Pinnacle Chrono takes watches in trade against anything in the catalog or anything sourced to order. The watch being traded is valued on its reference, the piece being acquired is priced on its own merits, and the difference is settled either way. Trading is usually the most efficient route when the goal is a different watch rather than cash. Independent dealer, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334.
Why trade rather than sell and buy
Selling outright and then buying separately means two transactions, two timelines and a period holding cash while the market moves. A trade collapses that into one conversation, and a dealer acquiring a watch as part of a sale can usually be more generous on it than when buying it cold.
It also works in the direction most collectors actually move: consolidating several pieces into one better one, or stepping sideways into something that suits how they actually wear a watch.
How a trade works
- Send the reference of the watch you hold and the reference you want.
- Both are valued: yours on condition and completeness, the target against the market.
- If the target is not in the catalog, a sourcing search runs in parallel.
- Both watches are inspected and authenticated.
- The difference is settled in either direction and both pieces change hands together.
Know both references? Call 954-667-8319 or email sales@pinnaclechrono.com with what you have and what you want.
Multi-piece trades
Two or three watches traded against one is a common arrangement and often the sensible one. A collection that has accumulated rather than been assembled usually contains pieces that are rarely worn, and consolidating them into a single reference that gets worn daily is a better outcome than holding all of them.
Each watch in a multi-piece trade is valued individually and stated individually, rather than presented as one lump figure. The owner should be able to see what each piece contributed.
What can be traded
- Rolex
- Patek Philippe
- Audemars Piguet
- Omega
- In stock now — what a trade could go against today
- Latest arrivals
Authentication on both sides
Both watches in a trade are authenticated. The piece coming in is verified before a figure is confirmed; the piece going out is authenticated and serviced before it changes hands, with box-and-papers status stated per piece. Membership of Jewelers of America, the Jewelers Board of Trade and the IWJG.
Other routes
- Sell a watch — outright, if cash is the goal
- Consign a watch
- Source a watch — if the target is not in the catalog
Frequently asked questions
Can I trade a watch toward one you do not have in stock?
Yes. A sourcing search runs alongside the trade valuation, and the trade completes when the target watch is located and verified.
Do I get more for a watch in trade than selling it outright?
Generally, yes. A dealer acquiring a watch as part of a sale can usually value it more strongly than when buying it purely for stock.
Can I trade several watches against one?
Yes, and it is common. Each piece is valued and stated separately so the contribution of each is clear.
What if the watch I am trading is worth more than the one I want?
The difference is settled to you. Trades run in both directions.
Does the watch need box and papers to be traded?
No. Completeness affects the figure rather than eligibility. Send whatever exists.
Start a trade
Send both references and expect a straight view on the numbers. Independent dealer, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334. Call 954-667-8319 or email sales@pinnaclechrono.com, Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00 ET.