Advice On Watch Valuation & Safest Way To Sell

[AntJC]

Hello,

I’m looking for some advice & a valuation on my Omega watch that I need to part company with.

Can anyone give me an idea of the value of the watch please, and how to conduct a safe sale using the classified section on here.

The watch was bought as a gift from the local Omega dealer in Chichester in February 2008, and has stayed in the box unworn.

I appreciate that I have never posted on this forum before, and this may appear to be a cheeky first post, but would welcome any advice given.

[AlexC1981]

As an indication you could search the ended auctions on ebay to see what they have been selling for there.

[bry1975]

Check ebay and also what they're selling for on watch forums so google worldwide web coverage "FS Omega _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Hope that helps.

Bry

[andy_s]

Or have a look on www.watchrecon.com or www.elitedealseeker.com and stick the watch details into the search engine. Some may be in dollar/euro prices but it'll give you a good idea. Tend towards the higher end if unworn and complete with b&p.

[AntJC]

Thanks for the replies so far.

Are there any dealers that frequent this forum that would be able to give me an honest trade valuation?

[anonymous-user]

I reckon its worth 300 but being the nice chap that i am ill offer you 500.

[AntJC]

Thanks for the offer RC.

But I'd rather take a long walk off a short bridge...

[omegac]

I would reckon on 50-60% of retail price, depending on how much of a rush you are in. For current retail have a look at Goldsmith's online.

[bry1975]

Do you have the exact model number please also is she auto or quartz also is she the fullsize model bezel diameter and case thickness please.


Thanks


Bry

[CardShark]

^^ seeing as it says co-axial on the dial I'd hope it's an auto

[AntJC]

bry1975 said:

Do you have the exact model number please also is she auto or quartz also is she the fullsize model bezel diameter and case thickness please.


Thanks


Bry

Hi Bry,

The ref number shown on the Chronometer Certificate, Warranty and Pictograms cards is 25035000.

Its’ a Co-Axial movement so Automatic

I believe its the full size model.

Measurements taken with a digital caliper are as follows:

Face at widest part 33.82mm

Width of watch including crown 42.36mm

Total Thickness 11.69mm

Hope this helps.

Regards

[bry1975]

My eye sight isn't that good hence why I use a 20x loupe when luming.

There should be a model number code like the example below:-

4831.31.32

Edited by bry1975 on Friday 1st April 00:12

[Dominic H]

bry1975 said:

My eye sight isn't that good hence why I use a 20x loupe when luming.

There should be a model number code like the example below:-

4831.31.32

Edited by bry1975 on Friday 1st April 00:12

Bry,

The model number is 2503.50.00, it's a full size Aqua Terra Co-axial chronometer. It's a discontinued model, here's a link to the Omega site....

http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/seamaster/aqua-t...

Dom H

[andyroo]

There are a few places that will buy your watches from you or even sell via commission so you can get a little more. I work for one (a very good one I might add) so I won't mention the name here. Googling commission sell watches will help you find it if you are interested!

[bry1975]

Thanks Dom.

I think the best place would be tz-uk for selling better than nasty ebay.

[AntJC]

Thanks Bry

I dont have an account for TZ-UK.

I'd never consider using eBay either.

I'll work on putting an ad on here, and see what response I get.

Regards

[audidoody]

Your biggest challenge with a private ad is convincing people it's not a replica. Even Omega boxes and certificates can be purchased separately.

I have used the place where you Google "commission sell watches" for a watch service and a Rolex purchase. Serious buyers will go to these kind of places first as they can be assured of authenticity. Ten per cent commission sounds reasonable and you don;t have to deal with the buyer!

[Dominic H]

bry1975 said:

Thanks Dom.

I think the best place would be tz-uk for selling better than nasty ebay.

Sorry to go O/T...

Bry,

Can you refinish a Titanium IWC AMG Ingenieur? I think its sand blasted rather than grained...

Any good?

Dom H

[bry1975]

Hi there,

Yes the sandblasting type finish isn't a problem tho strictly speaking the sandblasting blasting media has been BANNED from most countries has been banned from the UK since 1950s(1949 Factories Act)due to nasty stuff called free silica.

Edited by bry1975 on Friday 1st April 17:46