Goldsmiths Guide to Watches

Pre Owned Watches Buying Guide

Sometimes only a new watch will do, but if you're prepared to consider a pre-owned watch, you might find a bargain, or even unearth a treasure from a bygone era. At the same time, going for a pre-owned watch can stretch your budget to a watch you might not be able to afford new.

At Goldsmiths, our Pre-Owned collection includes watches from the top Swiss brands, including Breitling, Omega, Rolex and TAG Heuer. We also stock vintage pieces from Cartier, Patek Philippe and Rolex. Note, our Pre-Owned collection is only available in select showrooms.

We offer an industry-leading two-year warranty on all our pre-owned timepieces, so you get the same peace of mind as if you were buying new.

Tip: we also take watches as trade-in, so if you have an unworn or unwanted watch bring it to your nearest Goldsmiths showroom and we'll offer you a fair and accurate evaluation. We might be able to buy your watch outright or trade it in as part-exchange on a new timepiece.

Browse our superb selection of pre-owned and second-hand watches here.

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