First luxury watch - new or used?
Discussion
Hi,
I've some inheritance that I've been told to spend on something nice and not just to save the money. It felt a bit frivolous, but that was just me contemplating the situation. There is £2000 that I've sat on it for quite a while and really want to treat myself to a nice watch. I can't decide whether to go for a new watch, or not.
I'm after a Planet Ocean and through various recommended resources on here and other watch forums I've seen I can save £600 by going for a 2 year old watch that is still in warranty. I guess it's like the old "how long is a piece of string argument". Part of me thinks go new and have that new experience. Whilst the sensible side thinks that once it's on my wrist I've lost that £600. I know that for serial watch collectors pre owned is the way to go. No depreciation hit, whilst allowing the flipping of watches without a big loss, if any at all.
Decisions, decisions...
I've some inheritance that I've been told to spend on something nice and not just to save the money. It felt a bit frivolous, but that was just me contemplating the situation. There is £2000 that I've sat on it for quite a while and really want to treat myself to a nice watch. I can't decide whether to go for a new watch, or not.
I'm after a Planet Ocean and through various recommended resources on here and other watch forums I've seen I can save £600 by going for a 2 year old watch that is still in warranty. I guess it's like the old "how long is a piece of string argument". Part of me thinks go new and have that new experience. Whilst the sensible side thinks that once it's on my wrist I've lost that £600. I know that for serial watch collectors pre owned is the way to go. No depreciation hit, whilst allowing the flipping of watches without a big loss, if any at all.
Decisions, decisions...
Thanks for the replies.
I was having a look today on my lunch break at a few watches. I liked a few Breitling watches as well. I also liked the Omega moon watch and know it's been reissued, but I'm pretty set on the 8500 PO and tried both on today. Loved the orange bezel, but would like to wear it as a daily and think it wouldn't fit right with the shirt and suit jacket. I'm adding money to the watch, so the budget isn't limited to £2000.
That 2500 PO you linked to looks great value, especially with both bezels and has thrown me a real curveball.
I was having a look today on my lunch break at a few watches. I liked a few Breitling watches as well. I also liked the Omega moon watch and know it's been reissued, but I'm pretty set on the 8500 PO and tried both on today. Loved the orange bezel, but would like to wear it as a daily and think it wouldn't fit right with the shirt and suit jacket. I'm adding money to the watch, so the budget isn't limited to £2000.
That 2500 PO you linked to looks great value, especially with both bezels and has thrown me a real curveball.
Thank you for the replies. It's all very helpful and I'm going to stick with used considering I can save around £500-£600 on the 8500 PO over a new one with discount. It's cheaper still if looking at an older watch such as the 2500 PO. Lots for me to take in. I did look at that new Speed master linked above and then seen how many variations there have been. Cool history behind the Moon Watch as I keep looking at it also.
I'm keen on the 8500 in 42mm. I did look at the 45mm, but just found it a bit too big. Pictures attached.
It was the orange bezel that originally drew me in, but I just know that I wouldn't be able to wear it all the time, so defeats the point.
I did have a look at a few other watches and can tell this won't be my last purchase.
Tudor Black Bay is a nice watch, but similar to the Steinhart Green that I currently wear. Different price range of course.
I'm keen on the 8500 in 42mm. I did look at the 45mm, but just found it a bit too big. Pictures attached.
It was the orange bezel that originally drew me in, but I just know that I wouldn't be able to wear it all the time, so defeats the point.
I did have a look at a few other watches and can tell this won't be my last purchase.
Tudor Black Bay is a nice watch, but similar to the Steinhart Green that I currently wear. Different price range of course.
Edited by Birdster on Friday 24th February 16:34
Picked this one up from Dom H. Cheers Dom.
Went used in the hope that I don't lose too much if it's not for me as it was around 17% less than I could get a new one for.
I was at a wedding the weekend and it was noticed by a watch guy. Queue the questions from others of "how much for something that just tells the time" etc...
Thanks everyone.
Went used in the hope that I don't lose too much if it's not for me as it was around 17% less than I could get a new one for.
I was at a wedding the weekend and it was noticed by a watch guy. Queue the questions from others of "how much for something that just tells the time" etc...
Thanks everyone.
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