Terms of sale
These terms apply to watches bought from Second Hand Restoration through this site, Instagram, email or any other channel where I list a watch. Messaging me to buy a watch means you agree to them.
Buying a watch
- Use the Buy now button on the watch's page. The first completed checkout gets the watch.
- You can also message me on Instagram or by email with the watch ID. The first confirmed message gets the watch.
- I don't hold watches. If you buy by message, payment is due within 24 hours after shipping details are confirmed. After that, the watch goes to the next buyer.
- A watch marked Pending has a buyer finishing payment. If the sale falls through, it goes back to Available.
Prices and payment
- Prices are in US dollars.
- Checkout on this site accepts credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, processed by Stripe.
- If you buy by message, I accept PayPal, Venmo and Zelle.
- A completed checkout is a completed sale. Each watch is one of one, and if two people check out at nearly the same moment, I'll refund the later payment in full.
- A listed price can change until we've confirmed the sale.
Shipping
- I ship within the United States only. Ground shipping with tracking is included to any US address.
- Expedited shipping isn't offered.
- Watches $500 and up ship with a signature required.
- Watches ship the next business day after payment. If I'm traveling, I'll tell you before you buy.
All sales are final
I don't accept returns. That's why every listing names the work done and the flaws I can see, with photos of the actual watch. If something isn't clear, ask before you buy and I'll answer plainly.
Descriptions
Every watch is vintage and second-hand. Descriptions of condition, service work and timing are my honest account from the bench, not a factory specification. Timing results are measured when the watch leaves my bench and can change with wear, position and how it's worn. Unless a listing says otherwise, treat vintage watches as not water resistant.
Brand names
Brand and model names are used only to describe the watches. Second Hand Restoration is an independent seller and isn't affiliated with or authorized by any watch brand.
Questions
Email secondhandrestoration@gmail.com or message @secondhandrestoration on Instagram.