Sell vintage and inherited watches in San Diego County
San Diego County has a lot of watches that are not worn anymore: a dive watch from a Navy career, a dress watch from a grandparent, a sport watch that was replaced by a smart watch. Many were never serviced and many have papers in a drawer somewhere.
DeKlutterNow is based in Oceanside, and we also visit San Diego, La Jolla, Chula Vista and El Cajon. Text photos of the dial, case back and clasp and we tell you whether it looks like a fit before anyone drives anywhere.
Short answer: text photos of your watches to (858) 247-2017. If it looks like a fit, we come to you in San Diego County, look at everything in person, and pay cash before leaving.
Common watch situations around San Diego
- A watch from a family member's service or career that has been in a drawer for years
- A mix of dive and sport watches from a collector who is trimming a collection
- A stopped dress watch that came with a box and papers
- A drawer of watches and jewelry from an estate that needs to be sorted
What to text us for watches
- Photos of the dial, case back, clasp and crown in even light
- The brand, the model name and any reference number you can read
- Whether it runs, and whether you have the box, papers or service receipts
What affects the value of watches
- Brand, model, and reference number
- Whether it runs and keeps time, and the type of movement
- Original box, papers, and extra links
- Condition of the case, crystal, and dial
- Vintage or collectible status
Replicas and counterfeit watches are not a fit, and very low cost fashion watches usually are not either.
We do not quote prices from a single photo. Final offers come after we look at the items in person.
How it works in San Diego
Step 01
Text us photos
Send clear pics of what you want to sell. We reply fast with interest and next steps.
Step 02
We come to you
In SoCal we come to you. No drop off needed. We schedule a visit at your door.
Step 03
Cash before we leave
On the spot evaluation, fair offer, and cash in hand before we head out.
Questions about selling watches in San Diego
- Do you buy dive watches in San Diego?
- Yes. Send the brand, model and photos of the dial, case back and bezel. Do not polish it first.
- Can I sell an inherited watch that does not run?
- Yes. Tell us it is stopped and do not force the crown. Gold cases can have metal value even when a watch does not run.
- Do you buy watches without papers?
- Yes. Papers help, but their absence does not rule a watch out.
- Which San Diego areas do you visit?
- North County first, since we are in Oceanside, and also San Diego proper, La Jolla, Chula Vista and El Cajon. Text your city and we confirm.
Cities we visit in San Diego County
- San Diego
- La Jolla
- Del Mar
- Chula Vista
- El Cajon
- Oceanside
- Carlsbad
- Encinitas
- Escondido
- Vista
- San Marcos
- Rancho Santa Fe
- All locations
Not in San Diego? Read the full guide to selling watches in Southern California, or see mail-in options if you are outside our area. Preparing to sell? Read how to sell an inherited or unused watch.
Sell watches in other areas
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Questions? Text (858) 247-2017. In some cases we work with trusted partners to get you the best offer possible.
