Second hand watches

[Lloyd90]

 

While working on a work barge in Loch Linnhe Scotland one of our divers lowered his Rolex on a line to the bottom ( 600ft ) to test it. When he hauled it back onboard all he had was the strap .... The watch was replaced by Rolex.

Sounds a plan! Buy just a strap and get a cheap Rolex 😂

[buze]

I have a few watches, including Omega Planet Ocean (in 45mm!) but my most worn watches are the Steinhart [ https://www.steinhartwatches.de/de/premium-line/ocean-one-premium-blau.html ] and a Seiko 007's (with custom face).

 

I considered a Rolex a while back, so bought myself a good 'copy' to get the feel of it, and after a couple of weeks I didn't really like it, so I dropped the idea. Saved a *fortune* :-)

I also bought a copy of the Planet Ocean in china, again as a 'demo' watch -- and this one I liked a lot, so I bought the real one in the end. It's nice, but it's HUGE -- I don't wear it when shooting, as I'm sure it unbalanced the gun as it's quite heavy :-)

 

Another brand that is nice and not extortionate is Longines -- they make really lovely watches for <£1K.

[Spoonbed]

 

Are you a member there?

Look at the Planet Ocean, available in 44mm too.This is the least popular of the sizings so good deals available.

Yep, really enjoy it on there.

Usually just looking and wishing at some of the amazing pieces on SC!

[countryman]

I am a Breitling Man, I brought my Avenger Sea Wolf about 11 years ago, it has more than doubled in price now. If you go down the second hand route make sure it has been serviced, 400 notes for Breitling to do theirs.

[four-wheel-drive]

I do not get this old watch thing years ago when I had mechanical watches I tended to find that they would last me for a year or two and then stop going and may or may not tell you the correct time.

 

New electronic watches are much better they last for many years only needing a new battery every year or so and they keep perfect time having said that I had a lovely silver pocket watch it was made in 1911 and it kept perfect time only cost me £40.

 

I kept it in my pocket for about three years until the main spring broke and they wanted £200 to repair it as it only cost me £40 that seemed a bit high but hay I have got a mobile in my pocket with the time on it so I do not need a watch.

 

I think that perhaps I am coming at this from the wrong direction to me a watch is for telling the time not a flash fashion object to impress gullible people.

Edited December 15, 2016 by four-wheel-drive

[shaun4860]

I don't wear watches to impress people,

 

I have worn the same TAG for some 13 years, I wear it because I like it

 

[malmick]

How many brought watches?

[figgy]

I have a few watches, including Omega Planet Ocean (in 45mm!) but my most worn watches are the Steinhart [ https://www.steinhartwatches.de/de/premium-line/ocean-one-premium-blau.html ] and a Seiko 007's (with custom face).

 

I considered a Rolex a while back, so bought myself a good 'copy' to get the feel of it, and after a couple of weeks I didn't really like it, so I dropped the idea. Saved a *fortune* :-)

I also bought a copy of the Planet Ocean in china, again as a 'demo' watch -- and this one I liked a lot, so I bought the real one in the end. It's nice, but it's HUGE -- I don't wear it when shooting, as I'm sure it unbalanced the gun as it's quite heavy :-)

 

Another brand that is nice and not extortionate is Longines -- they make really lovely watches for <£1K.

 

Buze i like the Longines Evidenza chrono with moon phase but its a lot for a watch that is made by Swatch, bit like the new Mercedes pick up truck ids a Nissan Navara.

[m3vert]

I know a few people that have been involved in the jewellery game most of their lives, some are very wealthy people and have all the trappings of such, most own high end watches and jewellery but very rarely do they wear them out in public, instead they wear fake Rolex and the women CZ jewellery, when I asked why they said to risky.

 

Its not the thought of getting knocked over the head that worried them but the thought of losing a £10000 watch or piece of jewellery.

 

I find it weird that this would be the case? I have a few decent watches and they are all insured, if someone wanted to rob me for one I would hand it over then call insurance the next day and have it replaced! Now my Grandfathers 1963 wrist watch is another story, they would need to fight me for that ;-) I lost a Breitling on my own stag weekend and had a replacement via my insurance before the wedding day, sure I was cheesed off I had been daft enough to lose it, but that's why I pay a premium on my house insurance to cover such things. If I was visiting a slum or dodgy area whilst on holiday I would be sure to not flash what type of watch I was wearing, common sense. You wouldn't walk through a dodgy area in London at night flashing 10k in bank notes so why flash your watch in a dodgy area. However if you are genuinely concerned enough to wear it on a night out and resort to a fake instead, I would sell the watch and buy an apple watch!

[rimfire4969]

Surely if you wear a fake you are still going to get knocked on the head, better to wear a cheapy that's not worth the hassle or no watch at all.

[old'un]

You may find it weird and I also find it a little strange, who knows the logic of rich people but reading between the lines I think most of these watches and jewellery are for investment purposes, bought with 'cash' and locked away.

Also if they get robbed by the house maid or get held up and robbed they feel a bit smug knowing the robbers have only got away with a few £s worth of fakes,

 

Even the celebs and filthy rich buy high end jewellery and then have copies made to wear when they appear in public, could you tell the difference, fake or real?

[Hamster]

A night club that you have to wear a helmet if you have a nice watch, who does that ?, for every day use I have a couple of Longines, Tag Carrera for special occasions where I can safely walk from the car park into reception and one or three Tissot. If funds ever allow I would like a Tag Monaco Vintage because I love the looks.

 

Beats me how some people think their £14k Rolex keeps better time than any of the cheaper decent watches.

[figgy]

No mechanical watch will keep as good time as a £10.00 Casio.

 

Lets face it its all just wrist jewelry for men.

[B25Modelman]

Much the same as an AYA Cosmos can do the same as a Holland and Holland.

[Wb123]

I really like grand seikos. Some innovative work in the mechanisms, finish second to none, not as flashy aesthetics. A spring drive or high beat is on the list for some point in the next five to ten years.

[figgy]

Much the same as an AYA Cosmos can do the same as a Holland and Holland.

 

To a point yes but with a gun refinement counts in how it shoots and trigger feel balance for handling etc.. With watches a very expensive watch does not tell the time better its a device for measurement nothing more, we don't have anything to input to make it work better.

[cromwell7]

 

Buze i like the Longines Evidenza chrono with moon phase but its a lot for a watch that is made by Swatch, bit like the new Mercedes pick up truck ids a Nissan Navara.

Would you buy an omega? They are also owned by the swatch group.

Edited December 16, 2016 by cromwell7

[Mungler]

A night club that you have to wear a helmet if you have a nice watch, who does that ?, for every day use I have a couple of Longines, Tag Carrera for special occasions where I can safely walk from the car park into reception and one or three Tissot. If funds ever allow I would like a Tag Monaco Vintage because I love the looks.

 

Beats me how some people think their £14k Rolex keeps better time than any of the cheaper decent watches.

 

 

If you can buy a £1k Longines wear it every day and sell it for £2k a few years later then you're on the same page.

 

Realistically, the most accurate measure of time will be off the average mobile phone, and yes, most automatic Rolex watches lose a few minutes here and there but they all need some manual intervention and adjustment when the month is only 30 days long (for example). It's not a biggy.

 

If you want to the nano second accuracy then it's something like a Patek you will need but then again you won't want to go swimming in it or be caught out in the rain in one. Saying that, the Patek I had I had for a year or so was absolutely beautiful, ticked a box for me and I made a couple of grand on it because they never get any cheaper (unlike most Longines, Omega, Tag and Breitlings).

 

It's not "spending money" it is merely moving money into something and then moving it back out (and more) when you want it back or want to change.

[UKPoacher]

I took my watch off when I retired over five years ago and have never worn one since.

[B25Modelman]

I wish I still had this.

 

[amateur]

This was mine at age 4 http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=dan+dare+watch&view=detailv2&&id=6EB9E2E4C6692ACE16B9552A36D2D46CFF523482&selectedIndex=23&ccid=SKiqfy0V&simid=607987479989259232&thid=OIP.M48a8aa7f2d1517f69e97b55725536565o0&ajaxhist=0

[Hamster]

 

 

If you can buy a £1k Longines wear it every day and sell it for £2k a few years later then you're on the same page.

 

 

 

How does that work then ? Why would I want to buy a watch for a grand that I might be able to sell for two grand a few years later ? If I want to make a grand I sell a car or fit a bathroom as the case may be ! I buy watches I like the appearance of and I prefer brand new. I can't imagine I'd want a grands worth of Rolex anywhere near my wrist and before you ask some Longines aren't far off two or three months wages.

 

One of our older customers who is not with us anymore brought round a second hand Rolex some dealer had tucked him up with for a few grand a while back, it looked old and horrid and the dealer didn't want it back when he tried to sell it to them a couple of years later.

 

I'm not against a good, correctly re-conditioned classic but I don't buy things like watches or guns worrying about resale.

[rimfire4969]

I like Omegas and have had a few, I can normally px or sell them after a couple of years for what I paid or more. I am not a big fan of Rolex but I expect they would possibly be an easier sell to an end customer secondhand.

 

Made you I do quite fancy a Rolex Milgauss.

Edited December 16, 2016 by rimfire4969

[Rupert]

I bought a rolex 116520 in 2010, for my 40th 5.5k look it up now,

Bought a 116600 full set last year 4k look it up

Same for a 16743. well in front now.

First nice watch i bought a titainium seamaster has doubled in my ownership.

 

IF i want to make a grand i too fit a bathroom or kitchen some fitted wardrobes but i have enjoyed the ownership of these watches, they are insured and i consider the circumstances in which i wear them.

Some folk buy silver, gold ,coins shares etc, its just something outside work i do and get to wear at the same time.

[Chris Bb]

Regarding fake Rolexes, they are freely advertised on Gumtree, etc. for typically £75, £140 & £400 and are clearly advertised as Rolexes.

 

1. If they're fakes how come it's possible to advertise them in UK? Surely Rolex don't actually make 1/20 - 1/10 value copies of their own watches?

 

2. What's the difference, if any, between the differently priced options?

 

Some are advertised as Swiss automatic movements, some aren't.