How to Sell Watches with Sotheby's

Whether you own one exceptional watch or a large collection of timepieces, there comes a time when you might consider consigning your watch. To receive a complimentary estimate, simply submit images of your luxury watches along with any additional information to Sotheby's through our easy-to-use online estimate form, or contact a specialist below.

Today’s watches market is stronger than ever. Sotheby's watch specialists have cultivated strong relationships with the world’s most active collectors. To date, 100 countries across the globe have participated in our watch sales (up 17% from last year). In 2019, the total amount of watch sales reached an unprecedented 188.7 million USD (a 22% increase from 2018). Live watch auctions are held in London, New York, Geneva and Hong Kong, and online watch auctions and private sales have a growing appeal.

In fact, Sotheby's recently broke its own record for a watch sold in an online auction with an ultra-rare Rolex Daytona JPS that realised 1,215,000 GBP in the London single-lot sale. This historic event also marked one of the highest prices ever paid for a Daytona and set an auction record for a wristwatch sold in the UK, confirming Sotheby's as the market leader for watch auctions. When you are ready to sell watches in an online or live auction, Sotheby’s is at the ready to help you realise the highest price for your timepieces.