Pre-Owned 101 (15 Articles)
How To Authenticate An IWC Watch
Owning a luxury watch is a matter of pride. Not only does it stay in your collection as a stunning piece, but it can even be an investment for the future. However, the immense demand for luxury watches, whether new or pre-owned, makes them susceptible to counterfeits. And one of the brands that inspires an incredible number of dupes is IWC Schaffhausen.
January 24, 2024
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The Recent Increase In Demand For Pre-owned Watches: We Investigate The Reasons
Recent years have witnessed a remarkable shift in the horological landscape, as pre-owned watches have surged in demand, eclipsing even the allure of brand-new creations. Even amid the pandemic, when the sales of new watches staggered, pre-owned watches stood tall, boasting a consistent demand that has only grown since then.
November 29, 2023
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It's Time To Sell: Demands Are Soaring For These Timepieces In The Pre-Owned Market.
Standing for a whole new level of panache and luxury, timepieces by juggernauts like Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, Girard-Perregaux and more are the classics one should own. Their groundbreaking collections have always kept seasoned watch collectors in awe of the complications they feature and the aesthetics they manifest. That's why the demand for such watches stays forever high in retail as well as pre-owned markets with impressively high resale value.
October 27, 2023
6 Min Read
Real Vs Fake: How To Check The Authenticity Of Your TAG Heuer Watch?
An embodiment of class, opulence and style, the TAG Heuer watches have carved a niche in the genre of luxury timepieces. Known as a pioneer in sports watches, the brand has been a testament to excellence and innovation for a long time. It is well-established for its high precision standards and statement aesthetics, providing an edge and sophistication to those who appreciate authenticity and panache. From sports icons such as Steve Mcqueen and David Beckham to celebrities like Leonardo De Caprio and Shahrukh Khan, the brand's avant-garde pieces have been encircling the hands of the elite, making heads turn wherever they go.
August 19, 2023
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How To Ensure Your Pre-Owned Cartier Watch Is Authentic?
Synonymous with luxury and elegance, Cartier watches embody and exhibit a timeless charm with recognisable silhouettes and memorable details. Carved with unparalleled craftsmanship and backed by high-precision mechanisms, Cartier watches offer a seamless blend of form and function. From Tank, the favourite piece of the Late Princess Diana, Clark Gable, and Audrey Hepburn, to the Cartier Crash, one of Kanye West’s most beloved pieces, the brand holds an important place in both history and pop culture.
June 17, 2023
6 Min Read
How To Spot A Fake Omega Watch?
The ever-growing popularity and never-ending demand for Omega watches have led to the rise of counterfeit pieces getting rampant in the industry. Today, selling fake Omega watches has become a means of quick profit for counterfeiters. Additionally, counterfeiters have become highly adept at mimicking the intricate details of classic models like the Speedmaster or Seamaster, making it increasingly difficult to tell a real from a fake Omega. Hence, to help you avoid falling prey to any scam, we’ve put together tips to help you identify the authenticity of an Omega watch.
May 17, 2023
6 Min Read
Why Are Industry Bigwigs Entering The Pre-Owned Market?
With each passing year, the luxury watch market continues to attain success in full throttle. Even so, the surging trend of the global pre-owned watch market making big figures is enticing enough for top watch brands to roll up their sleeves. Luxury watches symbolise tasteful choice and class, and consumer behaviour leans towards this opulent indulgence, leading to the pre-owned watch market becoming a big player. As though the demand for luxury timepieces continues to soar, the supply of new watches remains traditionally limited.
May 2, 2023
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Why You Should Be Consigning Your Watch Right Now
According to a new report by LuxeConsult, a Swiss-based industry analyst and consulting firm – the pre-owned watch market is estimated to rise to 79 billion euros by 2033. The sale value of pre-owned watches in 2022 grew by 20%, whereas it was only a 12% growth in sales of new luxury watches. Consequently, it is predicted that the pre-owned sector will possibly overtake the primary watch market by 2033. So, for anyone who has not jumped on the bandwagon yet, there is no better time than now.
February 24, 2023
6 Min Read
If Your Are Considering Buying A Pre-Owned Bulgari Serpenti Watch, Here's How You Can Tell A Real From A Fake One
An ever-evolving avatar of glitz and glamour, a depiction of unbridled inventiveness and relentless innovation, a BVLGARI Serpenti enthrals with its ceaseless mutations. The renowned Italian house was established in Rome in 1884 by the gifted Greek jeweller Sotirio Bulgari, who expeditiously earned a reputation for Italian ingenuity through fine craftsmanship and spectacular jewellery masterpieces. Sotirios Bulgari had a special affinity for snakes and was the designer of the BVLGARI Serpenti line. The watch was first introduced in the 1940s, with the celebrated Tubogas bracelet. It rose to fame in the 1960s thanks to Elizabeth Taylor, who donned it on the set of the movie Cleopatra.
February 24, 2023
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Do All Luxury Watches Give Great Returns?
Today's watch aficionados and collectors are coming to realise that watches can make excellent investments in addition to being items to wear and applaud. It is vital to select the timepieces that will greatly retain their worth to ensure the safety of your investment. Given the growing prevalence of luxury watch resale as a legitimate business model, it goes without saying that if you plan to sell your timepiece for a profit, you'll want to choose a model with a good chance of holding its value or even rising in value.
February 17, 2023
6 Min Read
The Strong And Solid Panerai Watches And How To Spot The Real One
Panerai watches are a seamless fusion of Italian style, Swiss technology, and a fascination with the sea, as they were initially engineered for deep underwater use. Tradition and the sea world are the touchstones of Panerai's core DNA. Its timepieces commemorate a long historical connection with the Royal Italian Navy
January 10, 2023
6 Min Read
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Guide
Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the world’s most renowned luxury watch brands. Antoine LeCoultre founded this watchmaking atelier in 1833, and it has been an owned subsidiary of luxury conglomerate Richemont since 2000.
November 23, 2022
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