Welcome to andre-ladoux
Certified Vintage Watch Marketplace
Buy, sell, and appraise rare timepieces with confidence through expert authentication, concierge sourcing, and secure escrow, combining transparent documentation, insured logistics, and collector-grade standards that protect value, verify originality, and simplify every step from discovery to final delivery.
About Us
We are a team of veteran watch specialists, certified appraisers, and logistics professionals dedicated to safeguarding value and authenticity in vintage horology, delivering concierge sourcing, transparent documentation, and secure escrow that elevate trust for collectors and sellers worldwide.
How Our Marketplace Works
From verified listings and expert appraisals to insured escrow and tracked delivery, our marketplace streamlines every step with transparent pricing, documented provenance, and responsive support, ensuring collectors and sellers transact safely, efficiently, and with complete confidence.
Create Your Account
Set up a secure profile with identity verification to unlock full marketplace features, including making offers, saving searches, and initiating escrow. We protect your privacy while meeting compliance standards, ensuring your watch activity, preferences, and communications remain secure and tailored to your collecting goals.
Browse, Offer, and Negotiate
Explore authenticated listings with high-resolution photos, serial details, and movement data. Make binding offers or negotiate privately using structured messaging, timed responses, and fair counter tools, while our system validates funds and availability to prevent tire-kicking and protect both parties throughout the process.
From Escrow to Delivery
When a deal is accepted, your funds move into insured escrow while the watch undergoes final verification, careful packaging, and tracked shipment. We coordinate customs, confirm receipt, and release payment only when condition matches the listing, safeguarding your money and the seller’s timepiece.
Authentication & Certification
Our in-house experts and partner watchmakers perform forensic inspections, cross-reference reference data, and issue digital certificates, ensuring case, dial, movement, and parts align with period-correct originality and condition values acknowledged by insurers and serious collectors worldwide.
Curated Listings
Every listing is curated for clarity, with verified reference numbers, comprehensive photography, and disclosed histories, empowering buyers to compare originality, condition, and pricing against real market data and trusted provenance without guesswork or hidden surprises.
Provenance and Photos
Listings include macro photos, natural-light wrist shots, caseback interiors, movement angles, and accessory verification such as boxes, booklets, or extracts. Documented provenance, prior sales, and ownership timelines, when available, provide confidence and context that help justify premium valuations and informed decisions.
Reference-Level Filters
Filter by brand, reference, year range, case size, movement type, dial variant, and condition grade. Advanced filters highlight unpolished cases, full sets, tropical dials, or service history, enabling focused discovery for collectors seeking specific rarity, originality, or investment-grade characteristics aligned with their strategy.
Transparency on Service History
We disclose reported services, replaced parts, and timekeeping results, noting deviations, amplitude, and recommended interventions. Clear histories protect buyers from unexpected costs, while sellers benefit from realistic pricing and faster sales driven by buyer confidence in documented care and mechanical integrity.
Selling Your Timepiece
We streamline selling with pre-screening, valuation guidance, professional photography, and protected escrow payouts, helping you achieve market-correct pricing while minimizing risk, chargebacks, and logistical stress throughout the entire consignment or direct-listing process.
Submission and Pre-Screening
Start by submitting reference details, photos, and any documentation for a quick eligibility check. We advise on preparation, accessories, and minor service that could improve outcomes, then recommend consignment or direct listing based on demand, timing, and your targeted payout window.
Pricing Strategy and Reserve Options
We analyze comps, rarity, and condition to recommend a pricing strategy that balances speed with maximum value. Choose a fixed price, best-offer model, or reserve format, with transparent fee structures and performance tracking to adjust positioning as market signals evolve.
Payouts and Tax Guidance
Funds are released from escrow once delivery and inspection milestones are met, reducing disputes and delays. We provide basic tax documentation references and jurisdictional guidance, and can introduce specialized advisors for complex cases involving estates, cross-border sales, or business-owned inventory.
Our Services
From white-glove sourcing to certified appraisals and escrow protection, our services combine expert verification, insured logistics, and clear communication so every client can pursue rare timepieces with confidence, efficiency, and documented assurance recognized by serious collectors and insurers.
Concierge Watch Sourcing
We identify and secure specific references aligned to your taste, budget, and originality standards, leveraging discreet global relationships, rigorous due diligence, and negotiation expertise. You receive vetted options, risk analyses, and projected service costs, enabling confident decisions in competitive or off‑market scenarios.
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Certified Appraisal Report
Obtain a comprehensive appraisal suitable for insurance, estate planning, or resale, including macro photography, serial and movement data, condition grading, and valuation methodology with current comparables. Our signed report is accepted by major insurers and provides clarity for responsible ownership decisions.
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Escrow Protection & Title Transfer
Protect both funds and watch with licensed escrow, identity checks, and milestone-based releases. We coordinate verification, insured shipping, customs paperwork, and final confirmation, reducing fraud risk and ensuring payment only clears when condition and terms are fully satisfied by both parties.
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Concierge Sourcing
Our white-glove sourcing locates rare references aligned to your taste, budget, and condition standards, leveraging a trusted global network and deep due diligence to present only vetted candidates worthy of long-term collecting and investment.
Briefing and Wish List
We start with an in-depth call to define target references, serial ranges, dial variants, case preferences, budgets, and timing. Your brief becomes a sourcing blueprint, aligning expectations on originality, restoration tolerance, bracelet versus strap options, and the desired provenance depth for future resale value.
Global Dealer Network Outreach
We discreetly tap vetted dealers, independent watchmakers, and private collectors, prioritizing references with traceable histories and clear photos. Off-market leads are screened for red flags before presentation, minimizing wasted time while protecting confidentiality and negotiation leverage for buyers seeking hard-to-find pieces.
Due Diligence and Buyer Updates
For each candidate, we review serial ranges, movement photos, and condition reports, requesting additional images and timing data as needed. You receive concise summaries, risk assessments, and estimated service costs, enabling decisive action when rare opportunities surface in competitive or fast-moving markets.
Secure Escrow & Logistics
We protect both parties with licensed escrow, insured packaging, and tracked, signature-required delivery, coordinating customs paperwork and condition checks so funds and timepieces never move without documented milestones and mutual confirmation.
Escrow Workflow
Buyer deposits funds into escrow, triggering shipment to our verification hub or a pre-agreed location. After condition confirmation and any agreed service, the watch ships to the buyer, and funds release to the seller, eliminating fraud risk and misrepresentation disputes with documented checkpoints.
Insurance and Packaging Standards
We specify tamper-evident packaging, shock protection, and climate considerations. Shipments are insured to declared value with reputable carriers, and claims are managed by our support team, ensuring peace of mind from handoff to delivery, regardless of destination or seasonal logistics pressures.
Customs and Cross-Border Compliance
We prepare accurate declarations, commodity codes, and proof of origin when available, avoiding unnecessary duties and delays. Our team advises on import restrictions, endangered materials, and VAT handling, keeping international transactions efficient, lawful, and fully documented for future audits or resale.
Insurance Appraisal Reports
Our reports include detailed descriptions, serials when accessible, movement identifiers, macro photography, and condition grades. Valuations reflect replacement cost with inflation considerations and brand service pricing, helping insurers underwrite policies accurately and policyholders achieve fair, timely coverage without dispute.
Fair Market Value Analysis
For sales or donations, we determine fair market value by triangulating recent auction results, private sales, regional trends, and originality premiums. Narrative commentary explains adjustments for dial condition, case integrity, accessories, and service history, supporting accountable decisions and defensible pricing conversations.
Estate and Donation Valuations
We inventory collections, identify significant references, and separate service projects from investment-grade pieces. Reports align with legal requirements for estates and charitable donations, providing clear itemization, photos, and rationale, simplifying executor responsibilities and ensuring equitable distribution or compliant tax filings.
Care, Service & Restoration
Protect longevity and value through responsible servicing that prioritizes originality, reversible interventions, and documented work, executed by certified watchmakers with access to period-correct parts and meticulous testing standards.
Certified Watchmaker Network
We assign service to specialists familiar with brand-specific quirks, torque specs, and lubrication points. Each job includes pre-service assessment, parts approval, pressure testing where applicable, and timing results across positions, providing transparent records that support resale value and mechanical reliability.
Preservation Over Polishing
We discourage heavy refinishing that erases case lines and collector value. Instead, we recommend gentle cleaning, crystal replacement when appropriate, and targeted adjustments, preserving patina and original geometry while optimizing functionality, accuracy, and long-term enjoyment without compromising historical character.
Parts Sourcing for Obscure References
For rare calibers, we leverage a network of parts suppliers and donor movements to locate correct crowns, hands, and gears. Every substitution is documented, and period-correct choices are prioritized, balancing authenticity with practical serviceability for regular wear or display-only preservation goals.
Collector Education & Guides
Deepen expertise with brand spotlights, buying checklists, maintenance guides, and market insights that demystify rarity, originality, and negotiations, helping you collect smarter and avoid costly mistakes.
Brand and Reference Spotlights
In-depth articles explore design history, movement evolution, dial variations, and notable serial ranges. We illustrate why certain executions command premiums, helping collectors differentiate hype from genuine rarity and recognize enduring value in a constantly evolving vintage watch landscape.
Buying Red Flags and Safe Practices
We teach how to spot repainted dials, over-polished cases, mismatched hands, and incorrect movement bridges. Practical checklists, escrow best practices, and documentation expectations equip buyers to act decisively while minimizing exposure to misrepresented pieces and avoidable post-purchase expenses.
Maintenance Schedules and Storage
Learn optimal service intervals by movement type, water-resistance limits, and the impact of magnetism on accuracy. We cover proper storage humidity, watch winders, and strap care, preserving mechanical health and aesthetic originality that underpin long-term value and wearable reliability.
Trust, Safety & Compliance
We uphold rigorous KYC, anti-counterfeit tools, privacy protections, and payment security, aligning with global standards so serious collectors and sellers can operate confidently across borders and price tiers.
Learn MoreMarket Insights & Pricing
Track demand shifts, seasonality, and auction comparables with curated dashboards that contextualize pricing against originality and condition, enabling smarter bids, reserves, and portfolio management.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you guarantee authenticity?
We combine forensic inspection, movement verification by certified watchmakers, and documented provenance where available. Each watch receives a detailed condition and originality report with macro photography and serial validation. Listings failing our criteria never publish, ensuring buyers only see pieces we stand behind.
What does your escrow service include?
Escrow holds buyer funds securely while the watch is shipped, verified, and delivered. We manage identity checks, insured logistics, and clear condition confirmations. Funds release only after agreed milestones, protecting sellers from chargebacks and buyers from misrepresentation, with full documentation at every step.
Are your appraisal reports accepted by insurers?
Yes. Our reports follow recognized standards, include comprehensive photos, serial and movement data when accessible, and a clear valuation methodology using current comparables. Insurers appreciate our transparency and detail, which streamlines underwriting, ensures appropriate coverage, and reduces disputes during claims or renewals.
How long does concierge sourcing usually take?
Timelines vary by rarity, budget, and originality requirements. Common references may surface within weeks, while scarce variants can require months of targeted outreach. We provide regular updates, risk assessments, and alternative opportunities so you can move quickly when the right watch appears.
What fees do sellers pay on your platform?
Fees depend on listing type and optional services like appraisal, photography, or expedited escrow. We disclose all costs upfront and deduct fees only after successful completion. Our structure rewards realistic pricing and complete documentation, helping listings sell faster and with fewer post-transaction issues.
Do you support international shipping and customs?
Yes. We coordinate carriers, insurance to declared value, and accurate customs documentation, including commodity codes and origin when available. Our team advises on import restrictions, VAT handling, and endangered materials, helping cross-border transactions remain compliant, efficient, and fully traceable from dispatch to delivery.