About the project
WatchGuys brings buying and selling watches onto one website. Buyers search the catalog by brand, model or reference number. Owners who want to sell use a separate enquiry form with watch details and photos.
These customers need different things. A buyer wants to compare available watches; a seller needs to understand how an evaluation works. The site gives each a clear place to start without mixing the two processes.
How it works
Find a watch
View the details
Buy or sell
Buyers browse brands, new arrivals or search results, then open a watch page for its details. The model and reference number help distinguish watches that look similar. Photos and product information support the choice before adding an item to the cart.
Sellers submit their watch's details and photographs. A separate guide explains the offer, inspection and handover steps. They can understand the process before sending a watch or committing to a sale.
The main challenges
Watch listings need enough detail for an informed choice without making the catalog hard to scan. Brand, model, reference number, condition and photos all matter. The challenge is deciding what belongs on a card and what needs the full product page.
The selling form has a different balance: collect enough information to assess the watch, but keep the first step manageable. The guide explains the later stages so the form doesn't need to carry the entire process.
The simpler parts
Brand navigation, product cards and the selling guide use familiar patterns. Once the information for each was decided, these parts could share consistent layouts and interactions.
The product grid itself is straightforward. The more demanding work is choosing the watch details customers need at each stage, from search to the full listing.
What works well
Buying and selling are easy to tell apart. Each customer gets the relevant form and information. Search by model or reference number also helps visitors who already know exactly what they want.
The selling guide answers practical questions before the first enquiry. Photos draw people in, and the explanation helps them understand what to do next.