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Watch Experts Pick the Best Timepieces to Invest in Right Now

From new editions to rare classics to all-time favorites, this moment might be a great time to buy a watch you can resell later.

Source (from left): Hodinkee; Eric Wind; Christie's; Paul Boutros; Gary Getz

Physical boutiques that were shuttered during the pandemic are only now reopening, but enthusiasm for classic watches remains high, by all accounts. As is the case in any economic slowdown, this can be a great time to pull the trigger and buy.

But what to choose? We asked top watch experts to tell us which timepieces they would invest in right now, either on the secondary market or new—and why. They told us what they think will resonate with collectors and make a great trade-in down the road.