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You could buy a pre-owned watch from the year you were born, the year you got married, or even a retired color or unique style that speaks to you. Discover the excitement of the hunt for that unusual, rare watch find, with the idea that you will have a one-of-a-kind timepiece gracing your arm.

Here are 5 reasons to buy your luxury watch pre-owned

1)   Choice

Remember that watch you really wanted when you were a teenager, but couldn’t afford? There is a good chance you can find it in the pre-owned market, probably for a reasonable price. The pre-owned watch market is full of rare and discontinued models for smart shoppers looking for bargains.

For example, bag this Cartier Roadster for a pretty decent price. From Rolex models studded with precious gems to watches made decades before you were born, the pre-owned luxury watch market offers loads of choice.

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2)   Save

Just like buying a car, a brand new watch depreciates as soon as you “drive” it out of the showroom. In fact, the biggest hit on a watch’s value is when it goes from new to pre-owned. The pre-owned luxury watch market can offer more for your budget, with watches that are out of your reach as new suddenly made more affordable. This means you can buy a watch with more features, precious metals, or even rare jewels, thanks to the lower initial cost over the new luxury watch market.

3)   Still keep your warranty

If you choose a reputable retailer such as Chonoexpert, you can buy with confidence, knowing that each watch has been examined and rated for condition, from new (in box with papers) and so on. You can have peace of mind that you can return your pre-owned luxury watch within 14 days if you regret your purchase. Each watch on their website also comes with a 12-month warranty.

4)   Resale Value

When you are ready to trade in your watch for something else, reselling your pre-owned watch works to your advantage. The depreciation factor on your pre-owned watch is much more gradual than if you were to have purchased the watch new.

You may even find that your watch has increased in value since you purchased it. Therefore, when you decide to purchase another luxury watch, you are in a better financial position to trade up, so to speak. In addition, if you had a good buying experience, you have a route to sell or even make a trade by using the same service.

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5)   Authenticity

Reputable luxury watch sellers, whether online or brick-and-mortar, will offer a 100% guarantee that the watches they have on offer are authentic. Avoid resellers who also deal in copies, fakes, or non-originals, as these dealers can often have fine print that locks you in after a sale.

Luxury watch marketplaces that have a team of experts to guarantee the watches listed on their site are authentic, give customers confidence that they are buying the best in the world.

When buying a luxury watch, don’t limit yourself to what’s flavor of the moment; buying pre-owned opens up your chance to be unique with your style.

Emily
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