Why Used Rolex Can Cost More
Vocabulary & Expressions
boom: (경제적) 호황
Here’s why the used watch market is booming, and what Rolex is doing to get in on the action.
retail price: 소매가격
29% of collectors reported paying more than retail price for their most recent pre-owned watch…
patina: 녹청
An older model Rolex can have a patina, it can have some wear marks…
bragging rights: 자랑할 권한
There is also a bragging rights thing where if you have a Rolex from the ‘70s or the ‘80s, you’re able to say it’s from this era…
depreciate in value: 가치가 떨어지다
Back then, you could see a watch and get a return on it, but you could also sell a Rolex and it could have depreciated in value and you could lose money on it.
certified: 보증된
Rolex opened a certified pre-owned program for its used watches.
daunting: 위압적인
You’re buying a watch on the internet, it can be a little bit of a daunting experience.