Not everything is a complete watch. We also look at loose movements, dials, hands, cases, bezels, bracelets, clasps, leather straps and original boxes — the spares and accessories that watchmakers, restorers and collectors need to complete or correct a piece.
We will be honest about what we can and cannot use. Value depends on the brand, the reference, how clearly a part can be identified, and whether there is genuine demand for it. Free insured postage. Written assessment. Paid in 72 hours.
This page is for loose components and accessories rather than complete, running watches. If you have a whole watch to sell, our watch valuation service and brand pages are the better place to start. For the items below, we assess each by identification, condition and demand — and we tell you honestly when something has no resale value.
Loose mechanical, automatic and quartz movements. Signed and numbered calibres from recognised makers are of most interest as service or donor movements for restorers. Unmarked or incomplete movements are assessed individually and are often not saleable.
Original dials, hands, date wheels, crowns, pushers and stems. Correctly identified parts for a known reference can matter to a restoration; condition, originality and reference matching are everything here. Refinished or generic parts carry little value.
Watch cases, casebacks, bezels, bezel inserts and crystals. Original branded case components tied to a specific reference are the ones most likely to be useful. We assess markings, reference numbers and condition rather than making blanket offers.
Original manufacturer bracelets, spare links, end-links and signed clasps. These are among the most requested accessories, because collectors often need to complete or resize a watch correctly. Reference numbers and clasp codes help us identify them.
Original branded leather and rubber straps and deployant buckles in good condition. Unworn or lightly worn manufacturer straps are of most interest. Generic aftermarket straps are usually not something we can offer on.
Original watch boxes, outer packaging, booklets, presentation and travel cases. Assessed as accessories in their own right — most often useful to a collector completing a set for a watch they already own.
Loose parts are harder to value than complete watches, and we would rather set expectations clearly than overstate what a component is worth. What we can assess depends on three things: whether the part can be positively identified, whether it is complete and in usable condition, and whether there is genuine watchmaker or collector demand for that specific item.
Branded, signed or numbered components — a calibre with a maker's mark, a bracelet with a reference and clasp code, a dial that clearly belongs to a known model — are the items most likely to be of interest, because someone restoring or completing that model may need exactly that part. Generic, unmarked or heavily worn parts frequently have no resale value, and we will say so rather than send you a token offer.
We can also assess collections and mixed groups of watch parts — watchmaker stock, spares tins, house-clearance lots — where there is sufficient identification or collector interest to make it worthwhile. Photograph the group first, including any branded or numbered pieces, and we will tell you whether it is worth sending before you post anything.
An original box or set of papers can add provenance and completeness to a watch it genuinely belongs to, and collectors do value full sets. But a box, warranty card or booklet on its own does not authenticate any watch. We assess boxes and paperwork purely as accessories in their own right, and we do not pair boxes or papers with watches they did not originally come with. If you are selling a complete watch and set together, that is assessed as one lot on our watch valuation pages.
Clear shots of each item, with close-ups of any brand names, reference numbers, calibre markings or clasp codes. For mixed lots, lay everything out so we can see the group. Email first — we will tell you what is worth sending.
If the items are worth assessing, we send a free prepaid, tracked and insured shipping label. Your parcel is insured to £5,000 from the moment the courier scans it — no extra cost.
Your parcel is opened and documented with photographs before any specialist handles it. Every item is recorded in the condition received, so there is no dispute about what arrived.
Each identifiable part noted, condition recorded, demand checked. A written assessment with our reasoning, including an honest note on anything with no resale value. Accept what you want; we return the rest free. Paid in 72 hours or +3%.
Call us on 01234 815116 or email support@fairvintage.co.uk. We respond within one working day.
Get your free label →We look at loose watch movements and calibres, dials, hands and small parts, cases, casebacks, bezels and crystals, bracelets and links, clasps and buckles, leather and rubber straps, and original watch boxes and presentation cases. What we can offer on depends on the brand, the reference, how clearly the part can be identified, and whether there is genuine collector or watchmaker demand for it. Send clear photographs and we will tell you honestly what is worth sending.
Sometimes. Identifiable movements from recognised makers — a signed calibre, a numbered bridge, a known reference — can be of interest to watchmakers and restorers who need service parts or donor movements. Unmarked or generic movements in unknown condition are often not saleable. We assess each movement on its markings, completeness and condition rather than making a blanket offer.
Original manufacturer bracelets, clasps and end-links are the most likely accessories to hold value on their own, because collectors often need to complete or correct a watch. Signed clasps and correct reference numbers help. Original leather and rubber straps in good condition can also be of interest. Generic aftermarket straps usually are not. We assess by maker, reference and condition.
We consider original boxes, outer packaging, booklets and presentation cases from recognised brands, particularly where a collector is completing a set for a watch they already own. Please note that a box or set of papers on its own does not authenticate any watch, and we do not pair boxes or papers with watches they did not originally come with. We assess boxes and paperwork purely as accessories in their own right.
Possibly. Watchmaker stock, spares tins and mixed lots can contain identifiable movements, dials, hands or bracelet links that are useful to restorers, alongside items with no resale value. The honest answer is that it varies. Photograph the group, including any branded or numbered items, and we will tell you before you post anything whether the collection is worth assessing and what to expect.
Identification, not proof. Markings, reference numbers and calibre signatures can all help identify a loose part, but no single marking or accessory should be treated as proof of authenticity, and a box or paper alone does not authenticate a watch. A physical inspection may be required before a final assessment or offer.
If you have a complete watch rather than loose parts, our watch valuation service covers every brand, and our specialist pages cover Cartier, TAG Heuer, Breitling, IWC, Seiko and Grand Seiko and Patek Philippe.
Send a photo and we will tell you honestly, before you post anything. Identifiable parts noted, condition recorded, written assessment. Opened and documented. Paid within 72 hours.