Nice watch buying tips for first timer please?

Angelina-M

veruccasalt wrote: »

If you are thinking of buying from Goldsmiths, do look into converting Tesco points. THey can be used at three or four times face value, cant remember which. I converted several hundred pounds when I bought a Tag watch from them a few years ago, and this Christmas we got my son an Armani watch that was several hundred pounds. Absolutley recommend this route!

Actually you got me thinking and I went over to my Clubcard account and it turns out I have £90 worth of vouchers so i've just exchanged them for £270 worth of Goldsmith vouchers. Good job I looked because a number of them run out next week, so thank you for reminding me!

I know that means I have to use Goldsmiths now but I was kind of heading towards them as I know i'm getting a genuine UK product.

sarah1972

Angelina-M wrote: »

I have never come across anything that says these watches need servicing every year. Some people say every 5 to 10 years but i've read that a lot of people simply keep the watch for ten years then upgrade, often finding that the watch has held it price.

I understand what you are saying but as I say this watch is a reward to me for getting through a tragic period. Its not actually about the money and cost saving.

I called up my friend yesterday and he said that he was told by the jeweller that it needs sending back every year for a service which is the same as my Rotary, I was told by them that ideally it should be serviced every year.

As you say though, its not about moneysaving so if you are happy with the service charge then thats fine and even better if it can be left 5 to 10 years :beer:

vacheron

sarah1972 wrote: »

I called up my friend yesterday and he said that he was told by the jeweller that it needs sending back every year for a service which is the same as my Rotary, I was told by them that ideally it should be serviced every year.

As you say though, its not about moneysaving so if you are happy with the service charge then thats fine and even better if it can be left 5 to 10 years :beer:

I think the jeweller may be on some kind of kickback as I have never ever heard of any watch manufacturer or jeweller / watch dealer suggesting 1 year servicing. Rolex themselves recommend 5 years and Tissot 3 years according to their respective websites, and the 3 years is only a conditionn of their lifetime warranty.

Angelina-M

Thanks guys.
I think it also depends how often you wear it. If its once a month to the theatre then its surely not going to get much wear.

I think I will wear mine everyday, then again I will probably be scared to leave the house with it ha ha.

chancesare_2

I've had mine for 22 years. From memory it's had two services and perhaps 4 or 5 battery changes.

It still feels like a million dollars when I wear it, I do wear it every single day.

Enjoy it.

vacheron

Angelina-M wrote: »

Thanks guys.
I think it also depends how often you wear it. If its once a month to the theatre then its surely not going to get much wear.

I think I will wear mine everyday, then again I will probably be scared to leave the house with it ha ha.

If you are looking at a Manual or Automatic (Wind Up) watch rather than a Quartz (Battery) version, then it is a good idea to wear it or give it a full wind every couple of months regardless.

This is because the watch will wind down and stop a couple of days after you stop wearing it, and keeping it running helps keep the oils which lubricate the movement (gears and stuff!) well distributed and in good condition.

Angelina-M

Thanks for all your help guys.

Well I went today and had a lovely time. Lovely staff and two cups of coffee later and I am the proud owner of a Rolex.

Its a stunning watch and I feel good about my purchase. I've just got to pluck up the courage to wear it outside lol.

I went for a steel one so hopefully wearing it everyday won't be a problem.

I'm very grateful for all the advice :T

d123

If you bought an automatic, consider an auto winder if you aren't going to wear the watch every day.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=automatic+watch+winder

Angelina-M

d123 wrote: »

If you bought an automatic, consider an auto winder if you aren't going to wear the watch every day.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=automatic+watch+winder

Thank you.

Joking aside I think I will wear it every day, you only live once so I may as well enjoy it

wallbash

Really happy about your news. I also have a plan. I had a Brietling for my 21st and wore it every day for over thirty years. AND i only had it serviced every 4 years. But age caught up with it, and even after sending it back to Brietling for advice, it now only comes out very occasionally. Starts to lose time after a few hours.
But I looking at 65 in a couple of years, so will award myself a nice replacement> May be another Brietling if I can find one small enough , thin wrists. But its got to be an automatic chromagraph .

Will start saving.