gcooley1 0 Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) I'd like to sell my Gen Ebel 1911 18k Gold watch so I can buy a bunch of Reps. I tried ebay but didn't have any luck. Does anyone know the best place to sell used gen watches for the most $$? The gold alone is worth a good amount. I'm hoping to get $4,500-$5,000. It's in almost perfect condition. EDIT NOTE: Pic and price is too much like a sales thread, sorry. Edited January 7, 2013 by seclark007 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted January 6, 2013 HI and welcome. You may try Timezone.com, not sure of the requirements for sellers. There are other Gen Forums also. IMO- I doubt you will get the kind of money you're looking for with that watch. Ebels are nice watches but are heavily discounted new by the gray market sellers like Jomashop, Overstock, etc. I'm not sure why, may have something to do with the fact they are owned now by Movado. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhounsell 0 Posted January 6, 2013 Watchuseek forum is always an option as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore 0 Posted January 7, 2013 Try http://www.watchrecon.com/ They will have listings from multiple forums, so you will get good exposure. You need to list it on one of the connected forums. Like someone previous, I doubt you will see good $$ unless you find that one special buyer who just has to have it. O/S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fuplayer 3 Posted January 7, 2013 I sold a couple of gen Rollie's back to the merchant I bought them from and was happy with the deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted January 7, 2013 Cruising watch recon I find that stainless ebel like yours go for $800-$1000. Two tone for about $1200. All gold like yours ( is it plated or solid) maybe fetch a little more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcooley1 0 Posted January 7, 2013 thanks everyone, I wasn't trying to sell it to you guys:) I've just never sold any watches before.. I will see what gen forums I can come up with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted January 7, 2013 awwwww pic please? Mr Mod man, Sean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcooley1 0 Posted January 7, 2013 here is a link to the image, but I won't embed it on here: http://tinypic.com/r/2cz32nb/6 (hope that doesn't break the rules) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted January 7, 2013 Ahhhh nice. I reckon you should be able to egt around $1-1.5k for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcooley1 0 Posted January 7, 2013 Well I hope i'd get more than that...the 90 grams of 18k gold on it should bring at least $2k...maybe I should just melt it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcooley1 0 Posted January 7, 2013 but a newbie like me could be completely wrong about it all! I just want a watch that looks like a $30k watch that only cost me <$1,000. That's why i'm here:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted January 7, 2013 Ahhh so we're dealing with a sold gold case. Depending on whether it's the mens and auto ($5k) or womens and quartz (1.8k or there abouts) http://www.chrono24.com/en/ebel/1911-8255f416235134--id2163382.htm http://www.chrono24.com/en/ebel/damenuhr-quarz-750gelbgold--leder--id2108466.htm http://www.chrono24.com/en/ebel/1911-lady-18k750-gelbgold-lederarmband-automatik--id2141137.htm http://www.chrono24.com/en/ebel/1911--mod234.htm?dosearch=false&searchexplain=false&resultview=list&pageSize=120&sortorder=0&maxAgeInDays=0&watchTypes=U&manufacturerIds=79&models=234&caseMaterialsmore=1&caseMaterials=3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcooley1 0 Posted January 7, 2013 The first one is it, except it's quartz. Looks like $3k might be the going rate? Either way it might be a tough sell. I can't wait to start buying reps and not worrying about it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caliper 0 Posted January 7, 2013 I think its better for you to go to an appraisal to get an idea on how much its worth in its condition. Or perhaps worst case scenario, look for gen Ebel forum and see if you can sell it there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted January 8, 2013 Well I hope i'd get more than that...the 90 grams of 18k gold on it should bring at least $2k...maybe I should just melt it? you removed the movement and crystal and weighed it? saw your ad on WUS. No one in there right mind would by a used Ebel quartz for $4500, gold case or not. sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted January 8, 2013 sellers like Jomashop, Overstock, etc. I'm not sure why, may have something to do with the fact they are owned now by Movado. Ebel recently got out of the male watch arena... sold their chrono movt rights to UN and decided to concentrate on quartz female watches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted January 8, 2013 Well I hope i'd get more than that...the 90 grams of 18k gold on it should bring at least $2k...maybe I should just melt it? you removed the movement and crystal and weighed it? saw your ad on WUS. No one in there right mind would by a used Ebel quartz for $4500, gold case or not. sorry. +1M to common sense... real weight in gold is probably less than that.... $4.5K gets you a brand new PO 8500.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore 0 Posted January 8, 2013 Well I hope i'd get more than that...the 90 grams of 18k gold on it should bring at least $2k...maybe I should just melt it? Are you sure you have 90 grams? I just weighed an IWC WITH a solid gold bracelet @ 64grams, (without movement and crystal) That gave it a wholesale A$1500 for 18K. gold content. So as an IWC vintage will sell in the $2500 bracket, it doesn't go to the smelter. I think your Ebel will be like 45 grams or less when weighed as case only. ( Gold only) Offshore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thunder92 0 Posted January 8, 2013 I'd post again on ebay and also go by some local watch shops that buy watches. Very possible that the one person who wants one like that may just not have seen the ad last time it was listed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sequoia 0 Posted January 8, 2013 I always had good luck selling gen's(Breitling & Tag) on Ebay though never sold a gold watch. My experience is Ebay ends up getting you pretty close to the going rate for a watch. (For better or worse) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDee62 0 Posted January 10, 2013 Don't flame me if this is obvious/well-known but ... before I EVER post something for sale on eBay, I look at "Completed" listings, to see what comparable items have sold for recently. Search for your watch on eBay, then look for the checkbox for completed listings. Any item is only worth as much as someone is willing to pay. Seems to me that the completed listings on eBay is the best way to gauge what the market is willing to pay (I'd be glad to hear about any better/alternative approaches). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 997 Posted January 10, 2013 It's quartz, it's worth it's gold price and no more. There is no way you will get anything like 4.5k for that as no one is going to buy a SG quartz Ebel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
