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Sell your watch to us

At Veritas Vintage Watches, we are always on the lookout to buy watches, from a variety of luxury brands. If you have a watch you would like to sell, you are on the right page. We are dedicated to providing you with the best value for your timepiece, ensuring a transparent and hassle-free experience.

We mainly buy watches from big brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Lange & Sohne, etc. However, this list is not exhaustive and we are always interested in offering novelties to our clientele. Whether you have a vintage or a contemporary piece, our team is ready to evaluate your watch and offer you a competitive price. Our transparent process ensures you understand every step, from the initial appraisal to the final payment, and we are committed to providing a service that is fair and efficient.

How does it work?

Start by clicking the contact button that fits you best, either email or WhatsApp, and providing us with all the details you know about your watch, including the brand, model, age, and condition, along with some pictures. We will review the information and provide you with a preliminary offer. If you prefer, visit us in Lausanne to get an immediate, on the spot offer.

For the valuation of your watch, the following factors are considered: brand, model, condition, initial date of sale, papers, box, accessories and current market trends. We will then conduct a thorough inspection of your timepiece, and after having reviewed all these information, we provide a final accurate offer.

Once we agree on a price and have the watch in our possession, we will do a thorough check to confirm that the watch is as described. When we can confirm everything is in order, we issue a buying invoice to conclude the transaction. You will receive your payment quickly and securely via bank transfer.

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Consign your watch

When you sell your watch directly to us, we offer a price that takes into account the current market trends, along with our processing and marketing costs, as well as the holding period, which is the estimated time we will have to hold the watch in our inventory. However, by choosing to sell your watch via consignment, we can eliminate some of these expenses and offer a better price. The difference with a direct sale is that you only get the agreed-upon money once the watch is sold.

How does it work?

Start by clicking the contact button that fits you best, either email or WhatsApp, and providing us with all the details you know about your watch, including the brand, model, age, and condition, along with pictures. We will review the information and provide you with a preliminary offer. If you prefer, visit us in Lausanne to get an immediate, on the spot offer.

For the valuation of your watch, the following factors are considered: brand, model, condition, initial date of sale, papers, box, accessories and current market trends. We will then conduct a thorough inspection of your timepiece, and after having reviewed all these information, we provide a final accurate offer.

Once we agree on a net amount and we have the watch in our possession, we will start the process of marketing and selling your watch. Once the watch is sold, we will pay you the net agreed upon price.

Contact us to get a quote:

Frequently asked questions

Veritas Vintage Watches isn’t a marketplace or an auction house; we’re direct buyers. We have clients worldwide constantly searching for luxury watches, and we aim to keep our inventory stocked to meet their needs. By selling directly to us, you bypass middlemen and bidding wars, ensuring you receive the most competitive price with excellent customer service.

We purchase watches from brands such as A. Lange & Sohne, Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Cartier, F.P. Journe, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tudor, Vacheron Constantin, and others.

After accepting our offer, you will be provided an insured shipping label for you to send your watch for inspection. Once inspected, we will pay you via bank transfer.

 

We generally aim to give you the best possible price right from the start. However, you can submit a counter-offer, and we’ll consider whether adjustments can be made.

The shipping label we provide is fully insured for the amount of the offer. This means if your watch is lost or stolen during transit, you are covered for the entire quoted amount. We’ll assist you with the claims process if needed.

We will provide a DHL Express or Swiss Post label that is fully insured. Wrap your watch in protective material like bubble wrap and place it in a larger box with cushioning, such as newspapers or cardboard, to keep it stable. For security reasons, do not disclose the contents or value of the shipment when you drop it off.

Due to fluctuations in the watch market, our offers are valid for up to 48 hours after you receive them.

Yes, having the original packaging and documentation can significantly increase the offer price for certain models.

Our team closely follows market trends and ensures you receive the best possible rate based on current market conditions, even as prices for some models can change frequently. The value is not solely based on public pricings but also on our personal knowledge of the market.

Yes, we do. Please let us know if you are outside of Switzerland when you submit your offer request.

We will keep you updated on the status of your watch once it leaves your hands. You will be notified when we receive it, and once we have been able to assess its condition. If it matches your description, or if a revised offer is needed, we will let you know.

Yes, once you accept our offer and are ready to ship the watch, we’ll ask for a photo of your identity card along with your current address. This is for our protection in case the watch is reported stolen.

Selling your Rolex locally limits you to nearby buyers, potentially reducing the price you can get. Selling to Veritas Vintage Watches gives you a competitive offer and options to sell, consign, or trade in your watch. We also make sure to smoothen the selling process, which can be fastidious when trying to sell on your own.

The value of your watch depends on factors like the brand, model, condition, age, included accessories such as the box and original warranty papers, and market demand for that specific watch.

Selling online with us is straightforward and secure. Send us the details about your watch, including its condition and accessories. Our team will evaluate your submission and, if we are interested in buying, we will provide an offer for sale or consignment. You can accept, counter, decline, or discuss the offer. Once you accept the offer, we will send you a shipping label to send in your watch, which our watchmaker and team will evaluate. After approval, you’ll receive payment through your chosen method.

We consider ourselves the best online platform for selling your watches. Our extensive global reach allows us to provide competitive prices, backed by our secure and trustworthy service.

Selling your watch to us involves getting a direct offer based on current market conditions, including our costs for processing and marketing. With consignment, we focus solely on marketing your watch to our global network, avoiding those costs. Once it’s sold, you receive the guaranteed agreed-upon amount. Consignment typically fetches a higher price than direct sale, but the selling process can be longer. It all depends on how fast you want to be paid.

Yes, it often does. Since we don’t need to use funds for purchasing and holding inventory, we can offer you more than if we were buying it directly.

No, our consignment program provides you with a guaranteed amount before you send your watch. We handle the sale and pay you the agreed amount without deductions.

Veritas Vintage Watches is a trusted dealer in the watch industry. Our global network enables us to reach the right buyers at the right prices. We also offer warranties on all items sold, so you don’t have to worry about returns or repairs. Overall, it is much easier and will fetch better prices if you sell via Veritas Vintage Watches on a consignment basis, compared to selling yourself.

No, we will never proceed with a sale without your consent. If market conditions prevent a sale, we will contact you to discuss options.

Our unique consignment program modernizes traditional consignment methods by guaranteeing your net amount without any fees or deductions.

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