With the growing interest of sustainability in the fashion industry, it would only be a matter of time before the pre-owned watch market took notice.

You might be wondering what is the attraction of purchasing a pre-owned watch? A few benefits of entering the market are that some models can be genuinely cheaper and accessible for new collectors.

Seasoned high-end collectors can also scout the market for timepieces that are no longer on the market and will only increase in value as the years go by.

Vintage and pre-owned watches are also fetching as much or even more than brand new watches. Sotheby’s auction house in Dubai regularly auctions off Patek Philippe’s for excess of Dhs500k.

We’ve picked out the five best pre-owned watch wonders available now and will indeed become future heirlooms, each with its own story to tell.

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Rolex Air-King 116900 – Dhs 37,611 Available at Thewatchbox.com

The Oyster Perpetual Air-King is perhaps one of the most in-demand and sought-after pre-owned watches. The timepiece pays tribute to the pioneers of flight and the Oyster’s roles in the epic story of aviation. Featuring a 40mm case in Oyster, a solid-link Oyster bracelet, and a distinctive black dial. The Air-king embodies the Aeronautical heritage of the original Rolex Oyster.

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Patek Philippe Blue Platinum Golden Ellipse – DHS 165,253 AVAILABLE AT THELUXURYCLOSET.COM

A true collectors timepiece. The Patek Philippe gold Ellipse first appeared in 1968 and was a bold departure from traditional watch shapes. The innovative design is inspired by the “Golden Section” discovered by Greek mathematicians. The watch features a 34.5 Platinum case, 18k gold hour markers, and a dial plate. The self-winding movement and eloquently shiny blue alligator strap make this a time-worthy investment.

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IWC Schaffhausen PORTUGIESER YACHT CLUB CHRONOGRAPH – DHS 35,811 AVAILABLE AT sothebys.com

Take to the waters with the IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Yacht club chronograph. Comprising a 45mm stainless steel case and sapphire glass face. Inside features an automatic calibre 89361 movement, chronograph as additional function. A black Arabic face with a date indication and rubber strap completes this handsome watch wonder.

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Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Gold – Dhs26,776 available at swisswatchexpo.com

The Cartier Louis watch sets the standard for all Tank watches. Initially designed in 1917 and worn by Louis Cartier, the timepiece has stood the test of time with its Art Deco curves. It features a mechanical movement, 18k rose gold 33.7mm case and an alligator strap. A timeless and wise investment.

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Bell & Ross BR-05 – Dhs12,138 available at thewatchbox.com

Bell & Ross are best known for creating immaculate time-pieces influenced by aviation. Note the cockpit instrumental design that runs through the Swiss watchmaker's collection. The BR 05 series offers a slick urban finish featuring a Calibre BR-CAL.321 automatic movement, 40mm stainless steel case, and bracelet. An excellent edition for frequent travelers and a solid entry price for a new collector.

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