Sell my Rolex watch
Check what your Rolex sells for from recorded sales, then ask for offers in about a minute. A person reviews every request, and your details go to a dealer only if you agree.
- Typical range by condition and set, where we have enough recorded sales
- No fees for sellers, no obligation to sell
- Independent: we're not a dealer and don't buy watches
How selling works
- Check the rangePick your reference, its condition and whether you have the box and papers. Where we have enough recorded sales, you see the typical range straight away.
- Tell us how to reach youName, ZIP and an email or phone number. About a minute, no account, no fees.
- We review it and look for a dealerA person reviews every request and gets back to you. When an independent dealer is a fit, we share the details you agreed to so they can make you an offer. You decide.
To sell a Rolex watch, start with its value
The range in the tool above comes from recorded sales of the same reference, condition and set. To see how that works, including the measured difference box and papers and unworn condition make, read how to value a Rolex watch. For a whole collection, the Rolex Submariner price guide and the Rolex Datejust price guide list every reference.
What our numbers are based on
- 108,034 sold results in the archive, from eBay and auctions (forum posts are kept apart); 102,817 recent sales are listed on reference pages with their date, condition and source
- 460 Rolex references with a published range, out of 793 tracked
- 21 sale-result sources, every one linked from the reference page
Asking prices never feed a range. When a reference has too few recorded sales, its page says so instead of guessing. Browse all Rolex references
Ways to sell a Rolex
Each way suits a different seller. A general comparison; terms differ between companies, so check the details of any service you use.
| Way to sell | Who sets the price | When you're paid | Fees to you | Your effort | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a dealer | The dealer makes an offer; you accept or decline | Usually once the dealer has received and checked the watch | Nothing to WristPrices; the dealer's resale margin is built into the offer | Low: describe the watch, then ship it or visit once a price is agreed | Speed and a fixed price |
| Auction house | Set by bidding, often with a reserve you agree in advance | After the sale date and the house's settlement period | Seller's commission and other charges vary by house: read its consignment terms | Medium: consign the watch and wait for a scheduled sale | Rare or collectible pieces where competition can lift the price |
| Consignment with a dealer | A target price you agree with the dealer | Only once the watch sells | A commission from the sale price; terms vary | Low to medium: hand over the watch, then wait | Sellers who can wait for a possibly higher net |
| Marketplace listing (for example Chrono24 or eBay) | Your asking price; buyers negotiate | Once a buyer pays, often through the platform's payment service | Platform seller fees apply: read its current terms | High: photos, listing, buyer questions, shipping | Sellers comfortable running the sale themselves |
WristPrices helps with the first row: it checks the range from recorded sales and introduces dealers. It is not a dealer and does not buy watches.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to sell my Rolex through WristPrices?
No. Sellers never pay WristPrices, and there is no obligation to accept an offer or to sell.
How does WristPrices make money?
WristPrices plans to charge watch dealers for introductions to sellers. Sellers never pay, and no dealer can pay to change a published price: every range comes from recorded sales.
What happens after I send my details?
A person reviews your request and gets back to you. Dealer introductions are not active yet, and they are never automatic: when an independent dealer is a fit for your watch, we share the details you agreed to so they can make you an offer. You decide whether to sell.
How long does it take?
The form takes about a minute. We can't promise an offer or a time for one: a person reviews every request, and an introduction is made only when an independent dealer is a fit. After that, the timing is between you and the dealer.
Do I need the box and papers?
No. You can sell a watch without them: tell us what you have. The set can change the price, which is why recorded sales with and without box and papers are tracked separately where we have enough of them.
How do I ship my watch safely?
WristPrices never handles watches or shipping. If you sell by mail, agree the price and payment terms with the dealer first, ask for fully insured, tracked shipping, and photograph the watch and its serial before it leaves you. You can also sell in person at a dealer's shop.
How will I get paid?
Payment is agreed between you and the dealer, for example by bank wire or check. Don't hand over or ship the watch until you have agreed how and when you will be paid.
Who sees my details?
WristPrices, and an independent watch dealer only if you tick the consent box on the form and we introduce your request to one. Your details are never put in page addresses or analytics, and you can ask us to delete them at any time.
Is the estimate an offer?
No. It is the typical range from recorded sales of the same reference in the same condition and set, shown only when we have enough of them. An offer depends on your watch itself, which a dealer checks before buying.
Do you list Rolex watches for sale?
No. People often search "rolex watch for sell" whether they want to buy or to sell. WristPrices lists no watches for sale: it is a price guide, and this page is for owners who want to sell a Rolex watch and request offers.
Is WristPrices part of Rolex or a dealer?
No. WristPrices is an independent price guide. It is not a dealer, does not buy watches and has no connection to Rolex.
From the blog
- Does polishing a Rolex reduce value? When to polish and when not toPolishing removes metal and can't be undone. When it lowers a Rolex's value, when it doesn't matter much, and a decision table for owners planning to sell.
- Does servicing affect Rolex value? What helps, what hurtsA documented service can firm up offers for your Rolex, but replaced dials, hands and polishing can cost value. When to service before selling, and when not.
- eBay vs auction Rolex prices: how the two markets compare in our dataeBay vs auction Rolex prices by reference: how the two medians compare in our sold data, what each figure includes and how we combine both in one range.
- How much is my Rolex worth? A step-by-step valuationFind your reference, grade the condition, check box and papers, then compare sold prices. A five-step worksheet for valuing your Rolex.
- How Rolex prices are calculated: from sold results to a rangeHow Rolex prices are calculated on WristPrices: recorded sales, box and papers and condition adjustments, recency weighting, a range and a confidence level.
- How to choose a pre-owned watch dealer you can trust with a RolexHow to judge a pre-owned watch dealer before you buy a Rolex: returns, warranty, authentication, reviews, disclosure and payment, plus the questions to ask.
- How to find your Rolex reference number, and what it tells youFind your Rolex reference number on the papers or between the lugs, tell it apart from the serial, and read what its digits and letters say about your watch.
- How to sell a Rolex safely: a step-by-step checklistAvoid fake checks, shipping losses and switch scams. A step-by-step checklist for selling a Rolex safely, in person or by mail, to a dealer or a private buyer.
- Rolex box and papers value: what a full set adds, measuredHow much do box and papers add to a Rolex? We measured it from our own sold results: full sets, watch only, box or papers alone. See the gaps by reference.
- Rolex resale value: what decides what yours sells forRolex resale value comes down to the reference, condition, box and papers, and how you sell. See the factors, our sold-price data and a checklist.
- Rolex serial number year: how to date a watch and how far to trust itWhere to find your Rolex serial number, what it can and can't tell you about the year, why serials since 2010 don't date a watch, and better ways to date it.
- Rolex service cost: what drives the bill and how to get an estimateWhat a Rolex service includes, how often Rolex recommends one, what makes one estimate higher than another, and how a Rolex center compares with an independent.
- Rolex trade-in value: how trade-ins work and how to compareWhat a jeweler or dealer credits for your Rolex in a trade, why it differs from a cash offer, and a worksheet to compare a trade-in with selling first.
- The Rolex warranty card: what it shows, covers, and if it is lostHow the Rolex warranty card changed from paper to plastic to the green card, what it must show, what the warranty covers, and what to do if your card is lost.
- Sell a Rolex on eBay vs a dealer: fees, risk and what you keepeBay or a dealer for your Rolex? How eBay's watch authentication and fees work, what a dealer offer trades away, and a worksheet to compare your net.
- What dealers pay for a Rolex vs private sale, auction and eBayWhy a dealer's offer for your Rolex sits below private-sale prices, how it compares with eBay and auction results in our data, and how to get a fairer offer.
- Where to sell a Rolex: dealer, auction, eBay or private saleDealer, consignment, auction, eBay or a private buyer: how each way to sell a Rolex works, what it costs you, how fast you get paid and who it suits.