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Buy Pre Owned Luxury Watches. Watches over £500 certified via Cheshire Watch Company

Buy a pre owned luxury watch at Mintro. Rolex, Tag Heuer, Breitling and more, each watch over £500 authenticated and certified via the Cheshire Watch Company before it goes on sale. Every listing shows the actual watch, its condition and exactly what is included, so you can buy with complete confidence.

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Watches over £500 certified & authenticated via Cheshire Watch Company

Every luxury watch over £500 that Mintro sells is authenticated and certified via the Cheshire Watch Company, an independent specialist in premium timepieces. Their experts verify that each watch is genuine before it goes on sale, and the certification comes with your purchase, so you have independent proof of authenticity from a named authority, not just our word.

Browse our current range by brand below, including Rolex, Tag Heuer and Breitling.

What condition are Mintro's luxury watches?

The grade describes appearance only. Every watch we sell is fully tested and works perfectly whatever its grade.

Excellent Grade A

Looks like new or very close to it, with no marks visible under normal light.

Good Grade B

Light scuffs or surface marks only, no deep scratches or dents.

Fair Grade C

Clear cosmetic wear with scratches and scuffs but no cracks, fully working.

What affects a pre owned watch's price

No two pre owned watches are priced the same. Value comes down to a handful of factors, and every Mintro listing is priced against them so you can see exactly what you are paying for.

Model, reference and metal.

Condition and service history.

Box and papers — a full set or watch-only.

Age and desirability.

Every listing shows the actual watch, so you see the exact piece and its condition before you buy.

Warranty, returns & delivery

Every watch is covered by the 24 month Mintro Guarantee against faults, which is two full years of cover. Accidental damage, water damage and misuse are not covered.

Buy online and you have 14 days from the day your order arrives to change your mind, just pay the return postage. Faults are dealt with under the Mintro guarantee.

Delivery is tracked and fully insured, dispatched within 1 working day, with higher value watches sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery.

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Why buy pre-owned luxury watches from Mintro

Independent authentication via the Cheshire Watch Company on every watch over £500.

Transparent condition, with each watch photographed individually so you see the exact piece you receive.

Our Buyback scheme gives you room to move, letting you sell to Mintro for instant cash with the option to buy back within 28 days, and you can sell your own watch to Mintro whenever you are ready.

Prefer to spread the cost? Layaway lets you reserve a watch with a 20 percent deposit and pay over up to 12 weeks, with no interest, no fees and no credit checks.

Frequently asked questions

Are pre owned watches certified and authenticated?

Yes. Every pre owned watch over £500 at Mintro is authenticated and certified via the Cheshire Watch Company before it is listed. Independent experts verify that the watch is genuine, and the certification comes with your purchase, so you have proof of authenticity from a named specialist rather than just a promise.

What is Cheshire Watch Company certification?

Cheshire Watch Company certification is independent confirmation that your watch is genuine. The Cheshire Watch Company are specialists in premium timepieces, and every luxury watch over £500 that Mintro sells passes through their authentication before sale. You receive the certification with your watch, giving you verifiable proof of exactly what you own.

What warranty do I get?

Every watch comes with the 24 month Mintro Guarantee. It covers faults, not accidental damage, water damage or misuse. If anything goes wrong, speak to any Mintro store or contact us online.

Can I return a watch?

Yes. Online orders come with 14 days to change your mind from the day your watch arrives. You cover the return postage, and we recommend an insured, tracked service for peace of mind. Any fault is handled separately under the 24 month Mintro Guarantee at no cost to you.

Do watches come with box and papers?

Some watches come as a full set with box and papers, others come as the watch only. Every listing states exactly what is included, and the price reflects it. Authenticity never rests on paperwork alone, because every watch over £500 is independently certified via the Cheshire Watch Company before sale.

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