Hello! I am completely new to this site and am looking for some advice. I have a watch that I’d like to sell and am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. The watch is a Universal Geneve Compax model number 881101/03. Can anyone recommend any sites or pointers on how to get started with looking for a buyer?
Sell on one of the watch forums, although most require you to have a certain minimum # of posts first (like 200 here on OF). I think Watchyouseek is less. But in the end eBay is probably your best bet.
To the OP: if you didn't know already, your watch is desired by collectors and may be much more valuable than you realise. I would do all your research before letting it go if you are fully committed to selling it.
No disrespect intended to the owner, or those who’ve commented, but...my own two cents is that while “Exotic” Tri-Compax are special pieces, chasing this one isn’t for the faint of heart, or for anyone who isn’t prepared for a big “project”... Lugs look polished, bezel insert is pretty heavily scuffed up (and “strange” discoloration at the top of it...as if someone tried to mask damage with a black marker...), lume of hour hand is damged/cracked, dial isn’t pristine and I’m not sure if the crown is original. All these factors - and any we can’t see from just this one photo - would undoubtedly weigh on its value. And then add in the possibility/ likelihood of needing a big, and potentially very expensive service....Any potential buyer should tread very carefully...
...and it looks like the owner just cancelled a live listing for the watch on eBay (with multiple active bids...), presumably to sell it away. We shall never know unless it was to someone here.