If you’re active in the watch community, you will have no doubt heard the phrase, “buy the seller”. Thus, it seems fitting to start here with a small introduction.

I guess I would refer to myself as a collector and enthusiast. I got into watches, in a big way, 6 years ago. Since then I’ve learned a great deal. I’ve watched countless YouTube videos, spent hours on forums, and visited untold number of AD’s and boutiques around the world. I’ve been to live watch events and talked at length with other fellow community members. I’ve had the privilege of experiencing hundreds of watches first-hand, across many types, brands, and price points.

Throughout this journey, I have purchased nearly 120 watches for my collection, selling more than 80 of these watches on to new homes. Being party to over 200 watch transactions, I think it is fair to say I’ve got some experience. I try to sell watches the way I would like other sellers to do when I am the buyer. I try to make sure that the pictures I provide are above-average, thereby allowing one to get a good look at the cosmetic condition. If I know there are flaws beyond very light normal wear, I will disclose it. If I know of mechanical issues, I will disclose it. Nearing 100 sales, I have yet to hear from anyone who was disappointed with the watch they received.

As a result of this selling approach, I have earned perfect feedback here on eBay as well as Watchuseek, and now starting to sell on CanWatchCo as well. Until Chrono24 implements feedback for private sellers, you will have to take my word for it, but there are several dozen happy buyers there too.

THE WATCH

Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days

PAM 572

I purchased this watch last year from a reputable pre-owned dealer. It is a 2014 model. I have no service history.

I’m selling it because I have 8 Panerai in the collection. I love the brand, but prudence dictates that I slim the collection just a little.

Comes full set, box and papers.

There is no warranty left.

The watch is in excellent condition overall. On-wrist it wears as new.

Strap: Nearly new after-market

Case: Excellent

Bezel: Excellent

Crystal: Excellent

Diameter: 45.0 mm

Thickness: 12.2 mm

Lug-to-Lug: 52.7 mm

Lug Width: 24.0 mm

Automatic

Movement: p.4000

72 hour power reserve

31 jewels

Stainless steel case

Sapphire crystal (front and back)

Water Resistance: 10 ATM (100 meters)

I try to price all of my watches fairly. I generally analyze a number of different sources at the time of listing. I price my watches below what you would pay at a dealer for a similar watch (age, condition, completeness), realizing that buyers are going to want a small negative premium to buy from a lesser known entity. However, I also balance that with the knowledge that my watches are almost always in “very good” to “like new” condition, and may in fact be as nice, or nicer, than you would find at many dealers. As such, I’m not looking to sell below the watch’s true value.

I do consider offers. The market is constantly changing so sometimes a case can be made for a lower price, though not always. I’m happy to discuss it though. That said, making a two-thirds of asking price offer, then sending me a “comparable listing” for a watch being sold by a no feedback account from Moldova is not going to persuade me (yes, I’ve had similar approaches from perspective buyers in the past). Quite the opposite, it will likely irritate me to the point that I appeal to the god of horology to curse the offender’s current watch collection with a healthy dose of magnetism… even the Parachrom Bleu hairsprings. So yeah, reasonable offers only please. I’m happy to wait for the right buyer.

Also of note, you will likely find this watch listed on other platforms. This, as several buyers over the years have wrongly suggested, is not indicative of a scam. It is merely a way to reach a wider pool of buyers. Once funds have cleared, I will be removing all other listings.

You might also notice that pricing differs from platform to platform. This has to do with different commissions. They can range from 0% on a watch forum to 13% on a popular auction site. Feel free to choose the platform you’re comfortable with, just know that the final price will reflect it.

Any questions, feel free to ask.