With two centuries of experience and a trusted reputation,
you can be confident you're in safe hands. We understand that every watch has a story, and if
you're saying goodbye to a model with sentiment, we’ll be with you at every turn. It’s time to let
your old favourite become someone else’s new treasure.
TIME TO SELL?
If you're considering selling your watch, Charles Fish is here to make it simple. We understand that sometimes you’re just ready for a change, and we’ve designed our process to be quick, clear, and hassle-free. Whether you're moving on from a beloved timepiece or making room for something new, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Fill out our speedy online form today and get your watch-selling journey started.
Selling your watch - how it works, step by step
Tell us about your watch
Fill out our online form with as much detail as possible, and don’t forget to upload some clear, well-lit photos of your watch and any accessories. The more we know, the faster we can offer you a fair price for your watch! Next, sit back and relax: we'll send you a quote within 48 hours.
Get it to us
You can either send it, safely and insured, using a label we provide with our approved carrier, and have it collected directly from your door, or take it to a local drop off point. Rather not post your watch? No problem! Book an appointment and bring it into our Walthamstow showroom.
Inspection & final offer
We’ll let you know as soon as we have your watch. Our specialists will examine it closely and confirm the original quote or provide an updated one if it’s not quite as we expected - this is rarebut does happen occasionally.
Get paid – fast!
If you change your mind about selling your watch, or the final quote isn’t what you expected, we’ll return it to you quickly and free of charge. If you’re happy with the final offer, you’ll receive payment the same working day after confirming your security and bank details: simple, reliable, and stress-free!
WHY CHOOSE US
Here at Charles Fish, we offer a trusted and seamless experience backed by nearly 200 years in the industry. As a family-run business, members of our knowledgeable team - many of whom have been with us for many, many years - provide expert guidance every step of the way. We'realso Watchfinder-accredited and operate across multiple trusted watch sales platforms, ensuring your timepiece reaches the right buyers at the right price. You can rely on us for a professional, reliable, and rewarding watch-selling experience.
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FAQs
We’ve compiled some questions that we are often asked about jewellery and watches. If you don’t find the answer you need here, you can drop us an email at info@charlesfish.co.uk.
No, however the price we offer will vary depending on whether or not the watch is sold with box and papers along with any hang tags and original accessories.
Ensure you take a photograph of the watch head-on, along with images of accompanying effects, for example, box and papers plus any hang tags and accessories.
Yes, especially if it’s a newer watch like a modern Rolex. But we will still require you to fill in our online form, and our quote may change once we receive it, so sending as much information upfront, ideally with pictures, is the quickest way to get an accurate offer.
Subject to our sales needs, no.
Generally speaking, no. Unless we have been told your watch is unworn, we anticipate that it will have a few scratches, and we will have already factored in the cost of a refurbishment!
This won’t be necessary: we service and polish our watches in-house.
We don’t provide packaging and would advise you to ensure it is well wrapped - either in its original box or another study inner box, bubble-wrapped and inserted into a strong outer cardboard box, and marking it as FRAGILE for postage.
We use a trusted carrier and all our parcels are insured up to their value. There is tracking along the way and you’ll be notified once we receive it. If you’d prefer, you can bring it to us in person at our Walthamstow branch.
It should take just 48 hours from us receiving the watch to you receiving payment in your bank account.
Very occasionally, if a watch doesn’t look as described or there seems to be a serious mechanical issue, we may adjust our original offer. You are free to refuse this and we will return your timepiece free of charge.
Very occasionally, if a watch doesn’t look as described or there seems to be a serious mechanical issue, we may adjust our original offer. You are free to refuse this and we will return your timepiece free of charge.
Absolutely! We offer a number of part exchange options, including exchanging a watch of equal value or of higher or lower value. On occasion, we can exchange watches for gold and/or diamonds.
