Zenith and IWC depreciation

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I posted a while back about entry level watches, if there is such a thing.

Never bought, as I spent my money on other toys.

Started looking again, price range around 2k, and I really like some IWC and Zenith models.

Now I know the main criteria is that I buy a piece that I love, but another factor is that I won't lose money if I were to sell or upgrade in a year or so.

I've heard thoughts that both IWC and Zenith see good brands, making quality pieces, and won't lose value as they are starting to become collectable.

As I say, I'm not looking to make a profit, but I would like a degree of certainty that I'll not lose. Ill be buying used rather than new.

Any thoughts? Or am I just pissing in the wind, and just do a "pay your money, take your pick" deal?

[T40ORA]

Are the movements of both brands equally good?

[T40ORA]

Thanks. Food for thought.

Seems I'll be picking a watch I like the look and feel of, then doing a bit research on the actual model.

I think I'm swaying towards Zenith at the moment....

[T40ORA]

I used to drive a Nissan Sunny 2.0l Gti. It looked like a hearse, was assumed to be an old buggers wheels, but knocked st out of everything on the road, other than a supercar.

So what is an equivalent mechanical watch?