Where to Sell Rolex Antique Watch | High Price Purchase | JEWEL CAFE

Jewel Cafe offers easy and speedy purchase at the store! No charge for evaluation and consultation.
Jewel Cafe offers easy and speedy purchase at the store! No charge for evaluation and consultation.

Selling Rolex Antique has never been easier with Jewel Cafe!

If you want to sell a Rolex Antique, leave it to Jewel Cafe!
Currently, the purchase price of Rolex Antique is rising. Jewel Cafe is one of the industry's largest and No.1 in customer satisfaction with 250 directly-managed stores worldwide, and we have achieved high Rolex Antique purchase prices by establishing various sales routes by expanding our business widely overseas.

Points of
Rolex Antique
Purchases
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Important Announcement

We are buying
Rolex Antique!

We would like to introduce some of the thousands of Rolex watches we purchase every day at our Jewel Cafe outlets. We will carefully appraise all kinds of Rolexes, from brand-new models to old or grimy ones. Even if you are not sure whether your Rolex is purchasable, please feel free to first inquire with us.

Points of
Rolex Antique
Purchases
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Old and Battered Rolexes

Do you have a Rolex that you think you would never be able to sell?

Jewel Cafe offers easy and speedy purchase at the store! No charge for evaluation and consultation.
Jewel Cafe offers easy and speedy purchase at the store! No charge for evaluation and consultation.
Points of
Rolex Antique
Purchases
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Why Jewel Cafe

is strong in Rolex Antique purchases

Professional assessment staff
Why are we strong
in Rolex Antique purchases〈 1 〉

Professional Appraisal Staff

At Jewel Cafe, our professional staff will carefully appraise your item. Taking into account of latest price data and market prices, we appraise with confidence and strive every day to offer the best price to satisfy our customers.
Overseas expansion and establishment of proprietary sales channels
Why are we strong
in Rolex Antique purchases〈 2 〉

Unique domestic and international sales channels

Jewel Café has many operating stores oversea. By utilizing our domestic and international network to sell the items, we are able to offer even higher prices for the product we purchase.
Store Performance
Why are we strong
in Rolex Antique purchases〈 3 〉

Results of 250 directly-managed store worldwide

Jewel Café has more than 250 directly operated stores worldwide and has been used by more than 3 million customers to date. We will continue to strive to keep the faith of our customers.
Various benefits available
Why are we strong
in Rolex Antique purchases〈 4 〉

Various benefits available

At Jewel Cafe, we offer a variety of special offers that can be used during your visit, our loyal customers are also overjoyed with these benefits. T-point and jewelry cleaning service are very popular among our customers!
Easy and convenient store location
Why are we strong
in Rolex Antique purchases〈 5 〉

Easy and convenient store location

Jewel Café have stores operating at convenient locations such as large shopping mall and shopping street at station front. We always aim to create a comfortable space which you can casually stop by during your grocery shopping.

Convenient way to
sell your Rolex Antique

Customer Reviews

4.8
47 Reviews)
4.9

Antique Rolex

Because I bought it 30 years ago so I don’t remember how much I bought it with, I went-in to the store not even knowing whether Submariner’s price was rising or not. Miraculously, I had all of the so-called accessories, so I told the staff about them and asked for an appraisal. I didn’t really have high expectation because my Rolex was an antique one, but the staff went through a lot of details and gave me a price that made me decided to sell it. We also had great time talking about the time I got my Submariner. I was quite uncertain about my antique Rolex at first, but the staff was really kind and helpful, so I am thinking about bringing in my other unwanted items as well. Thank you very much.
4.9

I sold my antique DateJust

I was cleaning out my grandmother’s house and found an antique DateJust that she herself couldn’t remember when she bought it. I know about Jewel Café when I was searching on internet for purchase store, so I decided to bring it in. There were no accessories or anything, but the staff was very knowledgeable and told me in detail which model of DateJust is among the antique Rolex and how much the market price was. To be honest, I was unsure at first about selling it, but the staff was really friendly, and there were also a lot of benefits so I made my mind to sell it. Will definitely recommend them to my friend, thank you very much.
5.0

I brought in my antique Daytona

My friend introduced to me about Jewel Café, so I brought my item in for them to purchase. Their store was pretty stylish and the atmosphere was very comfortable. I also got to talk about antique Rolex and other brands as well because the staff who did the appraisal for me was very knowledgeable in this field. Because there isn’t many antique Daytona being brought in, so the staff explained with great detail to me about the market value of antique Rolex, we had a great time talking about it. They also offered a satisfactory price to me after the explanation so I sold it without any worry. I will use their service again when I have other unneeded items. Thank you for your service.
5.0

Sold my antique Cellini passed down for generations

I sold my antique Cellini passing down since the generation of my grandfather. I found out that it’s considered an antique model of Rolex, and was looking for purchase store and recycle shop that would buy it, but couldn’t find any place that would do so. That’s when I saw the review about Jewel Café where they would accept items that others won’t. I gave them a call and brought in my antique Cellini, they assessed it thoroughly even though it was in poor condition, and offered me a good price which made me decided to sell it on the spot. Thanks a lot!
4.8

I sold my unused antique GMT Master

I found their shop near my house through internet so I went to take a look. Their atmosphere was quite different to other recycle shop where even people like me who seldom use this kind of service can enter casually. I brought in my antique Rolex for appraisal, the staff was easy to talk to and explained in detail to me about the procedure of the appraisal with the time needed which made me feel at ease. They also offered a great price for it. Because my GMT Master had not been through any maintenance, so it was not in a good condition, but I was still able to sell it regardless, thank you for buying it.
4.8

They bought my antique Rolex Explorer at price higher than other shop

I was told that Explorer is the model among antique Rolex that isn’t priced very well by many stores, so when I asked by friend about any good store he knows, he introduced me to Jewel Café. While many places won’t offer a good price without boxes and other attachments, but the staff in Jewel Café examined it in detail and offered me a price higher than anywhere else, so I decided to sell it here. We also talked about the timing of selling antique Rolex, I am really glad to be able to sell my watches to those who are knowledgeable in this field. I will visit again with my other unused Rolex.
5.0

I sold my memorable antique Milgauss

I let go of my antique Milgauss I received from my father as celebration of my first job. I looked up Rolex Milgauss on the Internet recently and found that it is very popular, and mine was in a good condition because It’s hardly been used. I visited Jewel Cafe in my neighborhood because I was told that there was a possibility that my Rolex could be valuable as an antique. Honestly, I didn’t have a price in mind, but the staff explained to me thoroughly about antique Milgauss and told me it’s a good time to sell it, so I made up my mind to sell it on the spot. I was surprised I was able to cash-in on the spot and didn't expect it to sell for such a high price! Will go again when I have anything else to sell.
4.9

Sold my antique Air-King

I went to sold the antique Air-King that was a gift to my husband. It had been using it for over 10 years, so the screw part broke and the hands started to lag, so it wasn’t used and was put away. I didn’t think about selling it at first, but when I checked on the overhaul fee, it was so expensive that I gave up. After discussing with my husband, I thought I would at least do an evaluation to see how much an antique Rolex can worth. Other stores were either not accepting it because it was broken, or quoted it very cheap. But when I went to Jewel Café, they examined it and offered with a price exceeding my expectation, so I decided to sell it to them. I was most comfortable with their detailed explanation and the price they offered, and was able to sell it without any worry.
Points of
Rolex Antique
Purchases
07

At the store or home delivery!

Ways to sell Rolex Antique
at a higher price

How to Sell Rolex Antique at a High Price〈 1 〉

Sell your Rolex as soon as possible if you have decided that you won’t be using it

The price of a Rolex varies depending on the model, but it can also fluctuate depending on the production year and reference number. For example, popular models with a relatively newer year and reference number can fetch a higher market price. Also, since demand tends to vary depending on the model, we recommend that you sell your Rolex as soon as you have decided that you will not be using it.

How to Sell Rolex Antique at a High Price〈 2 〉

Sell your Rolex with its warranty card and accessories for a higher price

Be sure to keep the warranty card, box, spare parts, and instruction manual that came with your Rolex when you purchased it. Without the warranty card, you may not be able to receive an authorized service or repair. Therefore, the purchase price of a Rolex will vary greatly depending on whether it has a warranty card. In addition, if the watch does not come with spare links, this limits its range of adjustable sizes, which may result in a lower price. That’s why it is advisable to keep all accessories carefully without throwing them away.

How to Sell Rolex Antique at a High Price〈 3 〉

Remove the dirt from your Rolex and keep it clean to sell it at a higher price

The key to increasing the appraisal value of a Rolex is to clean it as much as possible beforehand. Even a simple cleaning at home, such as wiping the glass surface or removing dirt from the crevices of the strap, can impact the appraisal value. If your Rolex has not been serviced for a long time, it is a good idea to just bring it in as is. Of course, a watch that has been serviced will fetch a higher price, but Rolexes can be expensive to repair and it may take many months. Considering the downsides, it is recommended to bring in the watch without getting it serviced.

Types of
Rolex Watches

Rolex Antique Purchases

FAQs

When is the best time to sell my Rolex Antique
The purchase price of Rolex Antique fluctuates daily. Now is the time to sell because the market price of second hand Rolex Antique has soared several folds. In addition, Jewel Café not only evaluates the purchase price of Rolex Antique watches, but also takes into account the background of the owner's use, so you can always get a high price for your watch.
Are there any fees or other costs involved in the purchase or valuation of a Rolex Antique
We do not charge any fees for the appraisal of Rolex Antique. If you are not satisfied with the appraised value of your Rolex Antique, you will not be charged for the appraisal as well. At Jewel Café, we are well-known for our speedy in-store purchase, but we also offer home delivery and on-site purchases completely free of charge, so please take advantage of our services!
Are there any tips to increase the chance of purchase of Rolex Antique?
If you bring multiple other branded items together with Rolex Antique, we can appraise and purchase them together with higher than usual price. Combinations such as “jewelry and branded bag”, “gold, branded watch and stamp” are all acceptable. We offer a 10-20% discount for assessing a large number of items at once. Please consult our staff for more details.
I want to sell my Rolex Antique smoothly. Do I need to make an appointment before coming to store?
No appointment required for the appraisal of Rolex Antique, feel free to visit us anytime! Jewel Café situated in strategic locations such as station front and inside shopping center. You can stop by anytime during your grocery shopping or other activity. Please note that you may be asked to wait if there are overlapping of customer’s visit. For customers who wish to have their Rolex Antique purchased or appraised smoothly without waiting, it is recommended to make appointment in advance.

Rolex Antique

Jewel Cafe Purchase Ranking

Ranking1

Rolex Antique without spare accessories

We bought a Rolex Antique without spare accessories with high pricing. In Jewel Café, our expert appraisers will carefully assess your Rolex Antique even if without spare accessories. Among the many sales channels Jewel Café have, we will choose the best channel that doesn’t reflect the presence or absence of spare accessories, so we can buy your Rolex Antique with highest price possible. We also purchase items with accessories at high prices.

Ranking2

Malfunctioning Rolex Antique

We often encounter malfunctioning Rolex Antique as well. There are many causes such as the internal mechanism, the appearance of the watch, and the movement of the hands, we accept these impaired watches because they can be repair and resold as reuse items. If you have a malfunctioning Rolex Antique, feel free to contact Jewel Café anytime.

Ranking3

Damaged Rolex Antique

The cost of repair for a damaged Rolex Antique can be very expensive. On top of that, it takes time to repair, so there are many customers that bring their damaged items to us as it is. We can purchase even damaged items that other stores refuse to accept due to our domestic and international resell channels we have cultivated, we will offer the best price for your broken Rolex Antique Feel free to contact us.

Rolex Antique's trivia
of the week

About the purchase of Rolex Antique watches

The history of Rolex begins in London. It is said that there are currently some 600 Swiss watchmaking companies, many of which were established more than 100 years ago. However, only a handful of these have maintained operations uninterrupted to the present day. One such company is Rolex, whose founder Hans Wilsdorf was born in Bavaria, Germany in 1881. At the tender age of 12, he lost both his parents, dropped out of school, and began working for Cuno Korten, a Swiss watchmaker in La Chaux-de-Fonds. There, he was tasked with the export of English watches, which allowed him to develop his business acumen from a young age. In 1903, he moved to London at the age of 22, and two years later in 1905, he founded Wilsdorf & Davis, the predecessor of Rolex. Five years later, in search of "a creative and easily-pronounceable word", he renamed the company to the Rolex brand which we all know today.

In 1910, he entered into a partnership involving watch movements with Aegler, a Swiss company skilled in the manufacture of precision instruments, and obtained the highest level of certification from the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). In 1914, Rolex was awarded the highest recognition from the Kew Observatory. Hans Wilsdorf's next goal was to develop a sturdy case capable of protecting the watch’s movement from dust and moisture, so in 1926, in cooperation with Oyster Watch Co., he developed and patented a case made of hollowed-out metal and a screw-in crown.

Thus the Rolex Oyster was born, Rolex’s trademark mechanism that remains to this day. A certain legendary event made the Rolex Oyster famous across the world: in 1927, a stenographer from London by the name of Mercedes Gleitze achieved the amazing feat of swimming across the Strait of Dover in 15 hours and 15 minutes, and she did so while wearing a Rolex Oyster on her wrist. The fact that the Rolex was able to withstand such extreme conditions proved the incredible water resistance of the Oyster case, which in turn prompted the accelerated development of waterproof watches among other manufacturers. The success of the Rolex Oyster made a name for Rolex worldwide for its watchmaking technology, and the company next turned its attention towards developing a self-winding watch.

In 1931, Rolex produced the very first wristwatch to feature a 360-degree full-rotation self-winding mechanism, thereby overcoming the biggest issue with automatic winding up to that point, which was the poor efficiency of the winding mechanism. This technology dramatically improved the winding efficiency, further augmenting Rolex's innovative capabilities. The integration of this mechanism of perpetual movement into the prized Rolex Oyster produced the Oyster Perpetual, fondly nicknamed "the Bubbleback" in the antique market today because the rotor for winding the mainspring is positioned over the movement, causing the watch to be unusually thick as the back was rounded like a bubble to accommodate the rotor. In 1945, another revolutionary invention was added to the Oyster Perpetual: the Datejust. As the name suggests, the date display automatically rolls forward each day at midnight, which was a groundbreaking mechanism at the time. These three major inventions — the Oyster case of 1926, the Perpetual mechanism of 1931, and the Datejust mechanism of 1945 — mark the perfection of Rolex's practical watch design.