Why Buy Rolex Watches

Rolex watches, with their history dating back to 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred David under the name Wilsdorf & Davis, hold value exceptionally well when well cared for and looked after. 

If you want to keep and treasure your pre-owned Rolex, the quality of the beautiful timepiece’s timeless design and manufacture is exceptionally high, using 904L stainless steel, with consistency and accuracy across the brand.

Rolex is an iconic brand of watches, worn by celebrities, royalty and sportsmen across the world. With sponsorships of major events to support their image, a Rolex watch is an attention-grabbing piece that marks a timeless, unique piece of history.

A Beginner’s Guide to Rolex Watches

Buying Second-Hand Rolex Watches- What You Need to Know

Rolex watches are known to increase in value, therefore, second-hand watches are renowned in the market for holding their value, no matter the age. With the best practices followed by Luxe Watches, we ensure that each watch we sell is to the highest of standards and in a condition that will never disappoint a customer of second-hand Rolex watches.

Brand new Rolex watches come complete in their perfect condition with “paperwork” or “papers” including a historical guarantee printed on paper, or a plastic card if a modern purchase. When you choose to buy Rolex watches from Luxe Watches, check if the original paperwork is included; where possible, it is. If the papers are not available with a pre-owned model, we state this in the product description, and it is reflected in the price. 

A second-hand Rolex watch might also come with one or more of the following:

  • A box
  • A manual
  • The original receipt

Though these additions are not essential, they are often sought after by avid collectors of second-hand Rolew watches to increase the resellability of the watches in the future.

 

Two Role Tiffany watches with different case sizes

Trust Luxe Watches when Buying Pre-Owned Rolex Watches

Decades of Combined Experience from Official Rolex Retailers

Send watches via secure delivery for your peace of mind.  

Strap adjustment and bracelet sizing are available to fit your wrist.

Excellent customer service, and always happy to discuss any Pre-owned Rolex watch

 

Aim to sell watches with their original paperwork, where possible.

 

Have any other questions? Check our FAQ here.

Give us a call or visit us in store in Epping, just outside of London.

Second Hand Rolex Watch Price Guide

Second-hand Rolex watches for sale are available in various ages, models, conditions, and levels of popularity, all of which can affect the prices you can expect.

However, based on previous sales at Luxe, we can share the following data that you may wish to use as a guideline:

 

Average

High

Low

Explorer

£6,783.50

£10,495.00

£3,095.00

Datejust

£6,186.66

£10,995.00

£2,021.00

Air-King

£5,486.00

£10,995.00

£2,595.00

Daytona

£23,615.25

£140,000.00

£6,995.00

Milgauss

£6,709.17

£9,995.00

£4,295.00

Submariner

£10,732.37

£40,995.00

£3,395.00

GMT-Master

£18,786.15

£149,995.00

£5,395.00

Sea-Dweller

£11,746.75

£19,995.00

£5,000.00

Yacht Master

£16,976.98

£89,995.00

£3,295.00

Lady Datejust

£9,253.00

£29,995.00

£2,995.00

Pearl Master

£43,578.33

£86,995.00

£22,495.00

Sky Dweller

£23,434.14

£50,995.00

£13,495.00

Day-Date

£27,678.53

£71,995.00

£7,295.00

Browse our wide range of certified second-hand Rolex watches today!

A Rolex watch next to the box it came in

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell my Rolex watch to Luxe Watches?

At Luxe Watches, we can give you an estimate of how much your watch, or collection of watches, is worth online with just your reference number, found on the guarantee card or certificate on the watch case. 

Once your watch is valued at a competitive price, it will be appraised in our store. Send it to us via secure post or by visiting our Epping boutique. A final evaluation is then given for you to approve or not, and your bank transfer is received in 3-5 days. 

Sell your Rolex with Luxe today.

What is the best way to care for a Rolex?

Rolex watch cases are extremely hardy and can often be worn while playing sports or conducting daily activities. Keep your Rolex free of dirt by wiping it clean when needed, and give it the occasional wash with soap and water (with the winding crown screwed down).

Similar to all pre-owned Rolex watches, they can suffer wear and tear. We recommend a full service every 5 years, and repairs if the watch ever suffers damage. Find out more about Rolex watch servicing, repairs and refurbishment. Luxe can get your Rolex back to top working order.

How will my watch arrive?

We send all of our watches via secure delivery to be received within seven days of payment. For more information on our delivery services or how our secure delivery protects your watch, give our office a call on 020 3397 1596 or visit our Epping store.

A Rolex Skydweller with annual calendar and second timezone displays

 

More information

8 things you didn’t know about Rolex

All about Rolex production – and how to get your hands on one  

How to find the perfect Rolex watch size 

 

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