Purchase of used watches | Buying

swamorre · 2026-04-24T13:30:18.944000Z

I feel I must remark on buyer protection. Over the past few years I have bought a number of watches through eBay so feel I have some inside knowledge of what goes on.Firstly: If the seller states recently serviced ask for the service receipt. If answer is self service avoid at all costs as the watch has been 'tinkered' with. A needle and WD40 do not represent a service.Secondly: repairs to your new purchase, due to in house servicing can be quite expensive. Example, pay £150 for Tissot watch to have to pay £170 for repairs is not very welcome.3: ask for close up photo of watch glass as this item may well be damaged or badly scratched costing £60 or more to replace.4: Ensure you request a photograph of the watch back. Here you will find the serial number and watch details. Information missing means the watch back has been opened and badly damaged by the owner. Leave well alone.5: ensure you have a 'return' option. If not, that should tell you the watch us not worth 50pence.Rather be safe than be tricked into someone else's junk. Do not rush into a purchase as information states 112 watching, these figures can be faked by the seller.

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