Getting A Pre Owned Rolex Watch

There are a number of ways in which one can choose to own a Rolex watch. There is the more traditional sense which involves going to an authorized Rolex vendor and buying a new watch for the full price. This method is best used with any Rolex watch.

However, for models such as the Rolex Submariner, it is important that one get it through this means. This is because the submariner is a very complex and unique watch. It was designed specifically for those people who work underwater such as deep sea divers. It can withstand the pressure underwater and is also waterproof at those depths. These are features that one cannot afford to compromise on.

It is important that where you buy such a watch you get a guarantee such as a warranty that if all is not well you can get a replacement that is functional. However, for other models such as the Datejust, one is able to get preowned Rolex watches. These are slightly cheaper than the original new ones because at one point they have been used. The fact that they are pre owned does not mean that they are not functional or are in bad condition.

There are different sites such as Swiss-Wrist provide watches that are pre owned. These watches usually have to undergo an overhaul at the Rolex service centres before they are put out for sale. This is usually done to ensure that they are properly functioning and that they are genuine. Ensuring this is done for the benefit of the buyer.

There are also a few things that anyone who wants to get a pre owned Rolex should know. The appearance of the watch and things such as the tightness of the band matter a lot when it comes to the pricing of the watch.

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Comments

  1. Nicole Becker says

    The pre-owned one sounds good to me. I am really thinking about buying one for my boyfriend this year for Christmas.

  2. Yes, I think pre-owned is the way to go; I definitely think if I wanted something at this price range I would first seek out the pre-owned curated collections available at some online auction sites (ones verified and trustworthy). For items like watches though, it does probably help to investigate and look around at various auction sites and read up on reviews so that you don’t end up with a pricey watch that won’t be able to be fixed once you buy it.

  3. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    I always wondered when I saw/heard the ads if a pre-owned Rolex watch was relaiable. Thanks for the info.

  4. i would love the submariner