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You do not need to know everything about it. Start with the brand and the history you know, and take your time with the decision.
The brand is usually on it. Note any visible words or numbers, even if you do not know what they mean.
Look for a box, warranty card, receipt or service record among the owner’s belongings.
Note who owned it, roughly when it was bought, and whether it has been repaired.
Show the dial, case sides, caseback, bracelet or strap and clasp, just as they are.
Polishing removes metal and cannot be undone. Wear is part of how an older watch is assessed.
You do not need to open the case to find a number. Photographs of the outside are enough to begin.
Describe any fault instead. A repair may change original parts.
Illustrative 3D watch, not sale inventory.
Three things that make your first conversation useful.
Start with the details that identify your watch.
Check the warranty card, receipt, service documents or original sales listing for a model or reference number. Marking locations vary by brand and reference. If you are unsure, send clear photographs of the dial, caseback, bracelet and clasp. Do not open the case or remove parts just to find a number.
Missing an item? Explain what you do have.
The watch still needs an assessment of authenticity, condition and ownership. Missing documents can affect the purchase offer and the checks required.
Clear, honest photographs help the first estimate.
Use soft daylight and a plain background. Show visible wear rather than hiding it. Photos support the initial discussion; they do not replace inspection.
Yes. Start with the brand and clear photographs. The model can be worked out from there in many cases.
Ownership is discussed before any sale is agreed, so mention how the watch came to you. Take your own advice if the estate or ownership is not yet settled.
You can still enquire. Describe it as it is and do not attempt a repair first.
Selling a vintage or non-working watchShare the brand and any history, and ask whatever you need to.