First Watch Buying Guide แนะนำการซื้อนาฬิกาหรูเรือนแรก | Auction House

What to consider when buying your first luxury watch? 0:00 Intro Today, Auction House has compiled a list of watch-related questions for everyone. We'll summarize these as guidelines for those just starting out in the watch industry, including what to consider. 0:39 Are luxury watches worth investing in? Are luxury watches worth investing in? And which models should you buy? Over the past two years, watch prices in the resale market have skyrocketed, attracting new audiences. In reality, only a few models and brands are trending and their prices are rising. Therefore, we recommend starting with your personal preferences. It should be a watch that expresses your personality and can be worn every day. Speculation can be viewed as an added bonus. 1:44 Dress watch or sport watch? Should I buy my first watch? We recommend considering your own style and lifestyle, perhaps your occupation, and then considering your daily outfits. If you like to dress neatly, a dress watch might be more suitable. However, if you can dress casually every day and want a rugged watch, a sports watch might be more suitable. What types of watches are there? Dress watches come in two shapes: round and square dials. Sport watches are further divided into several types, such as chronographs with chronograph functions, pilot watches (watches modeled after pilots), and dive watches (watches for classic diving). 2:59 Watch Size What size watch should I get for the right wrist? Actually, choosing the right watch size depends on many factors, including the construction of the strap and case, as well as current trends. Ultimately, everyone has different preferences. 4:04 Quartz or Mechanical Which should I choose between a quartz and a mechanical movement? For those who prefer convenience, a quartz or battery-operated watch is ideal. They're easy to use and can be worn right away. However, for those who prefer a classic look and enjoy observing the movement, a mechanical watch is a must. 4:31 Manual Winding or Automatic Winding What are the differences between a manual winding and an automatic winding watch? Mechanical watches are divided into two systems: manual winding, which can be inconvenient because it requires constant winding, but it offers a classic and slim look. Automatic winding, on the other hand, has a rotor weight that automatically winds the watch, replenishing the power reserve as you wear it, making it more convenient to use. We recommend this type of mechanism for first-time watch buyers. 5:17 Power Reserve What should the power reserve be? Current watches offer a power reserve of 38 to 70 hours. We recommend an automatic watch with at least 48 hours of power reserve. This allows you to leave the watch on overnight on Saturday and Sunday, then wear it again on Monday without having to reset it. This makes it more convenient to use. 5:46 Watch Functions How complex should a watch be? Complications are what make many people fall in love with watches, and they offer a variety of functions to suit different needs. If you only want to read the date, choose a watch with a date complication. If you want to read the day, date, and month, choose a more complex watch, such as an annual calendar or a moon phase. The moon phase on the dial adds to the watch's appeal. Or if you're into sports watches, choose a watch with a chronograph function for timing dives, or a GMT that can tell the time in two time zones. 6:59 What case material should you choose? If we were to recommend a first watch for daily wear, stainless steel would be the choice. It can match any look, is easy to maintain, and is highly polished. 8:22 Retail or Resell? Buying a watch from a retailer or a resell market? Newbies often ask this question: should you buy a new watch from a boutique or a second-hand watch from a resell market? Both have their own advantages and disadvantages. Buying a new watch from a boutique means you can be sure it's authentic, with a warranty and all accessories included. However, there are some limitations with certain brands and models. This means that if a watch is highly sought after by collectors, even if you have the money, you can't buy it from a boutique. These models are available for pre-order a year in advance. Some brands also have trading restrictions, requiring you to purchase a different model first before you can buy it. Buying a watch from the second-hand market offers the advantage of being able to purchase a popular model, but at a higher price than buying from a boutique. However, if the model is less popular, Secondhand prices are significantly lower than new, and this reduces the risk of resale losses if you get tired of it. For beginners buying their first luxury watch from the secondhand market, we recommend avoiding vintage watches. Buying from the secondhand market requires experience and expertise. Therefore, we recommend selecting only newer watches in good condition, complete with box and papers, t...