Watch and Jewellery Transport
From the collector’s watch to the one-of-a-kind piece of jewellery, transporting precious objects is never left to chance. This category of goods raises very specific logistical challenges: considerable financial value packed into very small dimensions, high mechanical or structural fragility, and an absolute requirement for discretion and traceability.
To meet this challenge, Moviiu gives you access to the expertise of an international network of art shippers (from the Horus group), combined with a 100% digital platform. The goal: fast, secure and fully traceable transport for your fine watchmaking and jewellery pieces.
Why do watches and jewellery require dedicated transport?
A luxury watch or a diamond set is not an ordinary parcel. Its compactness makes it a sensitive target, and its delicacy requires state-of-the-art packing to neutralise the slightest shocks and vibrations in transit (especially for automatic watch movements).
On top of these physical constraints come strict requirements:
Constant traceability to know exactly where the item is at all times.
Specialised customs formalities (such as the ATA carnet or specific declarations for precious metals and stones), essential for international shipments.
Two tailored options depending on the value of your piece
Because a €5,000 vintage watch is not shipped the same way as a €200,000 high-jewellery necklace, Moviiu offers two suitable levels of service.
1. "Autonomous" Mode: the fast digital solution (up to €10,000)
Ideal for dealers, industry professionals and private collectors. For standard-format pieces worth up to €10,000, you manage everything online:
- You get your price in real time on our platform.
- You receive secure, opaque transport packaging at home, specially adapted to the size of the item.
- You pack the piece following our strict instructions.
- You track the shipment step by step from your dashboard.
2. "All-Inclusive" Service: full handling (white glove)
This premium service is essential for high-value pieces (over €10,000), returns from trade fairs or complex international auction sales.
- Our specialist technicians come to collect the piece “white glove” style directly at your address.
- We design a custom case and packing.
- We manage the entire transport and customs process through to hand delivery at destination.
Moviiu packaging science for small formats
The compact size of watches and jewellery does not mean lighter packaging, quite the opposite. To protect these concentrates of value, we apply a strict packaging engineering protocol:
Triple-wall cardboard
Our outer boxes are ultra-rigid to resist punctures and crushing.
Technical wedging foam
The interior is lined with foams of varying densities, selected according to the weight and size of the piece. They absorb 100% of the vibrations from road or air transport.
Zero sensitive contact points
The wedging holds the case or item in a perfectly stable position, with no pressure on fragile components (watch crown, stone settings).
⚠️ Important: declaring the value
To benefit from our insurance and ensure smooth customs clearance, the declared value must be strictly accurate. Under-declaring jeopardises your compensation in the event of a claim, while over-declaring results in unnecessary customs duties on arrival.
Case studies: "All-Inclusive" expertise in international air freight
Here is how our teams secure two real transport scenarios:
Geneva ➔ Vienna
Requirement: A Geneva auction house ships a collector’s watch sold at auction to a professional buyer in Austria.
Moviiu logistics solution: Secure pick-up in Geneva, high-protection packing at our Swiss hub, secure air freight, customs formalities and final hand delivery in Vienna.
Paris ➔ Montreal
Requirement: A Parisian jewellery workshop needs to deliver a unique set to a major collector in Quebec.
Moviiu logistics solution: White glove collection in Paris, anti-vibration technical packaging, secure flight to Canada, full customs clearance (FR export / CA import) and secure delivery in Montreal.
Ad valorem insurance and real-time tracking
Tailored insurance for precious objects
You can insure your watch or jewellery directly when placing your order on the platform. Our ad valorem insurance covers your items with no deductible in the event of a claim.
- Up to €10,000: Cover is taken out online in one click (the cost is 1% of the declared value, with a minimum of €20). Note: online insurance requires the use of the secure packaging supplied by Moviiu.
- Over €10,000 or complex requests: Our team reviews your file manually to offer you tailored extended cover via our address: info@moviiu.com.
Full traceability from your customer area
Never lose sight of what matters. Every watch or jewellery shipment benefits from ultra-precise tracking. You receive real-time notifications at every key stage (collection, hub transit, customs, delivery).
How to get your price for secure transport?
Your project is estimated in less than two minutes, with no prior registration:
1. Enter the addresses
Fill in the departure point and the final delivery location.
2. Describe the piece
Specify the weight, the dimensions of the item (or its original case) and its financial value.
3. Choose your options
Select the level of service (Autonomous or All-Inclusive), the packaging options and the level of insurance you want.
4. Confirm and track
Sign electronically, we confirm the shipment and you track the parcel in real time.
For very high-value pieces or grouped shipments (trade shows, art fairs), contact our experts directly at info@moviiu.com for a tailored quote within 24 hours.
Entrust your valuables to a leader in precious goods logistics
Take no risks with your exceptional pieces. Whether your watch travels from Paris to Tokyo or from London to Milan, enjoy the simplicity of a digital tool backed by the strength of an international physical network.