Sell your Gold Watch

Immediate payment and the highest possible prices paid, avoiding unnecessary fees. Get a gold watch valuation from our expert gold watch dealers today and sell your vintage gold watch with Hepplewhites, all from the comfort of your own home.

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Why sell your gold watch with Hepplewhites: the gold watch specialists?

If you’re considering the best place to sell your gold watch and how to get started, Hepplewhites offers a seamless and professional service.

We’re interested in a wide range of solid gold watches, including 9ct, 14ct and 18ct wristwatches from Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin and other makers.

Your gold watch will be authenticated by our experienced watch dealers, verifying originality, gold purity and condition, giving you confidence that your valuation stems from an unrivalled knowledge of the vintage gold watch market.

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No auction fees

Our gold watch specialists put over 30 years’ experience to good use when valuing your watch. From its condition and history, to gold content and current market trends, we give you the peace of mind that comes with using an expert gold watch dealer, passing 100% of the valuation onto you, with no fees or premiums.

Immediate payment

Once a price has been agreed, Hepplewhites will issue an immediate bank transfer there and then before any sold watches are taken. Transactions are handled securely and transparently, ensuring that you as a seller are fully protected throughout the process.

The comfort of your own home

Get your gold watch valued by our experts in the comfort of your own home, saving the need to unnecessarily take your gold watch or watch collection out in public, while cutting down on travel time and costs.

The history of gold watches

Gold watches have been a symbol of status and craftsmanship for more than two centuries. In the 18th and 19th centuries, solid gold pocket watches were luxury items reserved for the wealthy and well-connected.

By the early 20th century, as wristwatches became more popular—particularly following military use in WWI—makers began producing gold-cased models for a growing base of civilian customers. By mid-century, gold watches had become a common retirement gift, family heirloom, or personal purchase to mark a significant achievement.

Major watchmakers such as Patek Philippe, Omega and Longines built reputations for their high-quality gold timepieces, many of which are now highly collectible.

Unique elements of a gold watch

Gold watches have particular features that distinguish them from other timepieces:

Solid gold construction: Gold watches are typically made in 9ct, 14ct or 18ct gold, often hallmarked and traceable to specific mints or regions.

Hallmarks and maker’s stamps: These small details allow identification of both origin and metal content, especially important in vintage examples.

Mechanical movements: Many older gold watches are manual or automatic, often featuring in-house or manufacturer-signed movements.

Market-resilient value: Solid gold watches retain both intrinsic value through gold weight and collector value based on brand and rarity.

Period-specific styling: Gold watches reflect changing fashions, from slim 1950s dress watches to bold 1970s integrated bracelet models.

Highest fee ever paid for a gold watch

The most expensive gold watch ever sold at auction is the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A, which achieved over £24 million in 2019. Though primarily a technical feat, its solid precious metal case contributes to its high value.

More broadly, gold-cased watches by Omega, Longines and Cartier have consistently performed well at auction, with clean, original examples regularly exceeding their weight-based value alone.