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Evaluating 2,324 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. People regularly praise the incredibly helpful and professional staff who make every single transaction completely smooth, transparent, and stress-free. Buyers are consistently impressed by the fast delivery service and the stunning, flawless condition of all their luxury purchases. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with product quality, mentioning that a few timepieces arrived with unexpected defects, noticeable glass damage, or stopped working shortly after delivery. Shoppers additionally experienced occasional delivery delays or courier tracking problems that significantly disrupted their overall satisfaction during the purchasing process.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Initially took 3 emails to get a response, but boy oh boy was it worth the wait... Bought a 1969 806 Navitimer, which is in superb condition with current Breitling service papers, including new l... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchase a breitling super avenger via watch finder. After several months of ownership the box has broken, Abi Johnson has quickly dealt with my request ( same day ) in send me a brand new box….. e... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great watch Rolex Explorer 40, good customer service from Sean who walked me through the process and was able to help me with delivery to another address due to work commitments. Sean went above and b... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased an Omega watch from Watchfinder. The experience and service from start to finish was first class! I want to give a special mention to Eloise for her help and assistance to me - she was fan... See more

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Company details

  1. Watch Store
  2. Watch Repair Service

Written by the company

Founded in 2002, Watchfinder & Co. has paired over 320,000 people with their perfect luxury pre-owned watch, both in-store and online. Furthermore, it offers countless models from around 70 different brands, from Rolex to Breitling, Cartier to Omega and more. Each year more than 26,000 luxury watches are meticulously inspected, authenticated and prepared by accredited watchmakers at one of its independent service centres. At Watchfinder, you can choose whether to buy a watch or upgrade your existing one with a part exchange. You can even sell your watch at a highly competitive rate. For your peace of mind, every watch they sell comes with a 24-month warranty.

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Aftersales
We aim to provide you with the best service possible, both in-store and online. Buying a luxury watch is a special experience; we want to make sure that experience is enjoyable from start to finish — and beyond. If you have a customer service query, please contact the Aftersales team at: Aftersales@watchfinder.co.uk
Authenticity
Our team of highly experienced watchmakers at our manufacturer-certified service centres check the authenticity of every watch we receive using manufacturer-approved tools and equipment. We operate on a strict zero-tolerance policy for fake watches and fake parts.
Quality
Every watch we sell has been inspected and prepared by our expert team of watchmakers at one of our manufacturer-certified service centres using manufacturer-approved tools and equipment. It then undergoes rigorous testing to ensure its condition, accuracy, efficiency and water-resistance meet manufacturer specifications. Our 60-step process ensures any problems are flagged and dealt with immediately.
Our Warranty
Every watch we sell comes with a comprehensive 24-month warranty for your peace of mind. If at any point your watch doesn’t seem to be operating as you expect it to, you can contact our Aftersales team to have the problem resolved at: Aftersales@watchfinder.co.uk
Money-Back Guarantee
We give you a fourteen day, no questions asked returns policy on all watches purchased online. That way, if you aren't able to visit our boutique, you can still try a watch on with no obligation to keep it.
What happens if something goes wrong
Although we do our utmost to ensure every watch we sell is without problem, there may be a situation that requires our assistance. If that does happen, you can contact our Aftersales team who will work with you to resolve the issue to your satisfaction. You can contact the team at: Aftersales@watchfinder.co.uk

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The deal was very fair - the owner experience this time a bit disappointing

The deal was very fair. 4th watch I’ve purchased over the years.
The downside this time - the bracelet broke after 3 days and it has now been back with the aftercare team and I’m waiting for an update.

3 August 2026
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry that you have faced an issue with the bracelet of your watch. This is not the experience we aim to provide for our customers.

A member of the Aftercare team has contacted you directly, and will support you with resolving this issue.

Kind regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchase a breitling super avenger…

I purchase a breitling super avenger via watch finder. After several months of ownership the box has broken, Abi Johnson has quickly dealt with my request ( same day ) in send me a brand new box….. excellent customer service, will definitely use them again .

11 August 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience with our Aftercare team. Abi will be delighted to know her efforts made such a difference.

Should you ever need help finding a new watch, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Kind regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Watchfinder

Excellent service from start to finish. The only gripe would be they give you a starting price for your watch, then when inspected always knock a service charge that the watch will need.
Other than that the rest of the sale was spot on. DHL were excellent.

31 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience. Our team is delighted that you’re happy with the service you received.

Should you ever need help finding a new watch, or would like to sell or part-exchange another watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Warm regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

There is no case for recommending them

I simply can't recommend using them. The offers for purchasing watches or part-exchanging them are fine, but the entire process, including the way they handle collection and delivery, as well as the customer service, is subpar. Considering that other companies are offering similar prices, customer service and care are the most important part of transactions in the watch world nowadays. You can purchase and sell a watch everywhere nowadays. Therefore, if the part that is tied to a customer interaction is not a 12 out of 10, there is no reason to recommend anyone. As far as Watchfinder is concerned, they are not even close to being a 10 out of 10.
Update 13 August 2026: While my timepiece has been delivered, there has been no attempt to contact me, as per their reply. So please take this as an incorrect statement from Watchfinder when reading this review.

10 August 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

We’re really sorry to read about your experience; this is not the level of customer service we aim to provide.

Our Voice of the Customer Manager has reached out to you today, to discuss your experience.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity for improvement.

Kind regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Found exactly what I wanted at a great…

Found exactly what I wanted at a great price.

10 August 2026
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience. Our team is delighted that you’re happy with your new timepiece.

We hope you enjoy your new watch. Should you ever need help finding another, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Warm regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Great, friendly service. Watch exactly as described.

3 August 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

We hope you enjoy your new watch. Should you ever need help finding another, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Warm regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Watch in great condition and delivery…

Watch in great condition and delivery was exceptionally prompt.

10 August 2026
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

We hope you enjoy your new watch. Should you ever need help finding another, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Warm regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

We hope you enjoy your new watch. Should you ever need help finding another, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Warm regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service was great from time of buying…

Service was great from time of buying to recieving my great watch

3 August 2026
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

We hope you enjoy your new watch. Should you ever need help finding another, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Warm regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Watchfinder getting a tad too up-market for the likes of me?

The pricing of a Rolex upgrade/exchange for my wife was excellent...as was the watch she received. However the service was a little slower than usual due, probably, to staff holidays.
I was later disappointed when they refused to buy an excellent Longines because it was worth less than £2000. Perhaps they're getting a tad too up-market for the likes of me!

10 August 2026
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear you are unhappy with our assessment of your watch.

All watches undergo through inspection and authentication tests. This involves a full physical inspection of the watch at the component level including the crystal, hands, dial, bezel, case, crown, case back and bracelet.

In some cases, we may need to carry out work, such as polishing, or repairs, before we can sell the watch, however if we feel the cost of this is too high, or the watch does not meet our authentication requirements, we may decide not to go ahead with the purchase. You can find more information about this in our FAQs.

Kind regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great buying experience

Really great buying experience. My first pre-owned luxury watch. I was able to easily ask questions and get extra information before buying. They had a great selection and the watch arrived in perfect condition. Highly recommended.

10 August 2026
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience. Our team is delighted that you’re happy with your new timepiece.

We hope you enjoy your new watch. Should you ever need help finding another, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Warm regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Competitive prices

Competitive prices, good selection and always on hand for advice. I am always happy to buy and sell with them

10 August 2026
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience. Our team is delighted that you’re happy with the service you received.

We hope you enjoy your new watch. Should you ever need help finding another, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Warm regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quick service

Good quick service, good communication

3 August 2026
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience. Our team is delighted that you’re happy with the service you received.

We hope you enjoy your new watch. Should you ever need help finding another, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Warm regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Frankenstein Rolex Watch.

All the promises of inspection by accredited experts and 24 month guarantees etc. I say buyer beware. I purchased a gold ladies Rolex late last year as a christmas present. All looked OK but things started to go wrong early
In the new year. I live in Thailand so the option of sending it back to Watch finder was not realistic. I took it to the Rolex service centre in Bangkok. Essentially I have a totally Frankenstein watch made up of different watch parts including non- Rolex parts. It will not be cheap to repair but I will never purchase another watch sight unseen.

28 November 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Easy to contact and always do a good job.
Happy to buy and sell here safely and securely.

3 August 2026
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

We hope you enjoy your new watch. Should you ever need help finding another, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Warm regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The site is excellent, BUT...

The site is excellent, and I've been a customer.
BUT. The gentleman in the tiny London store needs to be shown how to be civil to customers. I'm never rude, or impatient, to any staff, BUT, this chap made it VERY obvious that he couldn't be bothered.
Just have everything delivered.

1 December 2025
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We’re pleased it was a positive one. We appreciate your comment about your experience in our boutique, which we’ll be passing on to the relevant team.

We’re always looking for ways to improve our processes, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.

We hope you enjoy your new watch. Should you ever need help finding another, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Warm regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t fault my buying experience

Can’t fault my buying experience. My Cartier watch came in mint condition as advertised. Excellent communication. Particular shoutout to the staff at Leeds.

30 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience. Our team is delighted that you’re happy with your new timepiece.

We hope you enjoy your new watch. Should you ever need help finding another, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Warm regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently purchased a TAG Heuer…

I recently purchased a TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 02 Ayrton Senna from Watchfinder and I’ve been extremely impressed with the whole experience.

From the initial enquiry, the communication was excellent. Ed Brown was particularly helpful and professional throughout the process. I was able to discuss the price with him and, although we couldn’t quite reach my original offer, he went back to his manager and managed to secure a discount for me, which I really appreciated.

The watch arrived in excellent condition and was exactly as described. It came with the box, paperwork and accessories, and after inspecting the watch and documentation everything was exactly as I hoped.

What also gave me a lot of confidence was the service history from TAG Heuer, which was included with the watch.

I’ve bought watches before, but the level of communication and professionalism from Watchfinder made this a particularly enjoyable experience. I never felt pressured and Ed was always happy to help.

I’m absolutely delighted with the watch and would have no hesitation in buying from Watchfinder again.

A big thank you to Ed and the Watchfinder team — excellent service from start to finish. Highly recommended.

27 July 2026
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

We’re so pleased to hear about your experience with Ed. He will be delighted to know his efforts made such a difference. At Watchfinder, we aim to make every step of your purchasing journey seamless and personal, so your feedback is hugely appreciated.

We hope you enjoy your new watch. Should you ever need help finding another, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Kind regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, fast delivery and extremely helpful

7 August 2026
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

We hope you enjoy your new watch. Should you ever need help finding another, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Warm regards,
The Watchfinder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth experience!

This was my first experience doing a part exchange with Watchfinder & Co. It was smooth, transparent and Tom, Mal, Karan and Harry were fantastic consummate professionals.

I've requested another part exchange as I was so happy with the service I had been provided.

7 August 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Watchfinder

Hello,

We’re so pleased to hear about your experience with Mal, Tom, Karan and Harry. They will be delighted to know their efforts made such a difference. At Watchfinder, we aim to make every step of your purchasing journey seamless and personal, so your feedback is hugely appreciated.

We hope you enjoy your new watch. Should you ever need help finding another, or would like to sell or part-exchange a watch, we’d be honoured to serve you again.

Kind regards,
The Watchfinder Team

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