Lower depreciating watches

[Insurancejon]

Hi there, I’m getting the itch for a new watch, and haven’t bought one since about 2005. It was a brietling Bentley 6.75. It lost so much money in the first couple of years that I’ve just held on to it.

Anyways, apart from Rolex which watches tend to have lower depreciation (possible appreciation?)? I tried on a panarai ceramic with bracelet today, and it was lovely, and £12k.

Now I always thoughts pannys were know to hold their money, but I’ve seen unworn examples tonight for 9-10k on eBay/Chrono24

[AmosMoses]

Don’t buy new, unless you are one of the lucky ones to get a stainless sports Rolex.

Look to the used and vintage market!

Some real bargains out there that can only increase.

[Insurancejon]

So what’s a good buy at the minute? I prefer watches with bracelets rather than straps, and have big hands and wrists, so smaller watches are out of the question.

I do like Daytona’s too though. However not really kept up on watches so wonder if there are alternatives that I might miss

[Insurancejon]

Also, how come stainless steel Daytona’s cost more than bi-metal ones on the used market? Is it just demand?

[dimots]

Stainless steel has a bigger market than bi-metal, and with supply for that market being less than enough to fulfil demand prices keep rising.

PP Nautilus is equally desirable and in short supply so is also holding/gaining value.

[So]

Insurancejon said:

Also, how come stainless steel Daytona’s cost more than bi-metal ones on the used market? Is it just demand?

Bi-metal anything is marmite. Stainless is generally well-liked by most people.

[Insurancejon]

Cheers for the pointers chaps

[rattyuk2000]

Speedy Pro Moonwatch, manual and Hessalite NOT one of the LE's, bought used or new via a broker has tended to hold it's value as well as anything other than a SS sports Rolex.

Plus it's an absolute iconic design with a great backstory.

[andy tims]

In general agreement with the advice already given + if buying new, you can also avoid losing too much (if anything) by getting really low volume LE's like for instance the BP Fifty Fathoms Tribute to Mil Spec.

At least I hope so

[Insurancejon]

andy tims said:

In general agreement with the advice already given + if buying new, you can also avoid losing too much (if anything) by getting really low volume LE's like for instance the BP Fifty Fathoms Tribute to Mil Spec.

At least I hope so

Oh my that's pretty and I don't normally like straps

Are they pretty big straps (I've big wrists)?

[AmosMoses]

A few non Rolex, picks which i don't think you'll lose money on:

Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00005 - Mid £3s, alot of watch for the money, good for the larger wristed chap.

Tudor Pelagos Blue - Seem to be around £2-3, rarer than the black model and stands out nicely, well made.

Omega Planet Ocean 46mm - Another watch for the big wrist, well made, underrated, Mid £2s

[nikaiyo2]

andy tims said:

In general agreement with the advice already given + if buying new, you can also avoid losing too much (if anything) by getting really low volume LE's like for instance the BP Fifty Fathoms Tribute to Mil Spec.

At least I hope so

Or the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Day Date 70s only 500 of them I would say a sure fire depreciation free watch.

[T6 vanman]

Insurancejon said:

andy tims said:

In general agreement with the advice already given + if buying new, you can also avoid losing too much (if anything) by getting really low volume LE's like for instance the BP Fifty Fathoms Tribute to Mil Spec.

At least I hope so

Oh my that's pretty and I don't normally like straps

Are they pretty big straps (I've big wrists)?

For the fuller wrist you don't want the slimline (40mm) MIL edition

You want the full fat 45mm No Radiations Limited Edition



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[T6 vanman]

nikaiyo2 said:

Or the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Day Date 70s only 500 of them I would say a sure fire depreciation free watch.

Bathyscaphe Quantième Annuel

[Brads67]

Spend a relatively low amount, and buy stuff like Sinn, Glycene etc.

Even buy a few cheapo`s like Orient Bambino`s they barely drop in value according to ebay lol.

[So]

T6 vanman said:

Bathyscaphe Quantième Annuel

What a ridiculous watch.

[simong800]

Insurancejon said:

Hi there, I’m getting the itch for a new watch, and haven’t bought one since about 2005. It was a brietling Bentley 6.75. It lost so much money in the first couple of years that I’ve just held on to it.

Anyways, apart from Rolex which watches tend to have lower depreciation (possible appreciation?)? I tried on a panarai ceramic with bracelet today, and it was lovely, and £12k.

Now I always thoughts pannys were know to hold their money, but I’ve seen unworn examples tonight for 9-10k on eBay/Chrono24

AP Royal Oak 15400 are holding up pretty well at present. I don't imagine you'd lose much getting a grey dealer or lightly used one.

Obviously any stainless Rolex at the moment, is there a reason you specifically don't want a Rolex?

Also as someone else mentioned pretty much any Nautilus (even the PM, leather strap, white gold etc) seem to be holding strong.

What's the budget? Nice problem to have