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Why is gross weight misleading?
A watch’s total weight includes the movement, crystal, dial, hands, gaskets, steel components and sometimes a non-metal strap. Gold purity and the amount of recoverable metal cannot be calculated accurately by multiplying the complete weight by a spot price.
Refining and transaction costs also mean theoretical metal content is not the same as a cash outcome.
What creates value beyond the metal?
The manufacturer, reference, complication, dial and originality can create collector or wearable-watch demand. A complete bracelet with its correct clasp and links may be important to the identity of a gold sports or dress watch.
Rare or desirable references should never be treated as scrap without specialist identification.
How do condition and modifications matter?
Deep polishing, stretched bracelets, missing links, aftermarket diamonds and altered cases can reduce watch value even where the metal remains. Added material does not necessarily recover the loss of originality.
Disclose engravings and modifications and include sharp photographs of hallmarks, caseback, clasp and bracelet.
How should I request a gold-watch valuation?
Submit the watch intact with every link, box, certificate, service record and original component. Provide the full reference if known and avoid testing or opening the case at home.
A professional assessment can then compare the complete-watch market with any relevant underlying material value.
Guide content is general information. A direct-purchase quote is based on the details and photographs you provide. If a material difference is found, we contact you before any change is made.