Gents watches - the good, the bad and the cosmetically challenged
Protect Your Watch from Damage to Realise Its Full Value
In an ideal world, everyone would take the best of care of their watches, protecting them from damage and not wearing them inappropriately. The world, however, is far from an ideal place and unfortunately many watches come on to the market which are in poor condition. This reduces their resale value because even people buying second-hand watches are looking for something in good condition. When you're selling watches, if you want to get the best possible price then take care of your watch by looking out for these elements.
Glass Condition
The glass covering the watch face is arguably the most vulnerable part when it comes to wear and tear. It's easy to scratch or crack and wearing the watch when playing sports, doing heavy work or getting involved in DIY projects can lead to damage to the glass.
While telling the time during certain activities is necessary, it might be possible to keep the watch in a pocket. If the watch is of particular value, leaving it behind and wearing a cheaper alternative during the risky activity is a good idea.
Cracking or scratching the glass can ruin its value, rendering the watch relatively worthless.
Case Condition
Similar care should be taken of the case of the watch, particularly if it's an expensive or high-end watch that is made from precious metals or that may include precious stones. Loss of the precious stones will seriously affect the value, reducing the return you may otherwise realise when selling watches of this calibre.
Broken Buttons
Rough handling or knocking can damage delicate buttons or put the winding mechanism out of alignment, causing an individual feature not to work or, in the worst case, affecting the accuracy of the watch itself.
High-value watches are prized not only for their appearance and precious metal content, but also for their accuracy in timekeeping and their range of additional functions.
Treating the watch with respect and care and protecting it from damage and undue rough handling will help to protect your investment and maintain its value on the open market should you decide to sell at any time in the future.
Scuffs and Scratches
Even seemingly minor scuffs and scratches to the bracelet or strap or any part of the watch itself can have a detrimental affect on its resale value.
If you're planning on selling watches now or at any time in the future, you will get the best price and realise its value by keeping your watch in as close to mint condition as possible.
