Trusted European dealers

[psv]

I'm moving to Europe (France) this summer. I've been collecting/selling/buying watches for over 25 years and have made friends with several US dealers over the years, but I am curious - who the best/most trusted people/companies are to deal with in Europe for used high-end watches?

I know e.g. UK prices are generally a bit higher than e.g used Rolex prices in the US, but what about the rest of EU? Are prices higher or lower than the US?

PM me if need be.

Best,

P.

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by psv

I'm moving to Europe (France) this summer. I've been collecting/selling/buying watches for over 25 years and have made friends with several US dealers over the years, but I am curious - who the best/most trusted people/companies are to deal with in Europe for used high-end watches?

I know e.g. UK prices are generally a bit higher than e.g used Rolex prices in the US, but what about the rest of EU? Are prices higher or lower than the US?

PM me if need be.

Best,

P.

I’ve lived in France for many years. Have dealt numerous times with Berenger in Marseille and Cresus (based in Lyon but with shops elsewhere as well). Both have been top rate.

[worldofoyster]

There's no such thing as trusted sellers. they are in for the money, just that some are more responsible than the others.

[psv]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

I’ve lived in France for many years. Have dealt numerous times with Berenger in Marseille and Cresus (based in Lyon but with shops elsewhere as well). Both have been top rate.

Merci bien!

[psv]

Originally Posted by worldofoyster

There's no such thing as trusted sellers. they are in for the money, just that some are more responsible than the others.

Of course they are. Just as you want to get as much money out of your watch when you sell it, or get as low price as possible when you buy. What else is new?!

I've dealt with DavidSW, Jacek, Tim B and others for 10-15 years. Met in person, broke bread, these are people I wouldn't hesitate to do business with or recommend. Of course there are people like that in Europe as well. And yes, everyone in the foodchain has the right to make money.

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by psv

Merci bien!

Ponti in Geneva are good as well.

[rossi46]

Wife and I had a great experience at Antoine de Macedo a few years back. Incredible vintage pieces, across all brands.

[996marty]

It depends on how far you want to go in Europe it’s quite a big place?
Prices in the uk imo aren’t that bad just stay away from London were they are more expensive. But you could probably say that about every major city around Europe especially Paris

[PenDelicate]

Only chose a dealer that has in his company name, or the name of his YouTube channel, the word, "Honest," or, "Trusted."

Otherwise they can't be trusted.

[Watch-Geek]

Originally Posted by PenDelicate

Only chose a dealer that has in his company name, or the name of his YouTube channel, the word, "Honest," or, "Trusted."

Otherwise they can't be trusted.

I've bought from Zeitauktion and they were great.

In general I find the prices higher in the EU, followed by UK, followed by USA and then finally, the cheapest is Japan

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