Share the details you actually know.
Tell the team the brand, model or reference if known, how long you have had the watch and whether it runs. Mention service work, replacement parts or polishing you know about. It is fine to say that something is unknown.
Do not open the case or remove parts just to find a number. Ask the team how to identify the watch safely.
Bring useful records and accessories.
Original warranty cards, receipts, service paperwork, spare bracelet links and the box can help complete the package. Bring what you already have. Tell the buyer when packaging was acquired separately rather than presenting it as original to the watch.
A box alone does not establish authenticity. The watch’s characteristics, condition and originality still need inspection.
Understand why two offers may differ.
Compare the same model and condition, not just the same brand. A watch with a complete original package may be more attractive to some buyers than one without it. The size of that difference varies; there is no universal percentage to subtract for missing papers.
Running condition and prior work can also matter. Describe issues before paying for servicing or polishing to prepare for a sale.
Arrange an evaluation of the actual watch.
Start an inquiry with the details you have, then confirm your visit with the team. Bring valid government-issued photo ID for the transaction and ask ahead about any ownership or representative documents relevant to your situation.
If your goal is to recover the watch later, a collateral loan is a separate assessment. The lender holds it, and repayment under the agreement is required for redemption.
Take the next step with your piece.
Sources & review
Original preparation guidance informed by SDJB’s published buying information and its evaluation process, checked October 22, 2026. Acceptance and offers depend on your actual item and the transaction requirements.
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