We don't source from a checklist.
Have a Watch to Sell or Trade?
What we look for
Beyond the Reference
Sometimes it's an important reference. Other times it's an unusual case, a beautiful dial, an unexpected bracelet, or simply a watch neither of us has seen before. Some of our favorite finds are the pieces that require a second look.
Our inventory moves freely between modern and vintage, familiar names and lesser-known makers. We appreciate rarity and provenance, but neither alone makes a watch interesting to us. We're drawn to thoughtful design, unusual construction, beautiful proportions and the small details that give a watch its character.
Double G's years of experience handling watches are particularly important here. Vintage watches rarely arrive with their entire history neatly documented, and understanding what you're looking at often requires comparison, research and, most importantly, experience gained from having handled many examples over time.
Condition & Character
Understanding the Watch
We also don't expect every vintage watch to be untouched. Dials age. Parts are replaced during servicing. Cases acquire scratches, bracelets stretch and buckles disappear long before the watch does. What matters to us is understanding the watch in front of us and being clear about what we find.
There are watches we pursue because we know exactly what they are, and others we buy because we're curious enough to want to find out.
Most of the time, the final question is much simpler: would we want to own it ourselves?
If the answer is yes, there's a good chance it belongs at Fabsuisse.
Have a watch to sell or trade?
We're always interested in seeing interesting watches, whether it's a single piece or part of a collection. If you have something you think might be a fit for Fabsuisse, feel free to contact us with photographs, any information you have about the watch, and the price or trade value you have in mind.
We are selective about what we purchase or consider in trade, and photographs are generally only the starting point. In most cases, we need to receive and examine a watch in person before making a final offer, so the owner must be comfortable shipping the watch to us for evaluation.
Not every watch will be right for us, but we're always happy to take a look.
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See how each watch is researched, inspected, and prepared before it reaches the catalogue.