Melbourne · Pre-owned prestige watches
Pre-owned luxury watches, authenticated in Melbourne
Rolex, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Tudor, bought and sold by people who trade them every week. Every watch is inspected before it's listed, priced against real sales and delivered fully insured at no cost to you.
- Authenticated in-houseMoney-back guarantee
- Free insured deliveryAustralia-wide & worldwide
- Secure bank transferUnique reference per order
- Deal with the ownersPrivate viewings in Melbourne
In stock now
Pre-owned Rolex, Omega, AP & more available today
New stock is being prepared
Our latest pieces are with the watchmaker and photographer right now, and the best watches often sell before they're listed. Tell us what you're after and we'll show you first, or join the list for private previews.
Can't see the reference you want? Most of what we sell is sourced to order, and our sold archive shows real prices for 118 watches we've placed.
What we do
Buy, sell, source and authenticate, handled by the owners
Buy a watch
Authenticated pre-owned and unworn pieces with honest condition notes, full specifications and real photos. Buy Now gives you a unique reference and payment details instantly.
Shop the collection 02Sell or trade in
A fair offer based on what the watch actually sells for, paid by same-day bank transfer. Or trade it against something better.
Get an offer 03Source a specific reference
Waitlisted Rolex, discontinued Omega, a particular Patek dial. We search our private network and only buy on your say-so.
Start a search 04Authenticate & value
Not sure it's real, or what it's worth? We check reference, serial, movement and parts, and tell you straight.
How we authenticateHow buying from Above Time works
- Choose your watchSearch by brand, colour, size or reference. Ask us anything or book a private viewing in Melbourne.
- Click Buy NowYou'll instantly get an email with your unique reference (e.g. AT-260925-7KQ2) and our payment details. The watch is held for 48 hours.
- Confirm and payCall to confirm our bank details, then transfer by bank or PayID using your reference. We never change bank details by email.
- Insured deliveryComplimentary, fully insured, signature-on-delivery shipping, or a private handover in Melbourne.
Ari PavlouFounder & Principal Trader
Adam PavlouCo-Founder & Director
Robert AdelmanPartner — Digital & Operations
Straight answers
Buying or selling a luxury watch? Ask us directly
Where can I buy pre-owned luxury watches in Australia?
Buy from a specialist who authenticates every watch before listing it, publishes the reference and condition, and ships fully insured. Above Time is a Melbourne-based pre-owned watch dealer. We deliver free Australia-wide and worldwide, and every listing shows the reference, year, size and what's included.
Are your watches genuine?
Yes. Every watch is checked by our team before listing: reference and serial, movement, dial, hands, bezel, bracelet and clasp codes, plus any papers. If a watch we sold is ever shown not to be genuine, we refund you in full. See our authenticity guarantee.
Where can I sell my watch?
If it's a prestige Swiss watch such as Rolex, Omega, Tudor, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, IWC, Cartier, Breitling or TAG Heuer, or a Grand Seiko, you can sell it to Above Time. We buy outright, take trade-ins or broker on consignment, and pay by bank transfer on the spot once agreed. Start on our sell your watch page.
Do you ship Australia-wide and overseas?
Yes. Delivery is complimentary and fully insured on every watch, Australia-wide and worldwide. Overseas buyers are responsible for any import duties or taxes in their country.
How does Buy Now and payment work?
Click Buy Now and we email you a unique reference number with our bank and PayID details. The watch is reserved for you for 48 hours while funds clear. Always call us to verbally confirm our bank details before transferring. We'll never change them by email.
Can I see a watch in person before I buy?
Yes. We arrange private viewings in Melbourne by appointment. Book through any enquiry form and tell us the watch you'd like to see.
Do you accept trade-ins?
Yes. You can trade your current watch against anything we have, or against a watch we source for you. We value it first, so you know exactly what it's worth before you commit.
Which is better, Rolex or Omega?
Both make superb watches. Rolex generally holds value better and has stronger brand recognition. Omega often gives you more technical specification (Co-Axial, Master Chronometer) and history, like the Moonwatch, for less money. Tell us how you'll wear it and we'll show you the best of each in your budget.
Send us a message
Ari, Adam or Robert will reply personally, usually within a few business hours.