Thomas_3
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Buying Pre-Owned Watches
I have several vintage watches and had no problem buying them. Always been a little gun shy when it comes to buying a pre-owned modern watch. I guess I'm afraid it has been worn hard and abused even thought the case may look good it's what's inside that has me concerned. I do see plenty of reputable sellers here, but there's always a chance the watch is not what it seems. I would buy a watch from myself since i know EXACTLY
how they have been treated and worn. I'm over the top anal about my watches and baby them more than I should. Don't get me wrong, I wear them but am just real careful. Mostly I wear them to the office and take them off for the evening unless we are going somewhere later. I wear one whenever I leave the house and feel naked without one unless I'm going to the gym or will be doing some other very physical activity. I have a friend who is also a the manager of a jewelry store that is also a Rolex AD comment that he can't believe my watches (all brands) are in such good shape and don't even look worn. I know, dings give them personality. I used the term
"gun shy" because I got burned on a used gun once and fear the same when it comes to watches.
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Buying Pre-Owned Watches
I have several vintage watches and had no problem buying them. Always been a little gun shy when it comes to buying a pre-owned modern watch. I guess I'm afraid it has been worn hard and abused even thought the case may look good it's what's inside that h...
Rule Number One; Buy The Seller, Not The Watch
What does "Buy the seller" actually mean? It means you need to trust the seller, not just trust the watch. 1. The seller shouldn't be too pushy. 2. The seller shouldn't say things outside of his/her expertise. If the seller says the movement is in excelle...
Yes, but how do you tell a "clumsy" seller from one who is not on the internet, which is full of deceit an untruths. I could tell you anything I wanted about myself or anything else for that matter.
I think with the rise of the internet people who did not used to be skeptical now are, and rightfully so.
Ask for referrals...
If you buy from a random person on the internet without a referral, you're really dealing with a potential risky situation. Many of the moderators and I have met a lot of people on this platform. If the seller can say they've met another very active perso...