Brand new or pre-owned?

[sw8761]

if can afford buy new one, cannot afford then buy pre-owned and hope that the previous owner really take care of the watch. Better buy from reputable 2nd shop so that no need to send for authentication.

[lunloon]

Depends on what I am buying.

Watch i probably don't care the history.

Motorcycles I prefer 2nd hand because if it was well used, I dun have to season it.

[runningman]

brand new if funds permits.

[spacecowboy8]

I buy what I like

[rebirth78]

when buying new i get the feel good factor.
when buying preown i know the deal should be better than buying brand new
headach

[zaclam]

Buy used always saves you a bunch vs brand new.
As long as the watch is authentic and in good condition I don't see why not save a bunch of $$ unless of course if you are so loaded money is not an issue or you like the experience of buying a watch new from boutique.....then by all means. Buy what makes you happy.

[llmarcusll]

I would preferred pre-own.

that been said, its best to have it checked by the authorise dealer before you trade or after you have traded.

[jasmondlow]

pre owned FTW! unless youre intending to keep it for long

[bangsar]

I don't have any issue with pre-owned watches in good condition.

[ngokyc]

A watch is a watch. It just needs to be in good condition and reasonable priced. If you have the cash and simply do not want anything preowned, then go for new. In that aspect, depreciation is not a consideration. Money many many.

[Iceheller]

Watch is something personnel to me so BN only. But never say never. Maybe would consider pre-owned only if i need it spare part to customize my other watch.

[hansen]

I have both BNIB and second, third or whatever, they are all lovely

Watch is something personnel to me so BN only. But never say never. Maybe would consider pre-owned only if i need it spare part to customize my other watch.

[opchew]

Possible to get Brand New but from non-AD shops?

Read from other forums that AD offload some of the watches to grey market, with terms and conditions. Hence able to get better price from non-AD shops.

[chiqinhan]

I don't have any issue with pre-owned watches in good condition.

totally agreed. its the condition tat matters. not whether its a brand new or pre-owned

[Faithfu7]

Brand new

I think ladies tend to buy brand new watch and guys are ok with preowned watches .