Top 15 High-End Pre-Owned Luxury Watches Sellers

Pre-Owned Watch News, Reviews & Resources

• 5 collectors pick the vintage watches they would most love to see reissued - "In fashion, the next thing is the best thing. But the backbone of the Swiss watch industry is heritage, which explains why vintage reissues make up the bulk of new releases."
• 8 gold standards all Rolex watches must meet, explained - "The Swiss luxury timepiece brand tests every model according to these strict measures. Measured against eight critical characteristics, Rolex watches are designed to meet the highest standards in each area - precision, waterproofing, autonomy, robustness, simplicity, craftsmanship, comfort & durability. A commitment to precision lies at the heart of every Rolex watch."
• 10 Most Collectible Military Watches of All Time - "Once tools, these timepieces are now scarce, highly sought after, and expensive to collect."
• 10 Rolex Crown Logos Every Collector Should Know, From the Bart Simpson to the Frog Foot - "A tiny variation in the watchmaker’s famed coronet can send a timepiece’s value skyrocketing. Here are our favorite quirky crowns, ranked: 10. Smudge Crown, from the 1665 Sea Dweller. 9. Gumby, from the 1016 Explorer. 8. The Harp, from the 1675 Mark 1 GMT. 7. Tulip, from the 5512 ..."
• 50 Most Important Watches Ever - "From design landmarks to technical firsts to models that invented a whole new category, these watches have had a substantial impact on watchmaking."
• Best Watches in the World: Timeless Craftsmanship & Innovation - "Championing the Pinnacle of Timekeeping. While horological excellence can come from any corner of the globe, certain brands have solidified their status as makers of the best watches in the world. These brands include ..."
• Crypto Meltdown Claims Rolex & Patek Philippe as Victims - "Prices for the most popular secondhand luxury watches have peaked. It’s the latest sign that the bling boom might not last."
• Don't get scammed: The best places to buy a Rolex online - "For those who don’t want to buy directly through the Rolex website, there are a ton of other sites where you can buy pre-owned or brand new Rolexes at a premium. There are a few different websites to choose from so be sure to do your research."
• Exploring Alternatives to Rolex: Navigating the Luxury Watch Market - "This article aims to introduce a range of options for those looking to explore the luxury watch market beyond Rolex, as well as to provide insight into what makes these alternatives appealing."
• guide to watch case hallmarks - "Being able to read hallmarks is a valuable skill when traversing the world of watches. Whether you’re trying to value an antique pocket watch or stumbling across solid gold watches while thrifting, reading this list of the most common universal hallmarks will definitely help you out."
• How The Rolex Day-Date Became A Million-Dollar Watch - "A guide to the quintessential power watch."
• How To Recognize When A Vintage Watch Was Made At A Glance - "Can you pinpoint a decade when you see a vintage watch?"
• How To Spot A Fake Dial In A Vintage Rolex Datejust - "Buying a vintage Datejust can be daunting... until you know what to look for. Tell-tale signs of a fake vintage Datejust dial. Learn to separate to good, the bad, and the ugly. Read all about it here."
• How to spot a fake Rolex: 3 dead giveaways - "Don't get duped by a fake."
• How to Start a Watch Collection - "Vintage, pre-owned, or new? That is the question. What condition do you want for your first watch: pristine and untouched, or something with a little history?"
• How To Use Analytics To Buy Your Next Luxury Timepiece - "There is no single website that tracks the performance and availability of luxury timepieces. EveryWatch is a dynamic database that tracks over 500,000 watch references from more than 300 auction houses and 180 online marketplaces and dealers, including all the sellers on Chrono24."
• Neo-Vintage Watches & How to Start Collecting Them - "Aged between 20 and 40 years, neo-vintage watches present a most challenging and rewarding collecting niche."
• Patek Philippe Ref. 2499: A Guide To This Iconic Vintage Investment - "The world of vintage Patek Philippe is full of iconic, rare and high-performing watches, to say the least. Reference 2499, a perpetual calendar chronograph that stands out as a collector favorite, played an important role in shaping the history for the brand and its grand complications."
• Pre-Owned Picks: Six Watches To Keep You Company In 2022 - HODINKEE.
• Rolex launch certified pre-owned program, but we are left with more questions than answers - TIME + TIDE.
• Rolex makes more than 123 watch models - most of them are worth more used - "Over the last few years, the luxury watch resale market focused on the top three Swiss brands, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and of course, Rolex. The big three brands still command a premium on the pre-owned market over retail, per a new report from Morgan Stanley using WatchCharts data. Eighty-nine of Rolex's 123 current models included in the analysis are worth more used than new. The report considers each unique variant (steel, gold, etc.) within the various collections (i.e., Datejust, Yacht Master, etc.) presently being made and sold via authorized dealers. The popular Daytona and SkyDweller collections were excluded for Rolex, since they were overhauled earlier this year, and data is still coming in. Surprisingly, the model with the biggest relative increase in value is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 with a turquoise dial that sells new for $6,100 but trades for more than twice that secondhand."
• Rolex Now Has a Resale Program. The Watch World Quakes - "The privately owned Swiss brand dominates the market by virtually every measure. Will it swallow up resales, too? All this goes a long way toward explaining the seismic shift in the global watch trade that occurred on Dec. 1, when Rolex announced it was introducing a certified pre-owned (C.P.O.) program for secondhand Rolex watches that have been inspected, refurbished and met the company’s minimum standards."
• Turns Out That Vintage Rolex Actually Is a Great Investment - "Your watch nerd buddy wasn't just blowing smoke; the prices have climbed significantly over the last ten years."
• WatchBox in Switzerland is Like a Horology Amusement Park - "The pre-owned timepiece retailer has opened an experiential shop in Neuchâtel aimed at the world’s watch collectors." Robb Report.
• WatchBox raises $165 million to fund improvements & expansion - "WatchBox has secured $165 million in equity capital ahead of a year in which it will open physical suites for collectors across the United States and select cities around the world."
• WatchCharts Overall Market Index - "The WatchCharts Overall Market Index is an indicator of secondary watch market price trends. It is composed of 60 watches taken from the top 10 luxury watch brands, sorted and weighted by transaction value. The index shows the market price movement of this set of watches (in USD) over time, and is rebalanced once per year on January 1st."
• Why You Should Be Snapping Up Neo-Vintage Watches & How to Start Collecting Them - "Aged between 20 and 40 years, neo-vintage watches present a most challenging and rewarding collecting niche."

Top 15 High-End Pre-Owned Luxury Watches Sellers

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• Bob's Watches - "Founded in 1999, Bob's Watches is the leading online marketplace for buying, selling and trading used Rolex watches for men and women."
• Chorost & Co. - "Shop Pre-Owned Luxury Watches." The Chorost family has been in the fine jewelry & watch business for over 50 years. View our selection of brand name luxury watches.
• Chronext - since 2013. "Pre-Owned Luxury Watches." A look at the used market is always worthwhile, after all, buying a used watch has many advantages: you benefit from cheaper prices and get exactly what you want. Also, choosing a used model is a very worthwhile investment as they have great potential to retain their value. 100% original: At CHRONEXT, every watch passes through the hands of our experienced watchmakers who check for authenticity and function. In addition, we offer a 2-year CHRONEXT warranty with every model - new, used and vintage.
• Chrono24 - since 2003. "Buy affordable Pre-Owned Watches on Chrono24." Pre-owned, yet precious collector's items. Pre-owned watches are often more affordable than new ones. Limited editions with the potential to increase in value. Rare vintage watches make excellent investments.
• Crown & Caliber - since 2012. "Pre-Owned Luxury Watches." A watch is more than just a tool. A watch is a signal for who you are: your tastes, your interests, your style. When sending such an important message, make sure it is the right message. A pre-owned luxury watch from Crown & Caliber will create the perfect first impression, every time.
• HODINKEE Shop - since 2008. "An assortment of pre-loved watches for every wrist." A hand-picked assortment of pre-loved watches for every wrist. Find Rolex, OMEGA, Tag Heuer, and other pre-owned luxury watches, selected by the HODINKEE.
• Mappin & Webb - since 1775. "Pre Owned Watches Mappin & Webb has a prestigious collection of pre-owned watches from the finest luxury Swiss watch brands for sale." Mappin & Webb has a prestigious collection of pre-owned watches from the finest luxury Swiss watch brands for sale. Choose from high-end names, including Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Breitling, Omega, and TAG Heuer.
• Radcliffe Jewelers - since 1983. "Radcliffe Jewelers offers an outstanding selection of certified pre-owned timepieces Each pre-owned timepiece from Radcliffe undergoes a thorough inspection before hitting the case. All necessary services includes cleaning, polishing and replacing broken parts, if necessary, are completed before the watches are photographed and listed for sale. All of our pre-owned timepieces come with a 15-month in house warranty that mirrors a factory warranty in covering the movements."
• Teddy - since 2017. "Pre-owned watches curated, authenticated, and hand picked by the Teddy Baldassarre team."
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• The Vintage Watch Company - "The Vintage Watch Company was established in 1995 dedicated to showcasing Vintage Rolex wristwatches from c1910 - c1970. Our collection of over 2000 pieces is simply unparalleled and we are proud to have become a destination store for the world." 24 Burlington Arcade, London W1J 0PS, U.K.
• Tourneau - since 1900. "Pre-Owned and Vintage Watches - Certified Authentic." With over 115 years of watch retail experience and stores nationwide, Tourneau is a trusted name in the luxury watch industry. Every pre-owned watch acquired by Tourneau goes through a comprehensive inspection process, followed by expert restoration using only original manufacture parts at our Service Center. When you own a Tourneau Certified Pre-Owned timepiece, you own a watch of the highest quality and design. Every pre-owned watch acquired by Tourneau is guaranteed to function within original factory specifications. Our 30+ master watchmakers perform certification and authentication, and a comprehensive 30-point inspection of every timepiece.
• Watch Trading Co. - since 2014. "Availability is Key." Watch Trading Company is a luxury watch dealer, servicing customers throughout the world. We currently have locations in Miami, New York, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles. We have over 12 years of experience specializing in luxury watches. We take pride in our products and are passionate about what we do. Each of our watches is inspected and authenticated, ensuring our customers are getting the quality they deserve. We aren’t happy unless you’re happy!
• WATCHBOX - since 2017. "Global Luxury Watch Platform." WatchBox is home to the greatest collection of pre-owned luxury watches, all certified as authentic and Collector Quality. WatchBox is the world's leading destination for pre-owned timepieces, offering an expertly curated inventory of watches for sale and personalized client services for the global consumer who wants to buy, sell, and trade luxury timepieces with confidence and ease. With locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Switzerland, South Africa, and plans to expand beyond, WatchBox operates under the premise that time is your greatest luxury, and pricing transparency is paramount to establish trust. We are digital, global, and accessible 24/7, engineered as a simple and efficient solution to help our clients with all aspects of watch collecting.
• Watches of Switzerland - since 1924. "Watches of Switzerland is proud to offer customers a collection of luxury pre-owned watches and vintage timepieces from the finest Swiss watch brands in the world. Choose from high-end names, including Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Breitling, Omega, and TAG Heuer."
• WATCHFINDER & Co. - "Since Watchfinder & Co. was first founded in 2002, it has been established as the premier resource from which to buy and sell premium pre-owned watches. With thousands of watches available from more than 50 brands, including Rolex, Omega, Cartier and more, plus international locations and a manufacturer certified service centre, there’s no better place to find a luxury timepiece."
• WatchWorks Haarlem - since 2016. "Quality over Quantity." Selling vintage and Pre-Loved watches. Rolex is our passion and expertise, but other wonderful brands and handmade watch-accessories are also available! 24 month warranty.