Question 1

How is my watch authenticated and valued?

Accepted Answer

You begin with a complimentary, expert-led valuation. A Dialist consignment specialist assesses your timepiece using real transaction data from our public marketplace and private collector network, alongside a condition and authentication review, so the guide price reflects the actual market, not guesswork.

Question 2

What are the fees, and are there any beyond the consignment rate?

Accepted Answer

Consignment is a single tier-based commission that ranges from 6% to 12% depending on your watch's value: the higher the value, the lower the rate. All figures are in USD. There are no listing or setup fees. The commission is only ever taken from a completed sale, and you see the exact figure before you approve the listing.

Question 3

How long does a typical consignment take from drop-off to sale?

Accepted Answer

It varies with the model, condition, and your approved price. Desirable references at market-aligned prices can move within days, while rarer pieces may take longer to reach the right buyer. Your specialist gives you a realistic expectation up front and keeps you updated throughout.

Question 4

Who sees my listing, and can I stay anonymous?

Accepted Answer

Your timepiece is exposed to Dialist's global marketplace and private collector network. Your identity as the seller is never shown to buyers. The transaction is handled through Dialist, so your privacy is maintained end to end.

Question 5

How are offers presented to me, and do I have to accept?

Accepted Answer

You stay in control the entire time. Your watch is listed only at a price you approve, and every offer is presented to you for review. Nothing is sold without your explicit approval.

Question 6

How and when am I paid after the sale?

Accepted Answer

Once your watch sells, funds are released to you through Dialist Secure Checkout via a transparent, streamlined payout, typically within seven days of the sale completing.

Question 7

What happens if my watch doesn't sell?

Accepted Answer

There is no obligation and no penalty. Because fees only apply to a completed sale, an unsold watch costs you nothing. You can revisit the price with your specialist or have the timepiece returned to you, fully insured.

Compare Services Sell, consign, or have a watch found. Two routes for the watch you own, one for the watch you want found.	Sell to Dialist	Consignment	Concierge
	When you want a direct offer, without listings or negotiations.	When you want global exposure at a price you approve.	When you want a specific watch sourced and authenticated for you.
	Get an offer	Get a valuation	Start Sourcing Request
What it is for	Selling your watch, directly	Selling with global exposure	Finding the right watch for you
Who sets the price	Dialist offers; you accept or decline	Negotiate your own terms	Your budget, then agreed sourcing terms
Typical timeline	Initial response within one business day	Days to weeks, by watch and price	7 to 14 days on average
Authentication	Verified by our watchmakers before purchase	Condition assessment and authentication review	Swiss watchmakers, detailed Authentication Report
Insured shipping	Fully insured, coordinated by Dialist	Fully insured label, or drop off	Fully insured overnight shipping
A specialist with you	Specialists review your watch and offer	One representative, valuation to payout	A Concierge Specialist sources for you
Where the deal happens	Directly with Dialist, no listing	Global marketplace and private collector network	Sourced through our global network
Fees	No fees, no obligation	Fee applies only to a completed sale	No sourcing fees
Payment	Paid to you after authentication	Paid to you once it sells	You pay by card, wire, or both
If it falls through	Withdraw any time before accepting	Revisit the price, or have it returned	Deposit refunded if it cannot be secured
	Get an offer	Get a valuation	Start Sourcing Request

Global Exposure for Exceptional Timepieces

Everything Your Timepiece Needs
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Four Steps. One Specialist. A Stronger Sale.

Sell, consign, or have a watch found.

Sell, consign, or have a watch found.

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Looking to consign or sell multiple watches?

Everything else you might be wondering.

Private market insights & rare watch alerts.

Global Exposure for Exceptional Timepieces

Everything Your Timepiece Needsto Sell at Its True Value.

Four Steps. One Specialist. A Stronger Sale.

Sell, consign, or have a watch found.

Transparent. Effortless. Yours, End to End.

What you can count on.

Looking to consign or sell multiple watches?

Everything else you might be wondering.

Private market insights & rare watch alerts.

Everything Your Timepiece Needs
to Sell at Its True Value.