Where to sell a Dornbluth 99.1 ?

[Nick M]

For a variety of reasons, I've decided (I think...) that I want to move on my 99.1. I ordered it in anticipation of a significant promotion at work, and while that happened, the process to get there was quite stressful and, in a bizarre way, I'm reminded of that every time I wear it and it sort of takes the edge off a bit.

I like the watch, and very much admire the work that went into it, but not the feelings it seems to trigger

On that basis, I'm looking to get a sensible return, but with minimal risk of dealing with muppets, so suggestions on the best ways to approach that would be appreciated. I'm not one for watch forums, so don't have the post-count to be able to sell on somewhere like TZ, and I'm assuming places like Watchfinder would offer a relatively low-ball amount.

I did wonder about dropping a note to Hackett Watches, and I'll advertise it on here in due course, but also interested in other options. And please don't anyone suggest ebay...

Thanks all.

[CardShark]

Chrono24 would give you a sizeable audience

[Don1]

CardShark said:

Chrono24 would give you a sizeable audience

True, but my experience of that is that they are either fraudsters or dreamers. (Trying to sell my Monaco 24).

[kazste]

Just a pessimistic viewpoint to let you know why im not interested.

If i were buying from them i would want to go thorough the correspondence and personalisation with them not end up with wither a very nice but it ff the peg watch, or a watch built to anothers spec.

This to me suggests, whilst agreeing that i may be in a majority of one, that the price would have to be low enough to get the casual observer to look at this other than a tag or a omega. At thos price point are you sure you want to sell as you have one hell of a watch?

If you do just take the first reasonable offer and dont think about what could of been.

[Fatrat]

kazste said:

Just a pessimistic viewpoint to let you know why im not interested.

If i were buying from them i would want to go thorough the correspondence and personalisation with them not end up with wither a very nice but it ff the peg watch, or a watch built to anothers spec.

This to me suggests, whilst agreeing that i may be in a majority of one, that the price would have to be low enough to get the casual observer to look at this other than a tag or a omega. At thos price point are you sure you want to sell as you have one hell of a watch?

If you do just take the first reasonable offer and dont think about what could of been.

Having ordered a 99.1 due in May 2016 I agree with the above

However there are, I suspect, plenty of "I want it now" people who will take it off your hands.

OP are you certain? I appreciate the feelings it may evoke now but maybe that will change?

[clarkmagpie]

I'm not sure what the answer is.

Wear it more often so you gel with it.
Wear it only for special occasions and appreciate the hard work you put in to get it.

Either way, don't sell.
They are special watches and I'm sure in time you would regret it.

[eastsider]

A couple of 99.1s have sold on TZ UK if you are a member there with enough posts (250) to sell on sales corner.

[Grey Ghost]

Nick,

Can you post up a few more details about your 99.1 please:

Face colour
Blued Hands ?
Printed dial version ?
Comes with box, papers and warranty
Strap(s) with watch
Any personal engravings on watch

Piccies would be great

I may be in the market if a few things go my way this week and next

[alanm_3]

I sent Nick a PM the day he posted this. Still had no reply and as far as I can see, he's not been on this thread since.

[bigandclever]

alanm_3 said:

I sent Nick a PM the day he posted this. Still had no reply and as far as I can see, he's not been on this thread since.

Me too. Maybe he's made the right decision

[Nick M]

Sorry to those who've sent messages to which I've not yet replied or followed up on - been travelling with work so just catching up on a few things.

Not trying to mess anyone around, just been a tad busy unfortunately, so didn't have a chance to take any decent pictures, but below are a couple of pictures for those who are interested.

DSCF8924 by Ethel of Buzzez, on Flickr

DSCF8927 by Ethel of Buzzez, on Flickr

[Grey Ghost]

Morning Nick,

Thanks for replying

Lovely piece but my heart is set on the blued hands and black numbers options so I'll have to keep trawling the classifieds.

[Fatrat]

Grey Ghost said:

Morning Nick,

Thanks for replying

Lovely piece but my heart is set on the blued hands and black numbers options so I'll have to keep trawling the classifieds.

Do they go for much of a discount second hand or would you just be better off buying new and getting the exact spec you want and knowing that it is completely "yours"?

[Soov535]

That's lovely. How much are you thinking?

[Fatrat]

Out of interest what made you choose the red 12? Its just that is what I have chosen for mine but with a black dial (see below on right)

[Grey Ghost]

Fatrat said:

Grey Ghost said:

Morning Nick,

Thanks for replying

Lovely piece but my heart is set on the blued hands and black numbers options so I'll have to keep trawling the classifieds.

Do they go for much of a discount second hand or would you just be better off buying new and getting the exact spec you want and knowing that it is completely "yours"?

To be honest I have no idea but would expect a saving of some sort over list. I am genuinely interested in the style I described above and if one came up in the UK I'd consider it seriously. The only one I know of for sale in the spec I want is in Australia

I might just bite the bullet and email Dirk and kick things off

[Nick M]

Fatrat said:

Out of interest what made you choose the red 12? Its just that is what I have chosen for mine but with a black dial (see below on right)

I saw a Stowa with a red 12 and liked the look, if not that particular watch.

Subsequent to that I did see another dornbluth with a red 12, and it looked lovely, hence speccing it for mine.

About the only explanation for the red 12 I've found on the interweb is this link:

http://red12straps.com/html/name.html

[Fatrat]

Grey Ghost said:

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I might just bite the bullet and email Dirk and kick things off

[Fatrat]

Nick M said:

Fatrat said:

Out of interest what made you choose the red 12? Its just that is what I have chosen for mine but with a black dial (see below on right)

I saw a Stowa with a red 12 and liked the look, if not that particular watch.

Subsequent to that I did see another dornbluth with a red 12, and it looked lovely, hence speccing it for mine.

About the only explanation for the red 12 I've found on the interweb is this link:

http://red12straps.com/html/name.html

Interesting thanks. Like you I just liked the look. I just hope the finished watch looks as good as the photoshopped version!

Good luck with the sale if that is the route you chose.

[Nick M]

Soov535 said:

That's lovely. How much are you thinking?

Feel free to drop me an email, and to suggest a number if you're interested