How Vintage & Pre-Owned Watches Have Made A Comeback for 2015

Vintage style is here to stay. Drawing inspiration from days gone by has seen fashion looking back to every decade, with the 90s and the 70s having a particular moment in 2015. There are a wealth of reasons to buy vintage or pre-owned goods. Owning something with a story, and feeling the associations with that particular era every time you wear it, is a very powerful thing.

Vintage watches have made a huge comeback in 2015 - particularly ladies watches. Choosing a pre-owned watch over a new one is more popular than ever - and here's why.

ONE OF A KIND

Luxury watchmakers are very fond of making limited edition batches of some of their timepieces.  If you spy a vintage model by a brand you particularly like, the chances are that there aren't a huge number - if any - of these watches left in the world. We are over the moon to have this Pre Owned Rolex Ladies 18ct Yellow Gold DateJust Automatic Watch. The delicate 26mm case is crafted in 18ct yellow gold with a breathtaking Rolex presidential bracelet and a stunning fluted bezel. This watch is nearly impossible to buy brand new - and you aren't likely to see it on anyone else's wrist.

SAVVY SHOPPING

Buying a pre-owned or vintage watch doesn't just ensure the rarity and exclusivity of your chosen watch. It also means that you can find yourself a better deal than you might find on a brand new piece. This stunning Pre Owned Ladies Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Steel Diamond Bezel Watch is less than a year old, yet comes in at a markedly lower price than a brand new model.  Here at Laings, all of our pre-owned watches are fully serviced and cleaned by our in-house watchmaker, so you aren't compromising on quality.

VINTAGE CHIC

Of all the reasons for buying a pre-owned watch, this is probably the most popular one of all. Vintage watches have that undeniable look of vintage chic. This Pre Owned Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Lady Duetto with it's stunning alligator leather strap and rose gold case is a great example of this. For every shopper out there looking for the latest smartwatch, there will be someone who would much rather be flaunting a rare 80's watch on their wrist.

We hope you enjoyed our guide to ladies vintage and pre-owned watches! Browse our full selection of pre-owned watches here. If you have any questions for the team here at Laings, please contact us at [email protected], or for all of the latest news, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

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