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Is the Secondary Watch Market Turning a Corner?

After three years of decline, prices of pre-owned watches appear to have bottomed out.
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After three years of declines, prices of pre-owned watches appear to have bottomed out. (Getty Images)
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Amid the doom and gloom of luxury watch sales, a bright spot? After three years of continuous decline, prices of pre-owned watches appear to have bottomed out. And with prices of new watches still rising, second-hand retailers are now eyeing an uptick in sales.

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About the author
Robin Swithinbank

Robin Swithinbank is a contributing writer at The Business of Fashion. Swithinbank is a London based journalist, editor, and speaker who specialises in luxury watches.

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