Insuring a Watch Collection: Collectors' Guide
Quick answer
Watch collections are usually insured with each significant watch specified on a schedule, supported by valuations, papers and serial numbers. Because collectable watch values can move, collectors often review sums insured regularly. Insurers commonly ask about storage, servicing, transit and whether watches are worn abroad.
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What Collectors Commonly Prepare
- A list of each watch with reference and serial numbers
- Box and papers, receipts and recent valuations
- Photographs of each piece
- Storage details: safe, watch winder location, bank vault
Related
For individual watches, read our luxury watch insurance guide.
Next Step
We introduce homeowners to FCA-regulated specialist brokers who regularly arrange cover for valuables. The introduction is free and there is no obligation. Related reading: valuations explained, safes and security, or see all valuables insurance guides.
Frequently asked questions
Are watches covered while being serviced?
Some policies cover items while with a repairer; others do not. Check the wording.
How do changing market values affect cover?
If values rise and the sum insured is not updated, a claim may not reflect current value.
Can a collection be covered on one schedule?
Usually, yes. Specialist insurers commonly schedule each piece within contents or a collections section.
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