Every watch enthusiast, as with other interests and collectors, will have their grail watch. If you are newer to the phrase, a grail watch is a rare or highly valuable watch that is sought after by collectors and investors alike. It also means a watch for a person that is their dream watch. We regularly work with our clients to help them obtain their grail watches, and it’s always an amazing feeling to help them find that dream watch that they have been looking for. This article provides you with information on obtaining your grail watch.
Although in the past you could build relationships with Authorised Dealers or ADs, this has become increasingly more difficult and it’s now practically impossible due to the waiting times for new releases and the relationships required to access these lists. The grey market allows you to purchase grail watches instantly, although at a typically expected higher price than you would get at retail. You are therefore required to purchase on the grey market in order to obtain your dream or grail watch.
We are a leading watch boutique in the UK, with locations/boutiques in Liverpool and London. We will work with you to help you source your grail watch through our extensive network. If your grail watch is unobtainable due to availability, we can continue to look out for your watch as well as suggest alternatives if you are looking for a watch for your collection or for personal wear sooner rather than later. Get in touch with our team.
The Grey Market Vs Authorised Dealers
Demand for luxury watches far outmatches the supply, which is why authorised dealer lists are now so long, if you can even get on them at all. Some authorised dealers have taken a similar approach to other luxury retailers in different markets and will only sell to selected buyers who have a history of buying from the brand themselves or authorised dealers. This was a choice to consider in the past, but in the current market, you need to purchase a grail watch on the grey market, and this isn’t likely to change soon.
This has increased the prices on many popular grail watches in terms of grails for collectors and investors. If your grail watch is in this category, then you will need to expect to pay the price that these watches command due to their exclusivity and demand. Whether your grail watch is or is not within this category, we can help you source your watch.
Research and Finding the Right Moment to Buy Your Grail Watch
As your grail watch is likely your dream watch, one of the advantages that you have is time to carry out research and time your purchase to try and get the best price possible for your grail timepiece. Factors that you should research are as follows:
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Whether your chosen model has become discontinued or is likely to be discontinued. With rarer grail watches, it’s likely that they are already discontinued, but this may not be the case. This can pique the demand, which can increase the price, so it’s important to monitor price fluctuations.
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The number of watches currently on the market. As the luxury watch market is heavily supply and demand oriented, the number of watches that are available at any given time will affect the value.
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Use our expert team. We can advise you with our knowledge of the market and experience to help you source your grail watch. We don’t have secret insider knowledge but we can help guide you and source your grail timepiece. We can also advise you on the current market and alternatives if it’s simply not in your price range or if there are other watches available that may suit you.
