Where and how to sell a luxury watch?

You have probably already asked yourself this question: how can I proceed to sell my watch ? Often the fear of scams of all kinds, of lost packages during shipments, or of theft. In this guide, we indicate you the platforms that we have been able to experiment by detailing the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.

Classified ad sites

The classified ad sites that we all know represent to this day the most popular means of simple and quick to publish ads for watches. Most of the time, the transactions are done from private person to private person, and rarely from professionals to private persons.
However, you have to be careful when you are in the seller's position, because a lot of scams go through this kind of platforms.

Sell a watch on Leboncoin

Sell a watch on Vinted

Vinted, a website specialized in second hand fashion which has more than 65 million members. This is perhaps THE solution to get rid of your watch easily. However, we recommend you to use this platform for amounts not exceeding 1000€. (to limit the risks, the refunds in case of losses being low).

Auction

Auctions are a very good way to sell your watches, because they often bring together enthusiasts or at least people with a strong attraction to the sales category. They can be virtual or physical. The costs are often high, but choosing this solution allows to to be free of any organization (mailing, advertising, responses to potential buyers ...).

Selling a watch at Drouot

It can be smart to favour auction houses when you don't know what you're selling and you want to be free of all shipping constraints.

Marketplace

Marketplaces are generally more dedicated to professionals, but it is however possible as a private individual to take advantage of the latter which can be very interesting.

Selling a watch on Ebay

Ebay, a well known online auction site, is a good alternative to sell your watch at auction, without having to moveand while being well covered by the platform. Nevertheless, when it comes to international sales, it is important to pay attention to shipping costs, and to be well informed about guarantees in case of loss or theft of packages.

Sell a watch on Chrono24

Marketplaces are ideal when you want to offer your watch to International. With the guarantees they offer, the distance selling is done with more serenity. Chrono24, world's number one player buying and selling of second hand watches online offers interesting services to sell quickly and at the best price.

Sites / Enthusiasts groups

Another solution to sell his watch, the groups of enthusiasts, collectors. They are often communities requiring membership, or sorted by the administrators of the latter, the trust capital is therefore very often greater.

Sell a watch via Facebook Groups

Social networks can often be very useful when it comes to specific topics. We often find there communities of enthusiasts. We are a group of people who seek to share knowledge on many topics, including watchmaking. This is no exception to the rule, buying and selling is also part of the passion.

Here are some interesting facebook groups if you want to part with your watch:

• Watch classifieds

• SALE to collectors of watches and clocks

• The occasion of the watches

• Sell your watch

• Vente Montres ROLEX

Sell a watch on the CDA (business corner)

When you want to sell niche watches, collectors' models or special references, nothing beats groups of enthusiasts. The confiance is often increased and it is the opportunity to share with other people bitten by the watchmaking bug.

How to write a watch ad to sell quickly?

It is all very well to know how to sell your watch, but it is also important to take care of your ad. In order to have the best chance of attracting a potential buyer, make sure to make quality photos of your watch, from several angles. Do not hesitate to show the defects It's better for the buyer to have every detail of what they are buying, rather than surprises once they have the watch in hand. Finally, ask about the market rates. We have also created a new website, in order to offer a price in line with what is available on the web, selling at the right price means selling faster.