Bernard Watch Co.

PJ Ingenito and the Bernard Watch Co. team are amazing. I love my IWC Aquatimer and how easy the whole transaction went. I have to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH or MAHALO NUI LOA from Kaneohe Hawaii. This watch is everything I wanted and more. It has seen the ocean and mountain no issues other than the wax I got on it from my board which came right off with a little cleaning. This watch gets more attention than my Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust. Friends all say the IWC is more beautiful. Thankyou and Happy Holidays to PJ and The Bernard Watch Company Team.

I have recently had the pleasure to deal with PJ. I traded my beloved Breitling in for a different model. He was easy to work with and reassured my skepticism of dealing online. They gave me an excellent quote on my trade and quickly shipped my like new Breitling to me. Just as pictures and described on their site. I am a very happy customer! If I’m in Austin I will personally stop by and share my gratitude. Aloha!

If I could give 6 stars, It would not be enough. I had a Rolex watch that was almost 20 years old that needed some work & was gathering dust. I called Jeff & team for an appraisal. Like most prudent people, I did as much due diligence as possible before going in, which often means relying on misinformation on the internet or getting a low ball price from someone. Imagine my surprise when Jeff did an amazing appraisal and then offered me 40% more than anyone else. Not only that, but I had informed him of my prior offers so he could have easily just given me the lowest price & I would have been none the wiser. An extremely honest person is an understatement with Jeff. Just an amazing experience from start to finish,

I recently bought a Rolex from them. Excellent service! They are a quality business. I could have not been more pleased. The next milestone that I reach, I will be back for another purchase!

I can’t say enough positive things about Bernard Watch, so I’ll focus on the top three:
1. The items they sell are 100% authentic and in the condition described — in my case completely as new! I couldn’t be more pleased with my new timepiece.
2. Their communication is exceptional. From inquiries, to purchase, to delivery — anytime I had a question –they were quickly answered by Bernard’s staff.
3. Their customer service is top-​notch. As an American diplomat stationed abroad I appreciated their willingness to work with me and ship worldwide.
I will definitely consider Bernard Watch for any future timepiece purchase.

Firs time dealing with them, I bought an Omega that I wear every day. Love the watch!!! Super fast, easy and smooth transition. I just recently sold two Rolexes to Bernard Watch. They were wedding gifts, but now that I am going through a divorce,… and Bernard was more than fair on the offer. I shipped the watches and one day later after receiving the watches, the money was already in my account. One day! And it was a significant amount to, not just a few thousands of dollars. Love Bernard Watch and will only deal with them from now on for luxury watches. Thanks Jeff and Cory, you guys are amazing!!!
By the way, they have a great selection to. I called them, asked everything I wanted to know, asked to put it on hold, and next thing I know, watch was on my wrist. FAST everything! Trustworthy! Thanks!

I love Bernard. I recently purchased an aqua racer and saved approximately $ 2000. The staff is amazingly knowledgeable and attentive. There is no reason to look for fine watches anywhere else.

Leaving this review for my husband Hunter since he doesn’t have a Unilocal account :)
«If I could give Bernard Watch more stars I would!
Jeff and the team at Bernard Watch do an excellent job on both the buying and selling side of the transaction. I recently had the pleasure of selling two high end watches to them – we made an excellent deal, they were very accommodating on answering questions, made shipping easy, and sent a lightening-​fast payment!
If you are looking to buy or sell watches, I strongly recommend that Bernard Watch be your first choice.»

Purchasing a pre-​owned, high-​end watch online is not for the faint of heart (and not something I would normally endorse). That said, I’ve used this company on more than one occasion and am very impressed. You can tell they are very meticulous in choosing which pieces are worthy of being sold on their site.

These guys are great, as almost all of the other reviewers have stated. I had been searching several web sites for a Breitling watch and felt uneasy with many of them (price, warranty, ratings from previous buyers, etc). I luckily found Bernard and right there was the Breitling Transocean GMT that I wanted. It was offered at a «used» price, approximately 50% lower than retail, and was listed as near mint condition. I called the office to ask some questions and PJ spent 20 min on the phone with me answering my questions. I purchased the watch and two days later received it with all papers and a 5 year warranty from Breitling that started in Oct 2014. I could not see a single flaw on the watch and PJ had sent me an e-​mail stating that I would need a loupe to see any wear and he was right. The watch looks brand new to me, with just a little «bend» in the leather band where the previous owner wore it. I’m working that out so this watch is, to me, as good as new. They made me a great deal and great customer service, so I have no complaints and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a luxury watch!

As many reviewers here have noted, these guys are great… In the past 6 mos. I’ve purchased two high-​end watches from them, and each transaction has gone off without a hitch. They’re honest, reliable, and a pleasure to deal with. And now that I spend a bit of time in Austin for work, it’s great to be able to see watches that might interest me in person — very cool that they take appointments. I won’t hesitate to recommend them to friends and colleagues.

i just sold and purchased a Rolex watch through Bernard Watch Company and Jeff Bernard specifically. Trading in and buying a high end watch over the internet was scary but after speaking with Jeff, combined with his ongoing communication, I couldn’t be happier — I highly recommend Jeff and his company.
Jeff provided a quote on my trade in (I sent pictures) and didn’t try to haggle after he received it and verified it’s condition. The watch that I purchased was exactly as described (he provides great pictures on line).
I will be telling friends to check out his website before buying a new watch. I will be back in the future as well. Thanks Jeff!

I can’t recommend this online dealer highly enough! This was not only my first used timepiece purchase, but also my first online purchase. Usually I will buy from AD’s because I am worried about getting scammed. And let’s face it, who wants to spend thousands of dollars on a time piece only to find out they have been ripped off? After some research and speaking with a friend who also purchased from Bernard Watch, I felt like they were the real deal.
One day while browsing their offerings while watching TV, I saw an Omega PO with the orange bezel that I had to have. More pleasing was the the price, much lower than what I would pay in an AD brand new. Bernard Watch had tons of pictures of the piece so I could see what I was getting. I had one question about the lume (I’m weird like that) and sent them an email with my question. I was impressed that I had an email back within the hour along with an additional photo that answered all of my questions. Within the next 20 seconds I hit the «buy» button and was entering my payment info. My new omega was waiting for me three days later. It would have been sooner, but the weekend delivery schedule got in the way of me and my new PO.
Due to package thefts in my area, I had the watch shipped to my work. When I opened the box, everything was perfect! One of my co-​workers who is also into watches was with me. We were both impressed with the condition of the piece. Honestly, there wasn’t a blemish on it, and an AD could have sold it to me as unworn and I would have never known. Being that this was a «preowned» watch, I saved a ton of money off the brand new price. The grading system that Bernard Watch uses is great. Best of all, living in CA, there was no sales tax. That = additional savings.
When I’m ready to pull the trigger on my next watch, Bernard Watch will be my first stop. If you see a piece on their site and are thinking of purchasing, don’t hesitate and do it. You can be confident that the piece is legit and you will be saving a bundle.
Steve
Vintage Longines 18K dress watch
Omega Seamaster AT 8500
Rolex GMT Master IIc
and now
Omega PO 8500

I have purchased several watches from Bernard and have nothing but praise for them! They are a FIRST CLASS company in every way. Further Jeff has been in the business probably 20 plus years. Their prices are very competitive and their trade in prices are equally competitive. 5-​stars!

Bernard Watch is first class operation all around. They are watch experts that serve real watch collectors. Their website is top notch, great customer service and if you are luck enough to live in Austin… you can even go see the watch in person with an appointment. P.J. took time to really help me get the right watch for my 40^th birthday and wouldn’t think about going anywhere else for a pre-​owned watch.
I really enjoy getting their «just arrived» emails every week as I am a crazy watch person. I will be back to buy another one (hopefully sooner than my 50^th!

I had been looking for an Omega Speedmaster Apollo-​Soyuz Special Edition for four years after Omega quit making the watch. I had found several examples for sale in Europe and only one in the United States from an online watch dealer with a «less than stellar» track record. Needless to say I was hesitant about buying a watch online, especially one from outside the United States. The exact Omega that I wanted then popped up on
sold by Bernard Watch Company. I had never heard of the Bernard Watch Company before so I did some research on them and talked to a few other fellow «timepiece freaks» such as myself. Oddly, no one anywhere had anything even remotely negative to say about Bernard Watch Company. With literally 100% positive reviews from multiple independent sources, I felt comfortable in buying a timepiece sight unseen from Bernard Watch Company, so I pulled the trigger on my «grail» Omega Speedmaster Special Edition. Prior to me purchasing the watch I corresponded via email with the people at Bernard Watch Company and they were always very accommodating and prompt with my requests for more information. The watch showed up the day after I ordered it exactly as described in «like new» condition with all of it’s original papers, boxes, and additional links included. I immediately took the watch to my trusted local Omega dealer (who could not locate this specific watch for me for over four years) and had the timepiece’s authenticity verified. The Omega dealer gave my watch his blessing as being an authentic Omega Speedmaster Special Edition and immediately attempted to buy the watch off me. No way am I selling this watch! I looked for this thing for four years! I am extremely happy with my timepiece purchase from Bernard Watch Company and will be looking for my next hard-​to-​find timepiece at Bernard Watch Company.

Purchased 2 watches from P.J. and the transaction was smooth and watches were as described. I will be back.

I spent a lot of time searching for a pre-​owned Panerai watch (PAM00048) online as well as at brick and mortar. Bernard Watch kept coming up over and over. They had the watch I wanted at a very good price. However, I was skeptical of making such a long term and expensive purchase online.
Three aspects helped overcome by apprehensions — the reviews for Bernard Watch ( Unilocal, Google Plus, other forums) from previous customers helped build my confidence, the 3-​day return policy + 30 day warranty helped and finally, both PJ and Cory were very responsive to my enquiries.
I took the dive and purchased the watch. I am very satisfied with the condition of the watch — very true to the pictures on the site. I had the watch professionally appraised (useful for insurance too) and this confirmed authenticity + value.
Keep up the good work and reputation.
I am in the market for a watch for my wife now — checking Bernard Watch site regularly for the brand she likes. Someday…

I recently spent a lot of time looking online for watches from a lot of different dealers. I was initially looking for a vintage Rolex, but eventually decided to get a late model Omega instead. I was really concerned about buying a watch of this value online because of concerns about authenticity and condition, so I was really reluctant to try ebay or a random seller on a forum. Additionally, I found that several of the larger watch sites use stock photos of their watches, which really worried me.
When I found Bernard Watch, I was pleased to see that their site was easy to navigate, they had very high quality pictures (of the ACTUAL watch you are buying), and informative descriptions. They also had good prices and offered fast shipping. I was also reassured that it was a local business and you could use a credit card (to get some additional buyer protection). When I finally settled on the watch, I made the purchase online. The following business day, P.J. followed up with me for some additional information to ensure that it wasn’t a fraudulent transaction (which was simple and I appreciate). An overnight shipping day later, and I had the watch in my hands.
The watch was exactly as advertised (99% like new), and in fact exceeded my expectations. It had the original box, paperwork, and warranty card. It had one tiny scratch which you can see on the photographs (which for me is reassuring because it wasn’t some doctored photo). After a couple of weeks, Cory followed up with me by email to make sure I was happy.
Are there places that offer the same watch for cheaper? Probably, but the combination of service, convenience, and confidence that I was getting what I wanted could not be matched. That said, the prices are also quite good. Overall, I was very pleased with my transaction with Bernard Watch and it would be my go to location the next time I look to buy, sell, or trade a watch.

It was my 14^th birthday and I was living in London. We had an old timey 3 story red brick house on Gloucester Road. It was also 1973 and my father had his own dressing room, where he would shave and get dressed before work. My brother and I had our bedrooms on the third floor, so we could be loud and wouldn’t disturb anyone in the house. I was coming down the stairs and my father called out to me to join him in his room. This usually meant a paddling for something I had done wrong, so I gingerly made my way to his room. When I entered he had a smile on his face and a little box in his hand. «Big day for you isn’t it?»… Yes!.. it was my birthday. He held out his hand with the box and said to me, «You are on your way to being a man and I want you to have this on your special day.» I looked at the box and the word Seiko, was inscribed on it. I had no idea what that meant. When I opened the box, I was greeted by my first watch. It had a white dial with bold numbers around the perimeter and a black band. It was beautiful in its simplicity and I was overjoyed with my dad’s gift, which he had picked up for me on a recent trip to the Canary Islands. «Take care of it and it will probably last you a life time…»
I loved my watch. I would put it under a flash light and then bury myself under the covers of my bed to see how long the luminous numbers glowed. I would time how long the tube ride was from Gloucester Road to Finchley Road where my high school was located. When I was watching Chelsea play, I would play «Official» time keeper and let folks around me know when I thought the ref had forgotten how many minutes were played and it was time to blow for the half or full time. However, boys will be boys and on my way home one day from footie practice, I looked down to notice I had left my watch in the dressing room. I ran all the way back to the pitch, only to find out that someone had decided to take my watch as their own. And it wouldn’t be the only time this would happen to me. I was crushed and dreaded having to tell my father what had happened. As expected he wasn’t happy, but at least he didn’t give me a whopping. But he also never bought me a watch again. This experience instilled in me my passion for time pieces.
I started picking up watches on my travels and purchased them as gifts to friends, girlfriends and wives. I generally didn’t spend a tremendous amount of money on them, but I liked giving them as gifts. I had built up quite the collection when a fateful day in the fall of 2009, when I returned from Denver, to find my home had been burglarized. And my beloved collection was gone forever. Again, I found myself distraught and miserable, that someone would steal from me something very special. It wasn’t like they were extremely valuable, but each piece had a specific and special memory to me. This was very personal. Ironically, I happened to be wearing the most valuable watch in my collection, my two toned Ebel Sportswave, so at least I had that. I would never «collect» watches again.
About a year or so ago, I was with a friend and I noticed a familiar watch on her hand. It wasn’t a Seiko, but it reminded me so much of my first beloved time piece. Nice white dial and a black band, very simple and chic. I asked her about it and inquired where she may have purchased it. She replied from a friend of her’s shop called Bernard Company. I should check out their website. Later that afternoon I did just that. I was gobsmacked. There was watch porn all over their site. Every Swiss watch I could possibly image was here for my viewing pleasure and all for sale. I signed up for their facebook page and for many months I was treated to watches of the week every couple of days. I saw a Baume Mercier that really turned my head and I thought about buying it. When I finally made my decision and reached out to them, they replied that they had unfortunately already sold it. I learned then, that if I found something I liked, I probably should get the word out to them quicker.
PJ also let me know that they were actually located in Austin. A couple of months have passed and as I was enjoying, weekly watch porn, they had a special on large dial watches. As I reviewed the list, I stumbled upon a Breitling Navitimer/​Montbrillant Legende Chrono. It was stunning. I immediately sent PJ an email telling him I was in! He called me immediately the next morning and made arrangements for me to come and visit with him to see the piece in person. I arrived and PJ was there to greet me and had the watch ready with all the papers, box, warranty and the history of the watch. It was immaculate. But when I put it on, the band needed another link, which was not in the box. PJ assured me he would call the original owner and they would be able to get it for me. A few emails and conversations later, I went back and PJ fit the link for me as I waited and the transaction was done.