ABOUT
Royalty Hour Watches
Our Story
Founded in 1999, Royalty Hour Watches is the leading online marketplace for buying, selling and trading pre-owned timepieces from renowned brands like Rolex, Omega, Tudor, Oris, Cartier, Panerai, Longines, Tissot, Breitling, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Grand Seiko. With over 20 years of experience, and thousands of satisfied customers, we carry the world’s largest selection of Rolex watches for sale as well as other top brands.
Our pre-owned luxury watch exchange is known for providing excellent customer service and offering the best prices through our low-price guarantee. All watches listed on our site are in stock and immediately available for free overnight shipping. Our selection is meticulously inspected and authenticated by third-party experts, ensuring every luxury watch listed on our store is 100% certified authentic.
Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, and expanding across the nation, we are esteemed members of organizations such as the BBB, IWJG, Jewelers Board of Trade, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Along with a wide selection of new and used models for purchase, Royalty Hour Watches’s Watches is the most trusted destination to sell vintage and contemporary watches at full market value. Our Rolex serial numbers chart look-up tool, as well as our Omega watches serial number chart, helps owners learn when a specific piece was manufactured, and by filling out and submitting the form on our Sell Rolex page, viewers can get exact estimations on models in question. In addition, our YouTube video helps visitors learn “How to spot a fake Rolex.”
Trust, honesty, and transparent pricing. Royalty Hour Watches offers the largest and finest selection of used, pre-owned, and vintage luxury watches. It has become the ultimate destination for consumers looking to buy, sell, or trade certified pre-owned timepieces. Our collection includes popular pieced like the Omega Speedmaster, Rolex Datejust, Rolex GMT-Master II, Patek Philippe Nautilus, Rolex Submariner, Oris Diver Sixty Five, Rolex Daytona, Omega Seamaster, and other iconic luxury watches. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our BBB A+ standing and our mentions in top global news outlets.
Paul Altieri
Founder and CEO | Royalty Hour Watches
Customer Service Is Our Main Mission
“Unlike many companies in search of maximizing a profit, our primary goal at Royalty Hour Watches’s Watches is to create a trusted source to buy and sell pre-owned Rolex watches. Ensuring a positive experience for you is our primary mission. Located in Newport Beach, CA, we are the largest and most trusted source to buy or sell a Rolex.” – Paul Altieri
All of our certified, authentic Rolex watches have been carefully serviced and restored to mint condition. And while our business has grown rapidly over the past years, we hold strong to our commitment of offering the highest quality customer service. Royalty Hour Watches’s Watches is accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating.
The Pre-Owned Rolex Exchange
Buyers
All buyers are looking to purchase a genuine Rolex from a trusted reseller at the best price. To that end, we encourage our buyers to shop us on Google shopping to discover how good our pricing really is.
Sellers
Rolex Sellers have just one simple goal: to receive a fair price for their watch from a trusted buyer who will pay them in a timely manner. Since we post our buy and sell prices openly on the site, sellers can be assured they are getting full market value. Payment is wired the same day.
Mission Statement & Service Culture
Admired but not easily replicated, Royalty Hour Watches’s is firmly grounded in our founding principles – in who we are and what our mission is. Our goals and principles are guided by our devotion to creating the most trusted name in Pre-owned Rolex watches. Royalty Hour Watches’s Watches has two locations in Naples, Florida ( Headquarters ) and Newport Beach, California. The Company has built its reputation over the years as being the “Kelly Blue” book for used Rolex prices. To date, Royalty Hour Watches’s is the only company that lists both the buy and sell price for every model so consumers can rest assured they are getting the best prices. Dealers, collectors, and consumers use its published “Rolex pricing guide” to obtain accurate values. The market now changes much more frequently as global supply and demand forces move markets similar to the stock exchange. With Royalty Hour Watches’s, its always been about honesty through transparent pricing.
Our Promise
TRUST | HONESTY | TRANSPARENCY
100% Authentic
All watches are 100% Authentic
Full Transparency
We publish the buy and sell prices for all watches to honor the fair market value of all products.
Real Time Inventory
Every watch on our website is in stock and ready for sale. Including hourly New Arrivals.
Free Shipping
Enjoy fast, free overnight shipping on all orders.
The Pre-Owned Rolex Exchange
Paul Altieri
Founder & CEO
Paul is the company's Founder and CEO and one of the world's top Rolex experts. He is responsible for all the day to day activities from purchasing, receiving, marketing and sales. Paul now spends time focusing on the strategic vision of the company and overseeing customer service needs. Paul is a graduate of Boston College 1979 and resides in California with his family.
Favorite Watch:
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710
Carol Altieri
Chief Operations Officer
As COO Carol is responsible for overall operation of the company as well as product buy/sell pricing and management. Carol continually creates and implements policies to stay ahead of growth while continuing to enhance the company's reputation as well as improve client relations by developing and executing strategies which increase the quality of customer service. Carol worked in the film industry prior to Royalty Hour Watches’s Watches and her and Paul now lives in Florida.
Favorite Watch:
Zenith Daytona Gold 16528
Joe Alessandrini
Chief Financial Officer
As CFO of the company, Joe is responsible for leading the finance and legal teams. He also manages the growth of the sales network and the operations required in supporting sales and purchase transactions. With his background in business and finance, along with his personal fascination with Rolex watches, Joe consistently steers the company in the right direction on a daily basis.
Favorite Watch:
Rolex No Date Submariner 114060
Douglas Kaplan
Chief Commercial Officer
As the CCO, Douglas is responsible for the commercial strategy and the development of Royalty Hour Watches to drive business growth and market share. As a former executive at Swatch Group, Douglas brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise to the company.
Favorite Watch:
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch
Daniel Yi
Chief Marketing Officer
As the CMO, Daniel is responsible for the marketing strategy and business growth of Royalty Hour Watches.
Favorite Watch:
Rolex Datejust
Sharon Segovia
Director of Operations
Sharon is responsible for all of the operations of Royalty Hour Watches. She continues to implement policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations and brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise to the company.
Rolex Daytona
The Team
Laura C. Purchasing Manager
Rolex Submariner 116610
Eric H. Director of Sales
Favorite Watch:
Panerai PAM233
Chris F. Digital Marketing Director
Favorite Watch:
Rolex Datejust
Justin M. Photographer
Favorite Watch:
Rolex Milgauss 116400GV
Max B. Sales Representative
Favorite Watch:
Submariner 16613 Slate Serti
Larry M. Service Manager
Favorite Watch:
Explorer II 16570 Black Dial
Harry T. Watchmaker
Favorite Watch:
Sea-Dweller Deepsea 116660
Fernando A. Merchandising
Favorite Watch:
Rolex President 228238
Royalty Hour Watches
In The News
The Company has been featured in many of the world’s largest and most respected news publications including but not limited to The Wall Street Journal, The NY Times, CNBC, Fox News, Barrons, Forbes, Fortune Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, Time Magazine, TechCrunch, Business Insider, JCK, and more. The Company was recently ranked #129 of the fastest-growing private companies in America by INC 500 and The Internet Retailer Hot 100. Our founder & CEO Paul Altieri has been featured and interviewed by dozens of fashion and watch journalists over the years for his insight and knowledge and is widely considered one of the foremost experts on Rolex watches. Visit our press page to learn more.
