How to sell around 130 watches!!
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My uncle recently passed away and everything is left to my Mum in his will. He was a very keen collector of watches, clocks and barrometers as well as other antiques.
We're still emptying his flat at present and we have counted around 140 clocks+barrometers - some are very old antique ones and some are more recent reproduction ones, a lot of these are off to Bonhams for auction.
The watch side of things we now have near to 130 odd watches. Again, most are old, some more modern ones and also some fake ones.
So the question is how do we go about selling these?? We've had a specialist take a look at them and he has actually bought 3 of the Omegas that were there, he valued the 'haul' at around £15k
Does anyone on here deal with this type of thing or know someone that does?
I'll add some pictures if anyone is interested in seeing them as there is some lovely looking ones amongst them. They include -
Omega
Tag Heur
Seiko
Citizen
Swatch
Favre Leuba
Raymond Weil
Rolex (fake)
Breitling (fake)
And lots lots more!!
Any info/help greatly appreciated!
We're still emptying his flat at present and we have counted around 140 clocks+barrometers - some are very old antique ones and some are more recent reproduction ones, a lot of these are off to Bonhams for auction.
The watch side of things we now have near to 130 odd watches. Again, most are old, some more modern ones and also some fake ones.
So the question is how do we go about selling these?? We've had a specialist take a look at them and he has actually bought 3 of the Omegas that were there, he valued the 'haul' at around £15k
Does anyone on here deal with this type of thing or know someone that does?
I'll add some pictures if anyone is interested in seeing them as there is some lovely looking ones amongst them. They include -
Omega
Tag Heur
Seiko
Citizen
Swatch
Favre Leuba
Raymond Weil
Rolex (fake)
Breitling (fake)
And lots lots more!!
Any info/help greatly appreciated!
If you're notinto watches, then it could be tough.
If you're able to list model numbers, I'm sure PH could help. Other than that, it's a case of hunting for similar items.
70's Omegas are very collectible at the moment. If there are any pre-TAG Heuers, they'll also be particularly desirable.
ETA - can probably offer some guidance on the above, with a high res photo.
If you're able to list model numbers, I'm sure PH could help. Other than that, it's a case of hunting for similar items.
70's Omegas are very collectible at the moment. If there are any pre-TAG Heuers, they'll also be particularly desirable.
ETA - can probably offer some guidance on the above, with a high res photo.
Edited by Podie on Monday 4th June 17:06
told them to keep hold of them till we get some second opinions!Best advice I can offer is:
- don't be hasty !
- Take your time, catalogue things and identify the watches my brand, model and part number
- If there is anything which looks like it's a knock-off but you're not sure about, check again, just in case...
Then you'll be in a much better position to have a conversation with someone about potential values and saleability.
Miguel Alvarez said:
Jollyclub said:
How do you know the Rolex are fakes?
I've had people tell me my 1970 5513 is a fake because it doesn't have a sapphire crystal.
Be careful before you get the hammer out..!
I echo this. I've had people tell me my 1970 5513 is a fake because it doesn't have a sapphire crystal.
Be careful before you get the hammer out..!
And sorry for your loss.
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