Sell Your Cartier Watch: Tank, Santos, Panthère and Vintage Cartier

Who buys Cartier watches?

Specialist watch and jewellery dealers, auction houses and some jewellers buy pre-owned Cartier watches. We buy Cartier watches of every era, from Art Deco platinum pieces to modern Tank, Santos, Panthère and Ballon Bleu models, working or not. Send photographs for a free valuation; payment is the same day by bank transfer.

Does Cartier buy back watches?

No. Cartier boutiques sell new watches and service old ones but do not buy pre-owned watches from the public. To sell a Cartier, go to an independent specialist who makes a direct offer. Keep Cartier service papers and the original certificate, as both reassure a buyer and support the price.

How do I get the best price when selling my Cartier watch?

Keep the box, certificate, receipts and any spare links with the watch, and do not polish it. Know the model and reference from the case back. Compare written offers from specialists who name the reference and explain the price, and choose a buyer who pays by bank transfer rather than cash.

Every Cartier considered

History and value factors are in our guide: are Cartier watches worth buying.

Where can I sell my Cartier Tank?

We buy every Tank: vintage gold Tanks, the Tank Louis, Tank Américaine, Tank Française, Tank Solo and Must de Cartier Tanks in silver gilt. Solid 18KT gold Tanks and early pieces signed Cartier Paris or London are the ones buyers seek out. Send photographs of the dial, the case back and any papers.

Can I sell an old or vintage Cartier watch?

Yes. Vintage Cartier watches, from Art Deco cocktail watches to 1970s and 1980s gold Tanks and Santos, are collected. Originality of the dial, crown with its cabochon, buckle and case matters most. Do not replace the strap buckle or polish the case before it is seen; send photographs for a free valuation.

Early Cartier

Early Cartier watches, often in platinum and signed Cartier Paris, are among the most important pieces we handle. Gold Tanks are covered in the vintage gold Tank guide.

Do you buy Must de Cartier watches?

Yes. Must de Cartier watches, made from the late 1970s in silver gilt marked 925, are bought on their model, dial and condition. Lacquered and coloured dials are popular. Their value differs from solid gold Cartier watches, so check the case back mark. Our Must de Cartier guide explains them.

Where can I sell my Cartier watch in London?

Bring your Cartier watch to our Mayfair office by appointment for inspection, an offer and payment the same day by bank transfer. If you would rather not travel, send photographs for a free valuation, then post the watch by Royal Mail Special Delivery or book a free insured FedEx collection.

Can I sell a Cartier watch and Cartier jewellery together?

Yes. We buy Cartier watches and jewellery, including Love and Juste un Clou bracelets, Trinity rings and Panthère pieces, and can value everything in one visit or parcel. Send photographs of each piece with its signature, serial number and hallmarks, and any boxes and certificates.

Should I pawn or sell my Cartier watch?

Pawning gives you a loan against the watch, repaid with interest to get it back; if you cannot repay, the pawnbroker keeps it. Selling is final and pays the full agreed price, the same day by bank transfer. If you do not need the watch back, selling avoids interest charges.

What affects the resale value of a Cartier watch?

The model and reference, the case metal, the movement and condition decide value. Solid 18KT gold and platinum cases, original dials and buckles, the box and certificate, and early or signed Paris and London pieces add the most. Steel quartz models resell for less than gold ones. Each watch is valued individually.

Ladies' Cartier

Ladies' Cartier watches, such as the oval Baignoire, are often solid gold, which supports their value.

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