Oakleigh Watches was born from a love of luxury watches and a passion for customer service. <br />
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After years of collecting pre owned Swiss watches, we realised that luxury watch sellers fall into two groups….<br />
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1. The high-street shop or website where the watch is a commodity and it’s all about the sale.<br />
2. The specialist where facts and details are everything and it’s all about the watch.<br />
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Oakleigh Watches doesn’t fit either category. We offer an attentive, personalised experience, that is all about you. <br />


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Porsche Design Chronograph 718 RS Spyder

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<p>This Porsche Design Chronograph 718 RS Spyder is an unworn Full Set. Bought new direct from Porsche in 2023, it has been tried on but is unworn.</p>
<p>This watch is reserved by Porsche exclusively for 718 RS Spyder owners and is not available unless you also buy the car – it’s then a £10,000 option. It comes complete with the boxes as well as the manual and papers and it is in really perfect condition.</p>
<p>Powered by a Swiss automatic Porsche Design Calibre WERK 01.200 movement, the black dial has black chronograph sub-dials, Superluminova hour markers and a small date window at 4 o’clock with no cyclops.  The white hands with red accents set everything off a treat and make a nice contrast to the green rehaut.</p>
<p>The 42mm black titanium case is water resistant to 50 metres. It features a brushed titanium fixed bezel with a tachymeter scale and black accents.</p>
<p>The sapphire crystal case back is a really nice touch too, showing off the movement.</p>
<p>The strap is made from Porsche upholstery leather and trimmed in Alcantara with green stitching.</p>
<p>Just tested by Rolex certified watch specialists <a href="https://www.michlmayr.com/">Michlmayr &amp; Co</a> this Porsche Design Chronograph 718 RS Spyder is running within COSC spec.</p>
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This Porsche Design Chronograph 718 RS Spyder is an unworn Full Set. Bought new direct from Porsche in 2023, it has been tried on but is unworn.

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Zenith Chronomaster Sport Steel

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<p>This Zenith Chronomaster Sport Steel is a ‘Boutique Edition’ watch with a 41mm stainless steel case, silver chronograph dial with three different coloured sub-dials, and a grey-anthracite-blue ceramic bezel.</p>
<p>The Chronomaster Sport case is made from stainless steel with a silver sunray dial with the tri-coloured counters.  The beautiful bezel is made from three colours of ceramic that match the associated sub dials.</p>
<p>Through the sapphire case back you can see the El Primero rotor with the classic Zenith star motif and the classic El Primero 3600 movement.</p>
<p>This watch is 99% perfect in every way and I would be surprised if it had been worn more than a few times and then very carefully.</p>
<p>Fitted to the original stainless steel bracelet with the star emblem clasp.</p>
<p>Just tested by Rolex &amp; Omega certified watch specialists <a href="https://www.michlmayr.com/">Michlmayr &amp; Co</a>  this watch is running within COSC spec</p>
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<p>A Full Set, it comes with everything that came with it from the factory including the papers and books, inner and outer boxes.  It also has the original tag.</p>
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This Zenith Chronomaster Sport Steel is a ‘Boutique Edition’ watch with a 41mm stainless steel case and a multi coloured chronograph dial

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Zeno OS Retro Uno Black

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<p>This new Zeno OS Retro Uno Black is another superb limited edition military style watch from the Basel manufacturer.</p>
<p>They describe the OS Retro Uno as a ‘No Stress Watch’ because it has no minute hand and the smallest increment that you can read on the dial is 5 minutes.</p>
<p>The case is made from high quality stainless steel and the strap of excellent leather.  Only a few of these watches were ever made so it’s a genuine limited edition.</p>
<p>Brand new and perfect, it is supplied with the box &amp; papers.</p>
<p>We love a military watch but if we want a Swiss one we’re used to having to spend several thousand pounds on something like an IWC. That’s the point of this Zeno, it’s Swiss, it has integrity, and it’s less than £650.</p>
<p>Just tested by Rolex certified watch specialists <a href="https://www.michlmayr.com/">Michlmayr &amp; Co</a> – this new Zeno OS Retro Uno Black is running beautifully.</p>
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This new Zeno OS Retro Uno Black is another superb limited edition military style watch from the Basel manufacturer. A Full Set

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Zeno X-Large Pilot World Timer

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<p>This new Zeno X-Large Pilot World Timer is another superb limited edition military style watch from the Basel manufacturer.</p>
<p>The World Timer section is represented by a central disk featuring the major cities of the world.  This allows the wearer to tell the time in any of those cities as well as the time at home.  It’s a very cool trick.</p>
<p>The case is made from high quality stainless steel and the strap of excellent leather.  Only 300 of these watches were ever made so it’s a genuine limited edition.</p>
<p>Supplied with the box &amp; papers.</p>
<p>We love a military watch but if we want a Swiss one we’re used to having to spend several thousand pounds on something like an IWC. That’s the point of this Zeno, it’s Swiss, it has integrity, and it’s £750.</p>
<p>Just tested by Rolex certified watch specialists <a href="https://www.michlmayr.com/">Michlmayr &amp; Co</a> – this new Zeno X-Large Pilot World Timer is running beautifully.</p>
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This new Zeno X-Large Pilot World Timer is another superb limited edition military style watch from the Basel manufacturer.

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Girard Perregaux 9010 Rattrapante

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<p>This is a rare and beautiful Girard Perregaux 9010 Rattrapante.  It has a silver stepped guilloche dial with blued hands and a Rattrapante chronograph movement.</p>
<p>The Rattrapante movement brings split seconds functionality through having TWO chronograph hands.</p>
<p>Everything is in lovely condition with no scratches, dings or gouges and a perfect dial and hands.  The leather strap and original GP buckle are also excellent.</p>
<p>Complete with the original wooden box, manual and papers.  A Full Set.</p>
<p>Just tested by Rolex and Omega certified watch specialists <a href="https://www.michlmayr.com/">Michlmayr &amp; Co </a>it is running within COSC spec.</p>
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This is a rare and beautiful Girard Perregaux 9010 Rattrapante.  It has a silver stepped guilloche dial with blued hands and a Rattrapante movement.

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Laco B-Uhr

<p>This is an original Laco B-Uhr WWII Pilot’s watch in great condition – one for the collectors.</p>
<p>Made during WWII for the Luftwaffe by renowned pilot’s watch manufacturers Laco, the case, dial, hands , glass and movement are all original.  The leather strap is new and made by Laco in the original Navigator style, designed to fit over a flight suit.</p>
<p>No-one knows how many of these were made during WWII but there aren't many left, and very very few in this condition.</p>
<p>Just serviced by Rolex and Omega certified watch specialists <a href="https://www.michlmayr.com/">Michlmayr &amp; Co</a> it is running properly and well.</p>


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This is an original Laco B-Uhr WWII Pilot’s watch in great condition – one for the collectors. All original, recently serviced and with a new Laco strap

Laco B-Uhr - Pre Owned Luxury Watch

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Zenith El Primero Heritage

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<p>This Zenith El Primero Heritage is a 38mm stainless steel watch with a beautiful brown sunray dial.  It has with a 30-minute sub-dial at 3 o’clock, a small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock, a tachymeter scale around the outer rim and Silver-tone hands and hour markers.</p>
<p>This one has been worn only very slightly and it is in perfect, almost unworn, condition.  It comes with the original boxes, papers and tags.  The current retail price of this watch on the Zenith website is £5,500.</p>
<p>Through the sapphire case back you can see the El Primero rotor with the classic Zenith star motif and the classic El Primero 4069 movement.</p>
<p>A Full Set, it comes with everything that came with it from the factory including the papers and books, inner and outer boxes.</p>
<p>Just tested by Rolex &amp; Omega certified watch specialists <a href="https://www.michlmayr.com/">Michlmayr &amp; Co</a>  this beautiful Zenith is running within COSC spec</p>
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This Zenith El Primero Heritage is a 38mm stainless steel watch with a beautiful brown sunray dial. A perfect, hardly worn Full Set

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Rolex 216570 Explorer II Black

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<p>This is an excellent example of the black dialled Rolex Explorer II 216570, and it is 99% unmarked. The black dial and hands are perfect and the bracelet has no wear or damage.</p>
<p>The Explorer II 216570 was introduced in 2011 with a larger 42mm stainless steel case than its predecessors and the all new bracelet and hands.</p>
<p>It comes with both original ‘Wave’ boxes, the plastic card papers, card wallet and booklets as you would expect as well as the original green seal.</p>
<p>Just tested by certified watchmakers <a href="https://www.michlmayr.com/">Michlmayr &amp; Co. </a>this Rolex Explorer II 216570 is running within COSC spec.</p>
<p>For more Rolex Watches visit our <a href="https://www.oakleighwatches.co.uk/brand/pre-owned-rolex"><strong>Rolex</strong> </a>Brand page.</p>
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Rolex Explorer II 216570

This is a really nice example of the black dialled Rolex Explorer II , and it is 99% unmarked. A Full Set in excellent condition.

Rolex Explorer II 216570 | 2020 | Full Set

Buying a Rolex is a one of the best decisions you could make in the watch world because most certified pre owned Rolex watches increase in value over time.

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This means that when you buy a fully tested, warrantied Rolex certified pre owned watch from Oakleigh Watches, you will be buying an appreciating asset. All you need to do is take care of it and enjoy it for a few years and it will literally repay you.

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Below are 5 key things to consider when buying a pre owned Rolex.

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<strong>1. Investment, Pleasure or Both?</strong>

If you’re buying purely for investment, then you don’t need to worry about the style of watch. Rather, you need to focus on whether a model is desirable now and whether it is likely to be so for the foreseeable future. So, my top three tips …

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• Always go for a watch with the widest appeal and the most limited supply.
• If it’s purely for investment purposes, buy the very best example you can find. After all you don’t have to worry about damaging it if it’s only going to sit in your safe.
• Make sure you buy a Full Set – box, papers, service records and accessories.
If buying for pleasure and or both pleasure and investment – keep reading.

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<strong>2. Style</strong>

There are literally hundreds of Rolex watches to choose from. The most popular and the ones that appear most in our collections tend to be sports references of which there are several. However, the dressier Day Date and Datejust models are also very popular, and they regularly feature in our collection too.

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<strong>Rolex Submariner and GMT Master</strong>

As far as the sports references are concerned, the two most popular ones are:

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• The Rolex Submariner – This comes in Submariner and Submariner Date versions. They were both largely unchanged from 1969 until 2010/2012 when the current ceramic bezel styling was introduced. This was the first and only major change ever to affect the model. The Stainless-Steel Submariner watches have quite understated styling.

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• The Rolex GMT Master – depending upon age, this is available in both GMT Master and GMT Master II versions. The GMT Master was the original, and when they were available simultaneously, was the cheaper of the two versions. These days prices are much more affected by condition, originality, and completeness than they are by which movement is in the watch. Again, depending on age, the steel versions are available with black, black and red (Coke), blue and red (Pepsi), blue and black (Batman), and green and black (Sprite) versions. Because of the coloured bezel, they tend to stand out more than some of the other Rolex sports watches.

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<strong>Rolex Day Date and Datejust</strong>
• The Rolex Day Date or ‘Rolex President’ has been a mainstay of the brand since the 1950’s and has traditionally been presented to every US President around the time of their inauguration. Incidentally, ‘President’ is also the name of the bracelet which is only ever used on this model. The Rolex Day Date is only available in precious metals; yellow gold, white gold, or platinum, and consequently has always been one of the more highly priced Rolex models. Traditionally a 36mm watch – although strangely it wears much bigger – the Rolex Day Date is now also available in 41 mm.

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• The Rolex Datejust has been an important part of Rolex history since the 1960’s. This is the classic dress Rolex seen on so many wrists and is available in stainless steel or stainless steel and gold versions. The key differentiating feature on the different Rolex Datejust models is the bezel. Over the years they have been available in machined steel, smooth steel, and fluted white gold. It’s important to know which you are looking at because the difference affects the price quite significantly. The other main difference between the versions is the bracelet which is available in either an Oyster or Jubilee. The Oyster bringing a more purposeful look while the Jubilee is more decorative and dressier. Also, traditionally a 36mm watch the Rolex Datejust is now also available in 41 mm.

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<strong>3. Size</strong>

Does matter when it comes to watches?

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It all comes down to confidence and perspective.

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Just because you’re small in stature, doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t carry off a larger timepiece. In fact, it’s very much the fashion for women to wear oversized men’s watches.

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For a man, it’s all about confidence. If you feel comfortable going big and will wear a 43mm + proudly, then it will look good. If you’re going to be self-conscious, then pick something classic like a Rolex Oyster Perpetual.

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Most Rolex sports models ever made are 40 mm but recently a few have crept up to 41 mm and 42 mm versions.

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As we mentioned before, the Rolex Day Date and Rolex Datejust are traditionally 36 mm, but the modern ones are 41 mm – if you’re looking for something smaller, older could be better for you.

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<strong>4. Vintage or Modern</strong>

The choice between a vintage or modern watch is partly one of personal taste and partly one of robustness. We mentioned above about the fact that vintage watches tend to be smaller with the Rolex Day Date and Datejust models growing 5 mm over the years. So, if you like a slightly smaller vintage look, then something older might be for you.

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On the other hand, if you want to wear your Rolex every day, then you should probably go for a newer one as the movements from the 1960’s is more fragile and expensive to repair than later versions.

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Bracelets have also changed over the years and newer ones are more hard wearing and comfortable so may be more suited to regular as opposed to occasional wear. Original bracelets for vintage Rolex can also be very valuable, often running into thousands of pounds, so that combined with their relatively fragile nature doesn’t make for a daily wearer.

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Servicing costs for a vintage watch can be higher and parts hard to come by – two important considerations when choosing between modern and vintage pre owned Rolex watches.

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<strong>5. Fashion or Function</strong>

What do you want your pre owned Rolex for? Assuming of course you’re not heading to the Mariana Trench, is it simply to tell the time or do you need it to dive in?

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If you do want a sports watch for diving say, the Rolex Submariner models are the best place to start.

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If you’re simply looking for a fantastic watch made to the highest of standards, then you can have some fun choosing.

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Rolex 116518 Daytona

<p>This in an outstanding gold Rolex Daytona 116518 in 18ct gold on a leather Rolex strap with an 18ct deployant clasp. It has a factory fitted white racing dial and is 100% original.</p>
<p>One owner, unpolished and a beautiful Full Set. It comes with all boxes and papers as well as the booklets, bezel protector and even the clasp stickers. It also has the original price ticket.</p>
<p>In excellent condition all round, there are no dents or scratches anywhere on the watch and only a couple of very slight marks that you can’t see on the wrist that keep it from being 100% perfect.  Unlike the majority of these watches, the Rolex crown on the clasp and the markings on the bezel are sharp and crisp as the day to was made.</p>
<p>These 18ct gold Daytonas are pretty special in the flesh and when you hold one you can tell immediately that you have your hands on something rare and unusual.</p>
<p>Just tested by certified watchmakers <a href="http://www.michlmayr.com">Michlmayr &amp; Co</a> this gold Rolex Daytona 116518 is running within COSC spec.</p>
<p>For more Rolex Watches visit our <a href="https://www.oakleighwatches.co.uk/brand/pre-owned-rolex"><strong>Rolex</strong> </a>Brand page.</p>


Rolex Daytona 116518

This is a lovely 18ct Gold Rolex Daytona 116518 on a leather Rolex strap with an 18ct deployant clasp. A 2008 Full Set in unpolished condition.

Gold Rolex Daytona 116518 | 2008 | Full Set

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Zenith El Primero Captain Winsor

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<p>This Zenith El Primero Captain Winsor was Zenith's first model to integrate an annual calendar function into the renowned El Primero movement. This calendar only requires adjustment once a year on March 1st, which is quite an achievement for a watch at this price point.</p>
<p>With a stainless steel case and a beautiful silver guilloche dial with contrasting gold hands and hour markers, the overall look is very classy.</p>
<p>The complexity and sophistication of the annual calendar El Primero movement is bit  special so it's great that you can see it through the sapphire case back.</p>
<p>This watch is 99% perfect in every way and I would be surprised if it had been worn more than a few times and then very carefully.</p>
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This Zenith El Primero Captain Winsor was Zenith's first model to put an annual calendar function into the renowned El Primero movement. A 2013 Full Set

Zenith El Primero Captain Winsor | 2013 | Full Set

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