Where to buy vintage watches in Germany: Watches for sale in Germany

A vintage watch is a tresured timepiece that is unique to each owner, and that, as opposed to new, mass-produced watches, has a story to tell. In this article, we explore 10 vintage watch stores that offer a beautiful selection to German watch collectors and enthusiasts.

From affordable pieces to heirloom watches, you'll most certainly find the timepiece for you in one of these elegant stores.

Watches for sale in Germany: Online market places vs. Online stores

The difference between market places and stores/watch dealerships is the following: in a market place you have a large number of independent sellers, often inexperienced, each with a different quality standard when it comes to the vintage watches they sell; a store or a watch dealership is a single entity - this means that they have the same quality standard for all of the timepieces they offer, they have a specific return policy, and you can contact them directly for any issue, or extra information you require. 

Before diving into our list of 10 vintage watch stores, we would also like to mention some online market places where you can purchase vintage watches in Germany from independent sellers. A good example is eBay, a platform you may already have heard about. In Germany, eBay.de is widely used, and you can find some bargains there when it comes to vintage watches. Similar platforms, where people sell pre-owned watches are Kleinanzeigen and Vinted. We only recommend using these platforms if you're looking for an affordable watch.

If you're looking for a premium timepiece, Chrono24 is a highly regulated online market place, where numerous watch dealers are selling rare, exclusive timepieces. The company is based in Karlsruhe, offering a wide online selection of watches to the German public, as well as to international buyers. What is great about this platform is that they place great emphasis on security and authenticity, having an escrow system in place for secure transactions.

Where to buy vintage watches in Germany: 10 vintage watch stores

1. Vintage Radar

First of all, we have to mention our vintage watch store, Vintage Radar, where we have thousands of vintage watches for sale from affordable to mid-range watch brands. Our selection of timepieces focuses on watch brands like Seiko, Citizen, Bulova, Swatch, and many other. But we also offer a unique selection of watches by German watch brands, such as Dugena, ZentRa, Junghans, Anker, and many more. 

All of our watches are restored with love and serviced by local watch makers we collaborate with. They come with brand new batteries installed and they are additionally tested for at least 24 hours before shipping, to ensure proper functioning. We are based in the EU and offer free international shipping in Europe for all of our watches. 

As opposed to the majority of watch stores out there, we have a huge collection of watches for ladies, from everyday timepieces to unique dress watches for special occasions.

Discover our complete selection of watches, and don't hesitate to contact us for any questions, recommendations, or help in selecting the perfect vintage watch.

2. Goldammer

If you're a watch enthusiast that enjoys discovering new timepieces on Instagram, you've most certainly come across at least one reel by Goldammer. And if you haven't already, make sure to check their Instagram account, because their videos are simply stunning, and they will make you fall in love with watches. Their website is equally beautiful, featuring a lovely selection of vintage pieces. They are based in Germany, so as a German customer, you can enjoy fast shipping and no customs fees, which is great. But it's also worth noting that they ship internationally. So if you're based somewhere else, it doesn't hurt to check out their store.

Vintage Piaget watch sold by Goldammer. Photo credits: https://goldammer.me

They mostly feature vintage watches by Audemars Piguet, Rolex, Piaget or Omega, as well as other similar brands. Mid-range to expensive timepieces. What we like about this store is that they have a selection of rather special pieces, with more interesting designs, different from the popular watch models that we see featured again and again on social media by every other store.

3. Watchpool24

Watchpool24 has a lovely selection of vintage watches by mid-range and premium watch brands, such as: Longines, Hamilton, Breitling, Rolex, Movado, Universal Genève, and many more. Like Goldammer, they also sell very interesting watch models. They seem to be focusing on exciting chronographs, racing watches, but they also feature a stunning dress watch here and there. Their selection seems to be focused almost exclusively on watches for gents. The store in based in Germany, but they also offer international shipping.

4. World of Time

World of Time is the store to choose if you're looking for a heirloom piece - a premium vintage watch that you can pass down to next generations. With highly complicated watches by Patek Philippe, collectible Rolex watches that could well sell in auctions, and even Tourbillon watches, World of Time is definitely worth considering for keen collectors and watch connoisseurs. 

But this store also features a huge collection of vintage watches in different price ranges. You will find a large variety of watches below the €10,000 mark, both for ladies and gents. As well as a lot of watch models below the €100,000 mark, from many reliable watch brands. They place large importance on authenticity, and they can offer a 1-year warranty for your watch, as well as insured shipping.

For German customers that would like to visit the physical store, you can find them in Munich.

5. Vintage Chronos

Next on our list is Vintage Chronos, a vintage watch store that focuses on rather classic timepieces for men. If you're looking for a reliable sports watch, a chronograph, or even a minimalist dress watch, you can find their selection appealing. From our point of view, this is a store focused on more minimalist and sought-after timepieces. For German customers that prefer to stay on the safe side when it comes to watch designs and not venture too much into the creative realm, this store can be a good choice. 

Vintage Omega Seamaster - Photo credits: https://www.vintagechronos-germany.com

In addition to their online platform, they also have a physical store in Köln, which you can visit after booking an appoitment.

6. Zeitauktion 

Zeitauktion is a platform for buying and selling pre-owned luxury watches. Not only can you find rare timepieces for brands like Rolex, Breitling, Tag Heuer, IWC, Cartier, and many others, but you can also sell your vintage watches with the help of this platform. So if you're interesting in watch exchanges, or in upgrading your timepiece to a different model, why not consider contacting them?

7. Juwelier Rüschenbeck

Juwelier Rüschenbeck is a watch and jewelry dealership with stores in multiple cities in Germany. In addition to new watches and jewelry pieces, they also have a pre-owned watch collection. The authenticity of each watch is certified and they offer a 24-month warranty for their timepieces. With a focus on pre-owned watch models by Rolex and Cartier, Juwelier Rüschenbeck is a good place to find timepieces for both ladies and gents.

From the many watch stores that they have across Germany, there are 3 with a particular focus on vintage pieces: in Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Munich.

8. Zeit Vintage Watch

To Grand Seiko watch lovers in particular we recommend Zeit Vintage Watch, a store that's mostly focused on mid-range watches. Their focus seems to be primarely on Seiko watches, including some exciting Grand Seiko watch models, but they also feature timepieces by Omega, Longines, and Maurice Lacroix. 

Vintage Grand Seiko watch - Photo credits: https://www.zeitvintagewatch.com

While the company is based in Hanoi, Vietnam, they also have a warehouse in Germany, where they can ship watches and deliver them to German customers. The waiting time might be a bit longer, but this store can get access to some Seiko watch models that are more difficult to find in Europe.

9. Antike Uhren Eder

Antike Uhren Eder is a vintage watch store that's ideal for those who prefer antique vintage designs, classic timepieces that take us back to the elegance of once upon time. In addition to wristwatches, they also sell beautiful vintage pocket watches. And they pride themselves on being a watchmaker for six generations, also offering a watch repair service. 

Vintage Universal Genève watch - Photo credits: https://www.uhreneder.de

Given their expertise, you can probably be sure that the vintage watch you buy here is going to keep time with precision. 

10. Luxuhria

Luxuhria, Luxus Uhren am Rathaus, is a watch store based in Hamburg, dealing both new and vintage watches. A part of their catalogue is available online, featuring numerous Rolex references, as well as a few pieces by Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne, Baume & Mercier, and many others. They also offer an option to sell or swap your watch, so if you're interested, make sure to contact them. For the whole experience, it would probably be great if you had the chance to visit their physical store.

Conclusion: Where to shop vintage watches in Germany

Thus concludes our list of 10 stores where you can shop vintage watches in Germany. When selecting these stores, we analysed feedbacks, each store's collection of watches and their expertise, as well as price ranges. We wanted to provide a list of stores for all budgets, because everyone should be able to enjoy a vintage watch.

Shopping pre-owned timepieces is taking a step towards a more sustainable future, while not having to compromise on style or quality. After all, once upon a time things were built to last. And so many vintage watches are proof of that. 

How about you? Do you already own a vintage watch? Do you plan on getting one soon? Let us know in the comments which watch brand or reference has caught your eye!

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