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Selling your timepiece
We buy outright from private sellers Australia-wide, with same-day offers on Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille. Whole collections welcome.
Send us the reference, year, condition and what comes with it. Our horologists assess it and we make one firm offer — no opening bid, no back and forth.
Authentication is at our Melbourne CBD boutique, or with our partner watchmakers in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and the Gold Coast — leave it with them and be paid on the spot. Elsewhere, we arrange insured transit and settle the same way.
We never publicise who sold us a watch, or what was paid.
The references we are actively seeking, brand by brand: sell your Rolex
how our watch selling process works?
Submit Your Watch Details
Receive a Competitive Offer
Prompt Payment
Secure Transfer
Why Choose The Smiling Second to sell your luxury watch?
Straightforward Process
Competitive Prices
Secure Transactions
Expert Evaluation
No Hidden Fees
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We look forward to hearing from you!
Have a question about our services? Want to see if your particular watch is one we can help with? We'd love to hear from you! To get a free quote, or if you have questions or special requests, just drop us a line.
The Smiling Second
Level 3/257 Collins St, Melbourne VIC, Australia
By appointment only
Phone: +61 416 950 564
Message us on Instagram: @thesmilingsecond
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your watches authentic?
Yes, local sales are inclusive of GST and are invoiced. You are eligible for a GST refund on departure from Australia under the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS). Further details are available here: https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/tourist-refund-scheme
Yes, we accept trade-ins toward your next purchase if it falls within our buying criteria. Provide us with the details of your current watch, and we’ll offer a valuation.
We ship domestically and worldwide using insured express couriers. Customs duties and taxes vary by country and are the responsibility of the buyer. All payments must also be cleared prior to shipping.
We offer private viewings by appointment at our Melbourne CBD Boutique if the watch is in stock and not being sourced specifically for you. Remote buyers can request high-resolution photos or video inspections.
We accept bank transfers and selected cryptocurrencies. Unfortunately, card purchases are not accepted due to a high incidence of chargeback issues within the industry. PayPal payments are also not accepted.
We purchase pieces dated largely 2010 onwards, typically from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, F.P. Journe, Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Söhne and Cartier, with a particular focus on pieces from $15,000. Exceptional examples outside this range are considered case by case. We generally do not purchase watches without original paperwork.
Yes, we authenticate all watches when purchasing them either in Melbourne or one of our satellite locations in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and the Gold Coast.
You would need to provide a valid Australian driver’s licence when selling your timepiece to us. Additionally, we require the warranty paperwork for the watch and the original purchase invoice in some circumstances.
We can receive and authenticate in Melbourne or one of our satellite locations in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and the Gold Coast. If you are unable to attend one of these locations, we will arrange an armoured courier or organise insured shipping to us with payment being made on authentication of your timepiece.
We will provide an instant direct bank transfer on authentication of your timepiece at our Melbourne Boutique or at one of our satellite locations. If you are sending your timepiece to us, we will pay on the day of receipt once the watch has been authenticated and quality assurance has been completed.
The Smiling Second has a deep and established local and international client base allowing us to facilitate discreet purchase and sale of both ultra-premium and sought after timepieces. Have peace of mind knowing that the sensitive information regarding your timepiece will remain secure.
We can receive and authenticate in Melbourne or one of our satellite locations in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and the Gold Coast. If you are unable to attend one of these locations, we will arrange an armoured courier or organise insured shipping to us.
The Smiling Second has a deep and established local and international client base allowing us to facilitate discreet purchase and sale of both ultra-premium and sought after timepieces. Have peace of mind knowing that the sensitive information regarding your timepiece will remain secure.
You would need to provide a valid Australian driver’s licence when selling your timepiece to us. Additionally, we require the warranty paperwork for the watch and the original purchase invoice in some circumstances.
Yes the watch will be insured at all times from drop off to one of our locations or once shipping to our Melbourne boutique. It will remain insured while in our care.
Our consignment fees vary from 5-10% depending on the value and brand of the piece consigned. Our consignment fees represent our high rate of successful sales.
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