Chrono24 - good place to buy?

[Maxym]

Seems pretty safe - escrow account and all that. But should I be wary about buying from private sellers? What happens if the watch isn't as advertised, eg condition-wise?

Anyone had any experiences that have been less than good?

[T6 vanman]

2 experiences, Both very good.
1 of those was a Ball watch from a private seller from France
Obviously ask for some very good quality photo's before commencing sale, If the seller is genuine then they should accomodate

[h0b0]

I have sold an IWC on Chrono24 and can tell you that the price you pay is a premium compared to other places. I’d say the all in cost to my buyer was 20% more than I expected. I was happy because even after the expenses for escrow and listing, I netted higher than I would on eBay.

I buy my watches on eBay or watchuseek but contact the seller directly and transfer the money as a gift. This is the most risky approach possible and I would never recommend it but by doing so I avoid all the eBay and PayPal fees. As a result, I can sell on Chrono24 and still make a profit when the time come to scratching a new itch. I will say that I will only buy/sell from/to someone I can verify through watchuseek or through other means.

[Maxym]

Thanks x2.

Any more views/experiences?

[hungry_hog]

Bought my last two watches from there, but not using the checkout facility. So I used it more as a search engine.

First one was a Hulk (Rolex 116610LV). The shop turned out to be in Mayfair so I bought the watch in person. Good prices and selection of Rolex sports models

Second one was a Omega Speedster Moonwatch - was a shop (or perhaps one man band?) in Merseyside. Rang them up and paid via PP. This one could have been risky (the shop effectively could have just been a lock up) but turned out fine. Watch arrived next day and the seller sent all the tracking info.

C24 is a good place to search for "hard to find" models and link to the smaller dealers. Definitely cheaper than places like Watchfinder but more expensive than the forums or eBay.
I only buy from UK dealers with a physical shop, and only where the watch is complete. There are a lot of watches priced 20% under market price in other locations e.g. Italy. I have not been brave enough to try those!

Edited by hungry_hog on Monday 28th May 16:32

Edited by hungry_hog on Monday 28th May 16:34

Edited by hungry_hog on Monday 28th May 16:35

[Angelis]

I also used it as a search engine for checking prices and seeing who has what before buying directly by credit card.

[mikeveal]

It's been covered a few times before. I suggest you use the search.
Its a market place, with good and bad sellers just like the other market places. Beware of their use of the word "trusted".

[davek_964]

hungry_hog said:

I only buy from UK dealers with a physical shop, and only where the watch is complete. There are a lot of watches priced 20% under market price in other locations e.g. Italy. I have not been brave enough to try those!

I found my Breguet via Chrono24. It was virtually impossible to find the one I wanted in the UK - and actually virtually impossible to find one in other countries, at least countries I'd trust to send it. Eventually, one turned up in Milan - I flew to Milan and spent a weekend there with the g/f, bought the watch (which was absolutely perfect condition) and probably still paid less than if I'd found one in the UK.

[Maxym]

mikeveal said:

It's been covered a few times before. I suggest you use the search.
Its a market place, with good and bad sellers just like the other market places. Beware of their use of the word "trusted".

Thanks. The search was unusually (in my experience) useful for PH.

[mikeveal]

Commonly believed PH myths:
1/ The search doesn't work.
2/ Mentioning sausages, or a remapped 330d elevates poster to the dizzying heights of comic genius.
3/ Irony is dead.