Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra

Ricey3509

Evening all

I've got a Seamaster Aqua Terra (bought in 2003) which has been sitting in my top drawer for the last few years and I'm thinking of selling it. I've no real idea what its worth now (original cost 2350), any thoughts on what I should advertise it at?

This is the watch



Thanks!

893bet

If full set then around 2k euro.

Ricey3509

893bet wrote: »

If full set then around 2k euro.

Thanks 893, what does ‘full set’ mean in this context? I’m 95% sure I have the box and the receipt.

893bet

Ricey3509 wrote: »

Thanks 893, what does ‘full set’ mean in this context? I’m 95% sure I have the box and the receipt.

Box and papers. Receipt a bonus also!

What’s the reference number?

Ricey3509

893bet wrote: »

Box and papers. Receipt a bonus also!

What’s the reference number?

The only numbers l can see on the back are 2500 and 898

Fitz II

Its a nice watch what are you wearing at the moment?

893bet

Ricey3509 wrote: »

The only numbers l can see on the back are 2500 and 898

2500 is the movement. 898 is reference to they type of end links.

https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-chronometer-25035000

I assume it’s this one. They are a very elegant yet sport watch.

Ricey3509

893bet wrote: »

2500 is the movement. 898 is reference to they type of end links.

https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-chronometer-25035000

I assume it’s this one. They are a very elegant yet sport watch.

Yes, that’s it exactly.

Would it be sensible to get it serviced pre sale or sell as is?

Ricey3509

Fitz II wrote: »

Its a nice watch what are you wearing at the moment?

For my sins it’s an Apple watch. I blame the onset of middle age and my attempts to get fit.

Fitz II

Ricey3509 wrote: »

For my sins it’s an Apple watch. I blame the onset of middle age and my attempts to get fit.

Apple watch on the right, proper watch on the left. Smart watches are a aweful intrusion into you life while real watches are art and joy.

Ricey3509

I submitted the details on the watch to Chrono24 and they’ve come back with an offer of 2k. I’m tempted to take it, has anyone here sold a watch to them? Any pitfalls I should be aware of?

Fitz II

Ricey3509 wrote: »

I submitted the details on the watch to Chrono24 and they’ve come back with an offer of 2k. I’m tempted to take it, has anyone here sold a watch to them? Any pitfalls I should be aware of?

Are chrono24 buying watches now? Its just a marketplace?

Ricey3509

Fitz II wrote: »

Are chrono24 buying watches now? Its just a marketplace?

Looks that way, you send the details of the watch off incl photos and they revert within 3 days with an offer, you arrange for their courier to collect and they transfer the agreed amount after inspecting the watch

Fitz II

Ricey3509 wrote: »

Looks that way, you send the details of the watch off incl photos and they revert within 3 days with an offer, you arrange for their courier to collect and they transfer the agreed amount after inspecting the watch

I have never seen that option on Chrono and cant seem to find it now, can you point me in the right area?

893bet

Ricey3509 wrote: »

Looks that way, you send the details of the watch off incl photos and they revert within 3 days with an offer, you arrange for their courier to collect and they transfer the agreed amount after inspecting the watch

Do you mean watchfinder?

Hard to see a 2k offer from them though.

Ricey3509

893bet wrote: »

Do you mean watchfinder?

Hard to see a 2k offer from them though.

No, Chrono24, it was from the appraisal screen if l remember correctly. l took a screenshot, l’ll post it up when l get home.

893bet

Ricey3509 wrote: »

No, Chrono24, it was from the appraisal screen if l remember correctly. l took a screenshot, l’ll post it up when l get home.

I think that’s a value estimator to help you price it right for sale. Don’t think they will buy?

Though it is a next logical step.

Fitz II

Ricey3509 wrote: »

No, Chrono24, it was from the appraisal screen if l remember correctly. l took a screenshot, l’ll post it up when l get home.

Yeah no, they reccomend a priced based on their average, you post the ad on Chrono and find a buyer, your ship and give a cut to chrono for the pleasure. Chrono dont actually buy watches tehmselves. For that service go to watchfinder, monacowatches or one of the many watchbuying sites.

Ricey3509

Fitz II wrote: »

Yeah no, they reccomend a priced based on their average, you post the ad on Chrono and find a buyer, your ship and give a cut to chrono for the pleasure. Chrono dont actually buy watches tehmselves. For that service go to watchfinder, monacowatches or one of the many watchbuying sites.

Fitz II

well you learn something new every day, sound like strong money for that watch, I say do it.

893bet

Fitz II wrote: »

well you learn something new every day, sound like strong money for that watch, I say do it.

I thinks that’s a strong offer also. How did you rate the condition? Our excellent is often only “fair” in the real world.

What’s the ref number from the paper work?

I suggest getting a quote from what finder also. It’s a similar process.

Birneybau

Fitz II wrote: »

well you learn something new every day, sound like strong money for that watch, I say do it.

Yeah, brand new info to me too.

Off to Chrono 24 I go...

Homer

I’d be curious to see if they stand over the valuation once they get their hands on the watch and inspect it properly. They’ll probably tell you that there was some small scratches they couldn’t see in the photos and that having looked inside that it needs a service also.. our new offering is now “x” .. which will be a fair bit less than what was originally offered. I could be wrong but my spidey senses are tingling with that much of an offer from them. Sure you would probably get that sort of money as a cash offer locally I would say.

Ricey3509

Homer wrote: »

I’d be curious to see if they stand over the valuation once they get their hands on the watch and inspect it properly. They’ll probably tell you that there was some small scratches they couldn’t see in the photos and that having looked inside that it needs a service also.. our new offering is now “x” .. which will be a fair bit less than what was originally offered. I could be wrong but my spidey senses are tingling with that much of an offer from them. Sure you would probably get that sort of money as a cash offer locally I would say.

I emailed them yesterday with some questions including the point you made above. No response yet but let’s see what they say.

Ricey3509

Just wanted to close this out lads. Watch was collected on the 16th by UPS and woke up this morning to find 2k resting in my account.

893bet

Not a bad price from a dealer IMO.