House · Acquire
Acquire a watch.
Buying through Maison Montres is representation, not a showroom. The house holds no stock, so it has no inventory to steer you into: it works to your brief — reference, condition, budget — sources candidates from collectors and the trade, authenticates each against manufacturer reference, and settles through escrow so funds release only on your inspection. It is paid for acting for you, not on a margin hidden in the price, which is why its interest is buying well rather than selling what happens to be on the shelf.
How acquisition works
- The briefReference or shortlist, condition, completeness, budget and any deal-breakers.
- SourcingCandidates from the collector network and trade, most of which never reach a public listing.
- AuthenticationThe twelve-point protocol on each, with provenance documented before a number is agreed.
- Escrow purchaseFunds held by a regulated third party and released on your inspection. How the guarantee works.
Questions
How does buying a watch through Maison Montres work?
You give a brief — reference, condition, budget. The house sources candidates, authenticates each against reference, and presents them with provenance before a number is agreed. Purchase settles through escrow, releasing on your inspection. Holding no stock, it has nothing to offload.
Is a buyer's agent worth it for a watch?
For a specific or hard-to-find reference, usually — it is the difference between waiting for the right example and overpaying for the first one, with authentication before your money is committed. The house is paid for representation, not a hidden margin.