Selling expensive watches...?

[bobmcfc]

Arm shot off in nam?

No

He looks like Walter Brennan and named after the character from rio bravo??

Having that

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

No

He looks like Walter Brennan and named after the character from rio bravo??

Having that

Thought you might (:

 

[bobmcfc]

He looks like Walter Brennan and named after the character from rio bravo??

Having that

Thought you might (:

Seems legit

 

[fulabeer]

I will definitely update everybody how I get on. I knew this forum would come in useful eventually!!! LOL..

 

[bobmcfc]

I will definitely update everybody how I get on. I knew this forum would come in useful eventually!!! LOL..

I find this forum most useful tonight

 

[MCFCinUSA]

You could try this website that specialise solely in buying/selling quality watches.

I think you just specify the make/model of the watch and condition and they contact you with a purchase price within 24hrs. It's not a fly by night company (they're based in Royal Exchange, London). It may be worth a try, and I don't there's any cost/obligation involved.

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/info/Sell-Your-Watch" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/info/Sell-Your-Watch</a>

seems like a better idea than I had, which was to put them on Craigslist (no charge) and Ebay Classifieds (ditto); if the watches are collectible you might do alright on Ebay (auctions) or find a buyer at an 'Ebay' price, although you can always advertise with a 'buy-it-now' price.. I'm sure you're familiar with all of this already...

- the key is exposure, but more to the point, finding the market where people who buy expensive watches are looking (and if they're Googling stuff they'll find your adverts whether on Ebay, Craigslist or a speciality website)

I sold a couple of very high-end backgammon sets on Ebay a while ago (for more than a thousand dollars each) but like I said, these were collectible and the sorts of things that have sold for as much as $3,000 a pop.

you basically have to know your market, but in the meantime I'd suggest spattering up adverts where you can to test the waters and gauge prices/interest.

 

[Blueles61]

Try daviddugganwatches.co.uk

Was fair with me in the past

 

[2bluegp]

You're so nosey bobski

If I told you it's because he's 4ft 7 would you believe me?

No

Arm shot off in nam?

Cheltenham??

 

[asgoodasitgets]

The IWC is a stunner. I've been after one similar for ages.
I'd honestly stay away from walking into any high st store, including WoS. I've had previous desultory offers from them for high end watches.
I'd recommend Blowers in Hull for a fair price. They are well known in the watch collectors circle and do not take folk for a ride. Give them a call and ask for Ian. Tell him the story and he ll put your mind at rest.
First thing to do is authenticate them for yours and prospective buyers peace of mind and then do a bit of research for prices. Chrono24.com is a good place to get comparisons.
I couldn't comment on the values as I m not too versed the going rate.
They are both expensive at RRP but the Breitling will not hold its value as much as the Portugese.
Shit, I'd give you 3k just for the IWC .
Good luck whatever you do.

 

[Pigeonho]

Condolences for the loss of your friend, OP. He must have thought a lot of you to leave you such finery.

If I had the money I would have that Breitling in an instant. It's the kind of watch I would stand over the glass cabinet of in a jeweler's and dribble, whilst Mrs P is next door buying yet more clothes.

Hope you find a decent home for them both, and of course a top price for your lads' fund.

 

[blue monkey]

Try this site <a class="postlink" href="http://www.breitlingsource.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">www.breitlingsource.com</a> plenty of people will help you out on there. They have a buy and sell section on the forum too.

 

[Fat Chance]

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Shit, I'd give you 3k just for the IWC .
Good luck whatever you do.

You're a strong buyer fella if you're in at £3k <a class="postlink" href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IWC-3714-04-PORTUGUESE-CHRONOGRAPH-PANDA-DIAL-41MM-BOX-AND-PAPERS-DISCONTINUED-/321276204870?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item4acd8dd746&nma=true&si=CALo4ULIklfm8on7i5%252FZw%252FzuJqs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#ht_0wt_0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IWC-3714-04-P ... 7#ht_0wt_0</a> especially given the seller of this one will have 13% deducted and a good service/regulation of the o/posters offering may need to be done to retail them on <a class="postlink" href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IWC-Portuguese-Chronograph-/111230046556?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item19e5d3d15c&nma=true&si=CALo4ULIklfm8on7i5%252FZw%252FzuJqs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#ht_112wt_962" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IWC-Portugues ... _112wt_962</a>


Lots of copies (high quality-not seen on the streets but used to tweedle a correct variant in an ad) of that IWC port have been executed, truth is it's not the best offering from Schaffhausen (movement not thiers/tweaked) but bonny enough looking...the breitlings dog awful, if you get offered £3'5k for the pair then take it is my advice. Forget insurance valuations...would you want more monies if they said they were worth £86k each but they dont want to buy them for £3k

When you're looking at all them portugeezers at £4k buy it nows....remember thats the price they can't liquidate them at

 

[BufordUSABlue]

I will definitely update everybody how I get on. I knew this forum would come in useful eventually!!! LOL..

Hey Fula,

I am in the process of selling a rather nice Genuine Rolex at the moment and one great piece of advice I have received was that if selling it privately, on a 'face-to-face' meeting, make sure you arrange to meet them in a crowded area (Mall, Bank or even a decent pub) and take a 'handy' mate with you (in case he has similar 'company') oh, and never, ever meet them at your or their home....

 

[asgoodasitgets]

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Shit, I'd give you 3k just for the IWC .
Good luck whatever you do.

Lots of copies (high quality-not seen on the streets but used to tweedle a correct variant in an ad) of that IWC port have been executed, truth is it's not the best offering from Schaffhausen (movement not thiers/tweaked) but bonny enough looking...the breitlings dog awful, if you get offered £3'5k for the pair then take it is my advice. Forget insurance valuations...would you want more monies if they said they were worth £86k each but they dont want to buy them for £3k

When you're looking at all them portugeezers at £4k buy it nows....remember thats the price they can't liquidate them at

Strong buyer or not, it's a doddle to cherry pick examples from across the net, is it not?
Both of those examples were not as mint as the OP described. A quick look across eBay and Chrono24 has the cheapest same model at about £3800
To suggest that the OP should accept £3500 for the two makes you as bad as the shop that offered him a derisory 3k.

 

[1961_vintage]

I'd be tempted to get a few quotes on the home insurance renewal. You never know, if you could get something a bit more reasonable you might be in a position to keep them and pass them to your sons when they are old enough?

 

[steviemc]

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Shit, I'd give you 3k just for the IWC .
Good luck whatever you do.

Lots of copies (high quality-not seen on the streets but used to tweedle a correct variant in an ad) of that IWC port have been executed, truth is it's not the best offering from Schaffhausen (movement not thiers/tweaked) but bonny enough looking...the breitlings dog awful, if you get offered £3'5k for the pair then take it is my advice. Forget insurance valuations...would you want more monies if they said they were worth £86k each but they dont want to buy them for £3k

When you're looking at all them portugeezers at £4k buy it nows....remember thats the price they can't liquidate them at

Strong buyer or not, it's a doddle to cherry pick examples from across the net, is it not?
Both of those examples were not as mint as the OP described. A quick look across eBay and Chrono24 has the cheapest same model at about £3800
To suggest that the OP should accept £3500 for the two makes you as bad as the shop that offered him a derisory 3k.

I agree. Fat Chance clearly doesn't understand about watch valuations, the mere fact that he describes the Breitling as 'dog awful' means absolutely zero in relation to it's potential value. Many people would love to own that watch.

 

[blue monkey]

Lots of copies (high quality-not seen on the streets but used to tweedle a correct variant in an ad) of that IWC port have been executed, truth is it's not the best offering from Schaffhausen (movement not thiers/tweaked) but bonny enough looking...the breitlings dog awful, if you get offered £3'5k for the pair then take it is my advice. Forget insurance valuations...would you want more monies if they said they were worth £86k each but they dont want to buy them for £3k

When you're looking at all them portugeezers at £4k buy it nows....remember thats the price they can't liquidate them at

Strong buyer or not, it's a doddle to cherry pick examples from across the net, is it not?
Both of those examples were not as mint as the OP described. A quick look across eBay and Chrono24 has the cheapest same model at about £3800
To suggest that the OP should accept £3500 for the two makes you as bad as the shop that offered him a derisory 3k.

I agree. Fat Chance clearly doesn't understand about watch valuations, the mere fact that he describes the Breitling as 'dog awful' means absolutely zero in relation to it's potential value. Many people would love to own that watch.

I agree. To just cherry pick a couple of ebay sales and to dismiss the Breitling as "dog awful" (which it is far from) is a ridiculous comment.

 

[Fat Chance]

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Shit, I'd give you 3k just for the IWC .
Good luck whatever you do.

Lots of copies (high quality-not seen on the streets but used to tweedle a correct variant in an ad) of that IWC port have been executed, truth is it's not the best offering from Schaffhausen (movement not thiers/tweaked) but bonny enough looking...the breitlings dog awful, if you get offered £3'5k for the pair then take it is my advice. Forget insurance valuations...would you want more monies if they said they were worth £86k each but they dont want to buy them for £3k

When you're looking at all them portugeezers at £4k buy it nows....remember thats the price they can't liquidate them at

Strong buyer or not, it's a doddle to cherry pick examples from across the net, is it not?
Both of those examples were not as mint as the OP described. A quick look across eBay and Chrono24 has the cheapest same model at about £3800
To suggest that the OP should accept £3500 for the two makes you as bad as the shop that offered him a derisory 3k.

I fear you're backing up what i've already said, a quick look across the bay and some of the charlatans on chrono24 will highlight plenty of non sellers at £3800....the original poster was....if i'm not mistaken actually talking of selling the lots and not chatting a lot. you can buy 6 today all shop stock for 15k if you know where to look, the highest bid the sellers receieved is 11k....he'll still own em at weekend and the weekend after...

If you not versed to wristlet watch matters then the owl dial i highlighted (and the black) generally demand a 10% premium on a silvered variant.

 

[Fat Chance]

'agree. To just cherry pick a couple of ebay sales and to dismiss the Breitling as "dog awful" (which it is far from) is a ridiculous comment'.

Perhaps it was a bit rich to describe the brietling in such a manner when the posters chatting valuations, if you personally want to discover how shit that breitling is then source a decent horologist (one that can knock a staff up in 1/2hr), not a fitter of new parts with an ultrasonic machine at his side and ask him where the swiss craft can be found in such a model. That said ...shit sells....mcdonalds everywhere...bumbum

 

[Hartford]

I drove upto Blowers in Hull with an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo a couple of years ago, and that Ian who runs the shop seemed clueless to me I brought it back home with me...