What Are Some Red Flags to Avoid When Purchasing a New Watch in 2021?

At Rubber B, the philosophy of seeing the world as a “glass half full” kind of endeavor is something that is essential to our core philosophy. The vast majority of the time, when Rubber B provides information to the general populace, it is done from a vantage point of positivity and affirmation.

However, occasionally, there are instances when it is necessary to write an article that focuses on things that people should not do – for their own benefit, of course. In this instance, we wanted to focus on some behaviors that you should not partake in when purchasing a new watch – they may seem tempting at the outset, but in the long run, they are only likely to cause you heartache and annoyance.

1.  Don’t Purchase a Watch From a Source You Don’t Already Trust

This behavior is being listed first because it is one of the most common temptations to fall prey to – even for experienced watch collectors. This is especially important to keep in mind during situations where you may be trying to find a very rare watch that is hard to find. It is very possible that you might finally come across it, but the timepiece is listed on a website you’ve never heard of and that has little to no reviews. Maybe you come across it on an online auction site, but the seller has little to no feedback on their account.

Simply put – don’t make this purchase. Without the certainty that comes from knowing that you’ve purchased your timepiece from a reliable dealer, you’ll never have the peace of mind that comes with knowing the watch you purchased is actually the watch you purchased. Don’t leave that kind of thing up to chance.

2. Don’t Purchase a Watch Just As An Investment

Another mistake that a watch collector may make is purchasing a watch just as an investment – not because they truly love, or even want, the watch in question.  This is, to be frank, a pointless endeavor, and one that is going to leave you feeling frustrated in short order.

Purchasing a luxury timepiece is no different from purchasing a sports car, or a home – it is a purchase that should be carefully and thoughtfully considered, and done because you are genuinely excited about the prospect of owning the timepiece in question.

3. Don’t Purchase a Watch You Haven’t Considered Servicing Costs For

In the interest of full transparency, it should be stated that this specific error is more likely to be committed by newer watch collectors, as those who have been collecting for quite some time have no doubt learned how to take this information into account when purchasing a luxury timepiece.

One of the most important things to be aware of when purchasing a watch, as you would with a high-end car, is how much it will cost to service the item in question should it need to be repaired. And because a watch is comprised of mechanical parts, it means that, at some point, those mechanisms, no matter how well-crafted they may be, will eventually break and need to be repaired.

That is why it is always important to make certain that you are aware of how much it will cost to have the timepiece in question maintained, and how often you will be likely to pay those costs. In this instance, researching the timepiece beforehand will be time well spent – and likely money well saved as well.

4. Don’t Purchase a Watch Because Someone Else Tells You To

This particular piece of advice is something that is specifically unique to the fact that we are living in the Internet age, as 20 years ago, this would have been unlikely to have truly been a problem for anyone who was passionate about collecting watches.

In today’s digital arena, though, everyone has an opinion, and almost everyone feels compelled to share that opinion as loudly and frequently as possible. Watch collecting communities are no exception to this problem, and you may find someone online who is trying to talk you out of purchasing a watch that you are interested in buying.

As long as you can trust that you are truly getting the timepiece you are paying for, that purchase is no one else’s business except yours.

5. Don’t Purchase a Watch You Could Have Now Over the One That You Need to Save For

This is simply a matter of impulse control, at the end of the day. If the watch you really want is going to take you an extra six months to save up for, then wait the extra six months, save carefully, and purchase that watch instead. The wait will only make the victory that much sweeter when you finally are able to purchase the timepiece in question.

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