LOOKING TO SELL YOUR WATCH?

Hello! I am a watch dealer based in the centre of Antwerp. I personally welcome you to my secure office, located directly opposite the Flemish Opera.

I buy modern, vintage and antique watches directly and work internationally with private clients, collectors and dealers. As I follow the international watch market on a daily basis, I can usually assess quickly what a watch is worth to me and make you a clear offer directly.

My way of doing business is simple: personal, professional, transparent and discreet.

FREE AND NO-OBLIGATION VALUATION

Are you considering selling your watch, but would first like to know what I can offer for it?

You are welcome to visit me for a free and no-obligation valuation if you are considering selling your watch. You are, of course, under no obligation to accept my offer.

I carefully examine your watch in your presence. In the meantime, you are welcome to enjoy a cup of coffee, water or another drink.

PERSONAL, SECURE AND DISCREET IN ANTWERP

Selling a valuable watch is not something you do every day. That is why I believe it is important that you have the time to show me your watch, ask questions and make your own decision without feeling rushed.

I personally welcome you to my office directly opposite the Flemish Opera in Antwerp. There is no pressure and no obligation to sell.

For additional security, both the ground-floor area and my office are equipped with CCTV.

Many of my clients return or recommend me to their family and friends.

A CLEAR OFFER AND IMMEDIATE PAYMENT

After examining your watch, I clearly explain what I can offer for it.

I prefer to work with a limited trading margin and to build good, long-term relationships with clients and fellow dealers.

If we reach an agreement, I purchase the watch directly from you and the agreed amount is paid immediately by instant bank transfer.

When the watch and its documentation are clear and we reach an agreement, a sale can often be completed in approximately five minutes.

But there is no need to rush. Some clients are on their way again after five minutes. Others stay for an hour to talk about watches, financial markets or life in general. For me, that personal contact is part of the profession.

PROVENANCE IS IMPORTANT TO ME

I do not buy just any watch.

Before every purchase, I therefore ask a number of questions about the watch and its provenance. Where and when was it purchased? Is there an invoice or other proof of purchase? Was the watch purchased within Europe or, if it came from outside the EU, was it properly imported?

Where necessary, I ask for additional information about the seller, the ownership history and the transaction.

Watches offered by their original owner or the owner's family are particularly welcome. I am also happy to consider other watches when their ownership and purchase history are sufficiently clear and verifiable.

Every watch I purchase is checked by its serial number through The Watch Register, an international database of lost and stolen watches.

For every purchase, I prepare a purchase document recording the details of the watch and the transaction. The seller must be able to identify themselves with a valid identity card or passport. The necessary identification details are recorded in accordance with applicable legal and privacy requirements.

I understand that this means I may sometimes ask more questions and carry out more checks than other buyers. I do so deliberately. I only want to conduct business when I have sufficient confidence in both the provenance of the watch and the legitimacy of the transaction.

I do not want to be involved in any way with stolen property, fraud, money laundering, proceeds from drug-related crime or any other criminal activity. If there is reasonable doubt about the provenance, ownership or legitimacy of a transaction, I will not purchase the watch.

This sometimes means walking away from an otherwise interesting purchase. I am comfortable with that.

A proper and lawful transaction is more important to me than a potential profit.

WHICH WATCHES DO I BUY?

I buy watches from brands including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Söhne, Breguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier, Omega, Breitling, Zenith and other prestigious watchmakers.

Modern watches, vintage and antique wristwatches, as well as pocket watches, are all welcome.

Would you like to know what I can offer for your watch? Feel free to send me a few clear photographs and, if available, the reference number and information about the box, papers and proof of purchase. You can then make a no-obligation appointment at my office in Antwerp.

No fees and no obligation to sell. First, I carefully examine your watch and the accompanying information. I then tell you clearly what I can offer for it. You decide whether you wish to proceed.

My goal is simple: to conduct every transaction in a way that allows me to welcome the client back with pleasure in the future.

CONTACT ME (EVERY DAY FROM 8:00 AM TO 7:00 PM)

Mobile / WhatsApp: +32 487 01 44 44

Email: info@watchexpert.com

Address: Frankrijklei 28, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium. Indigo Opera car park nearby.