Expert luxury watch buying guides for Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and F.P. Journe, written by the WatchGuys dealers who buy and sell these watches every day. Every guide covers reference numbers, current market prices, specifications, history, and how to buy a pre-owned watch with confidence. Start with the most popular guides below, or open the full library for any brand.
Rolex buying guides for every collection, from the Submariner, Daytona, and GMT-Master II to the Datejust, Day-Date, Explorer, and Land-Dweller, with reference numbers, current market prices, and what to check before buying a pre-owned Rolex.
The complete Rolex Submariner guide: every reference number, current market prices, full specifications, nickname decoder, and expert buying advice. From WatchGuys.
Patek Philippe buying guides to the Nautilus, Aquanaut, Cubitus, Calatrava, Gondolo, Complications, and Grand Complications, covering key references, pricing, history, and how to buy a pre-owned Patek Philippe with confidence.
The definitive Patek Philippe Nautilus guide. Every reference from the 3700 to the 5811, current pricing, history, specs, and expert buying advice from WatchGuys.
Audemars Piguet buying guides to the Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore, Royal Oak Chronograph, Royal Oak Concept, and Code 11.59, with reference numbers, history, and current market value for buying pre-owned.
The definitive AP Royal Oak guide. Compare every reference, explore 50+ years of history, get current pricing, and learn what to look for before you buy.
F.P. Journe buying guides, starting with the Elegante: references, pricing, history, and what to know before buying from one of the most sought-after independent watchmakers.
The definitive F.P. Journe Elegante guide. Explore the Calibre 1210, Titanium vs Titalyt, pricing, history, specs, and expert buying advice from WatchGuys.
Every watch review we have published for Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Patek Philippe, sorted by brand, collection, and reference. See how each reference wears, where it sits in its collection, and what to check before buying one pre-owned.
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