Verified
Authenticated by expert hands
Every watch is checked for authenticity, condition, and functionality — by watchmakers, using professional equipment and clear documentation.
Chrono24 Direct
Buy and sell luxury watches with confidence
At our workshop near Glashütte, an experienced team of watchmakers, polishers, and goldsmiths works on every watch. We personally guide sellers and buyers through every step of the process.
What we do
Your watch. Our expertise
Three services, one principle: your watch deserves our full attention.
Prepared in our workshop
Professional preparation
Our watchmakers prepare every watch for the best possible sale condition — from movement servicing to polishing the case and bracelet.
Sold
Global visibility — through Chrono24
We create the listing, present your watch in the best possible light, and sell it through Chrono24 — the world’s leading marketplace for luxury watches.
15,000+
Watches certified
12,237
Watches sold
Your path to sale
Sell your watch in three steps
From first contact to secure payout — structured, personal, and transparent.
Step
Initial estimate
You submit your watch with no obligation or cost. We review the key details and contact you personally with an initial estimate.
Step
Inspection & preparation
Your watch is inspected, serviced, professionally prepared, and documented in our workshop — until it is ready for the best possible sale.
Step
Sale & payout
Your listing goes live on Chrono24. Once the watch is sold, we pay out your proceeds securely and transparently.
Why Chrono24 Direct
More than a listing
A workshop with its own team, personally guiding you through the process.
That is what makes the difference.
| Recommended Chrono24 Direct | Direct buyer | Private sale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale proceedsHow much you actually receive | Market-based return |
Significantly below market value |
Uncertain |
| Certificate of authenticityInspected and documented by expert hands | |||
| Workshop preparationWatchmaking, polishing, final quality check | Helps improve the return |
At the expense of margin |
Not available |
| Photography & listingImages from our in-house studio | |||
| Negotiation & communicationInquiries and price negotiation handled for you | |||
| Insured shippingWatch transport | |||
| Payout timingUntil you receive your money | Directly after the sale |
Immediate |
Weeks to months |
| Your time investmentFrom inquiry to payout | Low |
Minimal |
High |
Recommended
Chrono24 Direct handles the sale for you
From inspection and preparation to listing, negotiation, shipping, and payout.
Market-based sale proceedsDo not sell below value too quickly
Authentication certificateOfficially certified authenticity
Professional preparationWatchmaking, polishing, final quality check
Photography & listingProfessional presentation
Negotiation & supportInquiries and price negotiation
Insured shippingStructured handling
Minimal time investmentWe handle the process for you
Would you like to know what your watch could achieve with Chrono24 Direct?
Get your estimateClient feedback
What our clients say
Experiences from completed purchases and sales through Chrono24.
Contact
Get in touch
A few details about your watch are enough — we will contact you with an initial estimate within 48 hours.
Currently Available Within the EU
We handle appraisals and consignment sales for watches located in the European Union.
A personal estimate by our team
The more precise your details, the more accurately we can assess the potential return and sales prospects.
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No-obligation initial estimate
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Personal response
03
At your pace