Audemars Piguet and luxury watch buyer in Fort Lauderdale
Nicholas Estate Buyers is an Audemars Piguet buyer in Fort Lauderdale and also buys Patek Philippe, Rolex, IWC, Panerai and Cartier watches at 2821 E Oakland Park Blvd. Bring the watch, and the box and papers if you have them. The offer is free, carries no obligation, and comes with the reasoning behind it.
What moves the number on a luxury watch
Five things set the offer on a luxury watch: the reference, the condition of the case and bracelet, the health of the movement, the originality of the dial and hands, and whether the full set is present. Nicholas Estate Buyers tells you which of them moved the number most on your watch, so the offer can be checked rather than taken on faith.
- Reference and material: a steel Royal Oak and a gold one are different conversations.
- Case and bracelet: sharp edges, heavy polishing, and bracelet stretch.
- Movement: timekeeping, and service history if you have the receipts.
- Dial and parts: original versus replaced components.
- Box, papers and extras: warranty card, links and hang tags.
Brands and references bought in Fort Lauderdale
- Audemars Piguet: Royal Oak, including the 15500 and 15202, and Royal Oak Offshore.
- Patek Philippe: Nautilus, Aquanaut, Calatrava and complications. See selling a Patek Philippe.
- Rolex: Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Master II, Day-Date and Datejust. See selling a Rolex.
- IWC and Panerai: Portugieser, Big Pilot, Luminor and Radiomir.
- Cartier and others: Santos, Tank and Ballon Bleu, plus Tudor, Piaget and Chopard.
Selling a watch in Fort Lauderdale
Watch sellers in Fort Lauderdale are usually well informed. Many already know the reference, the year and roughly what similar pieces have traded for. Others inherited a watch with no idea what it is. Nicholas Estate Buyers works with both at the same counter, by walk-in or by appointment, and sellers who want privacy can call ahead. Sellers bringing a watch alongside gold or estate jewelry can see the Fort Lauderdale jewelry buyers page, and the full brand list is on the watches page.
How the sale works
- Call (786) 281-1287 or email the reference and photos for a first view, or walk in.
- The watch is examined in front of you: case, bracelet, dial, movement and papers.
- You get an offer and the reason for it.
- Accept and be paid by wire, check or cash, or keep the watch.
Frequently asked questions
Who buys Audemars Piguet watches in Fort Lauderdale?
Nicholas Estate Buyers buys Audemars Piguet watches in Fort Lauderdale, including the Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore, at 2821 E Oakland Park Blvd. Offers are free and carry no obligation.
Is there a Patek Philippe buyer in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Nicholas Estate Buyers buys Patek Philippe watches in Fort Lauderdale, from Calatravas to the Nautilus and Aquanaut.
Will you buy a watch that is overdue for service?
Yes. A watch that needs service can still be sold. Its condition is part of the assessment, and you are told how it affected the offer.
Can I get a quote from photos?
Yes, as a first step. Email the reference, clear photos of the dial, case and caseback, and any papers to nicholas.estatebuyers@gmail.com. A final offer follows once the watch has been examined.
Do I need the original box and papers?
No, though a full set usually helps. A watch without them is still assessed on everything else.
Get a watch offer in Fort Lauderdale
Nicholas Estate Buyers is at 2821 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 6pm and Saturday 11am to 5pm. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Call (786) 281-1287 to book a time or ask a question first.