FabR
[Senior Patek Moderator]
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Certainly understandable..to the extent that being overly careful doesn't prevent you from fully enjoying this beautiful hobby, I think it's just good to properly take care of our watches;-) [nt]
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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...