Help with where to sell a watch
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I am looking for some advice please chaps.
I inherited my Fathers Rolex 15 years ago. In that time I have worn it three or four times. I am not really 'into' watches and have a nice Raymond Weil that I bought in Dubai for a couple of hundred pounds as a daily driver. I get more enjoyment form this cheap watch than I do from the Rolex. There is obviously some sentimental attachment to the Rolex but I am sure that my Dad would prefer me to sell it and use the proceeds on a really good family holiday or something that I can use more often to remember him by.
Where do I start when it comes to finding someone reputable to buy the watch? The watch was bought from a local jewellers who are a Rolex dealer but as it is a small town I am sure they will try to get it at a low price.
The watch is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Day Date, White dial, no diamonds just plain yellow gold. It was bought by my Dad new approximately 25 years ago.
Any help you can offer me would be much appreciated.
Thank you
Sheridan
I inherited my Fathers Rolex 15 years ago. In that time I have worn it three or four times. I am not really 'into' watches and have a nice Raymond Weil that I bought in Dubai for a couple of hundred pounds as a daily driver. I get more enjoyment form this cheap watch than I do from the Rolex. There is obviously some sentimental attachment to the Rolex but I am sure that my Dad would prefer me to sell it and use the proceeds on a really good family holiday or something that I can use more often to remember him by.
Where do I start when it comes to finding someone reputable to buy the watch? The watch was bought from a local jewellers who are a Rolex dealer but as it is a small town I am sure they will try to get it at a low price.
The watch is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Day Date, White dial, no diamonds just plain yellow gold. It was bought by my Dad new approximately 25 years ago.
Any help you can offer me would be much appreciated.
Thank you
Sheridan
http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/recent_arrivals.htm
There's a few there that have recently been added, you'll need to scroll down a bit to see them. Might even be worth contacting Neil to see if he's interesting in buying it?
Do you have all the original boxes and paperwork? That's probably the most important part when selling a watch like that.
Dominic H on here is a watch dealer, he might also be able to provide you with some information or point you in the right direction.
There's a few there that have recently been added, you'll need to scroll down a bit to see them. Might even be worth contacting Neil to see if he's interesting in buying it?
Do you have all the original boxes and paperwork? That's probably the most important part when selling a watch like that.
Dominic H on here is a watch dealer, he might also be able to provide you with some information or point you in the right direction.
I have had a few offers for the watch, I am hopefully going to see a company next week with the watch to sell it.
Does a guide of £4-£4.5k sound reasonable?
Has anybody had any dealings with www.watches.co.uk?
Thank you
BB
ETA it appears that www.watches.co.uk are 'The Swiss Watch Co Ltd'.
Does a guide of £4-£4.5k sound reasonable?
Has anybody had any dealings with www.watches.co.uk?
Thank you
BB
ETA it appears that www.watches.co.uk are 'The Swiss Watch Co Ltd'.
bigbubba said:
I have had a few offers for the watch, I am hopefully going to see a company next week with the watch to sell it.
Does a guide of £4-£4.5k sound reasonable?
Has anybody had any dealings with www.watches.co.uk?
Thank you
BB
ETA it appears that www.watches.co.uk are 'The Swiss Watch Co Ltd'.
Sounds like the sort of figure that a dealer would offer you. Just bear in mind that they will give it a service and then try to sell it for a large whack more than they gave you, so don't be offended when you see it on their website for double the price. TBH, you might be better cutting out the middle man and try to sell it yourself, assuming that it's tidy. There is a classified section on here.......Does a guide of £4-£4.5k sound reasonable?
Has anybody had any dealings with www.watches.co.uk?
Thank you
BB
ETA it appears that www.watches.co.uk are 'The Swiss Watch Co Ltd'.
I would like to add some finality to the thread.
I sold the watch today, it was bought by Dev from www.gentlemanwatchcollector.co.uk he gave by far the best price and he really is a gent!
I would advise anybody who is looking to sell a watch to contact Dev. I was emailed by someone who comes highly recommended on this forum and I sent three emails back to him and got no response. Dev replied to every question I asked and gave by far the best price of any other dealer.
Sheridan
I sold the watch today, it was bought by Dev from www.gentlemanwatchcollector.co.uk he gave by far the best price and he really is a gent!
I would advise anybody who is looking to sell a watch to contact Dev. I was emailed by someone who comes highly recommended on this forum and I sent three emails back to him and got no response. Dev replied to every question I asked and gave by far the best price of any other dealer.
Sheridan
After deliberating for ages about selling my unworn AP I backtracked to this thread to find a highly-recommended buyer and followed up with Dev, http://www.gentlemanwatchcollector.co.uk/. Totally endorse your recommendation. An absolute gentleman who offered an excellent price and no going back on his word. Made the flight from Scotland most worthwhile and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone considering selling.
Not sure why my post was deleted the other day, it was only a gesture of giving credit where credit is due. I guess freedom of speech of this manner is frowned upon here.
What I did post the other day ran along the lines of coming across a GENTLEMANWATCHCOLLECTOR classified ad on here as I was looking for a valuation on one of my Rolex's in anticipation of selling. I gave him a call and was given a price without too much hesitation. Conveniently for me he was able to meet up with me in Central London at short notice. After much deliberation, and much of his patience we managed to agree on a particularly fair price given circumstances, to which we had already discussed beforehand.
On a final note I would wholeheartedly recommend Dev to anybody contemplating on selling. I’m a pretty paranoid person in general, with that being said this was the first watch I have ever sold and he made me feel at ease during the whole process.
What I did post the other day ran along the lines of coming across a GENTLEMANWATCHCOLLECTOR classified ad on here as I was looking for a valuation on one of my Rolex's in anticipation of selling. I gave him a call and was given a price without too much hesitation. Conveniently for me he was able to meet up with me in Central London at short notice. After much deliberation, and much of his patience we managed to agree on a particularly fair price given circumstances, to which we had already discussed beforehand.
On a final note I would wholeheartedly recommend Dev to anybody contemplating on selling. I’m a pretty paranoid person in general, with that being said this was the first watch I have ever sold and he made me feel at ease during the whole process.
On two separate occasions recently, I decided to sell 2 Rolex sports watches and advertised in a number of places to achieve a satisfactory price. In both cases the best price was offered to me by Dev - gentlemanwatchcollector. I must say it was a pleasure to deal with him. He was polite, punctual, reliable and willing to meet at a place of my choice in central London. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell a high-end watch. You certainly have nothing to lose by asking him for a price. He will definitely be my first port of call if I decide to sell more of my collection.
I've been keeping a eye on this thread and , simply to quell the "post count" debate , can say that I've sold a few of my collection to Dev over the years(long before "gentlemanwatchcollector" ) His offers are realistic, but fair, and it's always been a pleasure to deal with him.
Oh - and I've been around for ages ( and a member of PH for a while too
)This is my first post on this forum and am doing so because I offered my Rolex to Dev and he really is a gentlemanwatchcollector ! He made a very fair offer for my watch and which was £500 more than any dealer would offer. The transaction was hassle free and I was paid in cash. Communication was great and I now have a contact for Rolex repairs and servicing at trade prices. A highly recommended individual.
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