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Guides to buying, valuing and selling collectibles in Serbia.

Every article belongs to one section, by type of item. Tags cut across sections: what you want to do, which period and which metal.

The movement, not the dial: how the calibre sets a watch’s class, gold versus plating, and spotting watches assembled from parts.

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Vintage mechanical wristwatch with a cream dial
A modest mid-century mechanical watch — an entire generation wore them, which is why so many survive.
Watches · Sep 20, 2026 · 3 min

Darwil watches: history, models and what they really fetch

The most widespread watch of the Yugoslav era: which versions collectors actually want, why most are worth little, and how not to sell a gold case at plated prices.

#Yugoslavia 1945–2003 #Valuation #Condition & care
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Watchmaker bench with loupe and movement
A watchmaker's bench: loupe, tweezers, a movement out of its case. This is where a watch's class is decided — not by the dial.
Watches · Sep 19, 2026 · 4 min

Selling old watches: a guide for owners of mechanical and pocket watches

How to assess an inherited watch before selling: what a buyer actually examines, why servicing beforehand often lowers the price, and when auction beats a direct sale.

#Selling to dealers #Valuation #Condition & care
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