About Us
You aren't just buying a watch.
You're choosing who you would buy it from.
Let's be honest: when you are looking for a premium timepiece, the market is full of options. But you aren't just looking for a specific reference number at a competitive price. You are looking for a pair of hands you can trust blindly with a major investment. In the world of luxury watches, you are buying the seller foremost.
Welcome to Pertempus. We source and sell exceptional pre-owned luxury watches, but if you ask us what we actually do, our answer is simple: we build relationships based on a shared obsession.
Our vision
More Than Just Steel and Gears
A great watch is never just about telling the time. If it were, we'd all just look at our phones. (yes, we as well often look for a long time at our watches without actually checking what the time is.)
A luxury timepiece is a physical milestone. It's the celebration of a promotion, the marker of a life transition, a reward for years of hard work, or a living heirloom you get to hand down to the next generation.
Every faded bezel, every sharp case angle, and every tick of the movement carries emotional weight. We don't view these watches as mere assets or inventory sitting in a vault — we view them as pieces of mechanical art, each with its own story to tell.
Our approach
Our Open Door Policy
The traditional luxury watch world can often feel cold, exclusive, and transactional. We wanted to build the exact opposite: a place where the barrier to entry is simply a passion for horology.
Some of our absolute favorite days at work don't involve selling a single watch. They are the days we spend debating the nuances of a specific dial variation, swapping stories about the "grail watch" that got away, or helping a client figure out what direction their collection should take next.
No Pressure, Ever
We don't do hard sales tactics or artificial scarcity. If you want to call us, send an email, or drop by just to geek out over a new industry release or ask our honest opinion on a reference you've been eyeing — our door is wide open.
The Personal Touch
Buying a watch should be an enjoyable ritual, not a stressful transaction. We take the time to learn your taste, your style, and the story behind your purchase so we can guide you to the piece that truly fits.
Our promise
The Handshake: Where the Seriousness Lives
Because we operate on a personal level, our personal reputation is everything to us. We back up our casual, coffee-chat approach with an uncompromising, absolute obsession with quality and security.
100% Guaranteed Authenticity
Our word is our bond. Every single timepiece passes through a rigorous, multi-point inspection by master watchmakers before it ever makes it to our collection. We examine every gear, hand, and serial number so you can sleep easy.
Brutal Transparency
We describe and photograph every watch as if we were selling it to a close friend. We don't hide scratches with clever lighting or digital editing. What you see is exactly what will be on your wrist.
A Lifelong Partnership
Our relationship doesn't end when you exit our shop or when the courier delivers your box. We are here for the long haul, whether you want to trade up, sell a piece down the road, or just share a photo of your watch in the wild.
You are investing in a piece of history, and in us. We don't take either of those things lightly.
Our team