Every watch we sell crosses our own bench first, inspected, serviced and refinished in house. Buy, sell or trade with confidence, Australia wide, since 2011.
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We take physical possession of every watch so it can be properly inspected, not judged from photographs alone.
Movement, case, dial and any papers are examined together, with condition and originality noted.
The actual watch is photographed from every angle and listed with the details you need to make up your own mind.
Servicing and refinishing are handled in our Melbourne workshop. Bring us any fine Swiss watch, whether you bought it from us or not, and we will take the time to explain what it needs.
A proper assessment first, followed by the movement work and testing your watch actually needs.
Specialist equipment and finishing methods are used to preserve the original lines, edges and graining.
Questions are welcome. We explain the condition, the work and the options before you decide.
The workshop bench in Melbourne. Every service and refinish happens here, in-house.
The same customer watch, before and after our Melbourne workshop. Drag the handle to compare.
Movement, case and dial are examined and documented before any work is quoted.
Specialist equipment keeps the factory edges, chamfers and graining.
Five full case studies, every before and after photo, on the restorations page.
A gold Royal Oak caseback from our bench — the 1995 inscription on the left, the restored case on the right.
Tell us what you are looking for. We will keep the request and get in touch if the right watch arrives.
Brand, model, reference, condition and budget, if you know them.
If the right watch comes in, we will contact you with the details.
Review the photographs, ask questions and book time to compare it in Melbourne.
Send us the details and a few photographs. We will talk you through an outright sale and consignment, so you can choose the option that suits you.
“I just purchased a Rolex Yacht Master from the Watch Collector. My experience was very pleasant. I'm from Brisbane and I was very comfortable purchasing this watch from online. It was exactly as advertised. Beautiful watch. I'm definitely a happy customer.”
“I recently sent my banged up Omega Aqua Terra in for a case refinishing including laser welding. The work was quick and the communication very good from Ben (usually lacking with other watch makers). There were several gouges on the case…”
“Michael is great to deal with, a true gentleman. He offers awesome customer service and explains all there is to know about the watch you may be looking for.”
“Thanks so much Ben...Just received a Tudor BB Burgundy today at my front door. When I first saw the pictures on-line the watch looked great...in my hands it's even better! From my first phone call to delivery, everything was so smooth…”
“I bought the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean from seller. Excellent service and top quality Pre-Owned Watch seller. I am happy for what I paid for. Highly recommended. Besides that, they provided free accessesment on my Tag Heuer and cleaning service. AWESOME.”
“The team at the Watch Collector were outstanding from first contact thru till post sales follow up.”
“Had a great experience at the Watch Collector Co while I was down on a trip in Melbourne. Easy to get a hold of as I got a call back to make an appointment and could easily follow the instructions to get there. Ben was very welcoming and…”
“Thank you Michael, it has been a pleasure working with you 🙏 Made the whole process so easy, even though im in a different state…”
“I have now bought and sold a number of Rolex watches through you and each time I have been impressed with your passion, professionalism and personal interest.”
“Superb service from both Michael and Ben. Watch arrived in perfect condition to NQ within 2 days (and I thought this was impossible) - communication was impeccable and the watch fit is perfect. Thanks again guys, a pleasure to buy from.”
“These guys were great. They were professional, responsive and most importantly the work they did was excellent. My watch came back better than new. They even fixed a scratch and I didn’t ask them to. They just wanted the watch to look its best. I highly recommend them.”
“Dealing with Michael and Watch Collector has always exceeded my expectations. From his knowledge during the sale to his generous support in servicing my Speedmaster.”
“Buy with confidence! I recently purchased my dream watch from Ben and Michael, and the service I received was impeccable. I received a very professional and honest buying experience, which is hard to come by, especially among secondary…”
“I recently purchased a Breitling from Watch Collector and the experience was great. I spoke with Michael when I saw the watch for sale and he was able to provide me with details about the watch over the phone. I felt confident in the…”
“My experience with the Watch Collector Co now spans three years involving transactions on five watches.”
“Thank you so much to the guys for a simple and relaxed transaction. I am really happy with my new purchase. Highly recommended 👌”
“I swapped my iwc chrono for a big pilot. Michael was very helpful and understanding. Very helpful to talk to someone that understands you and also excellent in his profession.…”
“The Planet Ocean is exactly as described: perfect in every way. I really appreciated your contact during the very simple and efficient process.”
“Great service from initial contact through to delivery. The watch was as described and honestly exceeded my expectations. Would highly recommend Michael and would definitely purchase again!”
“If you’re looking for a beautiful watch then the watch collector is the way to go! Very intimate setting and every question answered, on-site fitting and advice and an all round fantastic experience, incredibly happy with my beautiful new watch and would recommend this seller to anyone! Cannot fault!”
“After searching for several years, I was finally able to secure my Tag Heuer Monaco from Michael, virtually brand new. He is very knowledgeable on all makes and models.”
“Just purchased a Rolex Panda from Watch Collector Co. Excellent experience dealing with Michael. They were technically shut for the NY holidays but Michael took personal time off to meet me at the store so I could purchase the watch…”
“After listening to me, he recommended the PAM 111, even though this was not the most expensive watch I was admiring.”
“Ben and Michael were great to deal with on a sale and purchase of a new watch. The whole process to book an appointment, providing quotations and viewing the pieces was seamless. They also went the extra mile to accommodate some additional…”
“I highly rate the service I have received from Watch Collector. Although using the postal service / couriers during the height of covid severely delayed delivery, I appreciated Brent's outstanding service and regular follow-up.…”
