Selling & trade-in · Guide
How to Sell a Luxury Watch: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to sell a luxury watch: know what you have, prepare it, research its value, choose where to sell, avoid scams and get paid safely.
Pre-owned
Articles tagged Pre-owned.
Selling & trade-in
Where to Sell a Luxury Watch: Dealer, Auction, Marketplace or Private Sale
Where to sell a luxury watch: dealers, auction houses, online marketplaces, private sales and trade-ins compared, with what each costs and how to sell safely.
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Where to Buy a Pre-Owned Rolex Online Safely: Options and a Checklist
Where to buy a pre-owned Rolex online in the US: certified pre-owned, independent dealers, marketplaces and private sellers compared.
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How to Spot a Fake Omega: Speedmaster and Seamaster Checks
How to spot a fake Omega. The checks that matter on a Speedmaster or Seamaster, from the serial number and dial to the movement, cards and seller.
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What Does Full Set Mean for a Watch? Box, Papers and the Rest
What does full set mean for a watch? What a complete set includes by brand, how it differs from box and papers, and what to check when it is offered.
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Polished vs Unpolished Watch: Does It Matter When You Buy?
Polished vs unpolished watches explained. What polishing does to a case, how to spot it in photographs, and when it affects the value of a watch.
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Original, Service and Aftermarket Parts on a Pre-Owned Rolex
Original, service and aftermarket parts on a pre-owned Rolex: what each means, how they change the value, and how to ask a seller about them.
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Rolex Serial Numbers: Where to Find Them and What They Tell You
Rolex serial numbers explained. Where the serial number is on a Rolex, how it differs from the reference, what it can date, and how to use it when buying.
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Grey Market vs Authorized Dealer: What It Means for Price and Warranty
Grey market vs authorized dealer luxury watches: what each means, how manufacturer warranties work, how prices compare and what to ask before you buy.
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How to Spot a Fake Rolex: 12 Checks Before You Buy
How to spot a fake Rolex: 12 checks on the seller, price, papers, dial, case and movement, and why only a professional inspection gives certainty.
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Buying a Rolex Without Box and Papers: Is It Worth It?
Should you buy a Rolex without box and papers? What papers prove, what they don't, how the price differs, and what to check when they are missing.
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Why Box and Papers Matter When You Buy a Luxury Watch
Why box and papers matter: what "papers" are, what a full set includes, how they affect value and resale, and when a watch without them is a good buy.
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Pre-Owned Watch Checklist: 10 Things to Check Before You Buy
A pre-owned watch checklist. Ten checks to make on any used luxury watch, from the reference and serial number to the bracelet and service history.
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Certified Pre-Owned vs Unworn vs New Watches: What Each Really Means
Certified pre-owned vs unworn vs new: what each watch condition means, how warranty and price differ, and which one is the right buy for you.
Pre-owned & trust · Guide
How to Buy a Luxury Watch Online Safely: A Complete Checklist
How to buy a luxury watch online safely: check the seller, read the listing, judge the price, pay with protection and inspect the watch on delivery.