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Buying Your First Watch – Laings Top Picks
Buying your first watch is an important decision, both emotionally and financially. A luxury watch is a real investment and may become an heirloom for future generations. Your first watch can often be bought to mark a milestone or a personal achievement; it can be a way to reward yourself, acting as a luxurious pat on the back and may be something that you’ve always aspired to.
However, buying your first watch can be a nerve-wracking and confusing experience with so many models and brands out there. Don’t fret though! Our watch experts are on hand to guide you every step of the way, after all this should (and will) be an enjoyable experience.
To get you started we’ve rounded up our top models for any first time watch buyer…
Think of Your Budget
A luxury watch is always going to be an expensive purchase. However, buying pre-owned can really help you to take your first steps into the world of horology. You can make a significant saving on the price of the same model than if bought new, meaning you can buy your first watch at a really good price.
PRE-OWNED ROLEX MEN’S BI-COLOUR DATEJUST BLACK DIAL WATCH
This is a really classic and handsome watch. The RRP if bought new would be £8,050, whereas pre-owned the price moves down to £6,350. Rolex watches are world-renowned and this particular piece has an officially certified superlative chronometer automatic movement. It is finished with a steel and 18ct yellow gold jubilee style bracelet for a timeless style. The pre-owned watch comes from approximately 2012 and it’s a piece that you’re bound to love for many years. Opulent and timeless, as well as being highly accurate and reliable it’s the perfect first piece.
Opt for Timeless Style
This is going to be an accessory that you’ll want to enjoy wearing for the rest of your life. It may even become a family heirloom that’s passed down generations. Your first watch should be timeless and you may want to avoid more avant-garde styles. This should be a model that you can wear anywhere for any occasion.
BAUME ET MERCIER MEN’S CLASSIMA 10214 WATCH
Baume et Mercier have a heritage of fine watch-making and are renowned for their elegant designs. Their classic models have remained timeless through the ages and this model is the perfect accessory for the discerning gentleman. The steel case surrounds an understated silver dial and the timeless look is added to with traditional Roman numerals and blue hands. An accurate automatic movement also powers the enduring timepiece. To finish the classic look the dial is presented on a handsome brown alligator leather strap – it’s the ultimate in luxurious sophistication.
Go For an Iconic Brand
When making a really important purchase like this you want to go for a name that you can trust. It’s important to have confidence in the watch that you buy and buying from a brand with a solid reputation can give you this assurance. Laings only stock the very best brands from the world of horology and Longines is one of them!
LONGINES MEN’S HYDROCONQUEST L36424566 WATCH
Longines began its journey in 1832 and have 185 years of watch-making expertise. They’ve always had the aim of creating high-performance and technical innovations that exceed expectations. In 1867 they won a prestigious award at the Universal Exhibition Paris and have continued to impress. This timepiece has a powerful automatic movement with an impressive 38 hours of power reserve. It is also an aesthetically pleasing timepiece, following their tradition of classicism. Longines have a proven history of combining beautiful timepieces and technical expertise.
Think About Function
A luxury watch isn’t just about looks. This will be a technically advanced timepiece and an impressive watch. You may want to think a little more about the ins-and-outs of the watch and about how it is powered. Watches are highly sophisticated pieces of equipment and it’s a good idea to spend a bit of time understanding them.
BREITLING MEN’S CHRONOGRAPGH 44 WATCH
Breitling are known for making some of the finest precision watches in the world and are said to manufacture ‘Instruments for Professionals.’ They are specialists of technical watches and have had a crucial role in the development of the wrist chronographs with an extremely high standards. This model is powered by Caliber 01 automatic movement, making it highly reliable. The dial is also set with chronograph counters for precision timing. It’s a powerful and accurate timepiece that’s function is bound to be admired.
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