Sell Gold Watches for Cash
Sell gold watches with Moonstone Gold through our UK postal valuation service. If you have an unwanted wristwatch or pocket watch with gold components, we can assess its recoverable gold content and make an offer. Once you accept, we pay you immediately by bank transfer.
First, tell us about the watch you want assessed. Then, request your free insured pack using the form below. You can review the offer before deciding whether to proceed, and we return your items free of charge if you decline.
Which Watches Do We Assess?
A watch can contain a gold case, bracelet or other gold components alongside many non-gold parts. Therefore, its colour, brand or total weight does not establish the amount of gold available for valuation.
- Wristwatches with gold cases.
- Pocket watches with gold cases.
- Gold watch bracelets and detached gold links.
- Damaged watches with recoverable gold components.
- Older watches whose material or purity needs assessment.
However, gold-plated and gold-filled cases are different from cases made from gold alloy. If you are unsure about the construction, contact our team about your watch before posting it. Include the brand, any visible markings and the details you already know.
How to Sell Gold Watches by Post
- Describe your watch: complete the form and tell us its estimated value so we can discuss suitable postal arrangements.
- Pack and send: follow the supplied instructions and use the prepaid, tracked Royal Mail service we provide.
- Review the valuation: we assess the items and aim to contact you with an offer within 24 hours of receiving them.
- Choose whether to accept: agree to the offer for immediate payment by bank transfer, or decline for a free return.
Also, contact us before posting a particularly valuable watch. The packaging and insurance must be appropriate for the complete parcel, including any additional jewellery you plan to send.
How Much Is Your Gold Watch Worth?
When you sell gold watches for their metal content, the valuation depends on the assessed gold alloy weight, purity and buying rate. The movement, glass, dial, strap and other non-gold parts must not automatically receive the same per-gram valuation as gold.
For example, a watch that weighs 40 grams does not necessarily contain 40 grams of gold alloy. Its case and bracelet may also have different purities or mixed-metal components. Consequently, weighing the complete watch at home cannot confirm its payable gold weight.
Our gold price calculator provides an indicative estimate when you know the eligible weight and purity. However, do not enter the complete watch’s weight as though every component were gold. Ask for an assessment if you cannot separate those figures reliably.
Complete-Watch Value and Gold Content
A watch may have value as a working, collectable or branded item beyond its recoverable metal. For example, the model, condition, originality and accompanying documents can matter to a specialist watch buyer. Therefore, do not treat a gold-content estimate as a complete appraisal of the watch.
Before deciding to sell gold watches for their metal value, consider obtaining a specialist watch valuation. This is particularly useful for luxury, vintage or inherited pieces. Comparing the available selling routes can help you decide whether to keep the watch intact or accept a gold-based offer.
Also, retain any original box, papers, spare links and service records. Tell us what you have before posting, and ask which items to include. Avoid discarding components simply because they do not appear to contain gold.
Understanding Case Marks and Purity
Marks on a case or bracelet can help identify its likely composition. However, markings may apply to a particular component rather than the complete watch. A gold case does not establish that its bracelet, clasp or replacement fittings have the same gold content.
You can read the UK government’s hallmarking guidance for background on recognised marks. If you cannot see the marks without opening the case, ask a professional to inspect them rather than forcing the watch open.
Our gold testing service explains more about assessment. Before agreeing to any procedure, ask how the assessor will examine your watch and whether they need to dismantle it. This matters especially when preserving its condition or complete-watch value.
Sell Gold Watches That No Longer Work
A stopped movement or damaged strap does not remove the gold content from the case. Consequently, a non-working watch may still have recoverable metal value. You do not need to arrange a repair simply to enquire about a gold valuation.
However, a repairable watch may also interest a specialist buyer. Describe its condition honestly, including known faults or missing components. If you have already obtained a repair estimate, keep that information when comparing your options.
Preparing Your Watch for Insured Delivery
First, photograph the watch and make a short inventory of everything you intend to send. Next, follow the packing instructions and secure any loose links or separate components. Keep your receipt and tracking reference until the transaction is complete.
Tell us the estimated total parcel value when requesting your pack. If you also want to include jewellery, our guides to gold bracelets and gold rings explain considerations for those pieces. Alternatively, use our jewellery selling guide for a broader overview.
Immediate Payment After You Accept
Once you receive the offer, ask which components, weight and purity the assessor included. You can then compare the final amount with any earlier estimate. If anything is unclear, request an explanation before making your decision.
When you accept our offer, we pay you immediately by bank transfer. If you decide not to sell gold watches at the quoted amount, we return your items free of charge. Requesting a pack does not commit you to a sale.
Request Your Free Gold Watch Pack
Complete the form below to begin. Include the details you know about your watch and its estimated value so we can help arrange the next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. A non-working watch may still contain recoverable gold. However, consider a specialist watch valuation as well if it may have repairable or collectable value.
No. The movement, glass, dial and other non-gold parts do not count as gold alloy weight. We assess the relevant components when calculating an offer.
Gold plating is different from a case made from gold alloy. Contact us with the markings and details before posting so we can advise on the item.
No. Leave the watch intact and ask about the assessment process. Opening or dismantling it yourself could damage the watch or affect its value.
We can assess pocket watches with gold components. Tell us about the case markings, condition and any documentation before sending the item.
Once you accept our offer, we pay you immediately by bank transfer.
You are under no obligation to accept. If you decline, we return your items free of charge.
