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Private sale
A private seller controls the asking price and may reach an end buyer. In exchange, the seller creates the listing, handles enquiries, proves authenticity, arranges viewings or delivery, manages payment and deals with post-sale complaints.
The advertised price is not the net outcome. Consider platform fees, insured shipping, authentication, time-wasters, negotiation and the possibility that the watch remains unsold.
Direct sale to a professional buyer
A professional buyer makes an offer that allows for authentication, preparation, warranty exposure, overhead, stock risk and resale margin. It will generally sit below a comparable retail asking price.
The benefit is a transaction with one identifiable business rather than a campaign to find a buyer. Lost Watches buys watches directly and does not offer consignment through this service.
Where consignment differs
With consignment, a business markets the watch for you but you remain dependent on an outside buyer. Payment occurs only after the watch sells and the agreement’s conditions are met. Fees, price reductions, insurance and return arrangements should be understood before consigning.
Lost Watches is deliberately simpler: direct purchase only, with no consignment option.
Compare the complete outcome
Estimate the likely net amount, how long you are willing to wait and which risks you can manage. A private sale may suit an experienced seller seeking maximum upside. A direct sale may suit someone prioritising privacy, clarity and less administration.
- Expected net proceeds
- Time to completion
- Number of strangers handling your details
- Payment and delivery risk
- Authentication and after-sale responsibility
Get a direct offer before deciding
A no-obligation direct offer gives you a real comparison point. Submit the exact reference, condition and photographs, then decide whether the price and process suit your priorities.
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.