Buying Pre-Owned Luxury Watches in the UK: What to Know Before You Buy
January 29, 2026
Buying a pre-owned luxury watch in the UK has never been more popular. For many
Our 2025 Christmas Gift Guide for watch lovers brings together standout pieces for him and for her, from everyday steel sports watches to statement gold favourites. Christmas gifts matter. They say something about the person giving them and even more about the one receiving them. A good watch does this better than anything else. It lasts, it holds meaning and it becomes part of someone’s life long after the wrapping paper is gone. This year’s guide focuses on pieces with real presence. Not token gifts. Not filler. These are watches for people who appreciate design, craft and stories worth owning.
The Cartier Santos works as a pair better than almost any other watch. The men’s WSSA0061 has the sharp lines and brushed steel that made the Santos a modern classic. The proportions are strong without being loud and the bracelet gives it a clean architectural feel.
The WSSA0062 brings the same design language to a slimmer case that suits the wrist without losing any of the character. Side by side they look intentional. This is a couple’s gift that isn’t corny and never feels matched for the sake of it. It feels chosen. Cartier does that better than anyone. Explore more pieces in the Cartier collection.
A gift for someone who knows what they like. The Racing Chronograph has all the Speedmaster charm with more edge. The orange accents break the monochrome look just enough to make it stand out and the calibre 9900 movement shows exactly where OMEGA is in 2025. Confident. Technical. Assured. See more in the OMEGA collection.
The Black Bay 58 Burgundy has become one of the most recognisable pieces in modern watch collecting. The burgundy bezel gives it warmth and the size keeps it wearable for almost anyone. It suits the man who wants heritage without fuss. Discover more pieces in the TUDOR range.
The Navitimer needs no introduction but the copper dial adds something new. It turns a classic pilot’s instrument into something more refined. The B01 movement is one of the best chronograph calibres available today and the 43 mm case suits someone who likes a watch with confidence. More choices are available in the Breitling collection.
If there is a watch that feels like a gift, it is this one. The White Side of the Moon stands apart from almost everything else in the market. Ceramic case. White dial. The right amount of detail. It is bold without being flashy and refined without being delicate. Discover similar pieces in the OMEGA collection.
Clean design, good proportions and a bright white dial that feels modern. It is a sports watch that doesn’t try to be a men’s watch in a smaller size. Breitling made this with clarity in mind. It is practical enough for everyday use and polished enough for everything else. Browse the full Breitling range.
The Baltic Prismic is a reminder that independent watchmaking can add something fresh to a collection. The red agate dial is the highlight. No two pieces are identical and the colour has real depth. It feels considered and personal. Even more unique pieces can be found in our Microbrands page.
A well-chosen timepiece is more than a gift. It becomes part of someone’s story. Whether you’re searching for a standout piece for him, something timeless for her, or a matching set to mark a special moment, our curated collections make it easy to find the right watch.
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