SECOND HAND WATCHES

A second hand watch is quite simply a watch that has one or more previous owners. A second hand watch doesn't necessarily mean that the watch has been worn though. Our collection of second hand watches include watches that have been purchased from a high street autherised dealer and then immediately sold on by the owner without even being tried on. This is often the case with Rolex watches where the value on the secondary market is far in excess of the retail price. The market for second hand watches has never been stronger or more accessible. Buyers now have the choice of buying second hand watches from well establish watch dealers as well as eBay, Chrono24, forums and Facebook. Buyers also have more security than every when buying online but there are always scare stories and things you must consider when buying any second hand watch online. This page you will hopefully provide you with some useful information that will help you when buying a second hand watch.

When buying any second hand watch online or in person always check online reviews and feedback to ensure that the seller is honest and genuine. Verified reviews left by previous customers on website such as Trustpilot and Google are a great way of seeing how the watch dealer / seller operates. Also be sure you check the company out on their social media channels including Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Check that they are posting images of the actual watches for sale and have a reasonable following. Check their website for high quality and most importantly original and un-edited images of the the watches for sale and you are interested in purchasing. Don't be afraid ask for a video if aren’t 100% sure on the condition or can’t quite see certain aspects of the watch for sale. If a seller is serious about providing the customer with all the information required to make the buying experience as stress free as possible then they will be more than happy to help. If the seller does not offer the option to view the watch in person prior to making a decision, or at least do so through high-quality imagery, then you may want to look elsewhere. At Swiss Watch Trader we always tell our customers to purchase the very best second hand watch, in the best condition, at the very best price with as much or the original packaging and paraphernalia as possible. Original boxes and warranty papers/card are a must with any good quality second hand watch, manuals and hang tags are essential but not necessarily deal breakers (there are exceptions). Please get in touch if you have any questions about our any of our second hand watches for sale.

Until recently, buying a second hand watch offered huge savings over buying new. However the current market is such that certian watches will have a higher value on the secondary market than their original retail price. Watches like the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116500 and Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A are almost impossible to buy new and as a result prices for "second hand" examples are many times the RRP. Second hand watches can be purchased at any price. TAG Heuer watches tend to be the most inexpensive of the Swiss brands when purchased second hand. A nice TAG Heuer Aquaracer or TAG Heuer Carrera can be purchased for around £1000, a saving of 50% over their RRP. Breitling watches are also a good choice on the second hand market, as are Omega and Panerai as there is often large savings to be made over buying new.

Generally speaking, a good quality second hand watch will hold, and on occasion, increase in value if purchased at the right price. There are exceptions to this rule and some research may be required if you are looking at the watch purely as an investment. It is often the case that a Rolex watch, especially one from the sports range like the Rolex Submariner or Rolex Daytona, will increase in value year after year. In 2010 a second hand Rolex Submariner 16610 could be purchased for around £3500. In 2022 the same watch will retail at anywhere between £10,000 and £14,000 depending on condition. We always advise our customers to buy the best possible second hand watch within their budget. Boxes and papers are also essential if you want to maximise any potential gain in value.

All Swiss watch brands including Rolex, Omega, Breitling and Tudor can be purchased second-hand. Deciding which is the best second-hand watch is subject to debate. Some may say that Rolex is the best second hand watch brand, others will say its Breitling or Omega. Whilst Rolex may have the best residual value of all second hand watches, the purchase prices are out of reach for many people. If you are lucky enough to be able to afford a Rolex Submariner you know for sure that the watch will increase in value year after year. A Breitling Superocean will cost a fraction of the price of a Rolex Submariner, and therefore more accessible, but will not have the same yearly increase in value.

Swiss Watch Trader is an independent watch dealer and shop selling the very best second hand watches in Hampshire and online since 2010. Unless there is a valid reason, all our luxury watches for sale will include their original boxes, papers, manuals and hang tags. Buy your next second-hand watch online with your debit/credit card, PayPal or bank transfer or book an appointment to view and buy in person. All pre owned watches purchased from Swiss Watch Trader will include free UK delivery and a 24 month warranty. Our collection watches for sale include the very best examples from Rolex, Panerai, Omega and Breitling.

If you’re located in Hampshire or the surrounding areas and nervous about the prospect of buying a pre owned, used or second hand Rolex without at least seeing it first then you’re in luck. Our main office is located in Solent Business Park, Whiteley and available for in-person viewings of our Rolex watches for sale. Please note that viewing of our watches is strictly by appointment only, we do not offer a walk in service - please get in contact to book an appointment.

Purchase any of our second watches for sale safely and securely online. We accept all major debit and credit cards, including American Express and Master Card. You can also pay using your PayPal account or ApplePay and GooglePay. Our second hand watches for sale under under £5,000 can now be purchased with low rate finance provided by Klarna. We will also accept your current pre owned watch in part exchange against any of the watches for sale on this website. Please get in touch if you have any questions about purchaing any of our second hand watches.

Buy your next second hand watch from Swiss Watch Trader today and take advantage of being able to spread the payments over 36 months with low rate finance provided by Klarna. We are pleased to offer our customers the option of paying just a 10% deposit and spreading the balance over 6, 12, 24 or 36 months. Finance is currently available on all second hand watches under £5,000. However in certain curcumstances this limit can be increase. Please get in touch if you have any questions about our finance options on second-hand watches.

Do you have a second hand watch that you want to trade against a new model? If so, we are more than happy to take your second hand Rolex, Omega or Breitling watch in part exchange. Our watch exchange services allows you to trade your watch online, using its value towards the price of another model. If you have been trying to find a watch exchange services near you but you’ve been struggling, Swiss Watch Trader’s fast, online service is the ideal solution for you. With our service, you can exchange your current watch online, using its value towards a new watch. You can part exchange your watch without even having to leave the comfort of your livingroom!