12 Dec Looking to Buy Used Watches – A Pre-Owned Luxury Watch
There are many brands of luxury watches. IWC, Rolex, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Breitling, and others. There are automatic watches, those made by Swiss trained watchmakers, vintage watches, chronograph watches, oyster pearl watches, and more.
Each luxury watch has its own specifications and is identified by its craftsmanship and premium materials used in its construction.
Buying a watch for your special loved one or yourself can be expensive. If you are looking at new watches. To help make your ownership a reality, consider a quality pre-owned luxury watch.
If you are looking for a luxury watch in good condition, a pawn shop may be the place to shop. To get the best watch for your money, here are a few tips.
A Little Research Goes a Long Way
Take some time to research the name brand watches that you like. There are many to chose from. Each brand of watch has its own specifications, and you can discover what makes each brand authentic.
Understand How to Spot a Fake Watch
The unfortunate reality is that there are many counterfeit watches sold today. Taking some time to look at the details of the watches you are thinking of purchasing will help you save money in the long run.
Counterfeiters have developed refined skills, which makes it difficult to spot fakes. A pawn who will do everything it can to ensure they sell only genuine pieces.
A price too good to be true is a good indication it may be counterfeit. When you are looking for a pre owned watch, ask yourself who is selling it and why.
Look around the store you are shopping in and see where their luxury timepieces are displayed. It would be difficult to understand why an expensive watch might be in an open show case if it is genuine. Also, if the shops inventory has several of the same watch, you may want to question if they are real.
Experience the Watch
There is nothing like feeling, seeing and experiencing a pre-owned designer watch in person. Photos give great details and can show some flaws or the condition of the watch. But spending a lot of money on a luxury timepiece is worth experiencing before you buy it.
When you examine the watch, you can see what type of materials were used to make the watch. Are there dents or scratches? What does the case look like? What type of crystal does it have? Does it have a hallmark?
How much does the watch weigh when you hold it? Fake watches are made of cheaper materials and thus weigh less.
A Rolex watch, Omega watch, and other fine watches have engravings, typefaces, and brand specific craftsmanship.
When you examine a watch for purchase, look at the watch movement. Each brand has their unique qualities and specifications.
Hold the watch up to your ear. When you do so, the watch should be near-silent due to the movement of the authentic luxury watch. If you hear audible ticking, it may be an indicator the watch is counterfeit.
Searching for Reasons to Purchase a Pre-owned Luxury Watch?
Luxury watches are one of the most socially acceptable accessories for men and women. They convey a sense of self-respect.
A designer watch conveys a message that will impact how others see you. Luxury watches are conversation pieces to draw in likeminded people. It communicates individual taste, aesthetic appeal, a subtle display of wealth, and dress etiquette.
A watch makes a statement about style, persona, self-expression, and what a man stands for. Women wear watches as part of their jewelry, which exemplifies their characteristics. For both men and women, a luxury watch is an expression of self-image.
People chose different name brand watches like Rolex, IWC, and Cartier because the watch has style, look, and craftsmanship. Some choose to purchase a particular watch because of the mechanism, its precision, and the materials used to make the watch.
Skilled Artisians and High-Grade Materials Make the Watch
Luxury watches are crafted with the highest grade materials and undergo quality control tests to ensure the watches meet precision standards. Designer watch brands are made by skilled artisans and top-of-the-line materials.
This is why buying used watches is an option, because they are made to last. A pre-owned wristwatch holds its value, and some classic and rare watches are worth a fortune, even pre-owned.
Because of their quality craftsmanship, they wear better and are durable, and stand up against damage and daily wear. Luxury watches like IWC, Phillips, and Rolex hold their value because the evidence speaks for itself.
Owning a luxury watch is a worthwhile investment.
Audemars Piguet
There is nothing like the loyalty of friends. Childhood friends make us stronger. In the case of Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet, they were not only childhood friends. They reconnected in the early 1870s to find that they were both watchmakers, who in 1875 joined forces to create the brand Audemars Piguet.
One hundred and forty-five years later, Audemars Piguet is the watch brand known today. The fourth-generation company leaders are both from the original Audemars family. The company is an active member of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH. Audemars Piguet produces 40,000 timepieces annually.
Patek Phillippe
In 1839, Antoine Norbert de Patek and Francois Czapek, both watchmakers, established a watch factory and registered the partnership as Patek, Czapek & Cei. They worked together for six years, and then the company was liquidated. Patek continued on, and was the inventor of a pocket watch wound without a winding key. The next year Patek & Cie was founded. In 2009, the name changed to Patek Philippe.
The list of luxury watches goes on; some are automatic watches, some with mechanical movement, some with perpetual calendars, and others have a sapphire crystal. The perfect timepiece is out there, and high end watches are available to purchase both new and pre owned. A pawnshop is a great place to find a luxury timepiece.
here Are Talking Points When Making a Decision to Buy a Used Luxury Timepiece
Deciding which watch is the right watch is important, and predetermining a few things will help you make an informed decision.
What’s Your Budget?
Have you thought about how much you want to spend on your watch? Watch brands vary in price. A new watch will cost more than a preowned watch in most cases. Some vintage, pre-owned watches can bring a lot of money. When you buy a luxury watch, do some research and consider what options you want and what is within your price range.
You may want to look on the pawn shops online store to see what they are selling each luxury wristwatch for. This will give you some idea of cost. Also watch for a sale associated with a holiday.
What Is The Purpose Of the Watch?
Some people have a collection of luxury watches, and other people want a “first” watch. Some people will wear their new watch daily, and others on occasion or not at all. Some people may only have business meetings or special occasions to wear a luxury watch.
Watches like the Omega Speedmaster have special options for specific activities like diving and racing. Deciding on a watch takes into account how the watch will be used.
Water Resistance
Water resistance means a watch is humidity protected. The watch can endure a small amount of water, like splashes from rain or those that happen when you wash your hands. It means it is moisture resistant for a certain amount of time. Waterproof means the watch is impenetrable by water, but there is no guarantee.
There are certain ratings for specific watch brands. A 30m rating means the watch can repel rain, but it can’t be used while scuba diving. A Rolex Dateline and Datejust II is guaranteed water resistant up to 100 meters. They are fitted with the Rolex Oyster case.
Understand the Watch Features
Winding the watch, the annual calendar, the chronograph, automatic movements, mechanical movements, the mechanism, if it has a mineral crystal, or a perpetual calendar are all part of buying a luxury watch and understanding its idiocrasies. Knowing how to “use” your watch is important, and what you want to use it for is an essential piece of information to consider before you buy a watch.
Bands and Bracelets
Some luxury watch brands come with a leather strap and some with a metal strap. It depends on the high end watch and the maker. Knowing your wrist size and what band feels comfortable are all considerations. Each of the top brands uses specific bands. A pre-owned watch may have a band that needs to be replaced.
Heat and Magnets
All luxury watches have limitations. Heat from saunas and jacuzzis will infiltrate watches more than cold water. Sudden changes in temperature may damage movements. Knowing where you will wear your watch is an important watch purchasing decision.
Magnetic field may affect the accuracy of a luxury watch by causing the movement to gain, lose time, or stop altogether, so be cautious.
Buying A Luxury Watch
You may be buying your first watch or adding to the many watches you already own. You might be buying a pre-owned watch as a gift. Either way, finding a good deal and ensuring that the brand name you buy is what you want and will satisfy your desires.
Pawn shops have inventories, and most shops work with you to ensure the authenticity of the watch before you buy it.
There are limited editions, classics, watches with roman numerals, mechanical movement watches, battery powered, those with quartz crystals, those with ceramic dials, some with blue dial, some have more complications, while others don’t. Some purchasers will only buy Rolex because they believe Rolex has earned their “crown” as the best watch available. Other purchases will only buy Gucci or one of the other top brands.
All luxury watches when purchased new come with a hefty price tag. A pre owned watch makes owning a luxury timepiece an affordable option. Searching for what you want may take some time.
Your dream watch can be purchased directly from the manufacturer, online, or through a certified watch dealer. They can also be purchased through a reputable pawn shop.
Pawn Shops have inventories that include pre-owned luxury watches.
The beauty of buying one of the brand names like Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, and others is that a pawn shop authenticates the watches they bring into their stores before they agree to purchase or loan against them. They make sure they are buying genuine products, because if they don’t, they would lose money on fakes.
Barry’s Pawn Shop in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, FL
Barry’s Pawn Shop is a family owned and operated pawn shop that treats each customer as if they were family. They make every effort to treat people the way they want to be treated.
Customers come from all walks of life, and Barry’s Pawn Shop is available to help. They have the used watch you are looking for, solutions to solve cash problems with a short-term collateral loan, or they will buy jewelry, watches, diamonds, gold, silver, coins, electronics, musical instruments, tools, and much more.
They are luxury watch experts, and understand that luxury watches, even brought into their store, as second-hand watches, are made of the finest materials and made to last. If you are looking for something specific, Barry’s Pawn Shop will probably have it, or know someone who does? Chances are they can help you. With a jeweler in house, they provide reliable watch and jewelry repair services.
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