What to know
- Cannot be recycled
- Sell value: 3,000 (in-game currency)
- Type: Trinket (so residential / non-industrial loot pool is likely)
- Location: Trinkets typically spawns in residential/commercial containers rather than heavy machine zones
In ARC Raiders, besides crafting materials and components, there are “trinkets” — items whose primary value is monetary (sell value) or for quests/challenges. The Fine Wristwatch falls into this category: it is Rare, cannot be recycled, and serves as a valuable sell item. Knowing where and how to farm it can boost your currency and give you more flexibility in runs.
ARC Raiders Fine Wristwatch details
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Item Name | Fine Wristwatch |
| Item Type | Trinket/Sell-Value Item |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Stack Size | 3 |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Found In | Residential/commercial loot pools (apartments, offices, living quarters) |
| Primary Use | Sell for currency |
| Recycle Output | None (cannot be recycled) |
| Sell Value | 3,000 currency units |
| Best Maps | Residential/Commercial zones across the core maps |
| Additional Notes | Prioritise extraction once found to keep the value |
ARC Raiders Fine Wristwatch locations
Because the Fine Wristwatch is a trinket rather than a core material, it tends to appear in residential or commercial zone loot rather than tech labs or ARC-machine areas. Use this guide across your four specified maps:
| Map | Primary Zones to Check | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Dam Battleground | Housing blocks, staff quarters, office containers near base facilities | After major objective, shift to peripheral housing areas and search crates/shelves. |
| Blue Gate | Admin offices, apartment units, lounges inside facility perimeters | Look for small lockers, desks or resident-style crates rather than huge industrial machinery. |
| Buried City | Abandoned flats, commercial storefronts, apartment blocks in city outskirts | Less heavy enemy traffic—good for looting trinkets like watches. |
| Spaceport | Staff living modules, lounge areas, cargo bay offices | Because spaceport is more industrial, focus on the “living” or “staff” segments rather than the hangars. |
How to use Fine Wristwatch in ARC Raiders
Since it is a sell-trinket, your usage is straightforward:
- When you pick up the Fine Wristwatch and successfully extract, you can sell it at base/trader for ~3,000 currency units.
- This currency can then be used to buy other resources, crafting materials, upgrades, or gear.
- Because it cannot be recycled, you don’t need to worry about converting it; treat it as “found money”.
- Make sure to extract safely once you obtain it—since losing the item means losing the value.
- Fit it into your run strategy: if you’re doing a “loot-heavy” run (fewer fights), aim for residential zones and search for these high-value trinkets alongside materials.
Tips for faster Fine Wristwatch farming
- After clearing high-threat areas (machines/ARC enemies), allocate time to sweep residential-style rooms for trinkets.
- Prioritize locker/shelf containers in living quarters and office-spaces; they have higher chance for trinkets.
- If inventory space is limited and you get a Fine Wristwatch, consider dropping lower-value items to make room for it.
- Because you know the value (~3,000), you can make a quick decision: if you see one, it’s usually worth diverting route to secure it.
- Try runs focused on “trinket-loot/extraction” rather than killing heavy enemies; these runs may yield watches and other sell-items efficiently.
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