The Expert’s Guide to Buying a Used Timepiece

A host of emerging online marketplaces have developed secure and trustworthy methods for purchasing a watch online

Q: I know that vintage watches can fetch fortunes, but I don’t hear much about used watches. What’s the difference between the two, and how do I find a good used watch?

A: Your question hits on a hot-button development that has the potential to disrupt the watch industry: the selling of used watches on new online marketplaces.

First let’s...