Expensive Watches that are CHEAP going secondary: OMEGA, Chopard, Cartier

[@TrumanBurbankFE]

Great second-hand purchases for movement geeks: VC 56, Triple Calendar, Lange Saxonia, 1815, L.U.C, Alpine Eagle, GO Pano, PF Tonda and pre -09 Pateks with the Geneva seal.

[@salty5402]

Omega is always a great value luxury pick if you put in the time to look and buy the buyer. The specs, history, model range, and brand cache is unmatched - granted I am an Omega Acolyte. And undoubtedly the Rolex Cellini is the luxury dress watch line that almost no one talks about - but when worn at formal and/or professional events can speak the loudest and to the widest audience.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

AS ALWAYS. Salty. I couldn’t agree more! You’re so right with OMEGA! What are your thoughts on the new seamasters?! 😱💕💕

[@salty5402]

@BrittPearceWatches I am a big fan of the new Seamaster 300m black dial no date with an aluminium bezel. Darn near perfect. It would be a buy tomorrow if it was 39-40mm to make it a tad different more different from my Seamaster 300m "Great White". As it stands, I will probably wait and pick one up used in the next year or so.

[@tab3Gator]

Gringa, thank you so much for the content. You’ve stuck around whereas just about most of the others have fallen off. I’m very appreciative of your hard work.

[@dissident_mantis7]

I got a basically new Seamaster for 3,700 in 2022. I went with classic blue because they are beautiful and can be found cheapest in my experience. It’s the only watch that I have kept in my collection for over a year and a half, and I still wear it all of the time.

[@edoardofaggian1493]

I've bought it at the same price on chrono24, beautiful watch!

[@montys8th]

Came to see if you mentioned the 2254.50, was not disappointed. Can watch videos on the greatest Seamaster ever made on repeat. Mine should arrive back from a full Omega service today. It's been hell not having Sir Peter Blake on my wrist.

[@WM84629]

Just picked up an as new condition Omega Seamaster No Time To Die on mesh bracelet for £4900 on the secondary market. Absolute steal

[@nikr1d3r32]

No, it’s titanium. I’m kidding, congrats

[@frogsplorer]

@@nikr1d3r32😂

[@BrittPearceWatches]

BOSH! That’s a fantastic price!!! I need to do a part 2 and include this 😱😱

[@LeftyFox2]

Congrats 🥳 Still looking for my NTTD deal 🤩

[@Barbecuejag]

I LOVED everything about my NTTD - except the legibility under certain lighting. Those hands just disappear into the background. So sadly had to trade it in. On the bright side, I applied it against a 2006 Rolex Kermit and could not be happier!

[@MateoG11342]

Haha that’s my Glashutte listing in the green on Chrono! Thanks for the advertisement lol. Love the channel!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

LOL! Ooooomg! Hahaha! I love this. EVERYONE - check out the listing!

[@MateoG11342]

@ lol it had just sold as well.

[@powderhousewood]

@@MateoG11342 I'm the guy who bought it. Small world.

[@MateoG11342]

@ Noooo way man!

[@MateoG11342]

Should be on your way soon brother, Chrono should be wrapping up the authentication today! Hope you enjoy the piece!

[@edwintreffers]

Watching a 15 minute Britt video while being busy repairing 2 watches for a friend of mine, what a great way to spend Sunday afternoon 😍 Cheers Britt, nice video. Love that Zenith, great watch !!!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

EDWIN! 💕💕💕✨✨✨ oh this is such a lovely way to spend a Sunday! (Minus the Britt Pearce video of course! Haha) Any big work need doing on the watches?! 😱

[@frogsplorer]

Thanks for the second hand buying tips. Only got into watches in January 2023. Secondary prices look interesting

[@James-mb5jr]

I’ve mentioned in one of your previous videos the importance of knowing that price is what you pay, value is what you get. To know the price, look at the primary market; to know the value, look the secondary market. Jmho.

[@CB-DW]

I bought the Green SMP in July 2024 at WoS Heathrow for £5500, sold it in May this year for £4200. That's the last new full price retail piece I will buy, learnt the hard way that spending £25k on new pieces with WoS over the past 18 months garners no favour for getting the call for a new ND Sub.

[@watchpapi]

Ouch.

[@Seaward1224]

Surprised not to see Grand Seiko! Impeccable style and quality and many limited editions can be found for 50% off of new

[@kennethfox6271]

The Tudor 1926 is an excellent alternative to the JLC and well priced.

[@nonspecific_thought]

I would agree, but the 28mm with ETA movement has had failures with stopping in positions for my wife's watch, I've sent in in twice for servicing in 1.5 years of ownership it was loosing 4 minutes a day😢

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Ouuu such a great comment! You’re so right. The 1926 is an under-talked-about watch

[@MrLouislaf]

Or Grey market! Bought a Speedy brand new in 2022 on the grey market. Saved at least 2000 K Canadian. To each his own. For me, the AD experience is simply not worth the extra money!

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

What is the AD or Boutique “experience” ?! Usually you decide, give your money and leave with your purchase. What else ?

[@nickkent7164]

Great video Brit. I will never buy a new watch again (small caveat). Just picked up an Omega Constellation Globemaster l, on bracelet for £3,600, and a Tudor Black Bay Pro on bracelet for just £1,900....!!!! Both are eBay purchase, went through their authentication and are superb. The caveat.... Rolex. I simply won't pay over list so happy to wait, and wait....and wait...

[@TraptacularD]

I love these sorts of videos and I agree with you completely on the Cartier Santos. Keep up the great work and get well soon!

[@JulienMR]

I think you forgot the Reverso. There's a HUGE price difference between actual retail prices (around 10-12k!) vs secondary (

[@MemeCity9099]

I recently found an omega 2221.80 for 1500$ at a pawn shop. Was basically brand new, just needed a new battery. Couldn't be more happy.

[@BenjButtons]

Hey Britt. Still fantastic as ever. You inspired me too pull the trigger ona Seiko 5. Hope the family is good.

[@stevehill8993]

Sometimes Lowball offers get nibbles. Have acquired two luxury watches this way. And yes, I have way too many watches.

[@BlameBlaine]

Nabbed a Tudor heritage 41 Smiley for £1,550 on secondary, barely leaves my wrist

[@BrittPearceWatches]

WOW! Freaking excellent price and such a special piece!!! If I do a Part 2, this NEEDS to be on the list

[@velviaman3206]

Sold one for £1250 a few years back, paid less than £1000 new from a German dealer.

[@Tomkha19]

If you're new to watch collecting and are looking for your first proper watch it should be a Tudor 1926. I fell in love with it and finally got mine.

[@bobwallacejnr6852]

agreed. I have a few and they feel fantastic on. On a par with longines

[@christopherstombaugh6004]

Excellent and most useful video, Brittany!

[@Manaz101]

WAIT until you try on the bracelet of a Cartier Pathere!!! if you can find a two tone version in good shape and good price, GET IT! It wears so much better than the Galbee (I bought one for my wife years ago for $1600 out of Japan) does on her wrist she said. If her Galbee wasn't as sentimental and the Galbee look so similar, she would have switched in an instant.

[@michaelcozens7537]

Glashutte Original Sea Q now offered with display caseback but more importantly, they offer it as a replacement for existing owners. 😊

[@cofrane4899]

Wow, interesting! Since when? I have not heard of it.

[@LarrySealeArcheryCoach]

​@@cofrane4899since the last day or 3

[@michaelcozens7537]

@ I just noticed it on their website. I’d not heard anything about it before nor have I ever heard of another manufacturer doing this.

[@jaybee1196]

What a pace you’re setting. Keep smashing them out!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

🤣🤣 I officially need a BREAK! Hahah! I went too crazy this week!

[@giacomovolante212]

Thank you for this video and advises, Britt ! Love your channel by the way … I am lost for words about Breguet, I didn’t imagine such a decrease in value in the secondary market, regarding the history of the brand, the timeless designs and the high quality standards … I don’t clearly understand the reasons of such a depreciation, even though it’s good news as the Breguet Classique is a graal watch for me, but still a lot of money

[@powderhousewood]

Wow - I bought that exact green Glashütte SeaQ you showed. $8500 USD. Also, the JLC Polaris Mariner Memovox is going for about 60% of MSRP. Both deals are a #soredick

[@heiner71]

And the guy who sold it left a comment as well.

[@omegajason]

The Patek 5212! I literally just bought it a couple weeks ago on the secondary because the price was too good for practically unworn condition. I love this inconspicuous daily piece.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

I've only sold 3 watches in all my years of collecting. Some offers are hilarious though. Selling a watch for 3k and offers like $800 just crack me up. I don't get mad though. Can't blame a dude for trying

[@TGM_nyc]

I just found your channel, Britney.. and I love your energy and content!

[@CuriosityMart]

Those are some really cool watches! Thanks for sharing them with us-it’s always great to see such unique designs!

[@Fahmida-Akter0245]

Thanks for the second hand buying tips

[@smallscalecrawler]

Great picks! A few weren’t on my radar but now they are 😊

[@PhatNutz]

i'd really like to see your watch "tier list" and hear your thoughts on Nico and Adrian's tier lists. thanks and keep up the great work! 👍

[@jamesblonde2271]

The Emergency is an amazing value watch, great fun meeting you yesterday btw! I have never made low ball offers on Chrono.......😳🤪

[@LuckyLuchReyes]

Been thinking about a vintage Seamaster, it's cool knowing I can get a luxury watch + some history for under 1k.

[@Ian-w3l3x]

I'm about to do my bit for the secondary market, by buying into the IPO - I'm going to buy a brand new Seamaster Diver 300 in blue, so I can keep it in good condition for whoever owns it next after me in 20 years' time 😁

[@watchpapi]

Not all heroes wear capes 🫡

[@iliacholakov5926]

About Cartier Santos ... if its from 90's you can find a dial especially small size... but if its new after 2015 in my country ( Bulgaria ) brand new Santos ( L ) is 8000 euro second hand 7..7200 .. so its not a big deal .

[@BLR653]

Tudor BB58 for $2300-$2600 used. Unbeatable value!

[@exequielbernabe475]

After years of watching Tudor BB58 in youtube. I finally bought my first automatic watch. Found a deal at 1,670 usd for a BB58 in nato strap, immaculate condition, like new. Do you think it is a good price??

[@investor9482]

Yeah

[@DrFernandoHidalgo]

Gringa Sunday 🎉

[@TasnimFariha-d6w]

Excellent and most useful video, Brittany!

[@Fernandomarquez04]

holy moly i had nooo idea you could buy a Jaeger-Lecoultre automatic second hand for under $5k! thanks for looking out Watch Gringa. Damn now i gotta rethink my priorities

[@Honezjr]

Patek Philippe 5196 - a modern 37mm gold dress watch from Patek that streets for the price of a Rolex GMT. HUGE value there I think.

[@jamesdaly1111]

I don’t know why the Summer Blue watches don’t seem to have sold that well as they always look really nice

[@zackhohl5259]

Thanks for another great video Britt 👍

[@MrDohaustin]

Hope you feel better soon. Cheers

[@leedavis8969]

Thanks for the tip about the B. Bmergency.

[@jb678901]

Glashutte Original!!! SeaQ, Senator Grand Seiko!!!

[@turkeruzal5164]

Guys what are your thoughts about 2010’s Frank Muller watches I know the brand is kinda dead but they still look gorgeous for 3 to 6 k price range

[@Justlaxin13]

I hesitate to even say it, but the Rolex Cellini Prince is probably the most slept on watch. If I didn’t already have a Reverso that I love to death I’d have had one long ago.

[@alexandrerojkov9429]

VC Patrimony manual time only. Half price and even less in used like new with all papers box and jazz condition on Chrono24. 40 mm gold dress, but aggressive look, curved dial is also nice touch. Must be seen in person for the color. IMHO - great deal. I was skeptical about Asian dealers, but risked one. It worked out much better than I expected :-)

[@mjhastings4534]

The Chopard alpine eagle full gold is one of the nicest watches Ive ever worn

[@jackburtonstwin]

There is some real opportunities with regard to Chopard and Zenith on the second hand market. Both are high quality watchmakers with real chops and they are just that little bit left field, too.

[@sarunaspaskevicius9017]

2-4k santos galbee are great options for the price, but second hand they are all sold really tired and scratched up

[@cerealport2726]

2nd hand rose gold and steel omega constellation globemasters are about half retail.

[@kelvin.008]

Been buying from profile builders who need to spend money in order to get their Rolex allocations ..they will dump the watches that they are bundled to buy by the ADs for up to 50% off RRP. ❤

[@bobaboey]

Love this content. Variety and unique watches!

[@Mohammodshafi99]

Wow your advice very nice. ❤😊

[@NicolasMiari]

I don't know, the manufacture warranty and the guarantee that each and every scratch on the watch will be my own history, and the 100% certainty that it's not a fake kinda justifies the "markup" of buying new at the AD.

[@sylvainbougie7269]

Great clip❤

[@dumpsterdiner]

Nice picks and great vid. Get well soon 😊

[@MrDuanewarren]

Brittany, did you see the program? Top Gear with Richard hammond demonstrating a Britling Emergency?

[@watchpapi]

Seen that! It was a while ago now but I think it was in BC, Canada??

[@leeharding8306]

The watch market is dead and people feel insulted by the ridiculous price increases that companies like Omega have implemented. The Seamaster was £3600 when I bought mine and it’s £5600 now. It’s an old watch that desperately needs a complete overhaul and it’s terribly overpriced. I wonder why Omega is having trouble selling their watches 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@watchpapi]

Agreed.

[@mitchmitchell9588]

Good video. Useful info and one of the few times I’m not screaming at my phone screen in vehement disagreement.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

🤣🤣 I am glad I didn’t cause too much rage this week! But more videos to come 🤣😈

[@mitchmitchell9588]

@ keep up the good work!

[@sylok6978]

keep in mind you have to pay taxes when buying from another country (or outside of the eu, if you're part of that), so the relative cheap prizes from japan for example are way higher than it seems

[@watchpapi]

That’s why the majority of the prices featured in the video are U.K. / US where the majority of Britt’s viewers are from 👍🏽

[@sylok6978]

@@watchpapiyea, the chopard she showed was from japan, just wanted to make ppl aware that it actually matters where the watch is from Quite often the cheapest watches on chrono24 are from japan :)

[@ege00006]

Do you plan on making a video for tag heuer solargraph titanium ? Please do 😄😄😄

[@wristopia4101]

Pragnells are binning off a load of Omegas 😉 Never pay more than -15% for an Omega anyway!

[@Bonescratcher]

You missed the A Lange & Sohne annual calendar which can be bought for around $35k which is 40% below retail

[@nsnstv]

Hope this is not a dumb question. Does 'secondary market' automatically mean pre-owned?

[@watchpapi]

Yes.

[@WAMwatches]

The SeaQ is still at the top of my list. It’s the perfect diver.

[@Exploitiv]

I wish you recommended sites or stores that sell secondary that are trust worthy.

[@Graham-rc1cp]

A lot of these “bargains” are in HK and Japan, so if you’re in the UK you need to add 20% at which point they’re not so much of a steal…

[@watchpapi]

That’s why in the video Britt makes a point of showing U.K. prices, so you don’t.

[@RobHalliganProjects]

That's super valuable content. Thank you. Cheapskates unite!!

[@rico.hanegraaf.5670]

what do you think about Cante brand its kinda upcomming with interresting designs for a cheap pricepoint

[@justinb001]

Thanks for the video and information! Since talking about secondary market, do you recommend shopping on the secondary market compared to an AD/Omega store? Do you recommend a website/company to purchase timepieces on the secondary market? Thanks!

[@watchpapi]

Check out Pragnell’s in the U.K. for Omega… huge discounts at the mo (Nov 24).

[@Mik01ist]

Super interesting.. how would those prices change with duties if imprted in the UK though?? Ive never quite understood...

[@watchpapi]

Just look in the U.K. like most of the watches Britt featured.

[@learndesignwithdev]

So I asked Chatgpt for your query- Ques - What's the import duty tax on luxury watches bought from Germany in to the UK? Ans - When bringing a luxury watch purchased in Germany into the UK, the applicable import taxes depend on the value of the watch and the UK's rules for goods brought from outside the country (since the UK is no longer part of the EU Customs Union). Import Duty and VAT for Luxury Watches in the UK 1. Customs Duty: Customs duty is usually 0% for watches because most watches fall under a duty-free category according to the UK's tariff system. 2. VAT: You are required to pay 20% VAT on the total value of the watch (including its purchase price, any applicable shipping, and insurance costs, if relevant). Calculation Example: If the watch costs £10,000, you would pay: Customs Duty: £0 (as watches are duty-free) VAT: £10,000 × 20% = £2,000 Total to pay upon import: £2,000 VAT When VAT Applies: VAT is applicable if: The watch is valued over £390, which is the personal allowance for items brought into the UK. You bring it into the UK from an EU country like Germany after Brexit, unless you've already paid UK VAT at the point of sale through a UK-based retailer. Documentation: If stopped at customs, you must declare the watch, provide proof of purchase, and pay any taxes owed. If you fail to declare, you could face penalties, including confiscation of the item. Note: If you are a UK resident and planning to travel to Germany to buy the watch, ensure the store participates in the VAT refund scheme, as you can claim back the German VAT (19%) when exporting the watch out of the EU. However, this does not exempt you from paying UK VAT upon re-entry.

[@ricogreenberg]

Great Video! 👍 keep up the great work

[@Hard_7_Iron]

Low ball offers sometimes get sellers to adjust what they were thinking. 🤔 If you piss someone off, you just won’t hear from them. If not, you might get a great deal…..

[@xelaeeg]

Agree…used to resell as a hobby, personally I don’t like being lowballed as it’s kinda make a seller feel insulted at times but that’s just me. Always open for negotiation but would almost everytime block a lowballer 🤣🤣🤣.

[@seattlegrrlie]

Yes, the first few years of having a child is just constant sniffles. It's good for them, it's good for you, but it sucks

[@reallauradee]

I have enough to buy Rolex, Tudor, and even a few Omega's, but in these uncertain times, it doesn't make sense to even go with a secondary market. I've stopped all purchases of watches and many other things.

[@ahoneyman]

This is the time to buy luxury items. There are many sellers and few buyers. Watches cost almost nothing to store and maintain. Enjoy the watch and when things settle down sell it for what you paid for it if not more. There's gold in the hills if you don't mind digging.

[@Tootler]

I recently bought a glashutte original sea q panorama for 10,980 AUD I thought was pretty good deal

[@RichMitch]

I am looking at the most watch I can get, retail or secondary, any recommendations are appreciated

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Omega...

[@watchpapi]

What do you mean by “the most”?

[@RichMitch]

@@watchpapi like the most watch I can get under 10k, thought I'd put that but I did not! 🤦🏻‍♂️ apologies

[@watchpapi]

@@RichMitch no worries! I’d say the GP Britt has featured in this video has got to be in the running.

[@Lightdog555]

On a vintage emergency watches is that bandwidth with even monitored anymore so let’s assume that I bought a vintage one and I had a real emergency would I even be rescued?

[@Newerasamearea]

How come cartier gets away with being a jewellery brand but chopard doesn't?

[@davenordsieck6444]

Because Cartier makes much better looking watches.

[@christopherstombaugh6004]

Because Cartier is “God Tier”. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKjMh2esjZiDY5Y

[@StephenRoseDuo]

​@@davenordsieck6444precisely

[@MJP3055]

The GP Loreato is WAYYYY overpriced. The secondary price is what this watch should be selling for at normal retail.

[@itstheMR]

My worry with buying cheap is akin to buying a used Mercedes. You get a great deal, but watch out for the maintenance costs.

[@watchpapi]

The examples Britt used are (mostly, stand fast the stated vintage) new with the same warranty you’d get from an AD.

[@PwnageJ]

Hey Britt, what do you think of Behrens? specifically the 20g.

[@ROBERTSMITH-io7tb]

Personally I prefer to buy new and it means I've got a good relationship with my AD, although i haven't bought a Rolex since 2019 I'd only have to ask but then again Rolex would have to release something worth registering my interest for

[@Alan_Mac]

£7K for a Laureato is, indeed, a steal except for that stupid date window.

[@AZadeh-nd8vx]

I sold my 2018 Seamaster 300m for £2,850 recently on Chrono24 (newest version). And i really struggled to get that...never buy Omega new, or at least without a 20% discount,, it's throwing your money away

[@maitrehg]

Keep your fuckin' watches.

[@AZadeh-nd8vx]

@maitrehg lol OK dad 😄 my watch, my watch journey - ill do waht i wamt woth them. What's got you so triggered? Guessing you paid full price at retail! 😆

[@rolandcordero1980]

I buy my Tudor’s from Watchfinder.

[@CyinthiaAfrine]

Looking great man

[@AdnanRSafwan-b7y]

Nice review!

[@uncles2000]

You missed Panerai on this list. It’s arguably one of the best values, one can pick up on the secondary market. Sadly no love for Panerai. Just picked up a 088 for $3900 with 2 new OEM straps. Gift for my wife, who always has liked, big watches, on her IBW.

[@OrdinaryWatchGuy]

Sorry you got the virus! It sucks. Great video though! Love this content. ❤

[@nhblogger8552]

Really so nice collection 💝

[@LanguagesWithAndrew]

You can get an Omega Railmaster NIB with papers for about US$3000.

[@TheAbhza05]

I got a Monaco with original papers and box for 3k USD!