At a glance
We list 16 pre-owned and vintage watch specialists in San Francisco, CA, with an average customer rating of 4.6. Between them they cover Vintage (all brands), Rolex, Patek Philippe and Omega.
- Shops listed
- 16
- Avg rating
- 4.6
- Brands covered
- 5
- Neighborhoods
- 9
- Highest rated: Arev & Co. (5.0, 57 reviews), Lang Antique & Estate Jewelry (4.9, 554 reviews) and A&E Watches (4.9, 206 reviews).
- Brand experience runs deepest in Vintage (all brands) (15), Rolex (10) and Patek Philippe (10).
- Many also handle Repair & Servicing (11) and Authentication & Appraisal (10), useful if the watch needs more than one job.
- Shops are spread across Showplace Square, Union Street, Tenderloin and Union Square.
16 pre-owned and vintage watch specialists in San Francisco
Arev & Co.
Showplace Square, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
A&E Watches
Showplace Square, San Francisco, CA
Upmarket reseller specializing in pre-owned high-end designer watches, plus repair services.
Bens Watch Boutique @ Marcellos
Union Street, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Seregin's Fine Timepieces
Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA
Cozy spot for vintage & high-end timepieces, plus restoration & repair services for luxe items.
Lang Antique & Estate Jewelry
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Established shop features fine antique & estate jewelry from all periods in an intimate setting.
Grant Pacific Imports
Chinatown, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Mureta & Co.
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA
Antique shop specializing in estate jewelry, plus European & Asian decor, porcelain & silver.
Geneva Watch Repair
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Baume Swiss Jewelers
Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
66Mint Fine Estate Jewelry
Mid-Market, San Francisco, CA
High-end boutique near the U.S. Mint known for fine gems, vintage & antique jewelry since 1912.
The Independent Watch Service Center
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Kerns Fine Jewelry
Downtown, San Francisco, CA
Polished family-owned shop selling & repairing jewelry, watches & gifts since 1944.
Torgsyn Antique & Estate Jewelry
Little Russia, San Francisco, CA
Antique jewelry, timepieces & artwork featured at a retail shop that also buys & offers repairs.
United Watch Services
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Watson & Son, Inc. - Antique & Estate Jewelry
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Vintage restoration in San Francisco
Versaille Watch & Jewelry repair
Little Russia, San Francisco, CA
Experienced jewelers offering custom & estate fine jewelry, designer watches & high-end antiques.
San Francisco specialists by brand
Pre-Owned & Vintage Watch Dealers in San Francisco: common questions
How many pre-owned and vintage watch specialists are in San Francisco?
We list 16 pre-owned and vintage watch specialists in San Francisco, CA. Each one is listed for pre-owned and vintage watch work specifically, not just general repair.
Which pre-owned and vintage watch shops in San Francisco are highest rated?
By customer rating (shops with at least 10 reviews), Arev & Co. at 5.0 from 57 reviews, Lang Antique & Estate Jewelry at 4.9 from 554 reviews and A&E Watches at 4.9 from 206 reviews lead the San Francisco list.
Which watch brands do San Francisco pre-owned and vintage watch specialists work on?
Listings here cover Vintage (all brands), Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega and Audemars Piguet. Vintage (all brands) has the most, with 15 shops.
Where in San Francisco are these shops?
They're spread across Showplace Square, Union Street, Tenderloin, Union Square, Chinatown and Pacific Heights. 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.