Personal shopper for the Swiss watch market
Found your watch in Switzerland? We buy it and ship it to you.
Many Swiss shops, dealers and private sellers will not ship abroad. Send us the listing: we purchase the watch in Switzerland on your behalf, inspect it in our office near Lausanne and deliver it to your door with insured express courier.
- Swiss company based in Crissier (VD), near Lausanne
- Fully insured DHL Express shipping worldwide
- Photos and video of your watch before it ships
How it works, in four steps
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Send us the listing
Share the link to the watch you want: a dealer website, an online shop, Chrono24, Ricardo or any Swiss seller.
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Receive your quote
We confirm availability with the seller and send you an all-inclusive quote: watch price, our fee, insured shipping and customs information.
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We buy and inspect
Once you approve and pay, we purchase the watch, collect it, and check it against the listing. You receive detailed photos and a video.
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Delivered to your door
Your watch is packed discreetly and shipped by DHL Express, fully insured, with tracking and all export documents.
Why international buyers choose Swiss Watch Buyer
Access the whole Swiss market
Buy from sellers who only deliver within Switzerland, including private sellers and local dealers with unique pieces.
One transparent quote
You know the full cost before you commit. No hidden margins on the watch price: you pay what the seller asks.
Eyes on the watch
We see the watch before it leaves Switzerland and document its condition, box and papers with photos and video.
Clean export paperwork
Commercial invoice, export declaration and customs documents are prepared correctly so your parcel clears smoothly.
Insured from door to door
Every shipment travels with express courier insurance for its full value, with tracking from Crissier to your address.
We speak your language
Talk to us in English, French, German, Italian and more. We handle the conversation with Swiss sellers for you.
Where we can buy for you
If it is for sale in Switzerland, send it to us. We regularly buy from:
- Authorised dealers and independent jewellers
- Swiss online watch shops
- Pre-owned and vintage specialists
- Chrono24 sellers located in Switzerland
- Ricardo and other Swiss auction and classified sites
- Swiss auction houses (we can register and bid on your instructions)
Why buy your watch in Switzerland?
Switzerland is the home of fine watchmaking. Its market is deep, competitive and full of well-kept pieces, from current models at authorised dealers to rare vintage references that rarely leave the country.
Goods exported from Switzerland are generally not subject to Swiss VAT, and many models are listed at attractive prices compared with other markets. Your quote shows exactly how VAT is handled for your purchase, so you can compare with confidence.
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FAQCan you buy any watch sold in Switzerland?
In most cases, yes: watches from dealers, online shops, pre-owned specialists, private sellers and auctions. The seller must agree to sell to us and the watch must be legally exportable. Some brand boutiques allocate certain models only to their own clients; we cannot bypass waiting lists.
How much does your service cost?
Our service fee depends on the value and complexity of the purchase and is always shown separately in your written quote, together with the watch price and insured shipping. You know the total before you commit.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer to the Swiss business account of Dr. Import, after you have accepted the quote. You receive an invoice in your name. You never pay the seller directly.
How do I know the watch is genuine?
We inspect every watch against the listing and send you detailed photos and a video before shipping. For pre-owned watches we strongly recommend buying from reputable sellers with box and papers, and we can arrange an independent check by a Swiss watchmaker as an optional service.
Will I have to pay customs duties and taxes?
Usually yes. Your country decides what is due on import (import VAT or sales tax and sometimes customs duty). We tell you in advance whether these are prepaid with the shipment or collected by the courier on delivery.
Ready to buy your watch from Switzerland?
Send us the link. You will receive a clear, no-obligation quote, usually within one business day.