SELLING AND TRADING YOUR FINE WATCH

Have a fine vintage or modern pre-owned wristwatch to sell or trade? Then submit your watch information to DeMesy Fine Watches today. As one of the largest fine watch dealers in the world, DeMesy Fine Watches constantly seeks quality pre-owned vintage and modern Swiss wristwatches for our international clientele. And we'll pay the highest possible price for your watch. Whether your Patek or Rolex is from 1940 or 1990, we know what it's worth. Furthermore, chances are, if you have owned your fine watch for some time, its value has significantly appreciated over the years.

Learn more about the advantages of selling or trading your watch with DeMesy Fine Watches:

Selling Your Watch To DeMesy Fine Watches Couldn't Be Easier

In business since 1987, we're experienced in buying watches from both collectors and dealers. Your merchandise is in our possession at all times. All transactions are strictly confidential. Buying and selling pre-owned fine watches is our full-time business and we treat all of our customers with the courtesy and respect they deserve.

Simply provide a few details about your watch, such as condition, brand, case metal, etc. You can do this via phone or by submitting your information online. We'll contact you immediately to discuss the value of your watch -- usually we can offer even more, once we have inspected a timepiece.

All you have to do is ship the watch to our office, insuring all packages. Upon receipt, we'll make you an immediate offer, usually within 24 hours. If you accept our offer, we'll overnight you a check, or in some instances, wire funds directly to your bank account.

If your collection is large enough, we can even travel to you or make arrangements to have your watches picked up the same day by Brinks Armored Truck.

If you have just one item or a small collection, you can request our easy-to-use shipping container and information packet.

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Market Makers, Not Middlemen

When making an offer on your watch, dealers typically offer a low wholesale price, less 10-20%, depending on the marketability of your watch. That's because most of their customers are other dealers.

DeMesy Fine Watches is different. We sell directly to collectors and individuals, so we can afford to pay more. In fact, it's not uncommon for smaller dealers to buy a watch, "flip" us the merchandise, deposit our overnight cashier's check, and use the proceeds to pay you, the seller.

There's nothing wrong with a dealer making an honest profit. But wouldn't you rather deal directly with the world's leading dealer in fine pre-owned vintage and modern wristwatches, as opposed to a middleman?

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The Disadvantages Of Selling Your Watch At Auction

Keep in mind that auctions -- while occasionally producing spectacular results for spectacularly rare timepieces -- are mostly attended by dealers, who buy your watches at wholesale price levels. After paying the sales commission and various expenses charged by most major auction houses, the collector ends up receiving a wholesale price, less 15-20%. Finally, payment is not made until the auction house is paid in full -- which can take anywhere from 30 to 60 days.

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