Selling a high value watch

[GSE]

Could anybody advise on the best way to sell a high value watch.
It's a limited edition Breitling with the box and all papers that I bought new in 2004.
Should I take it to a local Jewellers get it valued and let them buy it?
Should I contact an online watch specalist have them value it and let them buy it?
Should I put it up for sale on ebay? How would you ship such a high value item. Specialist insured courier?
Any advice much appreciated.

[Ken_Code]

I think that the specialist watch selling sites are worth a try.

Others will hopefully offer more advice, but https://www.chrono24.co.uk seems a good one.

[hilly10]

Chrono24 is one option

[V8 Animal]

I used Watchfinder very good they sort it all out for you.
Chrono useless.

[PGNSagaris]

Speak to Dom Hackett

https://www.hackettwatches.com/

[interstellar]

PGNSagaris said:

Speak to Dom Hackett

https://www.hackettwatches.com/

There is a thread on here about Dom, very well respected and strong prices.

I have sold watches and jewellery to him and it’s been a pleasure.

[nikaiyo2]

Stick it on here?

[dom9]

Another vote for Dom H - legend!

I think ebay with the Authentication Service is now pretty good and safe/secure for both sides.

Watch Collecting another option.

I honestly wouldn't be scared of eBay these days and has the largest audience to find true value but only after Dom's had a bid as that's preferable to dealing with the 'best price' folks on ebay.

[Trevor555]

I've sold a couple in Brighton, just walked into the shops there, and was offered decent prices.

[U.N.]

I've sold several watches of varying value (£3k - £75k) on Chrono24...

[magpie215]

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[Somebody]

Watchfinder invited me to sell a watch by email. To my surprise they gave me a strong offer which if they stick to would yield me c.20% profit on a watch that I have had for just over 3 years. The watch is now with them via their courier. Awaiting their final offer. Very positive so far.

[Wheelspinning]

I sold a Super Avenger and an M1 via ebay around 3 years ago.

Went to their verification crowd so it protects both buyer and seller, so no chance of you having your payment clawed back.

That's probably the best return.

[judas]

Worth giving Subdial a look as well. Used them to trade in a couple of my watches against my Glashutte Original. Very easy transaction and they arrange collection via insured courier.

https://subdial.com/

[GSE]

Thanks for the advice all. It's a Breitling Crosswind Special BC, B4435612/B690 0401/1000. I shall try the specialists suggested here.

[Somebody]

Somebody said:

Watchfinder invited me to sell a watch by email. To my surprise they gave me a strong offer which if they stick to would yield me c.20% profit on a watch that I have had for just over 3 years. The watch is now with them via their courier. Awaiting their final offer. Very positive so far.

I received the formal offer with nothing knocked off on Monday. BACs payment was supposed to take a couple of days but I received cleared funds yesterday.

All in all a very pleasant selling experience.

P.S. Just looked on their website - they have marked up the watch by 32%! They have one other similar watch that they are selling at £70 less than what they paid for mine, though it is 12 years older.

[hungry_hog]

WF best of a bad bunch! I sold a Speedy to them, got 2.4k, probably would have got 3k private.

Would not sell private in this day and age.

One of my work colleagues tried to sell a Panerai privately, when it came to "exchange" time...the way he described it sounded like a scene from the Sweeney! not sure if he told them to "shut it you sl4g" but the deal didn't go ahead as planned.

[popeyewhite]

Somebody said:

Just looked on their website - they have marked up the watch by 32%!

Never look back!