Thinking about selling a watch in Shinjuku?

A watch appraisal is based on more than just the brand name. The model, condition, movement, accessories, age, and current market demand can all play a role.

Located in Shinjuku-sanchome, GORIMARU Vintage Collection accepts appraisal inquiries for pre-owned watches as well as bags, wallets, jewelry, and other designer items.

Whether you have a Rolex, Omega, Cartier, TAG Heuer, Breitling, or another watch, it may be worth getting an appraisal even if the piece is older, scratched, or missing its original box.

Brand and model matter

The brand and model are among the first things checked during an appraisal.

Rolex models such as the Datejust, Submariner, GMT-Master, Explorer, and Oyster Perpetual are well known in the pre-owned market.

Omega is known for collections such as the Speedmaster and Seamaster, while Cartier has long-running designs including the Tank, Santos, and Panthère.

Even watches from the same brand can have different values depending on the reference, dial, case size, material, and production period.

If you do not know the exact model or reference number, there is no need to identify it yourself before bringing the watch in.

The condition of the watch is checked

Daily wear can leave scratches and marks on the case, bracelet, crystal, and clasp.

These signs of use are considered during an appraisal, but they do not automatically mean that a watch cannot be sold.

For vintage watches, age and natural changes in appearance may even be part of what collectors find attractive.

Avoid trying to polish away scratches or opening the watch yourself before an appraisal.

Whether the watch is running also matters

The movement and general operation of the watch may also be checked.

For mechanical watches, this may include how the watch winds and whether it is keeping time properly.

Quartz watches may simply have a dead battery.

A watch that is not currently running may still have resale value, so do not assume that it cannot be appraised.

Bring the box, papers, and extra links if available

If you still have the original box, warranty card, papers, manuals, or extra bracelet links, bring them with the watch.

Extra links are particularly useful if the bracelet was shortened when the watch was purchased.

Original accessories can sometimes affect the appraisal, but a watch can often still be evaluated even if they are missing.

Consider an appraisal before paying for repairs

If your watch needs servicing or an overhaul, you may wonder whether it is better to repair it before selling.

Repair costs are not always fully reflected in the resale value.

For this reason, if selling is your main goal, it can make sense to have the watch appraised in its current condition before paying for repairs or polishing.

Older watches may still be collectible

An older watch is not automatically worth less simply because of its age.

Vintage Rolex, Omega, Cartier, and other watches can attract collectors who prefer older dials, cases, bracelets, or discontinued designs.

If you have a watch that has been stored away for years, consider having it checked before deciding that it has little value.

Watch Appraisal in Shinjuku-sanchome

GORIMARU Vintage Collection accepts appraisal inquiries for pre-owned and vintage watches.

Even if your watch is missing its box, is no longer running, has visible scratches, or you do not know the exact model, it may still be worth bringing in for an appraisal.

If you are in Shinjuku or Shinjuku-sanchome and are considering selling a watch, feel free to stop by and find out what your watch may be worth today.