Selling, Swapping or Wanted Watches & Timepieces *Please read rules in 1st post**

Shooter_galway · 16-09-2021 10:46AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117898676#Comment_117898676

Perfect, was assuming so however do you mind me asking how you know it's fake as there is nothing on the back? Apologies as a complete novice when it comes to watches!

Fitz II · 16-09-2021 11:04AM

Rolex dont make a white dial version of this watch, lump pip popped out, date window misaligned, front printing looks wrong, indices are too thick

893bet · 16-09-2021 11:08AM

Rolex have never made that watch with a white dial configuration. On a closer look there be a million inconsistencies with print/lump plots etc.

Shooter_galway · 16-09-2021 12:38PM

Thanks guys, much appreciated for your time

unkel · 16-09-2021 01:54PM

Best if you just take a lump hammer to it. Plenty of better and real things to remember your late father by. Sorry if I'm being blunt or insensitive here.

unkel · 16-09-2021 01:59PM

Here's the real one, picture taken just now

alohamora · 19-09-2021 08:54AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117896335#Comment_117896335

Tried to PM you there but seems like your profile is private.

Cheers

Eoin · 20-09-2021 11:10AM

Does anyone have a Seiko SKX007/9 or SRPD going cheap? It's to do some mods on, so I don't care about cosmetic condition, bracelet vs strap etc.

Eoin · 21-09-2021 01:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117914600#Comment_117914600

never mind, impatience got the better of me

CosmicJay · 26-09-2021 08:55PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117896335#Comment_117896335

I imagine if I have to ask then I cant afford it. It says your profile is private. Pop me a PM when you can, James

Fitz II · 26-09-2021 09:04PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117943197#Comment_117943197

Sorry Jay long gone....

Shooter_galway · 29-09-2021 09:09PM

Hi folks, have a few watches I'm looking to sell, just wondering what best place is to advertise or approach and a guide on price,

First watch is longines l4.720.2

Second watch is a

VERSACE Apollo Rose Gold Quartz Gents Watch VFI06-0013

Lastly the third watch is theorema Gm 101-8

Any help or guidance appreciated

Fitz II · 29-09-2021 09:34PM

The longines about 500-600 euro if your lucky.

The Versache maybe 3-400 euro but its a fairly niche watch

theorema maybe 4-600 euro - thats a challenging watch.

You can try adverts, but expect to wait on a buyer. Ebay another good option.

Shooter_galway · 01-10-2021 11:26AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117957006#Comment_117957006

Thanks Fitz, would watchfinder be any good or will that just get lowball offers?

Fitz II · 01-10-2021 11:34AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117962689#Comment_117962689

You can try, but I would be surprised if they made an offer, not the usual type of watch they buy. Limited resale market and all that.

micks_address · 01-10-2021 12:10PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117962737#Comment_117962737

yeah its interesting... on our belfast trip friend had a breitling with him and he was asking about trade and all places said they wouldnt take as trade but would try and sell for him.. just seems to be rolex, tudor, omega thats interesting to retailers and even at that id say rolex more so than the others

Wibbs · 01-10-2021 12:24PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117962925#Comment_117962925

That's pretty much the market now. Outside that range there's little enough movement and lots of stock sitting there. As you noted even a once very desireable brand like Breitling are seen as off piste.

Fitz nailed the prices, though being honest I think he was being kind too. Take the Longines; in sold listings on ebay they run between 250-300, so that's about the height of what a dealer is going to give you and Longines are a recognised brand and that range of watches was a good seller for them. I say was as dress watches are deeply unfashionable at the moment. The other two are going to be an even harder sell, though I suspect the Versace might get the fashion name folks interested. See what they actually sell for on ebay. IMHO that's a very good judge, not dealer prices. It's how I judge the values of my watches. Real value = what can I actually get for one in a week.

blue5000 · 01-10-2021 01:43PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117962925#Comment_117962925

Just wondering how would they sell it for him? I was wearing the Pogue in that (horsey) place on the M7 and this was suggested. Naturally I declined at the time.

banie01 · 01-10-2021 01:50PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117963482#Comment_117963482

A lot of places and indeed some fairly big online players offer a sale on consignment service.

They take the watch into their stock, give it a fettle or a clean and then sell it with anything from 6 to 20% of the sale price as their cut.

micks_address · 01-10-2021 02:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117963523#Comment_117963523

Yeah we didnt get into specifics but they take... advertise and take a cut of the sale... not sure of the percentages involved..

Fitz II · 01-10-2021 02:20PM

If the Timepiece gentleman thing though us anything its that consignment is dangerous. Its a no risk deal for the dealer. They get free stock and none of their money tied up in it. However if they go bust you are SOL.

Watchmaster in Germany are a huge consignment place. And they operate a slick but dangerous scheme. You send the watch. They get any service or polish need. Then they advertise it and sell taking 20% of the sale price minus the cost of service. On a lot of watches you will actually only get about 50-60% of the sale price back. I think in this day and age of ebay and adverts thats a mad bad deal. Pretty much any watch you put on adverts for 40% less than a fair price will be gone in a flash, even those with a more niche appeal.

Another problem with consignment is that you have sent the watch away, its gone from your possession. As far as you are concerned its mentally sold. So when the dealer rings you with a offer 20% less than reasonable you often just accept it cause some money is better than no money. I often put in mad offers on watches on watchmaster and they get accepted. I got my dress Patek on there with a cheeky bid of 5k less than asking price.

Wibbs · 01-10-2021 02:46PM

What Fitz said. I don't think I've bought or sold from a dealer in over twenty years. Not since the interwebs allowed us to bypass the middle man. Now that's vintage which is very different to new stuff, but too often I've found dealers are full of poo. No way would I go the consignment route that's for sure and for all the good reasons Fitz notes.

NIMAN · 02-10-2021 02:53AM

Would anyone be interested in a faulty late 1960s Timex Sprite handwound watch to tinker with?

It was working ok, but now it isn't winding properly and only runs for a short time.

Maybe someone is learning how to fix watches? Might be one to mess around with?

banie01 · 02-10-2021 11:34AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117966087#Comment_117966087

@IrishPlayer might be interested in this?

IrishPlayer · 05-10-2021 03:25PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117966087#Comment_117966087

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117966876#Comment_117966876

Only just seen this now as haven't had a chance to catch up on here lately, thanks for thinking of me @banie01! :)

Have been looking into getting some basic watchmaking tools the last few weeks along with taking a trip to The British Horological Institute for a few days on my week off in October to do a beginner course before going out and buying tools as I may not even have the nack for it!

@NIMAN If the offer is still there, I would be interested as I have to start somewhere ! ;)

Blanchy90 · 05-10-2021 04:14PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117963797#Comment_117963797

At some point in the not too distant future I'd love to pick up a ww2 era pilots watch (40mm+) where would you reccommend buying and researching?

I'm at the cheaper end of the market so I'm guessing it'll be slim pickings

Wibbs · 06-10-2021 07:51AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117980362#Comment_117980362

At 40mm+ you've even slimmer pickings I'm afraid B. The vast majority of watches of that era are sub 40mm, even sub 35mm. Above 40mm you're down to the bigger Longines Weems(mad money), German B-Uhr navigator watches(big money and huge 55mm) and the 1930's mostly 40-42mm pilot's watch design made by, well loads of brands. the latter is probably the only game in town at your budget. Zenith example below.

This design was made by Zenith, Omega, Longines, Helvetia, Laco, Doxa and a host of others. The recognisable names today are again likely well out of your budget. The Helvetia ones come up regularly and they're a good bet, though quality varies. Figure 8-1000 quid for a good one.

Blanchy90 · 06-10-2021 12:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117982186#Comment_117982186

Thanks for the info, not the news I wanted but pretty much what I expected lol.

I have a few vintage russians around 35/36mm and I just don't wear them due to the size. I'll keep an eye out but at around 1k I think It'll be a long time before I can justify getting one