Sell or Trade Your Watch in Honolulu
Thinking about selling or trading a watch? Send us the details and a few clear photos, and we’ll take a look.
Piece of Time Honolulu buys and trades select vintage, luxury, and collectible watches. We keep the process straightforward, with honest communication, fair consideration, and no pressure to move forward.
Local Honolulu deals are available, and we consider sellers from the neighbor islands and the mainland.
Who you're dealing with
We're a father-and-son watch business based in Honolulu.
We've been buying and selling watches on eBay since 2025 under the same name, with 152 positive feedback at 100%. Before you send anyone a watch, check who they are — our record is public and it's from people who actually dealt with us.
James Bui, Honolulu — (808) 429-0355. Call or text any time. We'd rather talk it through than trade emails.
Watches We Buy
Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Piaget, Breitling, Zenith, Longines and Seiko.
That includes Rolex Datejusts, Omega Seamasters, Cartier Tanks and vintage solid gold dress watches. We buy from other makers too, whether it's a single watch or a whole collection.
How It Works
1. Tell Us About Your Watch
Send the brand, model or reference number, approximate year, condition, box and papers, service history, and your asking price, if you have one. Please include clear photos of the dial, case, caseback, bracelet, clasp, and any visible flaws or stretch.
For a trade, let us know which watch from our inventory interests you.
2. Receive an Initial Quote
We’ll review the information and provide an initial offer or trade estimate. Local Honolulu transactions are available, and remote transactions are considered.
3. Inspection and Payment
If the initial number works for you, we’ll arrange the next steps. Once the watch is received, we’ll inspect its authenticity, condition, and functionality. After the inspection is completed and the final offer is confirmed, payment will be sent promptly by bank wire or another agreed-upon method.
What to Expect
- Straightforward quotes
- Local Honolulu deals available
- Remote transactions considered
- Trades reviewed case by case
- Clear communication throughout
- No pressure and no obligation
Condition matters, but we are open to reviewing watches in a wide range of conditions. Submit your watch details and photos to receive an initial assessment.
Common Questions
Do you buy watches that don't run?
Often, yes. Condition affects the offer, but we review watches in a wide range of conditions. Send photos and tell us what's wrong.
I inherited a watch and don't know much about it. Can you help?
Yes. Send photos of the dial and caseback, and the movement too if you can get to it. We'll come back with an honest number, even if we're not the right buyer for it.
Do I need the box and papers?
No. They can add value, but they're not required.
I'm not on Oʻahu. Can I still sell to you?
Yes, remote transactions are considered. Send photos first, and we'll agree on next steps before you ship anything.
How do I get paid?
After we receive and inspect the watch and confirm the final offer, payment is sent promptly by bank wire or another agreed-upon method.
For the best and fastest quotes, email me directly at contact@pieceoftimehonolulu.com.