Rubber B produces custom rubber watch bands for timepieces from a variety of leading global watchmakers, including Rolex, Tudor, and Panerai, as well as several others. Our complete product catalog features straps in a plethora of different colors, textures, and styles, and each one of our watch bands is made solely from 100% vulcanized rubber. One thing that we are truly passionate about here at Rubber B is helping everyone find the right luxury watch for them, one that truly reflects their personal style and sensibility.
Purchasing a luxury watch should never be done impulsively, but for newer collectors, entering into the exciting world of horology can be somewhat complicated. It can feel like there is a lot of new terminologies for one to learn, and entering into any kind of new sub-culture is always going to take some to fully be able to navigate.
Thankfully, people who collect luxury watches are often more than happy to talk about their passion, and Rubber B is no exception to this rule. With that in mind, we have produced a guide here with a number of useful hints, tips, and tricks to keep in mind as you move through the process of purchasing a luxury watch.
Develop a Friendship With an Authorized Dealer That You Trust
While every collector, new and seasoned alike, should have a relationship with an authorized dealer, or AD, that they trust, this advice is particularly important for those who are new to collecting watches for a number of reasons.
Having a friendship with an authorized dealer who specializes in whichever brand of watch you are interested in will help to solve a number of problems that you would otherwise be likely to encounter. First and foremost among them is that you can always be certain that the watch you are purchasing is a legitimate timepiece instead of an unauthorized reproduction.
Additionally, they will be able to help you navigate the waitlists that often accompany a popular timepiece, and depending on how close you are to the authorized dealer, they may even be able to help move you up on the waitlist in question. In short, as with so many other things in life, this is one of those instances where it pays to know someone who is an expert.
Clearly Define Your Forever Watch And Pursue It Consistently
It is worth taking a moment, at this juncture, to define what exactly is meant by the use of “forever watch” in this particular instance. In this case, a forever watch is a watch that you would want to wear every day and that you would consider passing on to a child or a relative. It is something that you invest in and then commit to finding from a reliable AD or a source that you trust.
There are several questions that you should ask yourself when trying to find a forever watch, but two of the most important ones at the outset are “What kind of watch budget do you have?” and “Are you a person with an active lifestyle? The answers to both of these questions are going to significantly impact the kind of watch that your purchase and that you will likely own for years to come.
Don’t Try and Bargain Hunt For a Luxury Watch
This is something that we have mentioned in earlier blog entries, but it bears repeating here – when it comes to procuring a luxury watch, you should always operate under the mantra of “buyer beware” if you are not buying directly from an authorized dealer.
Purchasing a luxury watch from the gray, or secondary market, can be a risky proposition if you do not know how to properly navigate this market. There are some additional questions you can ask a seller if you a purchasing a watch online from a place such as eBay, including asking them to verify that the watch is actually in their possession by having them take a picture of themselves with it next to that day’s newspaper.
While this might seem like something of an extreme step, any reputable seller will have no problem jumping through a few extra hoops to satisfy a potential customer – in fact, they will be likely to expect these questions. If you ever feel as if something isn’t right while you are negotiating a transaction, it is always best to walk away and find the watch somewhere else.
Watch Auctions Are Not Something to Be Intimidated By
Due in no small part to what people have seen on movies and television over the years, there are a large number of misconceptions about what watch auctions are actually like, and who the kind of people that attend them in the first place are.
Many of these auctions, including those by reputable auction houses such as Phillips, are completely open to the public and do not require any kind of ticket to attend the event. Additionally, many of the bids for these watches start much lower than you might think – in some instances, it is not uncommon to see an opening bid start at around $500.
In order to make the most out of going to a watch auction, it is best to make a plan beforehand to help you navigate the auction. That begins with finding out when the auction is, which is information that can easily be found online.
In Order to Connect With Watch People, Speak With Them at Their Level
In some ways, this could well be the most important piece of advice that is listed in the article. Watch people are, by nature, a group of people that are very passionate about luxury watches and the culture that surrounds them – one that can be, on the surface, difficult to navigate.
However, the more time you spend around people who are passionate about collecting watches, the more you will learn about the culture as a whole. And throughout that process, you will learn more about collecting watches than you ever could from reading a book or a handful of articles online.
Putting yourself out there to people who know more about this topic than you do is a great way to not only learn more about collecting watches but gain some new friends who share a common interest with you in the process.
Are You in Need of a Custom Rubber Watch Band For Your Luxury Watch? Visit Rubber B Today
No fillers or additives are used in Rubber B’s watch straps, and each strap is non-toxic and non-allergenic, as well as being FDA and BVGG compliant. Rubber B also offers both domestic and international shipping to its clients based on their current location.
If you would like to receive more information about our products, shipping policies, pricing, or if you have a question about our custom rubber watch straps, simply visit the Rubber B website today. One of our team members will be more than happy to answer any inquiries that you might have about the company in a prompt fashion.
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