Pawn your watch – simple, fair and discreet
Would you like to leave your watch as security? At Grüne's Leihhäuser, you receive cash immediately after the valuation. Your watch remains your property and can be redeemed at any time.
To get cash at short notice, you leave your watch as security for a pawn loan. After the valuation, you immediately receive a loan offer. Your watch remains your property and is kept in safe keeping during the term. As soon as you repay the pawn loan, you get your valuable item back.
Step by step
Pawning a watch is straightforward
Simply bring your watch to a Grüne's Leihhäuser branch. We value your watch on site and make you a transparent offer. If you decide to accept it, you receive your cash immediately.
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Bring your watch and ID
Simply bring your watch to a Grüne's Leihhäuser branch.
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Valuation
We check your watch and determine its value.
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Receive an offer
You receive a transparent offer straight away.
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Take your cash
If you accept the offer, you receive your cash immediately.
In detail
Watches suitable for a pawn loan
Many watches are suitable as security for a pawn loan. Decisive factors include the manufacturer, model, condition, material and current market value.
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Branded and luxury watches
Many branded and luxury watches can also be pawned. These include renowned manufacturers such as Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Cartier, IWC, Glashütte, Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer, Longines, Oris, Tissot and many more. Whether sporty, classic or modern – we value every watch individually and explain clearly how the offer is made up. For battery-powered branded watches, we also check whether the watch is running. As a rule, we cannot accept a watch that has stopped, as it is not possible to determine reliably on site whether the battery is simply flat or the watch is faulty.
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Smartwatches
Smartwatches, for example from Apple or Samsung, can also be suitable for pawning. Decisive factors include the model, condition and current market value. To be pawned, the smartwatch must be properly unpaired from your user account on site. Please have the required passwords ready. We check your smartwatch directly in the branch.
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Gold watches
Gold watches often combine the value of the precious metal with the value of the movement. In the valuation, we take both factors into account and make you a transparent offer on that basis.
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Vintage watches
Older watches may also be suitable for pawning. Depending on the manufacturer, model and condition, vintage watches can also have a corresponding loan value.
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Heirlooms
Many watches are passed down through generations and have a high personal value. If you do not want to part with yours permanently, pawning can be a suitable option. Your watch remains your property and is kept in safe keeping during the term. Once you have repaid the pawn loan, you will of course get it back.
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Pocket watches
Pocket watches may also be suitable for pawning. We check every pocket watch individually, taking into account the manufacturer, material, movement and condition, among other things.
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Mechanical watches
For mechanical watches with manual or automatic winding, the movement and condition play an important role. Our staff value your watch on site and explain the offer to you clearly.
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Your watch isn’t listed?
We value watches from many manufacturers and brands. Bring your watch along – we will check it individually and explain our offer.
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The advantages
Your benefits when pawning your watch
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Cash on the spot
After the valuation, your money is paid out to you immediately.
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Without SCHUFA
There is no SCHUFA check for a pawn loan.
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Without a bank
You do not need a loan from a bank. Your watch serves as security.
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Your watch remains your property
Once you have repaid the pawn loan, you will of course get your watch back.
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Insured storage
Throughout the entire term, your watch is kept safe and insured.
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Fair terms
The monthly costs are based on the statutory requirements for pawnshops.
The difference
Pawn or sell your watch
| Criterion | Pawn your watch | Sell your watch |
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| Ownership | Your watch remains your property. | Ownership passes to the buyer. |
| Getting it back | Once the pawn loan has been repaid, you get your watch back. | Getting it back is generally not possible. |
| Collector and brand value | High-quality watches stay in your possession. | The watch is sold permanently. |
| Payout | Payout after the valuation and conclusion of the pawn agreement. | Payment after your watch has been sold. |
What we look at
What affects the value of your watch?
At Grüne's Leihhäuser, every watch is valued individually. How much you can borrow depends on various factors.
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Manufacturer/maison
The manufacturer can have a significant influence on the value of a watch. We value watches from many brands – from well-known wristwatches to high-end luxury watches.
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Model
In addition to the brand, the specific model also plays a role. The value of a watch can vary depending on its version, features and demand.
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Condition
The condition of your watch is taken into account in the valuation. Normal signs of wear are generally not a problem. For automatic watches, we also check the accuracy on site and thus the condition of the movement.
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Material
Materials such as gold, platinum or stainless steel can affect the value of a watch. For gold watches, we take into account both the precious metal and the watch itself.
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Accessories
Original packaging, guarantee card, certificates or receipts can support the valuation. For luxury watches, we need the original invoice in order to pawn them.
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Market value
The current market value also plays a role in the valuation. Our staff take it into account together with the other value-determining features of your watch.
What to bring
Pawning a watch with or without a receipt
Which documents you need depends on your watch. For luxury watches, please bring the original invoice. No invoice is required for watches from fashion brands such as Fossil or Michael Kors.
If available, you can also bring the warranty card, a certificate of authenticity or the original packaging. You will also need a valid ID. If you have any questions about the documents required, our staff will be happy to advise you in person.
Care
Your watch in safe hands
A watch is often more than a timepiece. Many models have a high material or personal value. That is why we treat every watch with the appropriate care.
During the term of the pawn loan, your watch is stored securely and insured. Once you have repaid the loan, you will of course get your valuable item back.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about pawning watches
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Can I also pawn a smartwatch?
Yes. Many smartwatches are also suitable for pawning. Decisive factors include the model, condition and current market value. The smartwatch must be properly unpaired from your user account on site. Please have the required passwords ready.
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Do I need the original invoice for my watch?
For luxury watches, we need the original invoice. No invoice is required for watches from fashion brands such as Fossil or Michael Kors. If available, you can also bring the guarantee card, a certificate of authenticity or the original packaging.
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Can I also pawn a gold watch?
Yes. Gold watches can be particularly well suited for pawning. In the valuation, we take into account both the precious metal and the watch itself.
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Can I pawn a watch with signs of wear?
Normal signs of wear are generally not a problem. What matters is the overall condition of the watch. For automatic watches, we also check the accuracy on site. If a high-quality watch deviates significantly, the movement may need servicing, in which case pawning is not possible.
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Do you also value vintage watches?
Yes. Vintage watches can also be suitable for pawning. We check every watch individually according to manufacturer, model, condition and demand, and make you a transparent offer.
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Which brands are suitable for pawning?
Many common watches from well-known manufacturers are suitable for pawning. Decisive factors include the brand, model, condition and current market value. Very inexpensive watches without an established brand generally do not have a sufficient loan value.
Grüne’s Leihhäuser near you
Find a branch near you
Simply bring your valuable item and a valid ID document to a Grüne’s Leihhäuser branch. Our staff value it expertly on site and explain the result of the valuation to you clearly and transparently.
If you accept the offer, you usually receive the agreed amount immediately. During the term, your valuable item is stored safely and insured.
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Have your watch valued and get an offer
Simply bring your watch and a valid ID document. For luxury watches, we also need the original invoice. After the valuation, you receive an offer straight away. If you decide to accept it, you get your cash immediately. Your watch is kept in safe keeping and can be redeemed later.