

Consider an automotive analogy if you were to sell a car, you could research its value on platforms such as Kelly Blue Book or Edmunds, but even with that wealth of information, your search would be a non-starter if you could not identify the make, model, and year of your car. Nothing complicates pricing research more than a cursory knowledge of one’s watch.

>Our top three online tool recommendations for establishing watch value are the WatchBox app, auction sites, and dealer websites. >Having a watch serviced and restored can either increase or decrease the value of your watch, which is why it’s important to have your piece regularly serviced by a professional. >To find a production date, you may need to contact the watch manufacturer to retrieve an “archive extract” with basic information about the model, date, and reference number-this is especially helpful for vintage pieces. >When determining your watch’s value, you must verify the piece’s approximate age, brand, and model. > Using Online Resources to Estimate Value > Your Watch’s Brand and Reference Number Each of these areas will be discussed in this multi-part review of what you need to know when selling your watch. But the pathway from a watch to cash-in-hand passes through knowledge of one’s timepiece, evaluation of its condition, researching prices, and patience. It is the first question asked by watch collectors with at least one timepiece to sell and the desire to liquidate it.
