Vintage, Antique and Modern Engagement Rings
Buying and Selling Fine Goods Since 1991
OC’s Largest Collection of Pre-Owned Watches
Store Directions Watch and Wares Estate Jewelry
Welcome to Watch & Wares!
Established in 1991, we are a full service jewelry store located in the Downtown Historical District of Orange, California. We specialize in the sales and repair of fine jewelry and watches from all time periods.
In addition, Watch and Wares specializes in both contemporary and vintage watches, including Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rolex and other quality antique and pre-owned wristwatches. Finally, Our vintage watches are restored to original manufacturer’s specs and all of our watches come with a warranty. Watch & Wares also buys and sells unique Antique and Estate Jewelry from the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century Retro Moderne, and Contemporary periods.
We hope you enjoy viewing a small sample of our large collection. Our inventory of watches, jewelry, coins, artwork and collectibles is actually quite extensive, so please contact us with your individual requests or stop by our new location in The Circle!
Collections
Watches, Contemporary and Vintage
Watch & Wares sells high quality vintage and pre-owned mechanical wristwatches. We restore our watches to like-new condition and sell them with a warranty.
All Major Brands Including: Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Panerai, IWC, Jaeger Le Coultre, Vacheron, Patek Philippe, and much more!
Estate Jewelry, Vintage and Modern
Watch and Wares buys and sells unique antique and estate jewelry from the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century Retro Moderne, and contemporary periods. In addition, we have an extensive collection of signed pieces such as Tiffany & CO, Cartier, and Van Cleef and Arpels. We also have a massive collection of diamond engagement rings in stock!
Antiques and Fine Collectibles
Collecting has been our passion for years. Our interests are in English Silver, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian Silver, also American and Coin Silver. We also deal in fine sculptures, bronzes, and porcelain, as well as paintings.
Services
Watch Repair
Watch & Wares can service just about any watch, from antique pocket watches to modern wrist watches. We stand by our work and offer a 1-year warranty when performing a full service. We can perform cleaning/overhauls, batteries, new crystals, you name it.
Jewelry Repair
Watch and Wares can repair just about any piece of jewelry, whether rings, necklaces, bracelets, or anything in-between. Our jeweler has over 35 years of experience, and our facilities have the latest tools and equipment and give our jeweler unmatched capability. Feel free to check in your item for a free estimate!
Appraisals
Watch & Wares can perform both verbal appraisals and professional insurance appraisals. We have a GIA graduate gemologist on contract with us, and our decades of experience with vintage and antique pieces give us a distinct advantage over our competition.
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