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mimisiq · 16 December 2010, 05:24 PM

I bought 2 Rolex in my life : 1 second hand and 1 new

The pleasure with the new one was higher.

I metal felt different under the fingers. I seemed smoother. I could tell buy touching the polished sides which watch was the new one.

Did you noticed this difference ?

dddrees · 16 December 2010, 06:29 PM

At the time I purchased my watches all but one weren't availible as second hand. There is a special feeling, but it is purely emotional. However there isn't any real difference in the actual feel of the watch.

Singslinger · 16 December 2010, 07:14 PM

I guess if the secondhand one is many years old then yes, you can tell the difference.

Nicko · 16 December 2010, 07:27 PM

I prefer "preloved"

Bullyterrier · 16 December 2010, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mimisiq

I bought 2 Rolex in my life : 1 second hand and 1 new

The pleasure with the new one was higher.

I metal felt different under the fingers. I seemed smoother. I could tell buy touching the polished sides which watch was the new one.

Did you noticed this difference ?

I'm with you,
I can't see how you would have the same feeling with a second hand than walking in to an AD and coming out with a new one.

padi56 · 16 December 2010, 08:21 PM

Only ever bought one new Rolex from a AD and that was a insurance replacement for a SD I lost while diving in the Red sea.But what is a new watch today the one with the latest case stamp whose movement could be weeks, months, or years old.Some today refuse watches from ADs that don't have the latest case stamp. Are these still new watches if they still have stickers attached etc even if they have been at AD for months or years.If a watch is in mint condition from reliable source and quite a price difference give me used every time.

Bullyterrier · 16 December 2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

But what is a new watch today

One that is not second hand, not been owned and used by someone previously, not pre-loved or whatever else people wish to call it.

phlippo · 16 December 2010, 08:53 PM

For me it's 'new' when you're getting the watch on/for a special occasion. 'Second hand' would be ok for me, if it's just the watch itself you're after. So the ranking goes:

NEW better than SECOND HAND better than NO WATCH

Jason71 · 16 December 2010, 10:23 PM

Yes, you are right.........New or second-hand.........I will take either.

chstoft · 16 December 2010, 11:07 PM

I agree, buying a second hand watch is no problem for me... BUT, I have to say.. There is something about stopping by an AD, being treated nicely and walking out of there with a completely new watch...

mimisiq · 16 December 2010, 11:18 PM

I don't ask if you prefer used or new but if you feel the difference I felt (it was not psychological, the metal didn't feel the same as the second hand had been polished).

Dan Pierce · 16 December 2010, 11:32 PM

Bought all my Oyster preloved. If you can actually feel the difference in your hands the only real difference is in your head not your hands, imho.
dP

petesjag · 16 December 2010, 11:43 PM

I bought new only once, a Breitling...could not stand the scratches, dings and imperfections from another....

New or used, I think with eyes shut it would be hard to tell the diff on the wrist....

I only buy new and still in the stickers...

G.J · 17 December 2010, 12:34 AM

Bought all of 'm pre -loved

dmacintyre · 17 December 2010, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phlippo

For me it's 'new' when you're getting the watch on/for a special occasion. 'Second hand' would be ok for me, if it's just the watch itself you're after.

I totally agree. There is nothing like buying new from an AD when you want the full experience on a special occasion. Pre-owned is fine for those that might come and go as your collection fluctuates.

16 December 2010, 05:24 PM	#1
mimisiq Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Paris Posts: 57	New or second hand ? I bought 2 Rolex in my life : 1 second hand and 1 new The pleasure with the new one was higher. I metal felt different under the fingers. I seemed smoother. I could tell buy touching the polished sides which watch was the new one. Did you noticed this difference ?

16 December 2010, 08:21 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Only ever bought one new Rolex from a AD and that was a insurance replacement for a SD I lost while diving in the Red sea.But what is a new watch today the one with the latest case stamp whose movement could be weeks, months, or years old.Some today refuse watches from ADs that don't have the latest case stamp. Are these still new watches if they still have stickers attached etc even if they have been at AD for months or years.If a watch is in mint condition from reliable source and quite a price difference give me used every time. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

16 December 2010, 10:23 PM	#9
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Yes, you are right.........New or second-hand.........I will take either. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

16 December 2010, 11:32 PM	#12
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Bought all my Oyster preloved. If you can actually feel the difference in your hands the only real difference is in your head not your hands, imho. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

17 December 2010, 12:34 AM	#14
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Bought all of 'm pre -loved __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

16 December 2010, 06:29 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	At the time I purchased my watches all but one weren't availible as second hand. There is a special feeling, but it is purely emotional. However there isn't any real difference in the actual feel of the watch.

16 December 2010, 07:14 PM	#3
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I guess if the secondhand one is many years old then yes, you can tell the difference.

16 December 2010, 07:27 PM	#4
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	I prefer "preloved"

16 December 2010, 08:53 PM	#8
phlippo Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Berlin, Germany Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 30	For me it's 'new' when you're getting the watch on/for a special occasion. 'Second hand' would be ok for me, if it's just the watch itself you're after. So the ranking goes: NEW better than SECOND HAND better than NO WATCH

16 December 2010, 11:07 PM	#10
chstoft "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Christian Location: Munich, Germany Watch: me Posts: 223	I agree, buying a second hand watch is no problem for me... BUT, I have to say.. There is something about stopping by an AD, being treated nicely and walking out of there with a completely new watch...

16 December 2010, 11:18 PM	#11
mimisiq Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Paris Posts: 57	I don't ask if you prefer used or new but if you feel the difference I felt (it was not psychological, the metal didn't feel the same as the second hand had been polished).

16 December 2010, 11:43 PM	#13
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	I bought new only once, a Breitling...could not stand the scratches, dings and imperfections from another.... New or used, I think with eyes shut it would be hard to tell the diff on the wrist.... I only buy new and still in the stickers...

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