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Selling Your Cartier Cartier is not only a giant name in the world of jewelry but has become a premier name in luxury watches. For this reason your Cartier could demand a large amount of money when selling it on the pre-owned luxury market. Cartier watches are in demand in the multi-billion dollar world of pre owned luxury watches. Selling your Cartier is an important decision.
But like just about every industry one can exist in knowledge is power. There are a few things everyone should know before they sell Their Cartier. Research the Cartier Model Research, research, and research, are the three most important rules when selling any luxury timepiece and holds just as true for Cartier.
Cartier can be a little more difficult as the age is hard to determine on Cartier because serial numbers are assigned randomly. What you can know with Cartier is model. Again Cartier does not make it easy as they do not put model names on most of their dials.
But with a little deductive reasoning, trial and error, and your friend the internet, determining the model name of your particular Cartier should not be to difficult. Once you know the model, research again. Is your particular model still being manufactured? What does it sell for on average in the pre-owned market? Research price points for the most recent 10 watches of that model sold. Next observe your watch with an eye for detail. Is it working?
What condition are the Dial, Bracelet, and Bezel in? Are there scuffs, scratches or dents? Are there engravings? Is it an automatic, manual, or quartz movement? Try to know your watch as much and with as much detail as you can. However do not open the watch, leave that to professionals. How Will You Sell Your Cartier How will you sell your Cartier with all your new found knowledge?
EBay charges many fees and there are countless horror stories. Many buyers will not purchase from sellers on EBay without established reputations. These reputations can take years.
Although it can be done, EBay is time consuming and there is a risk financially. Craigslist is the same but can also have risk physically as you are meeting strangers and exchanging valuable items with no protection. Your best answer is most likely a reputable dealer online or locally. Again when deciding on which online or local buyer to use, research is key.
Who Will Buy your Cartier Perhaps the most important research you can do is investigate who you will be selling your watch to. Are they a reputable buyer? Do they have an outstanding relationship locally? Is the buyer a recognized name nationally? Try to research past customer experience as well. All experienced buyers should have client reviews and past testimonials relating to customer experience and satisfaction.
These reviews are extremely important as they are harder to fake than you would expect and it can be harder to hide the negative reviews than you would believe. One factor that is extremely important is experience.
Has the company that is buying your timepiece been around for more than a few years? Do they in fact have a master watchmaker? The best companies online and locally will have a master watchmaker on staff. This is a fact many first time sellers overlook. Most importantly try to limit your choices to those that deal with watches and watches only. Jewelry stores are often the worst place to go, simply because their focus is jewelry not watches. Watches are an ancillary product to them.
Become an Informed Consumer The most important aspect of this information is to be as knowledgeable a consumer and seller as possible. An informed knowledge base will instill confidence in all of your future interactions with your present and future luxury watches. If you are still unsure about a certain aspect of the process, or there are questions you have that were not addressed, certainly if you still feel a bit overwhelmed, feel free to contact us. We are here to help you. Even if you do not sell to us or buy from us, we want your undertaking with our company to be an outstanding experience.
The following is a Cartier check list as well as a searchable Cartier serial number and model list. Using these lists will give you a strong foundation in any future transactions you will experience. We at Swiss Watch Expo hope we have shared some advice and experience that you have and will find helpful. If you have any trouble at any time, feel free to call or email with any questions or concerns.
We look forward to speaking with you soon and wish you the best of luck. Cartier Checklist:. Identify Model name – The name of the Cartier model examples: Roadster, Tank, Pasha, Panthere, Santos, Calibre etc. Identify model number and serial number. You can find both items on your original Cartier paperwork, warranty card, or watch appraisal.
Identify Serial number. Serial number determines Serial number determines Model. Serial numbers on many Cartiers can be found on the case back. Identify the material of the case, bezel and the bracelet. Most common material are: stainless steel, steel and 14K gold, steel and 18K gold, 9K gold, 14K gold or 18K gold (white, yellow or rose), and platinum. Identify characteristics of the dial or face of the Cartier – The two most important aspects of any Cartier dial are the color of the dial and style or type of hour markers. Typical or most common examples of hour markers are: Arabic numerals, roman numerals, index markers, luminous index markers, arrowhead, diamond markers etc.
Identify the type of crystal. Common Cartier crystals are Sapphire, Mineral and Acrylic. Does your Cartier have the date?. Determine the condition of the dial, bezel, case, and crystal – are there scuffs, scratches, or dents?. Identify the Condition of the Cartier Bracelet – This is known as stretch. Hold the watch by the case.
A perfect bracelet will be perpendicular to the ground. The more the bracelet bends towards ground the worse the bracelet. SwissWatchExpo is a retailer of pre-owned luxury Swiss watches.
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