BQ Watches

Across from Radlett station, BQ Watches devotes its showroom to pre-owned luxury watches and the services that support a high-value purchase. The company operates from Hertfordshire and also serves London customers through appointments to view specific pieces in Hatton Garden. Its catalog combines current stock with specialist sourcing and appraisal services.

BQ Watches says it has more than 30 years of experience in watchmaking, retail, and jewelry, and dates its business under the BQ Watches name to 1998. The company says each watch is checked for authenticity and condition, supplied with its box and relevant paperwork, and backed by its own 24-month warranty.

Rolex is a central part of the selection, with lines such as Datejust, Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Master, Explorer, and Yacht-Master. Inventory may also include watches from Omega, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Breitling, Tudor, IWC, Hublot, and other makers. Because the watches are pre-owned, models, years, condition, and paperwork change as pieces sell and new stock arrives.

Customers can buy, sell, consign, or trade in a watch. The team also helps source rare or discontinued models and provides appraisals for resale, insurance, or estate planning. Anyone interested in a particular piece should confirm it is still available before traveling, especially when arranging a London viewing.

The workshop adds repairs, servicing, cleaning, refurbishment, and dial changes to the offering. BQ Watches says it has qualified watchmakers and an on-site workshop in Radlett; it also offers diamond dial and bezel work. An initial assessment helps determine what service a particular watch needs and which options suit its model.

The main showroom covers more than 6,000 square feet and sits opposite Radlett railway station, with on-site parking according to the company. In London, appointments take place at 1st Floor Front, 25a Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8BN, a satellite office for viewing selected watches. Visits there must be arranged in advance, with the specific pieces confirmed beforehand.

BQ Watches combines in-person retail with online sales, insured shipping to customers in many countries, and virtual consultations. For buyers, authentication, paperwork, and a warranty form part of the offer; for sellers, valuations and consignment provide a route to market. The Radlett showroom remains the main place to meet with the team.