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Tag Archives: pre-owned watches

The Watch Dealer Behind Your Local Jeweler

Team photo of the staff. A diverse group of smiling employees in a modern office setting.

Some of the biggest watch dealers in the country are companies you’ve never heard of. They’ve never posted a video, and they almost never sell to a consumer directly. Their entire business runs through relationships with hundreds of traditional jewelry stores. In our world, that’s what a watch dealer for jewelry stores looks like. When […]

We Just Got In This Million-Dollar Voutilainen, and the Internet’s a Powerful Place

Close up of the exposed mechanical movement on the back of a Voutilainen watch, resting on a cloth with its brown leather strap visible.

Let me just tell you how this thing ended up in our hands. A couple weeks ago we posted a video about a Voutilainen we bought and sold, and it got a decent amount of views. Other collectors who own Voutilainens saw it, and some of them reached out. I was able to secure another […]

These Rolex Explorer II 16570s Look Nearly Identical. One’s Worth Thousands More.

Rolex Explorer II 16570 with black dial, box, and papers, the watch this Rolex Explorer II 16570 movement guide covers.

Two of these can sit side by side and look basically the same, and one of them is still worth thousands more than the other. Let me show you what’s actually going on inside.   The 16570 and That Wobble Everyone Talks About So this is the reference 16570, and these were manufactured from around […]

From Rolex to Cartier to AP — The Watches That Actually Move

Pre-owned Rolex Submariner steel watch resting on a pink surface, shown as the fastest-selling used luxury watch

In the pre-owned luxury watch market, not everything sells the same way. Some references move within hours of being listed. Others sit for weeks regardless of how competitive the price is. The difference rarely comes down to quality alone. It comes down to demand depth — how many buyers are actively looking for that specific […]

How Social Media Is Changing the Landscape of Luxury Jewelry Buying

Social media luxury jewelry buying display featuring gold chain bracelets, pearl earrings, and gold rings arranged in kraft boxes and wooden trays on a black surface.

Social media luxury jewelry buying has gone from a niche phenomenon to a mainstream force reshaping the entire market. Reddit threads move price comps in real time. YouTube educators are creating informed buyers overnight. Instagram accelerates trend cycles that used to take years. The result: buyers arrive differently than they ever have before.   That […]

What Makes a Piece “Liquid” in the Luxury Market

Liquid luxury market display of two high-end watches on suede cushions, with Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, and Richard Mille brand materials in the background.

A full-set Rolex Submariner can sell within hours of being listed. A one-off designer bracelet of similar value can sit in a case for months. Both are fine pieces. One of them has far more people waiting to buy it.   Dealers call that liquidity. It’s how quickly you can sell something close to its […]

Meet the Man Behind the Bench: Paul Bogard, Head Watchmaker at TNS Diamonds

Paul Bogard, head watchmaker at TNS Diamonds, servicing a luxury watch movement at his bench on Philadelphia's Jewelers' Row

Meet Paul Bogart: TNS Diamonds’ In-House Watchmaker Most watch shops hand your Rolex or Omega to whoever’s available that day. At TNS Diamonds, there’s one person it goes to — Paul Bogart, the watchmaker behind every repair that comes through the door.   Paul’s background isn’t your typical “learned on the job” story. He spent […]

Why More Clients Are Requesting Luxury Watch and Jewelry Sourcing Services

Luxury watch and jewelry display featuring a gold chronograph watch

Finding the exact watch or piece of jewelry someone wants has become more complicated than it used to be. The days of walking into a boutique and browsing until something catches your eye still exist — but for anyone looking for something specific, that approach increasingly comes up short. Desirable pieces move fast, limited releases […]

Why Transparency Is Becoming More Important in the Luxury Secondary Market

three round silver-colored chronograph watches on white mounts

Luxury watches and fine jewelry are built to last, but they still require proper care. A watch can look strong on the outside while the movement inside gradually loses efficiency. A ring can still shine while its prongs weaken from years of wear. These pieces are durable, but they are not maintenance-free, and small issues […]

Why Proper Servicing and Maintenance Protect Long-Term Value

watchmaker performing luxury watch servicing and maintenance with precision tools at a workbench

Luxury watches and fine jewelry are made to endure, but that does not mean they can be ignored. A high-end timepiece may look solid on the outside while its movement slowly loses efficiency inside. A ring may still sparkle while its prongs weaken from years of wear. These pieces are durable, but they still need […]

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