How to buy
Four steps.
No surprises at any of them.
This is how a watch moves from our case to your wrist. The same process whether the piece is in stock or sourced to your order.
The four steps
Inquire about a piece
Message us on WhatsApp, call, or use the form — whichever is natural for you. Name the watch from the collection, or a reference you want sourced. In-stock pieces are ready to discuss immediately. For a sourced piece: reply within 24 hours, most pieces in hand within a week.
See the real watch
You get live photos and video of the exact example — dial, case, clasp, the flaws if there are any — along with its timing-machine numbers and what comes with it. A video call with the watch in frame is always on the table. You decide with everything in front of you.
Wire on invoice
When the watch is right, you receive a simple written invoice with the price you already saw — the listed number is the real number. Payment is by bank wire. The watch is held for you the moment you say yes.
Insured overnight delivery
Fully insured overnight shipping, discreet packaging, adult signature required. Tracking goes to you the moment the label is scanned. Local to San Diego, we can also hand it over in person.
Questions
Buying, answered.
Do you buy watches in San Diego?
Yes. Crown & Dial Timepieces buys pre-owned luxury watches in San Diego, outright or as a trade toward a piece in the collection. Send the reference and a few photos, and you get a real market-based figure. If you are not local to San Diego, an insured shipping label is provided.
Can I see the watch before paying?
Yes. You get live photos and video of the exact example: dial, case, clasp, and the flaws if there are any, along with its timing-machine numbers and what comes with it. A video call with the watch in frame is always on the table, and in San Diego you can see it in person by appointment.
How do you authenticate a watch?
In-house, in person. Every piece goes on the timing machine and under the loupe before it is listed, and flaws are photographed, not hidden.
How do I pay?
By bank wire, on a simple written invoice with the price you already saw. The listed number is the real number, and the watch is held for you the moment you say yes.
Do you ship, and is it insured?
Yes. Fully insured overnight shipping, discreet packaging, adult signature required. Tracking goes to you the moment the label is scanned. Local to San Diego, we can also hand it over in person.
Can you source a reference you don't have in stock?
Yes. Name the reference you want sourced. You get a reply within 24 hours, and most pieces are in hand within a week.
Step one takes about a minute.
Tell us the piece. We handle the rest of the four.