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Selling a Rolex - best & safest way to sell it?

Posted on 6/9/26 at 4:44 pm
Posted by rpg37
Biloxi, MS
Member since Sep 2008
54887 posts
Posted on 6/9/26 at 4:44 pm
My Rolex made and model has had some appreciation the past few years and I am interested in selling - at a certain price. However, finding the best method to sell it is daunting. Anyone have a secure method? I am honestly seeing eBay as the leading option which is wild to me.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
111257 posts
Posted on 6/9/26 at 4:47 pm to
OT watch thread maybe?
Posted by TheOcean
#honeyfriedchicken
Member since Aug 2004
46231 posts
Posted on 6/9/26 at 4:54 pm to
Drop the info. I or someone else may be interested
Posted by LazyDaveD
Broussard, LA
Member since Sep 2003
1107 posts
Posted on 6/9/26 at 4:54 pm to
DavidSw, Bob's watches are well respected. You won't make as much as selling direct, but it's almost risk free selling to a respectable reseller.
Posted by rpg37
Biloxi, MS
Member since Sep 2008
54887 posts
Posted on 6/9/26 at 4:57 pm to
quote:

Drop the info. I or someone else may be interested


Model: 228235
Purchased: 11-18-2023
Day-Date 40
Oyster, 40 mm, Everose gold | Original box and everything. Worn. Great condition.
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
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Posted on 6/9/26 at 5:09 pm to
Id buy it but not a fan of the everrose

If it was regular gold Id make a fair offer
Posted by rpg37
Biloxi, MS
Member since Sep 2008
54887 posts
Posted on 6/9/26 at 5:19 pm to
Definitely understand that. I have tan/olive skin and yellow gold to me just doesn't look great on me. And silver is bad on me.
Posted by TheOcean
#honeyfriedchicken
Member since Aug 2004
46231 posts
Posted on 6/9/26 at 5:41 pm to
David lowballs. I wanted to sell my Patek i rarely wear and it was like half of market
Posted by thegreatboudini
Member since Oct 2008
7227 posts
Posted on 6/10/26 at 5:32 am to
r/watchexchange

Bernard Watches out of Austin is a decent buyer. They'll have better offer than the big places like Bobs. I've tried to do business with them 4 time but never came to terms buying, selling, or trading, so take it for what it's worth.

Posted by rpg37
Biloxi, MS
Member since Sep 2008
54887 posts
Posted on 6/10/26 at 8:14 am to
Yes, I cannot see it possible me even getting my money back without a private sale. I understand a store has to win the negotiation in order to be profitable, though.
Posted by Kingpenm3
Xanadu
Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 6/10/26 at 8:47 am to
Posted by ronricks
Member since Mar 2021
12540 posts
Posted on 6/10/26 at 9:43 am to
quote:

DavidSw, Bob's watches


Both will low ball. I'd avoid especially Bob's who will take your watch at one price then email you and say it needs service, polish, etc and try to knock off money.
Posted by rpg37
Biloxi, MS
Member since Sep 2008
54887 posts
Posted on 6/10/26 at 1:30 pm to
I posted on GrailZee and we will see. Not much on seller's fees, but 5% on the buy...so a $2-3k tax on the watch. No different than buying it retail, but still a hit on sales.
Posted by BearCrocs
Member since Aug 2013
8552 posts
Posted on 6/10/26 at 3:58 pm to
Ebay.
Posted by Rendevoustavern
Member since May 2018
1926 posts
Posted on 6/10/26 at 4:08 pm to
Chrono24
Posted by rpg37
Biloxi, MS
Member since Sep 2008
54887 posts
Posted on 6/10/26 at 4:37 pm to
quote:


Ebay.


eBay takes a larger cut as well.
Posted by Hawgleg
Member since Jan 2022
689 posts
Posted on 6/11/26 at 10:30 am to
facebook marketplace yo
Posted by TheOcean
#honeyfriedchicken
Member since Aug 2004
46231 posts
Posted on 6/11/26 at 10:45 am to
One thing people don't tell you about buying luxury watches is how hard they are to sell. They are a huge PIA to sell.
Posted by rpg37
Biloxi, MS
Member since Sep 2008
54887 posts
Posted on 6/11/26 at 11:11 am to
Yeah, we will see how this plays out. The taxes you're paying on both ends suck. A private sale would be much nicer for obvious reasons.
Posted by Free888
Member since Oct 2019
3351 posts
Posted on 6/11/26 at 11:55 am to
You could try places like the Rolex or Omega forums, but they may require a history.
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