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WATCH SELLER GUIDE

How to Sell an Inherited Luxury Watch

Inherited watches are often sold by people who did not purchase the watch and may not know its reference, service history or current value.

Do not clean or polish it first

For collectible watches, aggressive polishing or replacement parts can reduce desirability. Leave the watch as-is until you understand what you have.

Gather everything that came with it

Boxes, papers, receipts, service records, spare links and even old straps may be relevant to the watch's value or provenance.

Identify the exact model and reference

Model family alone is not enough. The exact reference, metal, dial, bracelet and production era can dramatically change value.

Get more than a generic estimate

Online calculators are useful for orientation, but a serious offer should reflect the specific watch, its originality, condition and current market demand.

Choose between speed and maximum exposure

A direct sale prioritizes simplicity. Consignment or marketplace selling can target a higher retail outcome but requires more time and transaction management.

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Send the reference, condition, box/papers information and clear photos. We’ll review the specific watch and current market demand.

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