Unlike ‘Vintage’ watches, which come with history and are generally bought with collectability in mind, ‘Pre-Owned’ is a relatively new term in the world of luxury watches, describing relatively new watches. There is no specified cut-off but generally it refers to watches produced since 2000. They may not be discontinued, they may not even have been worn, but they have been purchased before you, which means you could benefit from a competitive price, the chance to find a model unavailable in-store, the ability to bypass a waitlist, or all of the above.

To establish its Pre-Owned Luxury Watches service with utmost trust, MR PORTER has partnered with British outfit Watchfinder & Co., which 20 years ago singlehandedly pioneered, legitimised, and continues to revolutionise the marketplace for buying and selling premium timepieces. Watchfinder’s authenticated stock-holding numbers around 3,500 at any one time, and its watchmakers at the Maidstone service centre have earned certification from Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Audemars Piguet and Omega. The opportunity to part-exchange via MR PORTER is also available: simply enquire via watches@mrporter.com.

Our collection of pre-owned designer watches features elegant investment timepieces, contemporary designs and difficult-to-acquire specials at the cutting-edge of modern horology, from iconic, sought-after labels such as Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe. Which isn’t to say MR PORTER is defaulting to the mainstream; in keeping with our customers’ individual sense of style, you’ll discover some carefully considered curveballs which could lead you down unexpected avenues. 

All of MR PORTER’s Pre-Owned Luxury Watches are sourced, meticulously inspected, and carefully hand-polished by Watchfinder & Co.’s in-house experts, to remove marks and blemishes and restore a factory finish. The pieces that MR PORTER cherry-picks for your consideration even come with extra reassurance: a letter of authenticity from the watchmakers themselves. 

Yes, and with total transparency – after all, previous ownership comes with a certain amount of wear and tear, and you deserve to enter the transaction with eyes open. Rest assured, however, every piece MR PORTER selects with Watchfinder & Co. will be close to immaculate on a cosmetic level, and absolutely immaculate in operation.

Pre-owned watches have a 24-month warranty from Watchfinder & Co. in conjunction with any remaining manufacturer’s warranty. Watchfinder & Co.’s in-house experts also provide a letter of authenticity. 

We’re happy to consider a transaction with any of our customers, to offset the cost of your latest horological switch-up. Email MR PORTER’s Luxury Watches team with your own contact details and any information regarding the watch you wish to part-exchange, and let’s talk: watches@mrporter.com