Nice watch buying tips for first timer please?

A question about : Nice watch buying tips for first timer please?

Hi gang.

After a truly hellish ten years i'm going to reward myself with a Rolex for my birthday!

I've never had a nice watch and i've been looking at buying a second hand one but to be honest they don't go for much less than new I do know I want a watch that is intact as it left the factory, I don't want aftermarket upgrades etc.

I am going to go and look at the jewellers this week and pluck up the courage to go into Goldsmiths lol but can anyone give me any tips on buying new against used? Or what about these 'new' old stock I keep hearing about?

Also, steel ones seem to be the same price as the ones with gold in the band... how does that work where steel and gold are equal?

And just how important is it to buy one with a UK warranty card?

I will be buying from the lower end price and will be keeping it forever so any hints and tips greatly received.

Thanks guys

Best answers:

• I'd go for a used model from a reputable jeweller. Don't forget expensive watches may need regular servicing and this can cost hundreds every few years.
• If you are thinking of buying from Goldsmiths, do look into converting Tesco points. THey can be used at three or four times face value, cant remember which. I converted several hundred pounds when I bought a Tag watch from them a few years ago, and this Christmas we got my son an Armani watch that was several hundred pounds. Absolutley recommend this route!
• Thanks guys.
  I think it also depends how often you wear it. If its once a month to the theatre then its surely not going to get much wear.
  I think I will wear mine everyday, then again I will probably be scared to leave the house with it ha ha.
• I've had mine for 22 years. From memory it's had two services and perhaps 4 or 5 battery changes.
  It still feels like a million dollars when I wear it, I do wear it every single day.
  Enjoy it.
• Thanks for all your help guys.
  Well I went today and had a lovely time. Lovely staff and two cups of coffee later and I am the proud owner of a Rolex.
  Its a stunning watch and I feel good about my purchase. I've just got to pluck up the courage to wear it outside lol.
  I went for a steel one so hopefully wearing it everyday won't be a problem.
  I'm very grateful for all the advice
• If you bought an automatic, consider an auto winder if you aren't going to wear the watch every day.
  https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&k...c+watch+winder