Watch and learn
In the search for a new timepiece, Watchfinder offers thousands of pre-owned pieces to choose from–accompanied by expert knowledge and excellent service
AWATCH says a lot about a man— but in such a crowded market, how does he find one that is truly him? Visit one shop or website and you are immediately limiting yourself to a single brand’s vision. This is where Watchfinder & Co, the pre-owned watch specialist, comes in.
Founded in 2002, due to a fascination with the internet and its commercial potential, today, Watchfinder is a well-established business with boutiques and showrooms across the UK and elsewhere.
Delivering an outstanding customer experience has always been key to the brand’s ethos and has been central to building its enviable reputation—this, and the fact that the website offers the choice of more than 5,500 watches from more than 60 different and well-respected brands.
From Rolex to Omega, Cartier and many, many more, each of the timepieces is owned by Watchfinder and has been rigorously inspected and authenticated by the service centre before going on sale.
This service centre is accredited by 17 major watch brands including Cartier, Omega, Jaeger-lecoultre, IWC and Audemars Piguet. The watchmakers and technicians working there share a wealth of experience, having trained with some of the world’s leading Swiss manufacturers. With a real shortage of watchmakers in the Uk—the majority are over the age of 50— this glut of knowledge is invaluable.
The website offers more than 5,500 watches from more than 60 brands
The price tag is another attractive feature of the range of modern and vintage timepieces on offer—not only could you end up spending less on a pre-owned watch, you might even find that your purchase increases in value over the
Delivering an outstanding customer experience has always been key to Watchfinder’s ethos
years. In addition, there are part-exchange or finance options available and every pre-owned watch comes with a minimum Watchfinder 12-month guarantee, in conjunction with any existing manufacturer’s warranty.
For part exchanges, Watchfinder’s purchasing engine, created by the in-house IT team, is a powerful tool that provides a quick and accurate valuation based on its data archive. This extensive archive is also used for the pricing of watches on the website, ensuring consistency across the platform.
It is this expertise, integrity and flexibility that defines the Watchfinder service. This is borne out by the company’s 12 million website visits each year and more than 18,000 Trustpilot reviews averaging five out of five stars.
For those that like to feel the weight of a watch in their hand before committing, any piece listed on the website can be viewed in person at one of the showrooms or boutiques, by appointment—just let Watchfinder know which watch you would like to see, and where.
For the more digitally-minded, the company’s Youtube channel has more than 380,000 subscribers and is the mostwatched watch-specific channel in the world. Here, you will find features and reviews showcasing Watchfinder’s expertise, innovation and creativity.
Watchfinder continues to grow, to foster its all-important customer relationships and to lead initiatives such as a government-backed watchmaking apprenticeship, supporting the future of the industry in the UK, where it was born more than 300 years ago.
Ultimately, Watchfinder’s extensive understanding of both watchmaking and the marketplace, having bought, sold and finessed a huge volume of pre-owned watches, means that few could be better placed to guide you in your search for the perfect timepiece. Whether that’s in store, online or by telephone and whether you’re a collector or a first-time buyer, you will struggle to find a better level of service, choice and expertise. For further information, telephone 01622 805134 or visit www.watchfinder. co.uk