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GeorgeK · 13 February 2011, 08:14 AM

I wouldn't sell it either, but then you're on a Rolex forum, so you know the advice you'll get.

Yazo · 13 February 2011, 09:00 AM

Wow!! Congrats and good luck!!

Tommasi · 13 February 2011, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esquire

Get a broker. The last thing you want to do is try to hock that on eBay or here and get burned by someone that won't pay.

That's not the type of watch you sell on your own. They'll take a percentage, but you'll know the obtained money is legit and you won't have to worry about scammers.

How would you go about finding a reputable one?

Cheers for all the help btw guys. Unfortunately he needs the money as he is no longer working, so keeping it is not an option

chazha · 13 February 2011, 02:08 PM

www.antiquorum.com

Try to keep it for another year then put it on auction and lets hope for the economy is getting better so the bankers can buy more expensive toys :D

fusionstorm · 13 February 2011, 04:38 PM

Bonhams is another auctioneer in the UK that does vintage timepieces.

Best of luck to your father. Quite a nice investment his original 200 quid will bring him!!

Tommasi · 1 March 2011, 05:49 AM

Sorry for not replying until now lads but I've been unable to access the forum for the last couple weeks, only managed to get on using the IP address! Any idea what that's all about?

Anyway, thanks for all the help, going to put some feelers out and see what happens!

indeuce · 1 March 2011, 05:57 AM

Dang that is such a beautiful watch!!! He's lucky to have it and hopefully it'll be able to stay in your family.

Walts · 1 March 2011, 09:01 AM

Just my opinion but one of the better ways to sell is through one of the big auction houses Sotheby Christies or Bonhams. You will get an international crowd bidding. On an item of higher value (like your milgauss) they will negotiate commission, insurance and other fees. Just ring them up and they will tell you the procedure

Tommasi · 3 March 2011, 05:26 AM

Just to let everyone know, I've decided to sell through Bonhams, so if people are interested in the watch it should be on auction in June. Thank you for all the help

Tommasi · 10 June 2011, 06:05 PM

Unfortunately the watch didnt sell-back to the drawing board I guess

Jason71 · 10 June 2011, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommasi

Unfortunately the watch didnt sell-back to the drawing board I guess

A watch like that takes a very specific buyer. It might take a little while to find the right person or entity to purchase it.

swatty · 10 June 2011, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommasi

Unfortunately the watch didnt sell-back to the drawing board I guess

What was the reserve?

Jagatai · 10 June 2011, 11:03 PM

wow. WOW.
Yes I agree with Vincent. It looks so special and well taken care of. Loved but not abused.

Michael M. · 10 June 2011, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

What was the reserve?

X2, what was the reserve?

Welshwatchman · 11 June 2011, 12:28 AM

It had an estimate of £10-15k though the site didn't offer any further details.

I saw a very nice and complete set 1019 sell for £17,000 in 2010. It was priced at £18,750 but cash talked.

Puffy · 11 June 2011, 12:31 AM

take it down to Burlington Arcade, one of the dealers will pay you £2000 and sell it for £30000

seriously i'd hang onto that unless the money is needed

Tommasi · 11 June 2011, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

What was the reserve?

9k. If anyone is interested in the watch Bonhams still has it....

13 February 2011, 02:08 PM	#34
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	www.antiquorum.com Try to keep it for another year then put it on auction and lets hope for the economy is getting better so the bankers can buy more expensive toys :D __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

13 February 2011, 04:38 PM	#35
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	Bonhams is another auctioneer in the UK that does vintage timepieces. Best of luck to your father. Quite a nice investment his original 200 quid will bring him!! __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

11 June 2011, 12:28 AM	#45
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	It had an estimate of £10-15k though the site didn't offer any further details. I saw a very nice and complete set 1019 sell for £17,000 in 2010. It was priced at £18,750 but cash talked. __________________ ..33

11 June 2011, 12:31 AM	#46
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	take it down to Burlington Arcade, one of the dealers will pay you £2000 and sell it for £30000 seriously i'd hang onto that unless the money is needed __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

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13 February 2011, 08:14 AM	#31
GeorgeK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Alps Posts: 408	I wouldn't sell it either, but then you're on a Rolex forum, so you know the advice you'll get.

13 February 2011, 09:00 AM	#32
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Wow!! Congrats and good luck!!

1 March 2011, 05:49 AM	#36
Tommasi Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: England Posts: 18	Sorry for not replying until now lads but I've been unable to access the forum for the last couple weeks, only managed to get on using the IP address! Any idea what that's all about? Anyway, thanks for all the help, going to put some feelers out and see what happens!

1 March 2011, 05:57 AM	#37
indeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SF Bay Area, Ca. Posts: 127	Dang that is such a beautiful watch!!! He's lucky to have it and hopefully it'll be able to stay in your family.

1 March 2011, 09:01 AM	#38
Walts "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New York Posts: 224	Just my opinion but one of the better ways to sell is through one of the big auction houses Sotheby Christies or Bonhams. You will get an international crowd bidding. On an item of higher value (like your milgauss) they will negotiate commission, insurance and other fees. Just ring them up and they will tell you the procedure

3 March 2011, 05:26 AM	#39
Tommasi Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: England Posts: 18	Just to let everyone know, I've decided to sell through Bonhams, so if people are interested in the watch it should be on auction in June. Thank you for all the help

10 June 2011, 06:05 PM	#40
Tommasi Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: England Posts: 18	Unfortunately the watch didnt sell-back to the drawing board I guess

10 June 2011, 11:03 PM	#43
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	wow. WOW. Yes I agree with Vincent. It looks so special and well taken care of. Loved but not abused.

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