Special Christmas Shopping: Pre-Owned Watches
Ho, Ho, Ho! Christmas is just around the corner—synonymous with little and big joys, gifts, and wishes coming true… If you’re passionate about watchmaking, you’re probably hoping the big bearded man in red will leave under the tree a watch you’ve had your eye on for ages, aren’t you?
But, well, it’s also been a long time since you believed in him… you tried, but since you’re never better served than by yourself, you can make your pick from these beautiful pre-owned watches in this Luxe selection (because Christmas is a pretty good excuse to give in).
Style, completely different profiles and reduced prices—from 875 to 2,950 euros—can be found at Cresus.
Watches under 1,000 euros
Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton
Hamilton is one of the brands that certainly offers some of the most interesting models in terms of style/movement/price ratio. A fine example is this chronograph, whose superb bezel and sub-dials highlight some very pleasing curves. Both classy and sporty, this chrono will suit a larger wrist particularly well.
875 euros (new price: 1,245 euros)
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Oris Diver Date
Unidirectional rotating bezel, wave dial (like one of its famous counterparts), luminous indices and hands—you’ve guessed it: this timepiece is a dive watch. But not only that! To feel the “diver” effect, put it on your wrist!
850 euros (new price: 1,200 euros)
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Frederique Constant Healey Automatic
On the caseback, the inscription “Healey Challenge Canada 1888 Limited Edition” appears with the serial number and the maple leaf surrounded by the wording “Heley loyalist Kingston”, to forever engrave the name of a memorable race. On the dial, the Austin Healey logo. Everything about this watch breathes racing and automotive challenge, and represents Frederique Constant perfection… a word to the wise!
1,000 euros (new price: 1,450 euros)
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Watches between 1,000 and 2,000 euros
Louis Erard 1931 Grande Date GMT
Dressed entirely in grey, this Louis Erard watch is a pearl of elegance. Its handsome leather strap and grey guilloché dial have a lot to do with it. And when you add a second time zone at 6 o’clock as refined as this one, you can say this model combines practicality and aesthetics in the finest way.
1,700 euros (new price: 2,300 euros)
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MontblancTimewalker
When you go for classic, pared-back models like this one, you’re never disappointed. Because you never tire of admiring its silver dial and copper-toned hands, set off by a sublime brown leather strap. And the little extra is knowing that the great Montblanc brand has been entrusted with the difficult task of dressing a man’s wrist.
1,490 euros (new price: 2,490 euros)
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Bell & Ross Vintage chronograh 126
Decidedly vintage, this handsome Bell & Ross chronograph fully embraces its identity with an original cream-coloured dial, its harmonious chronograph counters and numerals. If you’re a lover of watch movements, you’ll be delighted to admire its mechanical nobility through the transparent caseback.
1,900 euros (new price: 2,850 euros)
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Watches between 2,000 and 3,000
Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph
Chopard has been sponsoring this legendary race since 1988. To pay tribute to it, this watch was born, full of symbols directly inspired by motorsport: a Dunlop-profile rubber strap, the counters, and of course the 1000 Miglia emblem.
2200 euros
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Tag Heuer Monaco Chronograph by Heuer
Clearly, this selection leans heavily towards watches born of great automotive partnerships! And this one is nothing less than a legend. The Monaco was brought to light by the great Steve McQueen in the film Le Mans and has never stepped down from its pedestal. This model is a re-edition of the “Heuer” watch that every enthusiast knows. It’s to die for!
2950 euros
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Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso
We’ll finish with a timeless, great classic: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso. Originally, the Reverso was created to meet the requirements of British military officers who wanted to be able to play polo without damaging their watch. Today, the timepiece has evolved without losing its soul and, as a true horological myth, elevates the elegant outfits of its owners.
2950 euros (new price: 4450 euros)
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