Buying Guides
Buying a Watch Remotely: Lessons from the Pandemic
What remote buying taught us about photographs, clear descriptions, communication and delivery.
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Hatton Garden, London
Independent watch expertise.
Collector-led stock.
Pre-owned watches individually assessed and described, from our Hatton Garden showroom. Read each listing for condition, preparation and any applicable commercial warranty.
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The Tempvs Inspection
Confidence comes from what happens before the watch is listed
Inspection before presentation
Authentication, condition, function and mechanical performance are assessed before a watch is offered for sale. Vintage and neo-vintage pieces are considered with the additional context that originality and period-correct components require.
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Tempvs Pre-Retail
Authenticated. Offered earlier. Condition made clear.
Available watches offered earlier in our stock cycle, generally before routine cosmetic preparation or servicing unless stated otherwise. Please review the condition report before purchasing. No additional Tempvs 12-month commercial warranty applies; statutory consumer rights remain unaffected.
Collector-led stock
Current, discontinued and genuinely interesting watches
Our stock reflects decades in the watch trade: current references sit alongside discontinued, neo-vintage and collector-led pieces. If the watch you want is not listed, our sourcing network may be able to find it.
From the Tempvs Journal
Collecting
Building a Collection You Enjoy Wearing
Build a watch collection around your own tastes, daily routine and the details that make each piece enjoyable.
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audemars piguet
Watch Design and Changing Collector Tastes
Proportions, materials and personal taste: how to look beyond release-day excitement when choosing a watch.
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luxury
Understanding the Cost of Watch Ownership
Servicing, straps, insurance and condition: the practical details to consider alongside a watch’s purchase price.
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Collecting
Collectability Beyond the Hype: Craft, Rarity and Personal Taste
Look beyond the hype: explore the craft, originality and personal appeal that make a watch worth collecting.
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Authenticity
Introducing Tempvs Pre-Retail: Earlier Access, Better Value, Same Authenticity Guarantee
Earlier access, transparent condition reporting and better value: discover the new Tempvs Pre-Retail service with our authenticity guarantee.
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Audemars Piguet
Waiting Lists and Trust: Has Luxury Watch Retail Lost the Customer?
Scarcity is understandable. Opaque allocation systems are harder to defend. We look at why Rolex, AP and Patek waiting lists can damage customer tr...
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Collecting
Neo-Vintage: When Does a Watch Actually Qualify?
Thirty years old? Acrylic crystal? Discontinued? We look at why neo-vintage is more useful as a period and design language than a strict date.
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Neo-vintage
Rolex 16800 to 16610: The Journey of the Pre-Ceramic Submariner
From the transitional 16800 to the long-running 16610, we trace how Rolex created the classic pre-ceramic Submariner.
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blog
Buying Your First Watch
Practical guidance on choosing, checking and buying your first pre-owned luxury watch, including transparent condition and after-sales terms.
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What our customers say
“The guys are great. Nothing is a problem, every watch I have ever seen is in perfect condition. Very knowledgeable staff.”
R. Aslett — Google Review
“Frictionless transaction, exactly how it should be. Fantastic watch and very well described. Many thanks, I will be back again!”
G. Parkinson — Tempvs Ltd on Chrono24
“10/10 service from the Tempvs team — fast, friendly and 100% recommended. I will be back in the future.”
Kie L. — Google Review
“I received the watch within 24 hours of buying. Exactly as advertised and with no problem whatsoever. An excellent experience.”
Neil T. — Tempvs Ltd on Chrono24
“Very impressed with the watch and delivery. Everything was as described; I would recommend this shop.”
Llinos P. — Google Review
“Super fast delivery and the item was as described. Would definitely recommend.”
Paul — Tempvs Ltd on Chrono24