Brand new or pre-owned?

[simontan]

Definitely new

[BigBlackClock]

Any old bird can help this new bird out?

Does this looks authentic?
https://sg.carousell.com/p/panerai-l...ef_sId=8161633

Seller brought from THG and still got 1Y10M warranty left.
More pics below of the warranty card and watch.

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[triton]

if buy from AD, the serial number is usually printed to protect both parties.

Hi thanks for your reply, how do i know if the watch in the box matches the watch in the invoice.
P.S. this is my first time

[BigBlackClock]

whether it is safe or otherwise, you will have to make a decision on your own.

seller can claim anything. it is you as a buyer who is paying the money.

since seller claims that the watch you want to buy is from THG, ask for receipt to show proof of purchase.

otherwise, it is up to you if you want to have the watch authenticated before purchase.

Hi thanks for your reply, how do i know if the watch in the box matches the watch in the invoice.
P.S. this is my first time

[triton]

whether it is safe or otherwise, you will have to make a decision on your own.

seller can claim anything. it is you as a buyer who is paying the money.

since seller claims that the watch you want to buy is from THG, ask for receipt to show proof of purchase.

otherwise, it is up to you if you want to have the watch authenticated before purchase.

Is it safe to buy a 2nd hand panerai from carousell.
Seller claims he brought from hour glass and still have about 1y+ warranty left.

[BigBlackClock]

Is it safe to buy a 2nd hand panerai from carousell.
Seller claims he brought from hour glass and still have about 1y+ warranty left.

[kenttankk]

All my mechanical watches are pre-owned. So far i bn collecting watches with "in-house" movement which the movements cannot b replicated easily. As long as it's glass-back and you can clearly see the movement inside, u can verify whether it's genuine onot. AS for the condition of the case n dial, as long as it's without dents/dings/chips, i am ok with it as long as the price is at least 50% cheaper than retail. For case polishing, it costs $100-200 to make it like almost new. For the "history" of the watch, i really dont care much and even if i care, i would not be able to know the whole story behind a preowned watch, why bother?

I am looking at the resale value differently in the sense that if i bot it alot cheaper, i wont lose much when i resell the watch, rather than paying for retail and hoping the watch to appreciate. Unless u are a big collector with access to the those highly sought after watches, most watches will lose u money. The most important thing is enjoy wearing the watch you like, if u can afford then buy new, if not then buy preowned.

[ekjj]

Pre-owned for me

[Rolexin18]

Preowned if it is for myself

[Marksim]

Brand new for me

[Littledot]

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

Two brand new and one pre own...

[Littledot]

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

Both new and second hand are fine to me

[Neek]

If it's a gift for someone then brand new. If I'm wearing it then it's ok to buy preowned

[IllegalOps]

I know many of my friends who insist on buying brand new. I mean who doesn't like the feeling of owning something from the beginning, but i feel it is not justifiable to tank the depreciation. The moment you buy a brand new watch, whether it is greymarket or from the boutique, you immediately lose 20% of your initial spend the moment you wear it on your wrist.

There are arguments that people make saying it's ok if you are going to commemorate something with buying a brand new watch but i just can't put my money in a losing purchase even if i know i will never ever sell the watch, it's just the way i am i guess haha.

Maybe because i have been collecting vintage for some time now, so i can look past the fact that one or perhaps more people have worn the watch before me.

I get mine used and then overhaul it, then pretend that it's brand new..

[E_mor3j]

Always buy preowned!!!

I know many of my friends who insist on buying brand new. I mean who doesn't like the feeling of owning something from the beginning, but i feel it is not justifiable to tank the depreciation. The moment you buy a brand new watch, whether it is greymarket or from the boutique, you immediately lose 20% of your initial spend the moment you wear it on your wrist.

There are arguments that people make saying it's ok if you are going to commemorate something with buying a brand new watch but i just can't put my money in a losing purchase even if i know i will never ever sell the watch, it's just the way i am i guess haha.

Maybe because i have been collecting vintage for some time now, so i can look past the fact that one or perhaps more people have worn the watch before me.