If you’re in that $1,000-$2,000 sweet spot that many watch brands are competing for, your best bet for a quality timepiece is buying a pre-owned watch. Vintage watches tend to offer a much better value for your money than new ones. For instance, you might be able to purchase a Rolex for $1,000-$2,000 while new ones go for much more. There are countless places to buy pre-owned watches and we recommend doing some research on AskMen.com and HODKINEE.com before you start your search. If that’s too tough for you, check out the pre-owned watches at Tourneau.

Tourneau may be on the pricier side, however they are much more reputable than eBay. They can spot inconsistencies and irregularities not to mention they restore and certify all pre-owned watches for sale. TAG Heuers start around $700 and Breitlings start at $1,000.

The pre-owned watch game is dangerous, but if you look in the right places you can snag a Rolex rather than a franken-watch.

Source: Tourneau