HAVE YOU EVER BEEN FRUSTRATED BY THE COSTS OF VINTAGE WATCH REPAIR ?
Watches Of Westminster is now offering a postal service for the servicing and repair of all watches including high end brands especially vintage models that are often shunned by high street shops as too tricky to work on.
You may be considering vintage watch repair or just selling it. To get the best price let us buy it as is and we can repair it .
Even Rolex service centres will not tackle older models !!
We charge a reasonable rate depending on the work needed and will provide you with a estimate of costs prior to any work being carried out and will not carry out any extra work without your approval. You can send the watch direct to our skilled watchmaker who will evaluate the watch and give you a price for repair /service.
Please contact us via the contact page or call us on 07768316371
Alternatively if your watch is not running and you simply want to sell it please let us know and we can have a chat about about inspection and purchase. Vintage watch repair can be very expensive given the lack of spare parts.
We have been employing our watchmaker for 4 years now and are amazed at what he can do with watches !
The price for a standard service of a non chronograph manual wind watch is £150 and does not include replacement parts if needed or return postage. Obviously a battery change is much less but every watch is treated on a individual basis and our quote form will allow you to tailor the work you want done.
WoWadmin September 28th, 2019
Posted In: Second Hand Watches
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Here at Watches Of Westminster we will travel far and wide to buy the right watch whether vintage or modern even if it needs a service or is a non runner. If you want to sell your Rolex then you really need to contact us .
We like bringing old watches back to life and giving new watches a good home and work seven days a week giving customers fast valuations from just a few pictures. Www are happy to travel to Hertfordshire and beyond to buy and sell the right watch and can arrange a suitable time outside of normal working hours to suit our customers needs.
If you are too far away to sell your Rolex or other watch in person we also provide a free postal service and can send you a postal pack so you don’t have the hassle of having to find the right packaging etc for the watch.
Here is our contact page
https://watchesofwestminster.co.uk/valuation/
Royal mail provide a fantastic service and despite what people think they provide the best service in Europe. If you have any fears over posting your watch please check the Royal Mail Site
https://www.royalmail.com/sending/uk/special-delivery-guaranteed-9am
They are fast and secure and we use the Special delivery service every day.
We can pay cash or bank transfer for your watch and don’t forget we also love a Part Exchange so if you have seen a watch on our website you like and want to exchange your watch ( running or not ) we can give you a price ( either way ) to change and deliver the watch to you .
Most other watch buyers have a long and complicated buying process and won’t travel to you. We are the exact opposite and have bought many watches from people simply not willing to go through the long drawn out process.
Heres a selection of some watches we have bought recently.
We Buy Heuer Watches
Box and Papers
A nice genuine 1675
WoWadmin June 14th, 2019
Posted In: Second Hand Watches
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If you want to sell your vintage Heuer watch today the easy way just have a read of this article.
Here is another interesting find just in all the way from Greece a Heuer 3648S with a rare red numbered telemetre ring. The watch is running but is off for a much needed service tonight. It arrived with one of those little loved expanding bracelets which has now been changed but I’ve kept it as in 20 years time Im sure everyone will be saying ” couldn’t give them away “!!
The watch has certainly seen plenty of use and there is some discolouration to the dial and a light scratch but to many and myself a vintage watch is always more wearable and interesting with “weathering” after all who buys antiques that look brand new.
If you have a vintage Heuer watch for sale just hit the link to our valuation page
https://watchesofwestminster.co.uk/valuation/
Keep an eye on the web site , it may be up for sale at some point in the future !
WoWadmin June 12th, 2019
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Sell your Vintage Omega Speedmaster Professional Today call 07768316371
WATCHES OF WESTMINSTER SPECIALISE IN MAKING THE SELLING OF YOUR VINTAGE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER WATCH AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE.
Here at Watches Of Westminster we love buying Omega Speedmasters especially vintage models and we can complete purchases the same day.
Here is a Omega Speedmaster we recently bought. Its totally original and having just been serviced it is running perfectly. You can get more details from our watch sales page .
All Speedsters are special and there are a huge variety of them including price ranges . If you want an investment watch that you can wear and pass on then a Speedmaster is a good candidate. The pre moon watches are getting very pricey these days but M11’s can still be found for reasonable prices but as ever do your research and if buying remotely pay via Paypal !
If you like the super accurate timing of quartz watches Omega also made a digital Speedmaster ;
https://watchesofwestminster.co.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=11119&action=edit
The old adage of buying the best you can really does apply and unless you have a good idea of what you are doing its best to buy from a High St store or a well known seller who has their reputation to look after.
To make it more interesting why not buy yourself a birthdate watch , they are available from 1957 ( very very expensive ) up to present day. Why not buy a new model to mark the birth of your son or daughter. It will be a daily reminder of that joyous moment in time.
You can do some initial reading up here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_Speedmaster
Original bracelet
If you have anything similar to sell just contact me at Watches Of Westminster ,the number above is also my Whattsapp number.
We really do try and make the whole process of selling your watch as quick and simple as possible and can normally make an offer on some decent photographs and we are always prepared to travel for the right watch.
Contact us now , we are open all day every day !
WoWadmin May 19th, 2019
Posted In: Second Hand Watches
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The Bovet watch name is not so well known to some watch buyers but the company has a long and prestigious history starting in 1822 but its founder Edouard Bovet ( 1797 to1849 ) was in fact the son of a watchmaker and he went to London to study watchmaking ( don’t forget England was the centre of watchmaking ( a long story for another blog )) and he started the Bovet watch company in 1822 seemingly to capitalise on the export market to China ( how things change ).
As ever the Chinese market dived ( 1855 ) partly due to counterfeits ( just shows theres nothing new in watches !) the company was purchased in 1888.
The following is an extract from Wikepedia
In 1901, the Bovet trademark was sold at auction in Paris to Cesar and Charles Leuba, sons of Ami Leuba.[7] Jacques Ullmann and Co., another successful production of watches for the Chinese market, purchased the Bovet brand in 1918. After Jacques Ullmann went out of business in 1932, the Bovet name was bought by Albert and Jean Bovet ( some family connection ?) , who were successful watch makers and registered several patents for chronographs, such as the mono rattrapante—a device that would pause the second hand for a reading while the mechanism continued to run.[7] The company Favre-Leuba purchased the name and manufacturing facilities from the Bovet brothers in 1948.[7]
This therefore leads us to this really attractive watch we have recently purchased which as 34 mm is a pleasant size on the wrist and one of the prettiest chronographs I have seen for some time.
We would love to buy more Covets so if you have one please let us know.
If your interested in this watch here is our advert for it.
https://watchesofwestminster.co.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=12065&action=edit
Take a look and contact us for more details.
WoWadmin May 18th, 2019
Posted In: Second Hand Watches
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Just in at Watches Of Westminster is this fantastic Omega Speedmaster Rattrapante 354050 Limited Edition with the superb black dial.
This is a rare Omega Speedmaster and was more expensive than the standard Omega Speedmaster model back in 1998 and differed to the X-33 in that it had 3 pushers. It was available with a leather strap or stainless as shown above.
At the time, this Omega Speedmaster was futuristic looking watch with a carbon fibre dial and 3 rounded off rectangular pushers. One pusher was to start/stop the timing, the second to reset the chronograph hands and the third at 10 o’clock position would operate the split-seconds function
The heart of the watch ( the movement ) is a Omega Cal 3600 which is based on the ETA / Valjoux 7750 movement but modified to become the split second chronograph that it is today. IWC did a very similar thing for their Double Chrono Fleiger.
Here is our page for the model we are selling
https://watchesofwestminster.co.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=10613&action=edit
WoWadmin May 15th, 2019
Posted In: Second Hand Watches
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If you want to sell your vintage watch and with the minimum of fuss and the maximum speed then watches Of Westminster has to be the right business for you.
We now specialise in vintage watches and making the selling process for owners as simple and easy as possible. Depending of course on the watch and distance , a sale can be arranged and sometimes completed the same day with any payment method preferred and if needs be a collection arranged.
All you have to do is go to our sales page
https://watchesofwestminster.co.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=13&action=edit
If your in a real rush you can just send pictures via Whattsapp on 07768316371 , its that simple.
There are many High St businesses who will buy your watch but the process is complicated and you will need to take the watch to them and leave it with them for 2 weeks ( if they are open ). Watch finder are a top company by all means check their website
https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/sell-your-watch/Omega/Vintage/watches
Having started Watches Of Westminster 5 years ago now I have had loads of great experiences but have found that my real interest is in finding interesting vintage watches often left languishing in cupboards and the backs of drawers.Ive even bought some that were found under floor boards !
These watches were the pride and joy of their owners at some point in time but some have been passed on and simply left in a box of momento’s to gather dust until the inevitable house move or clear out occurs.
I have often heard that the grandchildren were not interested in their granddads vintage watch so it was being sold and they were being given the cash .
Heres an interesting watch I bough recently and which is now my daily wear.
Breitling Navitimer
Rear View
This is a Breitling Navitimer Jupiter Pilot model ref 80971 from 1986 issued to the Iraqi Air Force by their glorious leader a one Mr Hussain but somehow it managed to find its way to a car boot sale in England. I bought it from the person who was willing to get up early in the morning and go rummaging and I took a chance that the non functionality was simply a flat battery which it was.
Running a watch business has a number of advantages one being that you meet the nicest of people who also seem to be into vintage cars and motorbikes as I am and I bought this nice Bovet which will shortly be up for sale from a fellow vintage car and bike owner.
With a 34mm case it really is a pretty watch and keeping excellent time.
So if you want to sell your vintage watch just think about the best way to suit you , from a simple phone call to filling out the valuation page on our website noted above.
If however you have a vintage watch you want advice on just give me a call or visit the web site and send some decent pictures through and I can give you a fast response and answer any question you have without any obligation.
WoWadmin May 12th, 2019
Posted In: Second Hand Watches
If you want to sell your vintage watch , here at Watches Of Westminster we specialise in the fast valuation and purchase of Vintage watches from all of the main watch brands such as Rolex , Breitling , Omega , Longines , Patek Philippe , Breguet , Cartier , Heuer , Enicar , Jaeger-LeCoultre , Chopard ,and Piaget .
There are literally hundreds of other brands and these are always of interest as here at Watches Of Westminster we buy watches we like the look of rather than just those of the most value. My personal favourites are the Omega Speedmaster and Rolex GMT although at the moment I am wearing the very first watch bought through this web site which is a square faced Omega Seamaster.
Omega Seamaster
Here is a great picture of a great Rolex 68 GMT
1972 Rolex GMT
Although I think this one is better
The watch is next to a nice original Tudor Submariner and a early Rolex Explorer.
Most people selling watches simply do not want the hassle of listing on Ebay or any other of the well known sites which are generally now very expensive to sell on and becoming quite complex to list on . As ever the looming threat of fraudsters is a nightmare even for professional watch buyers like ourselves !
There are many watch buyers in the market but you have to go to them at a specific time and date , leave the watch and then have to travel back into town if a deal has not been concluded . I am afraid most buyers assume that being in possession of a watch gives them the upper hand !.
We however can travel to you for the right watch , meet you wherever you are most comfortable with and as long as the watch is as described / genuine will pay the estimated sum quoted on the photos and description provided. Even if minor items are only evident once we have physically seen the watch we do not use that as a excuse to start haggling ( its just so annoying when people do that ! ).
Some people prefer cash but we can also organise bank transfers or Paypal o the day.
If you want to sell your vintage watch the process is simple , just contact us by text ,Whattsapp ( 07768316371 ) or go to our free valuation page the link is below.
You are also welcome to call me on the mobile above if you just want a chat first.
WoWadmin April 28th, 2019
Posted In: Second Hand Watches
Pawning your vintage watch ?
If you want to sell your vintage watch in London it can be a relatively simple process if you know where to go.
We’re not talking about your average high-street pawnbrokers. These sorts of establishments should be avoided if you intend to really get your goods back.
Unfortunately, when you bypass the local Cash Converters next door to a chicken shop for a more reputable pawnbroking business, you’re trading in your precious time and patience for only a fractional decrease in funding costs.
A solution then, is what’s needed.
Fortunately, here at Watches of Westminster we offer a watch buying service that combines the best of both worlds.
As we are a small and honest online business and you need not worry about the indignity of daylight robbery, nor the frustrating rigmarole of waiting three weeks only to be told that your watch is of no interest.
Instead, we are perfectly happy to come to your home or at work ( for the right watch ) provided your watch fits in with our buying guidelines ( we specialise in vintage watches between five hundred and ten thousand pounds especially if they need some refurbishment ) , and will inspect and evaluate what’s on offer then and give you a valuation free of charge !
We can buy your watch on the spot or if you prefer give you the value in cash or bank transfer and then give you 4 weeks ( 28 days ) to repay the purchase price and get your watch back as part of our buy back program.
This is in effect a interest free loan but we are not pawnbrokers so don’t have to make our money from charging massive interest rates.
So why not contact us on 07768316371 or info@watchesofwestminster.co.uk to start the fast and simple process to receive some money for that watch in your drawer or the unwanted gift gathering dust !
Here are some of the vintage watches we have recently bought but we will consider any interesting brand/watch.
WoWadmin June 27th, 2018
Posted In: Second Hand Watches
Tags: Buy my watch London, Pawn my watch London, sell my rolex, Sell my watch London
Whilst Watches Of Westminster are keen to buy any vintage watches , we are also trying to build up a stock of vintage ( pre 80’s ) Speedmasters ( later known a moon watch ) and spare parts and are looking to make bulk purchases of old stock as well as buy individual watches in any condition with or without boxes.
We are happy to travel worldwide to view genuine stock or can make smaller purchases via courier /post.
Everybody who is interested in vintage watches will have heard of the Omega Speedmaster later called the moon watch but a lot of people do not realise how old a model they are and indeed that Omega had similar watches long before the Speedmaster name was used.
The very early origins of the Omega Speedmaster go back to 1941 when Lemania starts to produce the 27Chrono C12 caliber movements. The famous cal 321 movement of the Omega Speedmaster can trace its heritage all the way back to this watch. Omega produced the first Speedmaster in 1957 and this was the first watch to feature a tachymeter scale on the bezelbezel
You can contact us via our website
https://www.timeandwatches.com/p/history-of-omega-speedmaster.html
WoWadmin April 15th, 2018
Posted In: Omega Speedmaster pre moon, Second Hand Omega, Second Hand Watches
If you’ve stumbled upon this blog about Watches for sale in London I’d like to personally congratulate you on being a click away from our huge selection of vintage and modern watches for sale in London. Here at Watches of Westminster we value quality and variety, in equal measure.
Take a look at our for sale page to see our 90-or-so watches for sale in London neatly fitting in next to each other in pleasing clarity, all photographed with great care so as to present a clear picture of what our happy customers will one day be sporting.
Perusing our stock of watches for sale in London you may have come across something like our Rolex Prince – highly sought after in this condition and a must for any collector. Having been fitted with a new Hirsch strap the watch looks spot on.The Rolex Prince is arguably the most famous vintage watch ever made. Sometimes known as the Doctor’s Watch as it was often the preferred gift from a rich patient to their doctor, it has a large sub-second dial. It had a remarkable movement that was the first to be granted ‘Observatory’ status. Unfortunately having been in stock for only 6 months it was sold recently with another customer wanting it the same day !
WWW British Military Buren
Perhaps you may be after something less pricey? Or more modern? In which case keep an eye on our page as we are adding and removing watches for sale in London every week. We prefer vintage watches due to their charm and price stability but are always on the lookout for good quality modern pieces to tempt you with .
Watch dealers in London generally have to stock more expensive watches to make a sale profitable but Watches Of Westminster combine the cost effectiveness of being online but we are also happy to meet you in central London or near where you live.
Stamford Chronograph
There are not that many watch dealers in London the famous Austin Kaye closed last year after many years of trading.They stocked a good range of watches for sale in London and were based on Fleet Street just opposite Charring Cross station.
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=austin+kaye&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
If you are looking for a shop in London the best place to start would be simply to Google “watches for sale in London” but you would need to be more specific as you will get a lot of spam so try and be more specific on the type or model you want .
WoWadmin March 27th, 2018
Posted In: Second Hand Watches
Where can I buy or sell a quality watch in London?
Here at Watches Of Westminster, we pride ourselves on buying and selling quality vintage and new watches and offering the best possible service for our clients. We are though often asked the most obvious questions. They are:
Are your watches serviced?
The answer to this question is that all our watches are fully serviced (unless clearly stated on our adverts) by our in-house watchmaker and are compelled in ensuring that they are working to a very high standard as a significant number of our watches go overseas.
How can I be sure that your watches are authentic?
This again is a million dollar question but we ensure that all our watches are authenticated by, not only our watchmaker, but by our experts in this field who have over 75 years of experience. We also issue a Watches Of Westminster Certificate of Authenticity to put peoples mind at rest.
What is your best price?
This is the most obvious question and one that we understand is part of the sales process. We price our watches to sell promptly but are always prepared here at Watches Of Westminster on agreeing a deal depending upon the circumstances.
We appreciate that there are a large number of watch dealers in the UK; in particular in London. We endeavor though to offer our clients a range of quality new and vintage watches that is comprehensive and varied in price, style, brand, rarity and age. But we never ever compromise on the quality of watches we sell or the service we offer.
As the partners of the business are watch collectors in their own right, they are also passionate about watches and will always give their honest view on the suitability of a watch, the potential for investment and a true value of a watch sold to us. Enjoying the experience is what we specialize in, here at Watches Of Westminster.
WoWadmin March 22nd, 2017
Posted In: Second Hand Watches
If you want to sell your watch in London in 24 hours here at watches of Westminster we specialise in fast watch purchasing and selling. If you want to buy a high end watch or sell a vintage watch contact us.
Why ?
We are a small friendly business who only buy and sell watches . We Can personally deal with each and every customer on a individual basis.
WE KNOW THAT TIME MATTERS !
We generally only buy watches we like so there is always a interesting array of watches for sale like this Breitling Emergency.
We have found time and time again that customers are not happy with the long and formal procedures required by the larger watch buying firms. and are grateful for our personal “to your door” service whether buying or selling.
“Sell Your watch In London in 24 Hours” selling high value watches such as Rolex , Breitling , Omega , Jaeger-LeCoultre not everybody wants to travel into central London for a pre arranged interview on the possibility of selling a watch and feel it can reduce their bargaining power. We always agree values before we set off and as long as your watch is pretty much as described.
Hand delivered in Sept ;
We now endeavour to complete watch purchases within 24 hours . There are some practical limitations to this but 9 times out of ten we can come up with a solution that will have cash in your hand or funds in your bank account within 24 hours of agreeing a figure.
We have often travelled around Europe to deliver and buy watches so distance is not a major problem for example we have just returned from Munich having delivered a very nice limited edition Omega Speedster to a very happy new owner and have recently travelled to Milan , Rotterdam and Poland on similar customer visits.
Having said that a lot of our business is in London and we are always happy to jump on the tube and visit you near your workplace or at home at any reasonable hour of the day even at the weekends.
We also buy watch collections
10 of my favourite watches
Take a look at our sales watches , we do not leave sold watches on our site !
https://watchesofwestminster.co.uk/shop/
and if you have a watch to sell simply follow this link
If you simply want a chat call Simon on 07768 316 371.
WoWadmin March 22nd, 2017
Posted In: Second Hand Omega, Second Hand Rolex, Second Hand Watches, Sell My Watch
Tags: buy my rolex, buy my watch, Buy my watch fast, fast cash, quick watch sale, sell my rolex, sell my watch, Sell my watch London, where to buy watches
Read this article if you are looking for a watch pawnbroker because ;
Watches of Westminster now offer what is in effect a free loan service.
If you need some short term cash or simply want to sell your watch but not sure about doing so just take us up on our watch buyback service . Its a free service and won’t cost you a penny. Most Pawnbrokers won’t consider vintage watches .We Love Them !
We are a watch pawnbroker with a difference ! You simply send us details of your watch , we agree a price and buy it from you . If in 28 days from the date of purchase you want your watch back you can simply buy it back from us at the same same price . We won’t do anything with it other than put it in our safe. Whilst we will need to meet to see the watch we can post it back to you ,
Visit our valuation page for this service which gives you further information.
https://watchesofwestminster.co.uk/valuation/
We specialise in making the process simple and fast. For the right watch we will even travel to you and can pay cash or bank transfer. You will receive a written receipt / contract which give you the right to buy the watch back for the same price within 28 days.
You may be thinking there is a catch but there isn’t.
Watches Of Westminster buy watches and having sold us your watch on the buyback scheme theres a decent chance you will let us keep it . Cash Converters do the same thing and typically charge £650 on a £2,000 purchase for 28 days. Thats a hell of a profit margin for them but we do not charge it.
Try them here is the link
https://www.cashconverters.co.uk
We run a low overhead business so are happy to offer this free service in exchange for the chance to buy your watch.
That old watch you have had in the drawer could be worth a lot more than you think. Collectors are driving up prices for certain watches but you really need to know your stuff especially when it comes to copy watches.
Maybe you have been left watch collection , trying to sell each watch off is a nightmare. Watches Of Westminster specialise in buying collections even if the watches need work.
If you want to have a chat first just give us a call
WoWadmin February 9th, 2017
Posted In: Second Hand Rolex, Second Hand Watches, Sell My Watch
Tags: cash for gold watch, Cash for watch, cheap loan, free pawn, pawn my omega, pawn my rolex, Pawn my watch, sell my rolex, sell watch, vintage watch pawn
Buying anything expensive is fraught with danger especially vintage watches.
The golden rule is to buy from a reputable retailer who can prove their credentials and has a good presence on the internet. A physical shop front is nice to have but the costs of running any business can literally go through the roof when you have premises and normally staff . All of these costs have to be added onto the price of the watch.
There is a golden rule in buying watches of any sort and that is you buy the seller not just the watch so here are the top 10 rules when buying a vintage watch.
We have bought many hundreds of watches over the years and whilst you can never be totally sure until you meet the seller the above rules are a good gauge to measure the outcome of any vintage watch purchase or sale and can be applied prior to arranging a visit.
There are a lot of Paypal scammers who think they can keep the Paypal funds ( which is not true ) .
They will often be selling a watch they dont actually have. The simple solution to this is to ask them to send you a picture of the watch set to a specific time . If they cant then obviously they are scammers.
If you want to sell any vintage watch irrespective of condition and want to know what you can sell it for please visit our watch valuation page
You can also Whatsapp or message us on 07768316371 and we will give you a fast response.
WoWadmin February 2nd, 2017
Posted In: Second Hand Watches
Tags: authentic watch, is my watch original, Original watch, see my watch, Watch certificate
IF YOU NEED CASH FOR YOUR WATCH ,WATCHES OF WESTMINSTER NOW OFFER A GREAT NEW SERVICE.
ITS VERY SIMPLE VERY FAST AND VERY CHEAP .
IN FACT ITS FREE
SELL US YOUR WATCH ( WE DO HAVE A LOWER AND UPPER BUYING LIMITS DEPENDING ON EACH INDIVIDUAL WATCH )
WE WILL GIVE YOU WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF OUR WILLINGNESS TO BUY THE WATCH WATCH BACK AT EXACTLY THE SAME PRICE IN UP TO 4 WEEKS TIME.
NO COMPLICATIONS , NO LOAN , NO INTEREST , NO FEE
ITS A FREE SERVICE
VISIT OUR VALUATIONS PAGE AND SEE HOW MUCH CASH FOR YOUR WATCH YOU COULD GET
OF COURSE WE WOULD LIKE TO KEEP YOUR WATCH BUT IF YOU HAVE THE FUNDS TO BUY IT BACK AT THE END ( OR BEFORE ) OF THE 4 WEEK PERIOD THATS FINE WITH US , WE HAVE A POTENTIAL NEW CUSTOMER WHO WILL TELL ALL OF THEIR FRIENDS ABOUT OUR NEW SERVICE.
BEFORE YOU PAWN YOUR WATCH , DO SOME RESEARCH ( WE HAVE )
MOST PAWNBROKERS CHARGE 8 TO 10 % PER MONTH !!
MONEY CONVERTER FIRMS PROVIDE A SIMILAR BUY BACK SERVICE SERVICE BUT WILL CHARGE YOU £650 OVER A 28 DAY PERIOD FOR THE SERVICE ON A CIRCA £2,000 LOAN.
FEEL FREE TO CHECK THEM OUT
https://www.cashconverters.co.uk
WE CHARGE NOTHING. WE ARE NOT GIVING YOU A LOAN , WE ARE SIMPLY GIVING YOU CASH FOR YOUR WATCH GIVING YOU THE RIGHT TO BUY IT BACK. WE CAN ALSO PAY VIA BANK TRANSFER OR PAYPAL.
WE ARE BASED IN NORTH LONDON BUT CAN TRAVEL TO YOU FOR THE RIGHT WATCH OR MEET YOU IN CENTRAL LONDON AT THE VENUE OF YOUR CHOICE.
SIMPY CONTACT US VIA OUR NORMAL VALUATIONS PAGE
https://watchesofwestminster.co.uk/valuation/
AND WE CAN HAVE MONEY IN YOUR ACCOUNT WITHIN MINUTES OF RECEIVING/COLLECTING THE WATCH.
WHAT WATCHES DO WE BUY ?
WE CAN BUY ANY BRAND OF WATCH AS LONG AS IT HAS SOME SIGNIFICANT VALUE SO YOU WILL NEED TO BE REALISTIC ON THE VALUE OF YOUR WATCH.
A WATCH WITH ITS ORIGINAL BOXES AND PAPERS WILL ALWAYS DEMAND A PREMIUM.
DON’T WORRY IF YOUR WATCH IS NOT WORKING OR HAS SOME MINOR DAMAGE LIKE A MISSING WINDER , WE HAVE A IN HOUSE WATCHMAKER AND WILL HAPPILY BUY A WATCH THAT NEEDS SOME RESTORATIVE WORK OR JUST A SERVICE.
HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF WATCHES WE HAVE BOUGHT AND INDICATIVE VALUES YOU MIGHT EXPECT AGAINST YOUR WATCH.
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER , 2,000
HANHART MILITARY £1800
ROLEX GMT 1972 £2750
INTERSTED ?
JUST CONTACT US ON 07768316371 , CONTACT US VIA THE WEB SITE OR SEND YOUR WATCH DETAILS IN STATING YOU WANT OUR BUYBACK SERVICE.
WoWadmin January 19th, 2017
Posted In: Second Hand Watches
WATCHES OF WESTMINSTER ARE NOW LAUNCHING A FREE WATCH BUYBACK SERVICE WHICH YOU CAN USE TO GET SOME SHORT TERM CASH SO DONT PAWN YOUR WATCH COME TO US.
READ THIS ARTICLE IF –
From time to time we all feel forced to make rash decisions. Maybe the current economic climate has you considering pawning that old Rolex lying around in the drawer, or something more sentimental, a family heirloom perhaps.
If you are looking to pawn your watch ,pawnbrokers may seem like a great idea. Cash now with the option to buy back later? It sounds too good to be true. Be warned though, as the trick they’re pulling on you is one of the oldest in the book; they know you’re never coming back.
Pawn shops have been around for a long time and at one time were the only reputable way “normal” people could get a short term loan. other than risk a loan shark.
There has been a massive increase in the number of companies specialising in short term unsecured loans but as we all know the costs of these are MASSIVE ( up to 1,500% )
Cash Conversion shops offer a buyback service but on a watch they value at 2 k a 28 day loan could cost you £650 !
Pawnbrokers typically charge 10% a MONTH on the contract with you.
WE CHARGE NOTHING
So here at Watches of Westminster we say forego the fool’s gold of the pawnbroker, and come to us! We offer a different but definitely superior alternative.
Simply let us know what watch you have.
Visit our valuation page and let us know you want this service in the comments section
Free Watch Valuation
We will buy your watch at an agreed price.
You will receive a written contract.
If during the agreed period ( up to 28 days ) you want to buy your watch back we will sell it to you for exactly the same price we bought it for.
NO INTEREST OR FEES OF ANY KIND
Typical rates for high street pawnbrokers are around 7% per month ie over 80% per annum – nice work if you can get it !
https://www.fishpawnbrokers.co.uk/services/loan-against-watches/
WoWadmin January 18th, 2017
Posted In: Second Hand Watches
Heuer (Uhrenmanufaktur Heuer AG ) were a long established watch making company founded in 1860 which was then bought by Tag in 1985 and have made some very fine watches.
If you you were thinking ” Sell my Heuer” ( in any condition ) visit us at
https://watchesofwestminster.co.uk/valuation/
Perhaps you have come across an old Heuer online, or possibly at a flea market or sitting in the back of your drawer.
Maybe you were lucky enough to inherit one or receive one as a gift. If any of the above applies to you then you may want to ask yourself the following questions:
There is a big difference between Heuer watches and Tag Heuer watches, Tag Heuer are generally cheaper, battery operated and the lesser choice for investment, we recommend overlooking them in favour of their pre-85 elders. Popular models to look out for are the Autavia, the Monaco, the Carrera, the Monza, the Camaro and the Bundeswehr.
Now, if you wish to sell, you have a number of options including online trading sites like Gumtree and eBay. A downside to these is their tendency to harbour time wasters and scammers (especially Gumtree). This may lead you to a more personal approach such as jewellers or pawn shops. Be warned however, as these establishments are known for giving low prices in exchange for the convenience and speed they offer. Add to the mix big watch exchange businesses in central London famous for testing customer patience and suddenly your options don’t seem so varied.
So, if you wish to combine convenience with a realistic price for your watch, your best bet is small businesses like Watches of Westminster. We are more than happy to come to you, provide same day payments in cash or bank transfer and offer part exchanges from our myriad selection of watches. We are also generally able and willing to do this on evenings and weekends, all of this is to ensure our customers have a quick and easy sale experience.
Furthermore, our valuation and ageing services are of great use to those who wish to sell and we are perfectly happy to explain to you in detail how we have arrived at our valuation. What’s more, if you are looking for a part exchange offer we can bring a selection of the type of watches you may be interested in with us. We also offer state of the art servicing to those who are hesitant to sell their broken Heuer.
Whether you are buying or selling a Heuer or just want your Heuer watch serviced please just get in contact and we can do the rest.
You can call us on 07768316371 or use the contact form of our website
WoWadmin January 4th, 2017
Posted In: Second Hand Watches, Sell My Watch
Tags: heuer vintage watches, second hand watches, sell my watch
Are you thinking ” I want to sell my vintage watch ”
Do any of the following apply to you ?
If your in a rush visit our valuation page
If any of the above did apply to you then in this article I am going to explain the choices you have if you want to sell your watch for cash, without the hassle of going through the time consuming processes involved with most other watch buying companies, or before trying selling watches yourself.
When looking at selling watches for cash, you’d be hard-pressed to find a city that offers you more choice of watch buyers than London does.
Unfortunately, this vast reservoir of trade buyers poses a problem; where do you begin? Jewellers will ensure you walk away with next to nothing, pawn shops will do the same .
Dealers at flea markets may offer you a little more chance of a profit but that still won’t be enough, especially after waiting around in the cold all day.
If you’re after a more substantial selling price you might go to one of the big businesses which are well advertised on the internet, ( how do they afford such large advertising budgets and plush Mayfair offices ? ) .
Be warned however, as their more realistic offers are matched only by the tedium they create. After you have made initial contact and received an outline offer, ( which will always be below your target price which they ask for ) you then either have to post your luxury watch to them, ( not all people are happy to do this and it does involve expense and hassle ) or you need to make an appointment and travel to their London offices.
Add to this the fact that they’ll charge you to post the watch back to you if it turns out to be a copy and your vast array of choices doesn’t seem so impressive.
If you wish to combine convenience with a realistic price for your luxury or vintage watch, your best bet is small businesses like Watches of Westminster. We are more than happy to come to you, we provide same day payments in cash or bank transfer and offer part exchanges from our myriad selection of vintage and luxury watches. We are also willing to do all this on evenings and weekends , all of this is to ensure our customers have a quick and easy sale experience.
We will buy any watch down to a certain pricing level and are not put off by the condition as long as the watch is repairable.
We are happy to explain to you in detail how we have arrived our valuation of the watch, and if you are looking for a part exchange offer we can bring a selection of the type of luxury watches you may be interested in with us ( If you have not already selected one ).
For the right luxury or vintage watch we are happy to travel, (we collected the Vacheron Constantin below from Poland recently) and meet up at a time to suit you.
The process is very simple and could consist of a simple phone call to us !
As a small business we understand that service to our customers is paramount and we pride ourselves with the fantastic feedback we ask for and get.
Please feel free to call us on 0776820316371 or complete the form on our watch valuation page if you have any queries or would like to sell your vintage or luxury watch .
WoWadmin December 26th, 2016
Posted In: Second Hand Watches, Sell My Watch
At Watches Of Westminster we understand the importance of buying good quality watches at a reasonable price. We bought this great Omega Deville Olympic watch from a customer who tried one of the high street buyers and was offered 40% less than we paid him !
Watchmaking has had a long and fruitful relationship with sport over the years; from Rolex’s support of Mercedes Gleitze in the 1920’s to Panerai’s revolutionary ‘Radiomir’ diving watches made for the Royal Italian Navy in the 30’s. And what better sums up this relationship than Omega’s 84-year long collaboration with the Olympic Games.
Omega’s Olympic series offers you a vast plethora of watches to choose from, both new and vintage. This is a example of the elegant ‘Rome 1960’ model.
Omega Deville Technical Specifications
A historical timepiece which looks great on any wrist !
Please feel free to contact Simon on 07768316371 for more details or if you have a watch to sell visit our free watch valuation page
Part Exchanges always welcome !
WoWadmin December 23rd, 2016
Posted In: Second Hand Watches
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