Selling a watch in Thailand, step by step
This page answers the questions people ask before they walk in: what happens, what to bring, how you get paid, and what moves the number up or down.
The five steps
- Send photos on WhatsApp or LINE. Three is enough — dial, case back, clasp. We reply with a range, usually within the hour during opening times.
- Decide whether it is worth coming in. If the range does not work for you, say so and that is the end of it. No follow-up calls.
- Bring the watch to the shop. We inspect it in front of you — movement, case, bracelet, and whether parts have been replaced. You watch the whole thing.
- We give a firm number and explain how we got there. If it is lower than the range we quoted from photos, we show you why.
- Cash on the spot if you accept. If you decline, you take the watch and leave. There is no charge for the inspection either way.
What to bring
| Item | Required? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The watch | Yes | Obviously |
| Passport or Thai ID | Yes | Thai second-hand dealer law requires us to record who we buy from. Every legitimate shop will ask. A shop that does not is a warning sign. |
| Box and papers | No | They add to the price but are not required. On popular models the gap is usually in the region of 8-15%, not the "half price" people fear. |
| Service records | No | Helpful if you have them |
| Original receipt | No | Useful for your own records, particularly for tax purposes if you are a Thai tax resident |
How you get paid
Cash in the shop, the same visit, once you accept the number. For higher amounts it helps to tell us in advance on WhatsApp so the cash is ready when you arrive. Bank transfer is possible if you prefer it.
We issue a purchase document listing the model, serial number, condition, date and amount. Keep it — it is your record of where the money came from, and Thai second-hand dealer rules require us to produce it anyway.
What moves the price
- Model and reference. The single biggest factor. Two watches from the same brand at the same retail price can be worth very different amounts second-hand.
- Whether parts are original. A replaced dial, hands or bezel insert changes the number significantly, and it is the most common thing sellers do not know about their own watch.
- Condition of the case. Honest wear is fine. A case that has been polished until the edges are rounded is a problem — collectors treat that as damage, so please do not have it polished before selling.
- Box and papers. See the table above.
- How easily it resells. A watch everybody recognises is worth more to us than an unusual reference we may hold for a year.
Do not service it first
People often pay for a full service hoping to raise the price. In many cases the service costs more than it adds. Ask us before spending anything — we will tell you honestly whether it is worth it for your particular watch.
Get a price
Get a price in 30 minutes
Send us three photos from your phone — the dial, the case back and the clasp. You do not need to know the model. Free, no obligation.
Message us on LINE @625thecr WhatsApp +66 92 883 9799 Call 092-883-9799Open daily 10:00-20:00 · English spoken
Not sure what you have? Send photos and find out.
No obligation to sell. No charge for the valuation.