How to Sell a Watch

Sell a Watch with Diamond Estate

If you are wondering how to sell a luxury watch, including Rolex timepieces, for the highest possible cash offer, contact Diamond Estate today. Our knowledgeable watch buyers will answer your questions and explain our quick and transparent sales process.

Thanks to our exclusive network of vintage watch collectors, Diamond Estate is able to regularly pay our clients more cash than any other watch buyer. We look forward to helping you sell your expensive timepiece, while putting more cash in your pocket.
 

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You can rely on Diamond Estate to freely share with you all our expert knowledge…

…so that you can make the best-educated decision and most cash for your luxury timepiece. At Diamond Estate we are experts at selling find timepieces, particularly Rolex watches.

Real Reviews From Customers

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I appreciated their professionalism and responsiveness to me. I have been deciding if I want to sell my watch. Paula kept in contact, explained the process to me and followed up with read more me each step of the way. And it was fast! I highly recommend using them if your deciding to sell some of your high end jewelry.

Michelle M.

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This company was excellent to deal with and very fair on their offer. Paula Dabney took care of my transaction and kept me informed of everything. The money was wired to me within an read more hour after the received my watch. I highly recommend this company.

Bill P.

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I had a timepiece that I was looking to sell and searched high and low to find a reputable dealer to appraise the piece and would offer a fair price. I came Diamond Estate Jewelry Buyers read more online. At first I was hesitant to try an online service for this type of transaction but let me tell you, they were great. Paula helped me through the process and just as their website describes, it is a safe and secure method for this type transaction. It was a very smooth, seamless transaction…and the price was fair. I hope this review will allay any concerns people may have. I was hesitant at first, but now they will be my go-to people for this type of service in the future. Thanks again Paula for great customer-centric service.

John H.

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Let me tell you, Paula was the best she helped me so much with my fathers watches. Money was put in my account as soon as she got the watches. I would recommend this place always thanks read more for such great service.

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How to Sell a Watch Confidently

Because luxury watches are made with such precision and with superior high-grade materials, they often are able to maintain their value well, often resulting in a substantial cash offer from luxury watch buyers. With so many factors impacting the price of a prestige timepiece, you can trust Diamond Estate to guide you through the sales process.

Whenever you are selling a luxury watch it’s important to consider:

• the condition, including the band
• the working status
• any replacement parts that may have been used to repair the timepiece
• availability of box and papers
• style

Selling a timepiece to Diamond Estate’s watch buyers is highly secure and involves no risk whatsoever. We provide free market appraisals and generous cash offers. If you decline our final cash offer for any reason, you can accept the watch appraisal as our free gift. Be sure to explore our website, including the FAQ section, to get the answers to all your watch selling questions. We pride ourselves on a transparent process and getting you the most cash for your timepiece!

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Recently Bought by Diamond Estate

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Rolex Submariner
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Zenith Movement

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Solid 18K Gold

Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak

Vintage Patek Philippe

The Best Place to Sell a Watch For Cash

Watch Brands That We Buy

Below you will find some of the most important watch brands that Diamond Estate purchases. Please contact us for other fine timepieces that we buy from the public.

Sell a Used Rolex Watch

We buy Rolex watches, including the Daytona, Yacht-Master, Datejust, Pearl-Master, Submariner, Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Explorer, GMT-Master II, President, and more.

Sell a Patek Philippe Watch

Get a higher cash offer for Patek Philippe timepieces, including the Aquanaut, Calatrava, Grand Complications, Nautilus, Gondolo, Twenty 4, Pocket Watches, Complications, and Golden Ellipse.

Sell an Audemars Piguet

We buy pre-owned watches from Audemars Piguet, including the Royal Oak Offshore, Royal Oak Concept, Millenary, Classique, Code 11.59, Jules Audemars, and limited-edition models such as the Juan Pablo Montoya.

Sell a Vacheron Constantin

Get a free market appraisal of your Vacheron Constantin watch, including the Overseas, Patrimony, Metiers d’Art, Historiques Aronde 1954, Traditionnelle, and more.

Sell a Panerai Watch

We buy used Panerai watches, including the Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Titanio, Luminor Base Acciaio, Luminor 1950 3 Days Chrono Flyback Automatic Acciaio, Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT Acciaio, Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Acciaio, Radiomir Black Seal Acciaio, and more.

Sell a Used Piaget Watch

Our watch buyers purchase used Piaget watches, including the iconic Polo S, Altiplano, and Limelight Gala, as well as Piaget’s “high jewellery” timepieces like the Lady’s Cuff Watch and Men’s Emperador Cushion.

Sell a Breguet Watch

Diamond Estate is the best place to sell a watch from Breguet, including the La Marine, Heritage, Tradition, Reine de Naples, Type XXII, and Classique.

Sell a Used Cartier Watch

We specialize in buying the most expensive Cartier watches, including the Pave Diamond Large Ballon Bleu, the Platinum Tortue Tourbillon Ascensionnel, and the White Gold 42mm Pasha with Diamonds.

Sell a Jaeger-LeCoultre

Get a free verbal watch appraisal of a used Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, including the Reverso, Memovox, Polaris Automatic and Chronograph, Diver Master Compressor, Joaillerie 101 Manchette, and more.

Sell a Breitling Watch

Contact our luxury watch appraisers for a free cash evaluation of your Breitling timepiece, including the Bentley Motors Complications Collection, Mark VI Complications 29, Chronomat 41, Bentley Flying B and Mulliner Tourbillon, Emergency II Titanium, Bentley GMT Light Body, and Windrider Blackbird.

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We Buy Ladies Watches

Diamond Estate is one of the few watch buyers in the country which regularly deals in expensive timepieces for women, including high-jewelry watches from luxury makers like Piaget, Cartier, and Chaumet. Below we highlight a few of the luxury watches for women that we buy from the public, and are popular on the marketplace.

We Buy Vacheron Constantin: Metiers d’Art Florilege

One luxury watch collection quite deliberately aimed at the women’s market is Vacheron Constantin’s Metiers d’Art Florilege. As a tribute to the 19th century English botanical illustrations from Robert Thornton’s Temple of Flora, the elaborately decorated collection combines the crafts of guilloché, (precisely repeated intricate patterns), enamelling, and gem setting. Together, the techniques combine to create dials with an amazing sense of depth and perspective in their detail.

This absolutely stunning three watch collection includes The White Lily, The Queen, and The China Limodoron. Each piece features an 18 carat white gold case with 64 round-cut diamonds set in the bezel, and Vacheron-Constantin’s in-house produced caliber 4400 movement.

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We Buy Rolex Watches: Lady-Datejust 28

Rolex has long been synonymous with luxury timepieces, and the Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 is a standout timepiece for women. Originally offered in the mid 1950s, the Lady-Datejust was reintroduced in 2015, and one model now features a chocolate-colored dial complemented by diamond hour markers.

The exceptional attention to detail in gem-setting, including precise alignment of the height of the gems, their orientation and position, as well as their proportion, are a strong compliment to the exquisite metalwork.

The Lady-Datejust 28 is offered in Rolex’s own patented “Everose Gold,” a pink gold alloy, as well as a range of other metals and bracelets, including a bezel set with 44 brilliant cut diamonds. Some models feature hands and hour markers treated with Chromalight, Rolex’s luminescent paint that glows blue in the dark. The date numeral is enlarged by the Rolex’s signature Cyclops lens at the nine o’clock position.

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We Buy A. Lange & Sohne Watches: Saxonia Thin

While not technically a “ladies watch,” A. Lange & Sohne’s Saxonia Thin is part of a greater truth about contemporary women’s watches: women can wear almost any watch they like. While the 40 mm case diameter might seem a bit large, the ultra-thin, 5.9 mm depth more than makes up for the ‘large’ case size.

A masterpiece of understated simplicity, the Saxonia Thin features the in-house caliber L093.1, the thinnest ever produced by Lange. The beautiful, solid silver argenté dial; the faceted rhodium gold, baton-shaped hour indexes; and the rhodium gold hour and minute hands, only add elegance to this distinctive German dress watch.

Available in pink or white gold, this superbly simple time-only watch represents Bauhaus design at its finest.

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We Buy Graff Watches: Floral Tourbillon

Graff offered its first mechanical watch for women only a few years ago. But the diamond jeweler has exceeded all expectations in the women’s luxury watch market with its Floral Tourbillon collection. Combining the skills of its watch division in Geneva with its jewelry atelier in London, Graff spent over 2500 hours in the design and development of these exceptional timepieces.

The floral motif is used throughout: the delicately intricate tourbillon cage, located between the five and six o’clock positions, is in the shape of a flower. Three highly stylized, fully blooming flowers on the dial rotate individually to the beat of the movement, and are highlighted with marquise cut precious stones (rubies, emeralds, sapphires, or diamonds).

The hour and minute hands also echo the floral motif, with the hands themselves in petal shapes.

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We Buy Van Cleef & Arpels Watches: Ballerine Enchantee

Another ladies luxury watch that combines fine jewelry design with in-house haute horlogerie is Van Cleef and Arpels’ Ballerine Enchantee. Featuring a translucent and champleve enamel ballerina on a blue guilloché dial, the feminine figure morphs into a butterfly with the touch of a slide on the side of the case.

With the activation of the time on demand feature, the outer veils of the tutu become butterfly wings that rise to indicate hours and minutes, remaining in place long enough to read the time before returning back to their initial positions.

This wonderfully complex double retrograde movement is housed in a 40.5 mm white gold case set with diamonds.

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We Buy Blancpain Watches: Day Night

The Blancpain Day Night is a truly innovative timepiece, featuring a dial made entirely of mother of pearl, divided into three parts on four levels, with the day/night disk at the center of attention. The disk itself turns twice per day, with each rotational change lasting about four minutes.

The finishings on the disk are a tour-de-force of craftsmanship, and include décalque, champlevé, and marquetage techniques. The rotating disk depicts a night and day motif with gemset sun and moon. Fourteen diamond stars and pearl clouds accents compliment the 50 yellow sapphires of the sun and 50 diamonds of the moon. The bezel is also set with two rows of diamonds — 140 in total.

Unique to this timepiece is way the retrograde indications, seconds and hours, are combined with the minute hand. Minutes are displayed by a hand that sweeps continuously over its circle of rotation. When it completes its sixty minute transit, the second hand is retrograding — it too has completed its arc and returns instantly to its starting point to begin its sweep again. In a similar way, the hour hand retrogrades twice per day, also in sync with the minute hand.

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We Buy Cartier Watches: Crash

First introduced in 1967, Cartier’s now iconic Crash watch is famous for its asymmetrical, practically surrealistic case and dial — a shape based on an accidentally melted Cartier Bagnoire that was once returned to Cartier. In its latest iteration, the Crash case is sculpted out of platinum, with skeletonized Roman numerals that appear to melt along with the case itself.

Blue sword shaped hour and minute hands, as well as a blue, cabochon-cut sapphire on the crown are further hallmarks that make the watch instantly recognizable as Cartier. The movement, caliber 9618 MC, is equally unique, built specifically to fit the case.

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The Best Horology Books for Watch Lovers

The term ‘horology” is broadly defined as “the study of timekeeping,” though in modern usage, the term usually refers to the study of mechanical timepieces. For those who are drawn to the technical brilliance involved in fine watchmaking, and appreciate the unparalleled aesthetics of a finely crafted watch, the moniker “horologist” only begins to describe the almost romantic appeal of a fine timepiece. There are many books available on the subject. In the following, we’ll take a look at our favorites for the true watch aficionado.

Watchmaking by George Daniels

Recognized as the greatest watchmaker in his lifetime, George Daniels might have been expected to write a book as technical and complex as his craftsmanship. But in his seminal volume, Watchmaking, great pains are taken to keep the layman from being overwhelmed with an enormously complex subject.

This well illustrated book is more than just a step by step guide — it is designed to encourage interest in the subject, and inspire a new generation in the fine art of watchmaking. Each aspect of constructing a fine timepiece is carefully described, and precise line drawings with captions complement the text throughout.

For anyone with an interest that goes deeper than the case of a fine timepiece, Watchmaking is an easy-to-follow explication of how a mechanical watch is constructed, and the deeper understanding gained by reading it will surely add to an appreciation of the subject.

Masters of Contemporary Watchmaking by Michael Clerizo

Focusing on the story of how traditional watchmaking survived the nearly fatal introduction of quartz technology in the 1970s, Masters of Contemporary Watchmaking chronicles the renaissance of the mechanical watch and the group of craftsmen responsible for saving the nearly 500 year old traditions.

Featuring hundreds of illustrations of watchmaking virtuosi, this beautiful volume is a must have for collectors interested in the story of the modern mechanical watch. Among the many craftsmen featured from Europe and the United Kingdom is the renowned George Daniels, inventor of the coaxial escapement made famous in Omega watches.

In addition to his story, major interviews with other modern masters include Vincent Calabrese of Italy; Marco Lang of Germany; Philippe Dufour, Antoine Preziuso and Franck Muller of Switzerland; and Roger Smith of England. Many other craftsmen from workshops throughout Europe and the UK are introduced and illustrated as well.

The World’s Most Expensive Watches by Ariel Adams

Focusing on watches that have commanded a minimum of $200,000 in the last decade, Ariel Adams presents some of the most collectible, extravagant, and interesting modern day timepieces. With essays that include intricate descriptions of individual watches, the author chronicles not simply the piece’s construction and complexities, but also how it became so valuable.

By considering ephemeral aspects like the prestige of a particular brand, its exclusivity and collectability, Mr. Adams shows how prices for particular timepieces have soared in recent years. In addition to contemporary watches, the author includes a section on historically relevant references, many of which have commanded well over $5 million dollars.

Lange & Söhne: Great Timepieces from Saxony by Reinhard Meis

Written by one of the most important horological scholars of our time, A. Lange & Söhne: Great Timepieces from Saxony is a two volume set that is more than simply an informative text on the brand. This set serves as the definitive history of not just the storied manufacturer, but also the history of watchmaking in Glashütte, the renowned watchmaking center and birthplace of the German watchmaking industry.

Meis’ exemplary scholarship chronicles the history of the region through the lens of A. Lange & Söhne, and includes technical data on Glashütte watchmaking, the difficulties of the war years, and closure and re-establishment of the company after German reunification. This in-depth piece of scholarship will appeal not just to serious collectors of A. Lange & Söhne, but any serious watch enthusiast.

To sell a watch from A. Lange & Söhne contact Diamond Estate’s watch buyers today for an immediate appraisal and cash offer.

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The Impossible Collection of Watches by Nicholas Foulkes

Featuring the most important 100 watches of the 20th century, this impeccably produced coffee table art book is more than just a collection of beautifully photographed timepieces. Nicholas Foulkes has included the major families of watches, as well as a few individually remarkable pieces like Eric Clapton’s Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronograph.

Each featured timepiece is analyzed individually in Mr. Foulkes trademark style, and readers will gain sense of how the timepiece fits into the history of horlogerie. Suitable for beginners looking for a stunning introduction to important wristwatches, this beautiful volume also contains a few rare watches that may not be known even to experienced collectors.

Rolex: History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models
by Mara Cappelletti and Osvaldo Patrizzi

Rolex occupies a place like no other in the world of fine watchmaking. Rolex: History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models is a comprehensive look into both the watches and the special cache of the brand. Including essays of both technical and historical interest, with in-depth descriptions of the most iconic models, the authors cover the roots of the brand, and show how Rolex capitalized on the technology to become one of the most iconic brands of all time.

Superbly illustrated with period photographs and macro-detail, this volume also includes a section dedicated to the most important Rolex examples ever offered at auction. It is a must for any lover of the brand.

If you have a used Rolex watch that you would like to sell, please read our article on How to Sell a Rolex Watch.

The History of Watches by David Thompson

The History of Watches is collaboration between British Museum Horological curator David Thompson and prize winning photographer Saul Peckham. It’s a comprehensive overview of timepieces from the last 500 years. From sixteenth century stackfreed watches through decorative timepieces from the seventeenth century, precision chronometers of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, all the way through mass produced watches of the late 20th century, each time period’s watches are painstakingly described and beautifully photographed.

Individual manufacturers from Europe and the United States are represented, including all the great Swiss brands, as well as German Glashütte watchmaking. Beautifully photographed and expertly written, The History of Watches is an essential reference for any watch lover.

Ultimate Daytona by Pucci Papaleo

Focused tightly on one single model in the long and colorful history of Rolex watchmaking, Pucci Papaleo’s Ultimate Daytona is by far the definitive volume on a definitive timepiece. It also is a collectible work of art itself. At 608 pages, the volume weighs in at 27 pounds, and features over 2,000 photographs of over 120 Cosmographs. Each individual watch is subjected to intense scrutiny and described in careful detail.

Painstakingly photographed using a proprietary technique that makes the subject appear to float above the page, Ultimate Daytona features a level of descriptive and photographic detail that is simply unparalleled in any volume on any timepiece. Like the watch it chronicles, Ultimate Daytona is a unique masterpiece.

Moonwatch Only: The Ultimate Omega Speedmaster Guide
by Gregoire Rossier and Anthony Marquie

Compiled by an aerospace engineer and a research biologist, Moonwatch Only is more than just a history of the fabled timepiece. It is a meticulously researched and complete description of one of the most loved watches of all time. Vaulted into its heavenly status by NASA, when the Speedmaster was chosen as a tool for astronauts, the aptly named Moonwatch occupies a place like no other in the history of modern timepieces.

Moonwatch Only presents a complete overview in a systematic approach, with photographs and descriptions of individual watches, as well as a flowchart to help identify any model. Of interest to any horologist, Moonwatch only is a must have for any Speedmaster collector.

Chronograph Wristwatches: Precious Memories of the 20th Century
by Paul White

For anyone fascinated by the chronograph, this three volume set is by far the most comprehensive treatment of the subject. Using a team of like-minded chronograph aficionados, Paul White assembled a remarkable collection of rare and valuable chronographs over a ten year period by haunting estate sales, auctions, and the inventories of private dealers. The resulting assembly of timepieces is truly remarkable in both its content and scope.

While everyday collectors will pour over rare examples from well-known brands like Patek Philippe and Rolex, true lovers of the chronograph will delight in the details of lesser valuable, lesser known brands. Conveniently arranged by type and brand, the text includes an extensive treatment of the history of military chronographs as well.

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