Watches We Buy
We buy luxury watches from all major Swiss and international manufacturers. Rolex is the brand we handle most frequently, including the Submariner, Datejust, Day-Date (President), GMT-Master and GMT-Master II, Daytona, Explorer, Sea-Dweller, Yacht-Master, Air-King, and Oyster Perpetual. We buy Rolex watches from every era, from vintage references to current production models.
We also buy Omega (Speedmaster, Seamaster, Constellation, De Ville), Cartier (Tank, Santos, Ballon Bleu, Panthere), Patek Philippe (Calatrava, Nautilus, Aquanaut, Complications), Breitling (Navitimer, Chronomat, Superocean, Avenger), IWC (Portugieser, Pilot, Portofino), Panerai (Luminor, Radiomir), Tudor (Black Bay, Pelagos), TAG Heuer (Carrera, Monaco, Aquaracer), and Audemars Piguet (Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore). If your brand is not listed, bring it in anyway. We evaluate all luxury and fine timepieces.
How Luxury Watches Are Valued
The value of a luxury watch depends on several factors. Brand is the biggest: Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet generally hold their value better than most others. Within each brand, certain models and reference numbers are more desirable. A Rolex Daytona commands a very different price than a Rolex Air-King, even though both carry the Rolex name.
Condition matters. A watch in excellent condition with minimal scratches and a properly running movement is worth more than one needing service or showing heavy wear. Even watches in poor condition hold value, especially from desirable brands and models.
Original box, papers, warranty card, and service records increase the value of most watches. A Rolex with complete box and papers can sell for 10 to 20 percent more than an identical watch without them. Bring those items if you have them. Year of production, dial variations, bezel type, and bracelet condition also factor into pricing. We check every detail.
Selling a Watch Without Box or Papers
Many people buy a luxury watch and lose the box and papers over the years, or inherit a watch that never came with documentation. This is common and does not prevent you from selling to us.
A luxury watch without its original box and papers is still valuable. The price reduction is typically 10 to 20 percent compared to a complete set, depending on brand and model. For some vintage watches, the absence of original packaging has minimal impact because very few examples from that era survive with complete sets. Bring your watch in regardless. We evaluate it on its own merits.
Non-Working and Damaged Watches
We buy luxury watches that need service, have stopped running, have cracked crystals, water damage, or are missing parts. If the watch is from a desirable brand, it has value even in poor condition.
Gold watches (Rolex Day-Date, Cartier Tank in gold, Omega in gold) carry additional value from their precious metal content. Even a non-working gold watch is worth at least its melt value, and in most cases much more. Do not attempt to repair or service your watch before selling it. Unauthorized repairs can actually reduce the value. Bring it to us as-is.
Sell Your Watch Today
Visit our Main Street location with your luxury watch. We examine the brand, model, reference number, condition, and completeness, then make a same-day cash offer. The evaluation is free and takes about 15 minutes for a single watch. Call 816-439-4653 if you have multiple watches or want to discuss your timepiece before visiting.