What Chrono24 charges private sellers
Chrono24 charges private sellers a 6.5% commission, due only after the watch sells, and it’s kept automatically from the escrow payout. Creating a listing is free (Chrono24: Sell Watches). If escrow isn’t available for the buyer’s country, you receive an invoice for the commission instead.
| Sale price | Total fees | Fee rate | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500.00 | $32.50 | 6.50% | $467.50 |
| $1,500.00 | $97.50 | 6.50% | $1,402.50 |
| $5,000.00 | $325.00 | 6.50% | $4,675.00 |
| $10,000.00 | $650.00 | 6.50% | $9,350.00 |
| $25,000.00 | $1,625.00 | 6.50% | $23,375.00 |
Is 6.5% a good deal?
For a watch, yes, mostly. You pay nothing to list, nothing if it doesn’t sell, and the escrow protects both sides on a high-value item. Our caveat: 6.5% of a $25,000 watch is $1,625, so at the top end it’s worth checking an eBay listing (Watches category, with eBay’s authenticity checks) or a trusted dealer’s offer before you commit.
Shipping a watch properly isn’t cheap either: insured, tracked shipping is on you. Add it and what you paid for the watch under costs to see your real profit.
A $1,500 example
On a $1,500 sale a private seller pays $97.50 and receives $1,402.50. The commission is simple, but the buyer’s side isn’t free: Chrono24’s buyer protection page says escrow use costs 2.5% of the total price including shipping (Chrono24 Buyer Protection). Buyers notice that, so a watch priced in line with other listings sells faster than one priced as if no fees existed.
Private seller or dealer?
If you sell watches regularly, Chrono24 expects you to register as a dealer, and dealer commissions are individual, set by brand, price and condition. Use the dealer option above to enter the rate in your dealer contract.
Compare the same sale on eBay, or on Grailed for fashion-led pieces.