Brand new or pre-owned?

[fata1-7]

Been lurking in this forum for sometime liao.

Except for my 1st pre-owned Rolex 6694 and IWC portofino (a gift), all my watches are bought new. 6694 is worn by my brother, and I knew my friend who gave me the IWC well.

Really love seeing many watches selling here, and ebay, but never get myyself to take a step further. Being a kiasu chinese middle age fellow, and to think myself going to spend multiple thousands to buy a 2nd hand watch, it is so damn difficult. Knowing myself, I will be wondering why the guy sells his watch (whether bad luck or something), lost on the race track or whatever if I buy it. Don't think I will have that peace of mind should something bad happens when wearing a pre-owned watch. not knowing its history. Don't think I wll ever buy from a pawn shop for sure.

So I will continue to save my blood and sweat money to pursue my new 14060m and solid gold rolex or give it all up for just a PP aquanaut/nautilus. It will be a slow and tedious process I am sure, but I will enjoy the fruits of the hard labor.

How many of you are of the same thinking?

Does the history of the watch affect your purchase?

cheers

2nd hand cos no money

[phumphrey]

chiropractor

I have no preference new or used. Either is great depending on the watch and the price.

[IamGMT29]

New I buy, pre own I also buy. No prejudice as long as I like what I see and find it worth the price I have to pay. Mentally, must know that new sure dep more....just like car.

I agree with you.

[ahkiat]

been thinking about this Question for some time also.
will prolly my first rolex Bnib for a keeper
and next time pre own watches to change style once every 3 years

[Mng92]

Brand new.

[kygan711]

New if can't wait to get hold of the watch after model release.
Pre own will be dependent if the seller and watch condition commensurates with the price.

[Xuzw96]

Preown is goos

[Spade]

Bnib or pre own doesn't matter as long as it's in good condition and authentic, that's my 2 cents.

[KazeKei]

I think you need to compare the 2nd hand watch to the price of it in the grey market. After all both are without warranty (expired or useless). And of course the bling factor of a new watch.

[danshim]

been thinking about new or used.. but when it comes to Rolex it seems the difference is not much, like 1k or so if the watch is less than 2 yrs old. for anything more the 2k its like more the 3 yrs old.. I'm comparing to dealers of course..
do you guys think its worth it?

Agreed.

[chiatw73]

been thinking about new or used.. but when it comes to Rolex it seems the difference is not much, like 1k or so if the watch is less than 2 yrs old. for anything more the 2k its like more the 3 yrs old.. I'm comparing to dealers of course..
do you guys think its worth it?

[Classique]

A preown maybe suitable for a first-time. However a reasonable priced watch in good condition may take some time to find!

[PlainWhiteTees]

I'm also same as you looking for date just II for some time but can't get it as its not popular...

Hi5!!

Yalor, must hard hard to find one pre-owned datejust II in good condition with the specs you like. haha

[joeyphua]

New or pre-owned is really up to individual. As long as there's a good deal at the right place right time, all is set!

[Spade]

Definitely dun mind pre-owned watches. However, when comes to situations where the watch is just not that hot and popular in the market (eg. Datejust II), I have no choice but turn to BNIB.

I'm also same as you looking for date just II for some time but can't get it as its not popular...