Pre-owned watches in Austin

I sell pre-owned and vintage watches directly from Orléans, France. If you are searching for used watches in Austin, you are dealing with a single owner who inspects every watch before it is listed. Distance changes the shipment, not the care.

Used watches in Austin

I do not have a storefront in Austin. Every watch ships from Orléans, France, and my showroom at 29 rue de la Cigogne, 45100 Orléans, France, is open by appointment. It holds no stock; a watch from the site can be shown on request.

Chronostyle has existed since 2022. I bring fifteen years of watch experience, eight of them in Geneva. I buy and sell pre-owned and vintage watches, and I own my stock: no marketplace, no intermediary. The brands I work with include Rolex, Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Omega, Breitling, TAG Heuer and Universal Genève.

How buying from Austin works

The online shop shows each watch with detailed characteristics and photos. Start there, then write to me with any question or ask for more photos of a watch before ordering.

Once payment is confirmed, I prepare the DHL shipment. That is the entire process from your side.

Shipping to the United States

Shipping to the United States costs €150 and takes about 3 to 6 business days from dispatch. It is sent by DHL Express, insured for the full value of the watch, in discreet packaging, and handed over against signature.

Customs duties, import VAT or local taxes and the carrier's clearance fees are payable by you directly to DHL on delivery. They are not included in the price of the watch or in the shipping cost, and depend on the country, the value and the origin of the watch. I always declare the watch at its real value and with its true origin.

What I check before a watch is sold

Every watch passes through my hands before it is listed: I open it, inspect it, and have it serviced. If it does not convince me, it is not sold.

Each watch comes with a one-year warranty. For pre-owned watches in Austin, condition and originality come first, followed by service history. Box and papers are useful, but they never replace a close look at the watch itself. If you are considering a used Rolex in Austin, apply the same order: case and dial first, originality second, then evidence of proper maintenance.

Omega and TAG Heuer for everyday wear

For an everyday watch, Omega and TAG Heuer deserve particular attention on the bracelet, clasp, case edges and chronograph functions. These are the areas that show real wear, and they are also the easiest to see in good photos.

Look for clear photos of the movement, the inside of the case back and the signed parts. On a pre-owned watch in Austin, a clean movement and original case finish tell you more than the listing title.

Selling rather than buying? I buy watches too, wherever you live: send me photos of yours for an appraisal.

Questions about a watch, or about shipping to Austin? Write to me or call +33 6 49 22 89 52.

Looking elsewhere? See all the cities I ship to.