Welcome to Approved Watchfinder the guaranteed way to sell your watch.
Whatever the make, model, age or condition - we'll sell it!
We sell all brands and models, from £100 to over £40,000 to over 400,000 potential watch buyers per month.
It’s totally risk free and you on average receive 20% more than any other trade offer.
Simple...just complete the form below and let us do the rest.
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For more information on how commision sales work click here | Terms and Conditions
Commission sales work – and here’s why.
It works!
Anyone buying an approved pre-owned watch from watchfinder knows that the watch has been fully authenticated and will be supplied with a 12 month watchfinder.co.uk. We’ve worked hard to earn our reputation in the marketplace and are happy to use it to help you find a buyer for your watch.
Get 20% more for your watch.
When you compare the money you get for your watch selling it on a commission basis to what you’d receive if you sold it to the trade you’ll usually get 20-30% more by going down the commission route. If we don’t have to invest our money in the watch then we’re happy to let you earn the bulk of the money. We work hard for our 10% but what’s important is that you feel you’ve sold it for a fair price.
It’s secure.
Once your watch arrives in our office it’s fully insured.
It’s simple.
The process is designed to be as uncomplicated as is possible with you in total control at every stage. In essence you send the watch in to us, we sell it on the website, you receive a cheque. The full process is as follows.
- Receipt: You’re informed by our commission sales manager When your watch arrives.
- Assessment: Having assessed the watch, we will advise you of any refurbishment or servicing work we deem to be necessary.
- Listing: You will then confirm the website sale price with the commissions manager. You will be told exactly how much money you will receive when the watch sells for this price.
- Sale: When the watch sells we will pay you by cheque. If the watch sells through the website we allow the customer 7 days to approve the item. If the watch is bought in our showroom we will pay you straight away.
- Price Negotiation: If we receive what we consider to be a reasonable offer we will contact you and let you know. You will again be told exactly how much you will receive in payment if you decide to sell for this price.
- Price adjustment: If we think that the price of your watch needs to be changed we’ll contact you and let you know. If you agree we’ll also tell you how much you will receive in payment if you decide to sell for this price.
No expertise necessary.
If you’ve ever tried to photograph a watch you’ll know that it’s not as easy as it looks. If you sell your watch for commission we’ll make sure that the watch is professionally photographed and listed on the website. If you’ve managed to photograph the watch you then need to know your way around the computer to get it listed somewhere. Our systems mean we can usually have your watch photographed and listed on the website on the same day that it arrives in our office.
Huge audience.
Once your watch is listed on the website it’ll be seen by 400,000 different people every month. They’re all looking for quality watches and know that any approved pre-owned watch sold on our site has been thoroughly checked and will arrive in immaculate condition.
No Sale - No Fee.
If your watch doesn’t need to be serviced or refurbished then the only cost to you will be the 10% commission. If the watch needs to be serviced or refurbished and you decide not to sell the watch with us you’ll have to pay the cost of the work before the watch is returned to you. You will be made aware of these costs and that you’ll have to pay them once the work has been carried out.
No Hidden Costs.
You’re kept fully informed of any additional costs at all stages. Our commission manager will make sure you know exactly how much money you will get when your watch sells. He will tell you if there are any servicing costs to pay, what those servicing costs are and what the remaining balance due to you will be. If we receive an offer on your watch we will tell you exactly how much money you will receive if you decide to accept that offer. If you don’t want to accept the offer it’s entirely up to you.
No time limit.
There’s no time limit involved. The average turnaround for watches on the site is two to three weeks. We can’t guarantee that your watch will sell within this period and we will advise you if we think there’s a particular reason the watch isn’t selling. If we think the price needs to be adjusted we’ll make sure you know exactly what’s going on.
No Risk of Fraud.
As you can imagine any company selling high value watches on line will attract the attention of people using stolen credit cards. If you’re not experienced in dealing with this type of transaction on the internet you could well end up with no watch and no money. We have been in the marketplace since 2000. We have over that time built up a considerable expertise in the area of fraud detection. A combination of this experience and sophisticated software enables us to protect ourselves against fraudulent transactions on a daily basis. By selling your watch on the website for commission you are completely insulated against the risk of fraud. When your watch is sold you will be paid by us in the form of a cheque.
Commision Sales - Terms and Conditions
The terms below will apply to every purchase of a watch by Watchfinder.co.uk LTD. Please note that all communications, whether by email, internet, telephone, fax, post, face to face or other means are conducted on a "subject to contract" basis. No legally binding contract between the Seller and the Company will be formed in any circumstances until (I) the company has had the opportunity to conduct an on-site valuation of the watch and inspect any accompanying documentation, AND (ii) a physical examination of the watch has been conducted by a qualified watchmaker or technician on behalf of Watchfinder.co.uk (which may in some cases take place at a later date); AND (iii) the parties have entered into the company's standard written contract of purchase which incorporates the terms stated below.
If you are a consumer, nothing in these terms and conditions will affect your statutory rights.
References to the "Company" or "Watchfinder.co.uk” relate to Watchfinder.co.uk LTD. References to the "Seller" relates to you, the owner of the watch which is the subject matter of the purchase.
- Pre-Contract Information
- Price Quoted
- Payment
- Seller's Warranties
- Delivery
- Inspection
- Insurance
- Consequential Losses
- Exclusion of Liability
- Variation
- Third Party Rights
- Governing Law and Jurisdiction
a. In Most instances you will receive two valuations: One valuation for a trade sale and one to be sold on a commission basis. You will need to provide us with certain information about the type and condition of the vehicle that you want to sell.
b. Both valuations are provided on a "subject to contract" basis and are not legally binding. Watchfinder.co.uk LTD reserves the right to withdraw the valuation at any time without legal consequence and with no liability to the prospective Seller.
a. The price quoted in the valuation will be in pounds sterling and be defined as the net cost, please see the VAT margin scheme for further details. Companies should enquire as to their VAT implications.
b. All prices quoted in the valuation are given in good faith and are derived from a combination of factors including the information supplied by the Seller. The provision of inaccurate, false or misleading data by the Seller will result in an inaccurate valuation which cannot be relied upon by the Seller.
c. If for some reason an error in the valuation quoted has occurred, Watchfinder.co.uk Ltd will rectify the price as soon as reasonable practicable after notification of the mistake. No liability whatsoever can be accepted by Watchfinder.co.uk Ltd for accidental mistakes or errors caused by system failures.
a. Watchfinder.co.uk Ltd will pay for the watch by cheque made payable to the Seller only. Payment to a nominated third party will generally be unacceptable for this purpose.
b. Cleared funds may take up to 3-4 working days after payment has become due. No liability is accepted for any delay which was unavoidable in the circumstances.
c. Watchfinder.co.uk Ltd reserves the right to pay by any other appropriate payment method when and where reasonable.
d. Payment will not fall due if the Company rescinds the contract within a reasonable period after the physical examination by a qualified watchmaker or technician.
e. A minimum charge of £75 applies to all watches sold on commission.
f. Any outstanding monies owned to the company including servicing costs will be deducted from any payment or Commission.
a. The Seller expressly warrants that all the information supplied during the valuation process is accurate and true.
b. The Seller warrants that the watch is not subject to undisclosed finance.
c. The Seller warrants to the best of his knowledge and belief that the watch has not been an insurance write-off or has been subject to substantial remedial repairs.
d. The Seller warrants the serial numbers and documentation are genuine and accurate and that neither has not, to the best of his knowledge and belief, been tampered with.
e. The Seller warrants that there are no undisclosed physical defects with the watch that a prudent purchaser would want to be informed about.
f. The Seller warrants that there are no undisclosed "title defects" with the watch that a prudent purchaser would want to be informed about.
g. The Seller warrants that he is the legal owner of the watch, has the right to transfer the full unencumbered legal title and full ownership of the watch to the Company.
h. The Seller warrants than no other person has any claim to the watch whether legal, equitable, possessory or otherwise.
a. The watch must be delivered by the Seller to designated premises allocated by Watchfinder.co.uk Ltd at the Seller's expense.
b. Collection of the watch directly by Watchfinder.co.uk will only be made in the most exceptional of circumstances and only by prior agreement. An additional charge may be levied in these circumstances.
c. Insuring the item in transit will be the seller’s responsibility unless the value exceeds £2500. In this instance the company will make arrangements to insure the excess value, this will be dealt with in writing and at the company’s discretion. An additional charge may be levied in these circumstances.
a. The watch will be inspected by a Watchfinder.co.uk representative prior to completion of the sale. A revised valuation may be offered where (i) the watch does not fully comply with the information provided during the valuation process, (ii) where the condition is such that it has a substantial impact of the value of the watch and/ or (iii) other relevant factors not disclosed affect the valuation.
b. In addition to the initial valuation, the watch may be physically inspected by a watchmaker either before or after the Seller has agreed the valuation or sale contract. If the physical inspection by the watchmaker is carried out after the written contract has been completed and agreed by the Seller, the Company may rescind the contract for any serious defect subsequently discovered in the watch by such inspection.
c. This inspection can be carried out at anytime the watch is the property of Watchfinder.co.uk Ltd.
a. Any watch in the possession of Watchfinder.co.uk Ltd is covered under its insurance policy, the replacement value which will be defined as latest and most accurate trade sale valuation. Less any outstanding costs owed to Watchfinder in the form of advertising, postage or servicing fees.
b. In the event of loss or damage to your watch incurred whilst in the possession of the company, settlement will only be made once settlement has been received by the company from the insurance company.
a. The Company, its directors, employees or other agents shall not be liable for direct or indirect consequential losses of any kind including loss of profits and other forms of expenses and compensation.
a. The Company does not limit is liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence but liability for property damage is expressly excluded.
a. The terms of this cannot be varied by oral representation or otherwise. Any variation must be in writing and signed by both parties.
a. Nothing in these terms and conditions of purchase shall be construed as given any person any third party rights. The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 is expressly excluded.
a. The governing law is English Law and the parties agree to submit to the full jurisdiction of the English courts.
"Watchfinder.co.uk" is a trading name of Watchfinder.co.uk Limited whose registered office is 3-4 Bower Terrace, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8RY. Registered in England & Wales under company registration number 04524723.