How to Buy Luxury Timepieces Online

For quite a while, Swiss watchmakers have discouraged their dealers from selling on-line due to the belief that the internet is dangerous. However the pull of the internet is difficult to avoid even for the very wealthy. Which is the reason why manufacturers have reduced their stance. In fact, many curently have an impressive online presence.

There are still several watchmakers who present only limited information on the internet though. Basically, they want to encourage individuals to find authorized dealers for additional information. Authorized and also respectable unauthorized dealers possess excellent product expertise. All queries can be responded to and most of all, you will get reliable customer care services.

If you decide that it is still better to buy on the internet given your particular situation, there are concrete measures which should be used to guarantee that you will obtain an authentic luxury watch, and that your financial information won’t be compromised. It is strongly advised for you to visit the internet site of an authorized dealer or an unauthorized dealer you trust.

Several essential features you need to look for when acquiring luxury watches online include:

• Product Warranty – Swiss luxury watches come with product guarantees, sometimes even a lifetime warranty. Whether you buy the wrist watch online or from a shop, it is important for the dealer to provide this feature. There should be absolutely no threat of buying a counterfeit timepiece. Because you are purchasing from the web, it's sometimes possible to negotiate 10% off of the quoted retail price.

• Pricing – if it seems too good to be true, it likely is. For example, if a particular watch is being sold for $500 but its quoted value from authorized dealers is $2,000, then it's usually a counterfeit item. But cost should not be the only consideration in buying a Swiss luxury watch online.

• Differentiating Dealers – there are still a lot of authorized dealerswho don’t want to complete purchases over the internet. Instead, they would only show their wares online. The actual purchase will be completed through phone and fax to minimize fraud. Don’t confuse them with unauthorized dealers who are able to sell authentic products directly over the internet.

• Serial Number – the serial number is engraved on all authentic watches. There will be relevant documentations included in the product. Looking for this feature will lessen the risk of buying counterfeit watches. Stolen watches can also be traced based on the serial number.

But most of all, it is imperative that you be wary about providing your personal information, specifically credit card details, through the internet. Otherwise, you won’t only get a bad deal, your long-term financial security may also be jeopardized.