Used, what’s the best value brands? Been looking at omega but values vary from £25-900 for what looks like and is described as the same! Would like something that will last well, can be serviced and keeps a bit of value
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Omega-Sea...740271?hash=item3d4726f42f:g:4CwAAOSwY3BZD0Xy How about this Brad.
Okay, where to start ? Chrono vs quartz, metal/leather strap, square/oblong/round face, arabic/roman numerals, face colour and so it goes on. Watchfinder.com has a very attractive Longines quartz in your bracket. Andy
This is sweet and nearly in budget. https://www.austinkaye.co.uk/pre-ow...a-stainless-steel-and-gold-quartz-watch?back=. Andy
My Omega has doubled in value in the last 16 years! Get yourself down to a dealer like Goldsmiths and get one on 0% finance; our local is selling all Omegas on 0%.
I have an Omega and have enjoyed it for a little over 30 years. I had the full service last December for 350, which isn't too bad at a tenner per year. Its been worn a fair amount -though not everyday- and still looks like new. My local jeweler & watch-smith says its worth twice what I paid for it though I take that with a pinch of salt. Totally recommended.
I only say Omega because other premium brands that will increase in value, such as Breitling and Rolex, start at way over the odds. Although an Omega will be more expensive than your £500 budget, getting it on 0% will make it more affordable, if you see what I mean. You might want to try a TAG as they could be in budget too. I would stay away from any other "unknown" make as you won't be sure of future value. Even my Bell & Ross isn't worth half of what I paid for it now!
A mates daughter has a job at one of the jewellers, may be goldsmiths, and as soon as she passed probation he was down there for 'her' 40% discount on a 5k omega...
Don't know if they are still as cheap as they used to be.... But there is a Tag outlet at Bicester Village, was the only factory outlet in the U.K. At one point - I bought mine for £350 - next day they were still selling same model in Aylesbury for £1200 Just worth checking, but haven't been there for some time
TBH its not me on this one. If I pitch up with a watch costing a grand plus, she won't be happy.... kitchen would be shouted. A lot
https://www.william-may.co.uk/pre-owned-watches-c46#b5:b6 Might be worth a look - pre-owned get a lot of watch for less than a grand
Go pre-owned, I've used these in the past and some are even unworn: https://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/
I bought my missus a Breitling Callisto used about 10 years ago. Lovely size watch, accurate n gone up in value. Similar to this one
