A modern sales platform for
high-value watches

Built for collectors, advisors, and family offices

Council operates a structured sale process across 100+ verified watch dealers to deliver market-leading outcomes.

Complete Convenience

Our concierge provides a full white-glove service, handling all correspondence, logistics, and documentation to deliver a truly seamless experience.

Typical sales timeline is four business days.

Maximized Pricing

Our AI model powered by proprietary data identifies a cohort of dealers most likely to assign the highest value to each watch. We then conduct a controlled negotiation process to finalize each transaction at top-of-market pricing.

Realized prices on Council are 12% higher than median dealer offers.

Our Process

Council can support clients directly or through advisors and family offices.

Initial Inquiry

Please submit an inquiry with details of your watch and our team will reach out to you within one hour.

Valuation

Council prepares a price assessment for your watch based on recent transaction data and market comps.

Buyer Negotiation

Our team identifies the top buyer across the network and negotiates the maximum price on your behalf.

Finalization

Council coordinates all logistics to finalize the transaction. The buyer conducts authentication and sends payment directly to the seller within 24 hours.

How we ensure safety

Verified Buyers

Only longstanding, trusted dealers are permitted to buy on the platform. The seller reviews the buyer’s details before the transaction.

Clear Custody

No custody of client assets by Council - watch and funds are sent directly between seller and buyer.

Insured Shipping

The buyer provides fully insured, next day shipping on every transaction.

Secure Payment

The buyer is required to provide payment via bank transfer only.

Trusted Dealer Network

A curated network of the leading watch dealers in the US.

Selection Criteria

All dealers are established secondary-market specialists, selected and vetted by Council.

Specialist Coverage

Our network includes dealers focused on specific segments, including modern, vintage, and independent brands.

Advisors and Family Offices

Council is designed to partner with trusted advisors such as wealth managers and law firms, providing a discreet, controlled process that allows you to deliver exceptional client service without introducing operational burden or risk.

Client-first

White-glove handling that reflects the standards of private banking and family office environments. Council manages the end-to-end sale process with a discreet, personalized experience.

Seamless Integration

Council works alongside you as an execution partner, integrating into existing service models with customized workflows.

Risk-controlled

Fully insured shipping, verified buyers, direct custody transfer, and clear documentation. Built for fiduciaries who require certainty and transparency.

Featured Transactions

Patek Philippe
5167A
Model Aquanaut
Contents Full Set
+14%
Above median dealer offer
Patek Philippe
5726/1A
Model Nautilus
Contents Full Set
+12%
Above median dealer offer
Audemars Piguet
15551OR
Model Royal Oak
Contents Full Set
+10%
Above median dealer offer

Top Brands

Council specializes in pieces from leading horology brands.

Audemars Piguet

  • Royal Oak

  • Royal Oak Offshore

  • Royal Oak Concept

  • Code 11.59

Patek Philippe

  • Nautilus

  • Aquanaut

  • Grand Complications

  • Complications

  • Calatrava

  • Cubitus

F.P. Journe

  • Souveraine

  • Chronometre Souverain

  • Elegante

  • Chronometre a Resonance

  • Centigraphe

  • Octa

Other Brands

  • Richard Mille

  • Rolex

  • Vacheron Constantin

  • A. Lange & Sohne

  • De Bethune

  • Others

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