Houston area watch shops

[Dpop24]

Got a business trip to Houston next week and I'm hoping to find some time to sneak away to check out some watch inventory. I'm most interested in lucking into a 114270 or 214270 MK I, but I'm open to seeing if anything pre-owned/vintage might sing to me.

Looking for recommendations for reputable non AD shops or ADs that also sell pre-owned.

[MP5]

Hal martins

[Wcdhtwn]

Hal Martin will have the best selection for pre-owned modern pieces, can't recall if they do much vintage. There are a few jewelers that are not AD's that sell pre-owned Rolex but usually they don't have much inventory. Reiner's Jewelry is one, Shaw's is another. Shaw's markets itself as a Pawn shop but it's really a jewelry shop that buys and resells watches. It isn't like the shop on Pawn Stars.

My AD rarely sells used, unless it's a high demand piece, Deutsch&Deutsch One AD off the beaten path is Karat22, but it's worth calling them first to see if they sell pre-owned, I don't recall seeing any there but it's been well over a year since I visited them.

Friendly advice: Be careful with Hal's. I've seen them try and pull some shady moves with aftermarket non-Rolex dials and bezels. Others think they are great. They will have the biggest selection, just ask a lot of questions. Make sure that Sub 50th Anniversary (Kermit) isn't a regular Sub with an after market green bezel. And that DSSD Deep Blue dial is an authentic dial. I could go on but you get the picture.

They do watch repairs too, but not being an AD I don't know where they'd get legit Rolex parts, so if you buy have them open it and show you the movement is all Rolex.

[Dpop24]

Thanks for the very detailed response! I’ll make Hal Martin a priority and per your advice, I’ll be careful before laying out any funds. At a minimum, it will be nice to try on some elusive models back to back.




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[rb250]

Hal Martins for pre owned. Thomas Markle is a reputable AD located just north of Houston in The Woodlands. Not sure what inventory they have right now.

[lguevara91]

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

Hal Martin will have the best selection for pre-owned modern pieces, can't recall if they do much vintage. There are a few jewelers that are not AD's that sell pre-owned Rolex but usually they don't have much inventory. Reiner's Jewelry is one, Shaw's is another. Shaw's markets itself as a Pawn shop but it's really a jewelry shop that buys and resells watches. It isn't like the shop on Pawn Stars.

My AD rarely sells used, unless it's a high demand piece, Deutsch&Deutsch One AD off the beaten path is Karat22, but it's worth calling them first to see if they sell pre-owned, I don't recall seeing any there but it's been well over a year since I visited them.

Friendly advice: Be careful with Hal's. I've seen them try and pull some shady moves with aftermarket non-Rolex dials and bezels. Others think they are great. They will have the biggest selection, just ask a lot of questions. Make sure that Sub 50th Anniversary (Kermit) isn't a regular Sub with an after market green bezel. And that DSSD Deep Blue dial is an authentic dial. I could go on but you get the picture.

They do watch repairs too, but not being an AD I don't know where they'd get legit Rolex parts, so if you buy have them open it and show you the movement is all Rolex.

x2 on Deutsch&Deutsch. I use them and they overnight to my local Deutsch&Deutsch(Laredo). They get pieces a lot faster than my local AD.

[function12]

Hals will do cash discount and ship out of state.