Brand new or pre-owned?

[jamester]

Definitely pre-owned unless I can't find the model in 2nd hand markets or I plan to own the watch for life (which is unlikely). Used to buy my watches brand new but i found the depreciation to be ridiculous when I sell them off. I would rather let someone else soak up the depreciation.

But when I buy pre-owned, I will only consider those in mint condition with complete box and papers unless it's a vintage watch

[watchlover2505]

Personal view: Nowadays, pawnshop like money max does carry good quality. Worth taking a look.

[bigbig]

Got a fren nv buy new watches.. Always pre-owned n constantly changing..

Buy sell buy sell..

[bambangtan]

Pre-owned as we will wear at anyway.

[derekong]

used to have the thought that I would only buy BNIB becos I wanna be the first owner....

Until my friend influenced me to try pre-owned and this allowed me to buy and sell and wear different watches without coughing too many top ups...

[Linda]

For me personally, I would go for the new one simply because of the thought that I am the first person wearing the watch and I am 100% sure it's a safe buy. I would just save a bit more to buy the watch I really want.

[BlueBatman]

Of course brand new would be better.
Save a bit more and go for brand new.
Will feel more "safe" in heart if buying brand new.

[houhao]

buying new watch is the best

[houhao]

hehehe..i simply want a Deepsea at 6k....bad luck or not i will revert back to the seller after i wear for 5years...hehehehe....kidding nia....

getting point

[KJ2014]

pre-owned with full package is fine

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

[tribecarolex]

I am about to buy my first Rolex, (I have a hand me down circa 70's).
Am debating whether to buy pre-loved or brand new...and which model as well

[davidseow1]

pre-owned for sure! ui get to save $$$$

[woshuaima]

Preowned for me!

[wafyhne]

Pre-owned as long as in good condition. Not too "pantang".

[wongce]

Brand new for me... as i am not selling it anyway...