Singapore Gold Market · Independent Manual Assessment
Tank, Santos de Cartier and Ballon Bleu names describe families rather than one uniform watch. Size labels, movement types and materials can differ. This guide concerns watches; Cartier jewellery follows the separate jewellery assessment route.
Identify the item
Use the reference on available paperwork and the family name. Include known case dimensions, especially for shaped watches, instead of relying only on 'small', 'medium' or 'large'. Those descriptions should be linked to the actual reference.
State whether the movement is quartz, manually wound, automatic or unknown. Describe the stated case material, dial and fitted bracelet or strap. Cartier's Santos listings include different movement and material configurations; appearance alone should not decide these details.
Assessment considerations
Show case sides, corners, bezel, crown and crystal. On Santos, photograph the visible screw details and bracelet condition. Note worn surfaces, dents or polishing, but do not tighten decorative screws or dismantle anything for an inquiry.
Disclose known added diamonds, changed dials, replaced crowns or a different bracelet. Describe factory-set status only if supported by your records; unfamiliar stones or modifications remain questions for the individual review.
Mention a stopped watch, battery work, winding concerns or other known service. Do not assume that every stopped Cartier needs only a battery, or replace a battery or movement solely to improve an inquiry description.
Gold colour and total watch weight do not establish net precious-metal content. Gold product references do not automatically price a watch; a watch containing precious metal still needs agreement on the assessment route.
From details to an offer
Provide contact and item details, including what you know. Unknown information can wait.
Review suitability, available information and the assessment arrangements for the individual item.
Agree timing, location and applicable checks, then review the physical item and supporting details.
If proceeding, set out quote conditions, any fees, validity and payment arrangements.
Proceed after the seller accepts the agreed arrangements. An inquiry does not complete a sale.
Provide only what you know; unknown details can be left blank. The brand is preselected and editable. It categorises the inquiry and does not establish authenticity.
Initial inquiries do not collect identity or bank documents, and the form has no photo upload. A successful save records the inquiry; it does not confirm an appointment, quote or sale.
You may choose to open WhatsApp and send reviewed photos or further details. Physical checks, a written quote, any fees and settlement arrangements need separate manual confirmation.
No. Add the reference, dimensions, material and movement when known. If you cannot identify them, describe the watch rather than choosing a nearby online model.
Only state a diagnosis already established by service records. Otherwise describe that it has stopped and whether the movement type is known; quartz and mechanical watches need different questions.
List them as a known alteration and retain any work record. Do not describe later gem-setting as factory-set or assume it will receive a separate valuation.
These public references can help explain models or related information. They do not endorse our buyback service or establish the authenticity of your item.
Important notice
This website provides physical gold trading, gold, silver, platinum, palladium and jewellery buyback inquiries, and manual watch assessment requests. It does not provide financial or investment advice. Gold references and bullion estimates do not price other metals, whole jewellery pieces or watches. Item suitability, final quote, checks, fees and payment arrangements require agreement after physical assessment.
