If you had 1k for a second hand watch?

[MrsKoala]

Just thinking about it really. My current watch is not keeping time well. It was left to me by my Nan and i really like it. It's an Omega. I've spent hundreds on having it serviced over the last 5 years and it never improves. I still wear it but then look at my phone to tell the time.

I would like a second hand everyday watch (i don't see the point of spending lots on something only for special/dressy occasions).

I don't really have a clue about where to go for a good second hand watch and i don't want to trust ordering something over the internet.

[CocktailQueen]

Ba hah hah. If you want to spend 1k on a second hand watch, you must know the kind of thing you want! Otherwise you can get a perfectly decent watch that keeps time for about -ooh -£20.

[NowWhat1983]

Christ. I wanted a Ted Baker watch but couldnt justify the £70 sale price.

Spending hundreds having it serviced?

Just wear it as jewellery and use your phone to tell the time

[MrsKoala]

sigh. No, i only know the watch i wear is valued at that for insurance purposes. I have never spent anything like that on a watch (as i said left to me by my nan). I obviously know there are rolexes for lots more and swatches for a lot less. But i thought there might be some which are better secondhand than others and some people who may advise on that. But, thanks for your help.

[NowWhat1983]

Go to a jeweller?

[MrsKoala]

I think that wearing a watch which doesn't work is pretty pointless and i am struggling to continually get my phone out of my bag when i am out rushing and late and pushing a buggy and shouting at ds1 who is scooting off in the opposite direction (which is everyday). So i think buying a 20 qud one would actually be preferable. But as a treat i am fantasising about something similar but different and better at time keeping than my current one.

[feathermucker]

I'd spend far less and have a bloody good holiday :-)

[MrsKoala]

I am a bit sceptical as i feel they may just want to flog me one they want to get rid of. I just thought someone may know a bit about watches. But if you don't then thanks anyway.

[NowWhat1983]

Can you post a picture of the watch op so we can see your style?

[MrsKoala]

I'm not allowed to go on holiday - I have a 21mo an almost 4yo and i'm about to have a baby! DH and i have had a really bad few years and this would be a treat in lieu of any kind of nice holiday for a long long time

[MrsKoala]

I'd replace the one i have like for like but as this is such a poor time keeper it seems a bit silly to buy another one.

It's similar to this .

[CocktailQueen]

So you can't afford a holiday but want to buy a watch? Wtf??

[MrsKoala]

Noooo. We can afford a holiday. It just wouldn't be a 'bloody good' one for a grand with all my children! We have just had a very nice holiday at Eurocamp tho which cost over that for a week.

[43andcounting]

I hear you OP. I'd say either Girard-Perregaux or Jaeger Le Coutre. But watches are a very personal thing so dedicate your time to finding the right one for you xx

[MrsKoala]

I thought feathermucker meant go away alone for a great holiday rather than trail 3 crying under 5s (on with asd) on a plane. Being given deathstares by strangers certainly isn't my idea of a treat.

[MrsKoala]

Thanks - i have never heard of those brands, i'll have a look.

[NowWhat1983]

The probem is buying a secind hand one means you dont know if it will need lots of servicing

[MrsKoala]

Yes, that's what I'm worried about. Like secondhand cars, I wondered if some aged better than others?

[MrsKoala]

Also like cars I don't want a new one which loses half its value the moment you buy it. And I haven't seen any new I like as much as my vintagey crappy timekeeping one.

[NowWhat1983]

Is there really nothing that can be done to improve your current watch?

[evelynj]

Jesus. I love Cartier watches, just like the classic look & love the little sapphire cabochon on the winder so that'd be my choice. Fil gifted me one for Christmas some years ago that he bought off eBay but was a bit too ladyish for him. I love it but save for best now. No idea what is best for reliability I'm thinking of getting a Fitbit for other reasons. Check out local auction houses for more of a bargain

[evelynj]

Ooh can you post a pic of your cirrent one that you like so we know the style you're after

[hellsbells99]

Op, I have an Omega which I love. It's about 10 years old and keeps the time perfectly. My sister has a Cartier and she had problems. A local jeweller/watch repairer ended up replacing the winding mechanism (I think) for about £50 and is has been fine for the last year. See if you can find an old fashioned jewellers that do watch repairs.

[MrsKoala]

I've been to 4 different old fashioned jewellers who have each serviced it and said there is nothing they can do. Each time has cost over £100 so I am loath to waste more money on it even tho I love it.

[MagnumAddict]

I never understand why people get angsty and bitchy about what other people would like to spend their money on!

You don't have to justify yourself op! I'd suggest auctions for good Second hand watch deals. For around 1000 I'd rather buy a new tag heur or rado but that's just personal preference.

Enjoy your new watch and your new baby!

[Only1scoop]

I'd also buy a new tag or have a good root on the watch enthusiast sites see what would be a good buy.

What style are you after.