me too, only buy new.
Why? my story.
I have not investigate vintage watches, and what i can aspect.
The patina, value, and more.
I think it can grow for me.
For most stuf, i buy very little secondhand.
My view is mostly of the time, a look into the future.
Nostalgia is the memories of beloved people.
Looking back is gone, i want always go forward.
Sometimes i use a line to historical facts, when i lost a Baume and Mercier, and bought a watch from the brand to reunite myself.
It was very special to connect again.
This you can compare to a car. You drove for example a Ford, had great memories, and for many years later you walk into a car dealership to buy a brand new Ford.
In terms of watches, i like the ones who are old, but produce today great quality watches. Omega is from 1848, so it get my attention.
I do this, because to have a direction of collecting.