David Duggan, the Fine Watch Dealer, Reveals his Top Tips for Buying a Luxury Used Watch

For over twenty years, David Duggan Watches has been recognised as one of the leading fine watch dealers in the UK; building up a reputation for quality and expertise. As such, David Duggan Watches has put together the guidelines below to bear in mind when making such an important investment.

”There are several things to think about and look out for when you’re considering buying a luxury, vintage watch. Buying a luxury watch is a massive investment and doing your research beforehand is paramount.

When you’re doing your research look at the different brands and models available; think about the purpose of your purchase and what you want your watch to say about you.

Different vintage watches have different features and idiosyncrasies. When you’re choosing your model, ensure it has everything you need. Thoroughly doing research beforehand will help you narrow down your selection.

Find a good watch dealer who can help you source your perfect luxury watch. In the UK, a good indicator of the level of expertise a watch dealer possesses is if they have earned membership into the British Horological Institute. To become a member everything from workshops to technicians, administration and repair processes are stringently assessed so you can be confident you will receive the very best service.

When you’re ready to buy a watch, make sure it is genuine and look out for a serial number engraved on the watch, an authentic time piece should have this written in full on the invoice.

Check what guarantee you will receive when you purchase a luxury watch, most watch dealers shouldn’t offer less than a year’s guarantee.”

At David Duggan, they are very proud of their 12 month guarantee as their Technician is Patek Philippe trained and one of the best watch repairers in the UK.

A major source for buying watches at David Duggan is from existing clients. Fine pruning one’s collection is a constant joy for a collector and the staff at David Duggan are always keen to take back watches they have previously sold to help in any part-exchange deal against another watch.

David Duggan Watches only sell complete time pieces of exceptional quality and provide the very best customer service. David Duggan Watches is located in Burlington Arcade in the heart of Mayfair, London and is regularly consulted by collectors around the world. For more information about buying a luxury pre-owned watch visit, www.daviddugganwatches.co.uk

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David Duggan Watches

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