Before buying a luxury watch from a private seller

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Top 10 questions

1. What is the brand and model of the watch?
2. What materials is the watch made of?
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Condition

11. Has the watch ever been fixed up or polished?
12. Has the watch stood still for long periods (especially relevant if it's a hand-winding watch)?
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Authenticity

28. Does the serial number match the serial number of the certificate?

29. Is the seller willing to provide a written statement that the watch is authentic (if there is doubt)?
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Warranty

43. Is the watch covered by warranty, and if so, how long does it last?
44. If the watch is not under full warranty, will the seller cover cost of repair if it breaks within a specified period of time?
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Purchase History

58. When was the watch purchased?
59. How many owners have the watch had?
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Service And History

72. Has the watch ever been in for service?
73. What will it cost to have the watch serviced?
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About The Seller

84. How knowledgeable is the seller about luxury watches and buying and selling in general?

85. Will you receive copies of the seller's ID papers?
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Buying From An Online Marketplace

96. How old is the seller's profile?
97. Does the marketplace offer buyers protection?
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Questions To Ask Yourself

109. What is my budget for this purchase?
110. What features and functions are important to me in a watch?
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The Transaction

119. Will there be a transaction receipt (preferably signed by both parties) stating the price, authenticity statement, buyer and seller details, and the serial number of the watch?
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Extras

129. Does the watch come with extra chain links (if applicable)?
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