Buying guides
Straight answers to the questions people ask us before they buy, written from what we see on the bench and not from a press release.
Buying a pre-owned luxury watch in Switzerland
What to check before buying a pre-owned watch from a Swiss dealer: authentication, papers, VAT, import duty and delivery.
Read the guideBox and papers: what a full set really means
Full set, papers only, watch only: what each term means for a pre-owned watch, and how much the box and papers are actually worth.
Read the guideWhat a pre-owned luxury watch should cost
How pre-owned watch prices are set, what drives them up and down, and what to expect at each budget from CHF 3,000 upward.
Read the guideSelling a luxury watch in Switzerland
How to sell your luxury watch in Switzerland: valuation, direct sale, consignment, payout timelines, and documentation needed.
Read the guidePaying for a luxury watch with crypto
How crypto payments work for luxury watches: Bitcoin, USDT, and Ethereum settlement, network fees, and security in Switzerland.
Read the guidePre-owned Rolex buying guide
What to check when buying a pre-owned Rolex: serial numbers, reference variations, box and papers, and market values in CHF.
Read the guideLuxury watches under CHF 5'000 and 10'000
Best pre-owned luxury watches under CHF 5'000 and 10'000: value retention, iconic references, and maison recommendations.
Read the guidePre-Owned Omega Speedmaster & Seamaster Guide | Montreva
Buyer guide to pre-owned Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch and Seamaster 300M in Switzerland: movements, references, pricing and authenticity checks.
Read the guidePre-Owned Patek Philippe & Audemars Piguet Guide | Montreva
Buyer guide to pre-owned Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet in Switzerland: Nautilus, Royal Oak, Calatrava, secondary market pricing and archives.
Read the guidePre-Owned Cartier Watch Buying Guide | Montreva
Buyer guide to pre-owned Cartier watches in Switzerland: Tank Louis, Santos de Cartier, Panthere, Ballon Bleu, quartz vs mechanical and sizing.
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