Updated on: Monday, September 19, 2022
Language Format: English UK
Caliber & Time is a new approach to the luxury wristwatch industry designed to make the process of buying, selling and trading wristwatches easier and more reliable. We aim to make effective use of available internet-based technologies to bring about new, more reliable and pleasant experiences to the very traditional luxury wristwatch industry.
0 Commission Model!
The revenue model is straightforward, Caliber & Time charges no commissions involved for the sale and purchase of products on the website. While creating a profile on the website is free of cost there is a minimal fee for posting products for sale.
It’s all about “Buyer Confidence”!
At its core, the Caliber & Time website provides robust communication and rating mechanisms promoting seller reputation and enhancing buyer confidence. The website also enables easy and effective ways for buyers and sellers to communicate before making a deal. The seller ratings and reviews assist buyers to check reviews on previous dealings of sellers; the website also features buyer ratings for frequent buyers helping build trust with sellers.
Sellers benefit too!
From our experience in operating the Facebook Group New & Pre-owned Watches, it was difficult for sellers to achieve buyer confidence as Facebook provided no reliable mechanism for rating sellers. Caliber & Time will provide an elaborate and comprehensive rating mechanism ensuring that honest sellers are given recognition and malicious sellers don’t have options to manipulate the system.
How do buyers benefit?
Buyers get to select products based on the seller’s ratings and points and also on the testimonials of those who have bought from them previously. Buyers and sellers also get to communicate using the website’s in-built text messaging system; allowing buyers and sellers to communicate without having to exchange actual phone/mobile numbers or email IDs.
Security
All methods of communication and evaluation will be in-built within the website. Buyers and sellers do not require to communicate via direct meetings, social media, the internet or telephone. Only the final transaction which may involve inspections, the transfer of products and financial transfers would take place in the real world.
Buyers and sellers are not required to give away their full identity to other users and can remain anonymous if they so choose to be. It has always been observed that scrupulous dealers hijack watch images and try to pass them off as their watches. The website will not allow the downloading and sharing of product videos and images in any form and even the screenshots feature will be disabled. Additionally, all images will be watermarked to ensure an extra layer of security. We endeavour to ensure that “Whatever is posted on the website will stay on the website.” and we will strive to keep this statement true.
Accessories
Caliber & Time website also features a standalone page for the sale and purchase of wristwatch accessories, ensuring that those who want to buy or sell quality wristwatch accessories have a reliable platform.
Bonus Listings
Each member gets one free listing per year upon joining. Additionally, one free listing will be available 2-3 times a year for festive occasions. Hence each user may benefit from having 3-4 free listings per year.
Free listings should help with the following:
· Provide an incentive for sellers to list their products
· Help with creating a comprehensive inventory
· Offer more products for buyers
Disclaimer
Unlike other popular websites and applications, Caliber & Time does not provide escrow services and a money-back policy. Users must realise that this is just a platform for introducing sellers and prospective buyers. All dealings, negotiations and financial transactions are solely at the risk and discretion of users.
References
To know more about our services please follow the links to the Disclaimer and FAQs. To know more about our terms and policies please follow the links to the Terms of Service, Listing Policy, Feedback Policy and Privacy Policy.