At a glance
We list 9 pre-owned and vintage watch specialists in Philadelphia, PA, with an average customer rating of 4.7. Between them they cover Vintage (all brands), Patek Philippe, Rolex and Audemars Piguet.
- Shops listed
- 9
- Avg rating
- 4.7
- Brands covered
- 5
- Neighborhoods
- 4
- Highest rated: Wilson's Estate Jewelry (5.0, 89 reviews), TNS Diamonds & Watches (4.9, 536 reviews) and Modern Jewels & Watches (4.9, 316 reviews).
- Brand experience runs deepest in Vintage (all brands) (8), Patek Philippe (6) and Rolex (5).
- Many also handle Authorized Dealers (7) and Authentication & Appraisal (6), useful if the watch needs more than one job.
- Shops are spread across Center City East, Center City West, Northwest Philadelphia and Southampton.
9 pre-owned and vintage watch specialists in Philadelphia
TNS Diamonds & Watches
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA
Quaint, family-run store selling high-end jewelry, including custom pieces, along with watches.
Modern Jewels & Watches
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA
exotic & classic service in Philadelphia
The 1916 Company
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA
Venerable retailer with a wide range of designer watches, also offering fine jewelry & services.
Wilson's Estate Jewelry
Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Vintage service in Philadelphia
Sansom Watches
Philadelphia, PA
Store buying & selling a wide range of modern & vintage watches from major brands.
Luxury Bazaar
Southampton, Philadelphia, PA
exotic & classic service in Philadelphia
Harry Merrill & Son
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA
Long-running family-owned jeweler carrying ornate custom designs & designer lines.
I. Switt
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA
Vintage restoration in Philadelphia
Watch Co
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA
Glass-fronted watch store in a shopping mall, offering men’s & women’s styles, batteries & repairs.
Philadelphia specialists by brand
Pre-Owned & Vintage Watch Dealers in Philadelphia: common questions
How many pre-owned and vintage watch specialists are in Philadelphia?
We list 9 pre-owned and vintage watch specialists in Philadelphia, PA. Each one is listed for pre-owned and vintage watch work specifically, not just general repair.
Which pre-owned and vintage watch shops in Philadelphia are highest rated?
By customer rating (shops with at least 10 reviews), Wilson's Estate Jewelry at 5.0 from 89 reviews, TNS Diamonds & Watches at 4.9 from 536 reviews and Modern Jewels & Watches at 4.9 from 316 reviews lead the Philadelphia list.
Which watch brands do Philadelphia pre-owned and vintage watch specialists work on?
Listings here cover Vintage (all brands), Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Omega. Vintage (all brands) has the most, with 8 shops.
Where in Philadelphia are these shops?
They're spread across Center City East, Center City West, Northwest Philadelphia and Southampton. Open a listing for the address, hours and directions.
Is it safe to buy a pre-owned Rolex?
Yes, from a reputable dealer that authenticates every watch and puts a guarantee in writing. Check that the serial on the papers matches the watch, and have it inspected by your own watchmaker within the return window if you can.
What does grey market mean for watches?
Grey market dealers sell new or unworn watches that came from outside the brand's authorized network. They're legal and widely used, but the manufacturer warranty may not apply in the usual way, so the dealer's own warranty matters.
Do box and papers matter?
They add value and make resale easier, especially for modern sports watches, because they document the watch's first sale. They can be faked or swapped, though, so the serial on the papers must match the watch.