and perfect, without any dents or scratches, but the other has its own unique character that’s impossible to replicate.
Vintage watches stand out from the crowd, whether it’s because of their classic styling or their worn, charismatic appearance. Whether as a fashion statement or as a conversation starter, a vintage watch is a great way to attract all the right types of attention.vedere di piu rolex e replica Hermes Cape Cod

BestWatches.cn Review, Reader Submitted – Rodney's Hublot Replica

Bestwatches.cn Review – Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Replica

We have Rodney to thank for this following BestWatches.cn review, who was nice enough to share with all of us his experience with this website, after purchasing an Hublot replica. I must admit one thing though, Rodney sent me this a while ago, and I totally forgot about it, so… sorry about that, Rodney! Better late than never, right?

Well, the good news is that Rodney's BestWatches.cn review can still be considered valid, the site is up and running. The bad news is that he's not very pleased with his Hublot replica, but honestly now, who can blame him?
“Hi Thomas,
Before I tell you about my ordeal, I want to thank you for taking the time to write all these reviews. They're very helpful and would had been even more so if I knew about your blog prior to purchasing this Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph replica from BestWatches.cn.
I could say a lot of things about it, but I don't want to be boring, so I'll try and keep things short. In the attached picture you'll see how my Hublot replica looks after four days of normal wear, and when I say normal, I do mean normal, I'm not a sporty, nor adventurous guy.
Besides the fallen chronograph pusher, there are many other small details that really bug me. Perhaps the biggest would be the extremely cheap rubber bracelet, which has a very distinct, chemical and almost fishy smell.
One thing I like about this watch is that it runs on battery and the chronograph worked beautifully before losing the pusher. But that's about it.
I tried sending it back, I sent these guys a dozen emails and still no response. What should I do Thomas, I really don't want to get stuck with this Hublot replica?”
Well Rodney, thanks again for your BestWatches.cn review, and I hope you did receive my email and that things worked out in the end.
A word of advice for all you guys out there – try avoiding shady websites like this one. Clearly, they're not your best option when it comes down to buying an Hublot replica or just about any other kind.

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