Latest views on Watchfinder & Watchmaster?

[Ed T]

Hi all - I have been religiously looking for a 16570 chopping and changing my mind over black or polar, 3185 vs. 3186 etc etc. Nearly paid top dollar for a 3186 polar but it was top end of the market. I’ve also seen some bad condition watches from independent dealers.

Anyhow there are some what seem to be good condition examples at both of the above. They seem competitive with the market for box and papers. Watch master also has discount codes for Xmas etc...

What are peoples views of these companies at the moment (I’ve heard the prices are high - these don’t seem so). Don’t over polish? Services are good? They also now offer a 24 months warranty. Thanks

[Harry Flashman]

Bought an Omega 38mm Speedmaster from WF in November. Watch was a good price, a year old, and perfect. Arrived quickly.

No complaints.

[Ed T]

Thanks Harry

[Miguel Alvarez]

Bought from watch finder in the past. Odd experience but in hindsight it worked out well.

[hilly10]

Bought and sold with Watchfinder, always pleased with the deals. Quick reliable and safe

[Jinba Ittai]

I have bought and sold many watches through Watchfinder, never any problems at all. I wouldn’t however, sell to Watchfinder anymore. Since the Richemont takeover, their part ex values have slowly dropped, to the point where it’s embarrassing. I recently sold a watch, the part ex valuation I got from Watchfinder was less than half what I got from an independent (big shout out to Blowers in Hull). For outright sales they are as safe as houses, for part ex’s, I’d definitely go elsewhere.

[Ed T]

Thanks all - purchased!

[HaiKarate]

Don’t ever sell anything to WF. You’ll get twice the value elsewhere. They have huge overheads. Wouldn’t buy fk all from them now either. Extortionate prices.
And what’s interesting, if you read their current one star reviews, lots of watches have not arrived at their destination and WF are holding back refunds. So they’re now offering personal collection from your address. Guess who’s going to pay for that service?

Edited by HaiKarate on Monday 25th January 15:47

[sgreenham]

I bought a Pelagos from Watchmaster and it was described as ‘Very Good’, however I’d describe it as mint. Excellent service and I’d use them again

[PistonGuy66]

HaiKarate said:

Don’t ever sell anything to WF. You’ll get twice the value elsewhere. They have huge overheads. Wouldn’t buy fk all from them now either. Extortionate prices.
And what’s interesting, if you read their current one star reviews, lots of watches have not arrived at their destination and WF are holding back refunds. So they’re now offering personal collection from your address. Guess who’s going to pay for that service?

Edited by HaiKarate on Monday 25th January 15:47

To be fair to them,they are not making you either buy or sell to them??

[HaiKarate]

PistonGuy66 said:

To be fair to them,they are not making you either buy or sell to them??

Yeh cheers for that.

[audidoody]

Jinba Ittai said:

I have bought and sold many watches through Watchfinder, never any problems at all. I wouldn’t however, sell to Watchfinder anymore. Since the Richemont takeover, their part ex values have slowly dropped, to the point where it’s embarrassing. I recently sold a watch, the part ex valuation I got from Watchfinder was less than half what I got from an independent (big shout out to Blowers in Hull). For outright sales they are as safe as houses, for part ex’s, I’d definitely go elsewhere.

Last week WF came in top out of three bids for a Submariner I wanted to cash out on - by £250

[HaiKarate]

audidoody said:

Last week WF came in top out of three bids for a Submariner I wanted to cash out on - by £250

Was that via chronohunter?

[audidoody]

HaiKarate said:

Was that via chronohunter?

No - direct with the SELL YOUR WATCH part of their web sites

WF arranged to free pickup by DHL. Two days later the money was in my account.

[ds666]

Why , when trying to sell a watch to the like's of Blowers , do they all ask " how much do you expect for the watch " .Just tell me what you'll pay for it .
I don't sell product by asking " how much would you like to pay "

[Dr.Seuss]

audidoody said:

HaiKarate said:

Was that via chronohunter?

No - direct with the SELL YOUR WATCH part of their web sites

WF arranged to free pickup by DHL. Two days later the money was in my account.

I want to sell my no date Submariner. Might check the watchfinder website.

[hungry_hog]

HaiKarate said:

Don’t ever sell anything to WF. You’ll get twice the value elsewhere. They have huge overheads. Wouldn’t buy fk all from them now either. Extortionate prices.
And what’s interesting, if you read their current one star reviews, lots of watches have not arrived at their destination and WF are holding back refunds. So they’re now offering personal collection from your address. Guess who’s going to pay for that service?

Edited by HaiKarate on Monday 25th January 15:47

Where is this magical mystery watch shop that pays 2X value of WF?

Unless you are referring to private sales, or commission sales like the old Chronext (used to have a shop on Piccadilly that got ram raided)

[anonymous-user]

Dr.Seuss said:

audidoody said:

HaiKarate said:

Was that via chronohunter?

No - direct with the SELL YOUR WATCH part of their web sites

WF arranged to free pickup by DHL. Two days later the money was in my account.

I want to sell my no date Submariner. Might check the watchfinder website.

You may get a better price selling it on here?

[KungFuPanda]

ds666 said:

Why , when trying to sell a watch to the like's of Blowers , do they all ask " how much do you expect for the watch " .Just tell me what you'll pay for it .
I don't sell product by asking " how much would you like to pay "

That question annoys me too. It doesn't matter what I expect to recoup, it's all down to what the buyer is willing to offer.