Valuation Process
Valuing your watch
Our highly trained specialists carefully assess each watch and consider the brand, model, condition, desirability, age, provenance, quality of craftsmanship and market value to ensure we provide you with the most accurate and up to date offers. The five most important factors are:
BRAND AND MODEL
This is one of the most important factors that drives value. Limited editions of either vintage or modern watches are deemed higher value and attract interest from collectors. Furthermore, certain models of luxury brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe tend to hold their value much better over time than other less prestigious watch brands.
PROVENANCE
If you have the original box, a certificate of sale or any papers that record information about your watch, this adds value. If you have lost or misplaced them, don’t worry, we will still be able to provide you with an offer.
CONDITION
The overall working aesthetic condition can affect the value of a watch. We understand that over time your luxury watch might have some wear and tear, though any significant dents, scratches, repairs, restorations or other damage to the glass or bracelet can impact the value. We grade your luxury watch using the table below:
| Condition | Description |
| Excellent | Pristine condition, never worn. May still have manufacturers plastic stickers on. Complete with all paperwork and box in perfect condition. |
| Very Good | Excellent condition. Hardly or never worn. Complete with all paperwork and box in perfect condition. |
| Good | Light external marks, visible to the naked eye but not significant. Some paperwork present and or box. |
| Fair | Significant marks or wear. In working order. |
| Poor | Heavily worn, evidence of significant previous polishing, significant marks to dial, hands and crystal, significant bracelet stretch/wear. In non-working order. |
MARKET VALUE
We consider any recent information we can locate from auction private sale records to ensure our valuations are accurate.
We also check your watch against lost and stolen registers as part of our due diligence.
AGE
The age of your watch can have a positive or negative impact on value. Contemporary and modern watches tend to have a higher value when they are newer. Vintage watches are valued on their rarity and condition.
Valuing your jewellery
Our highly trained specialists consider many factors when valuing your jewellery to ensure we provide you with the most accurate and up to date offers. The most important factors are:
Brand
Jewellery from certain brands or makers such as Cartier, Tiffany Van Cleef & Arpels tend to have higher resale values and hold their value much better over time.
Provenance
If you have a certificate of sale or any papers that record information about your jewellery, this adds value. If you have lost or misplaced them, don’t worry, we will still be able to provide you with an offer.
Material
Fine jewellery is mostly made of high value materials such as gold (yellow, white, rose), platinum and silver. Look for the hallmark stamped on your jewellery as this certifies the purity (9 – 24 carats).
Condition
We understand that over time your jewellery might have some wear and tear damage, though any significant dents, scratches or other damage can impact the value. Broken jewellery made of precious metal can still be valued by weight, and gemstones can be valued separately. We grade your jewellery using the table below:
| Condition | Description |
| Excellent | Pristine condition, never worn. Complete with all paperwork and box in perfect condition. |
| Very Good | Excellent condition. Hardly or never worn. Complete with all paperwork and box in perfect condition. |
| Good | Light external marks, visible to the naked eye but not significant. Some paperwork present and or box. |
| Fair | Significant marks or wear. |
| Poor | Heavily worn, evidence of significant previous polishing or repair. |
Gemstones
Diamonds are assessed by the four C’s: colour, clarity, cut and carat. To achieve the highest potential value for your diamonds, we welcome the 5th C: certificate. Laboratory certificates from GIA, HRD, and Anchorcert all help maximise the value of the diamonds set in your jewellery.
Market Value
We consider any recent information we can locate from auction and private sale records to ensure our valuations, which are based on auction estimates, are accurate.