It was a pleasure to buy a watch from Chris. I’d been keeping an eye on his stock due to his strong reputation and when the right watch came in I knew I had to move fast! Communication was excellent a... See more
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Perfect service. Perfect watch. I had been thinking about buying my daughter a good quality watch for some time. I noticed that there were a couple of online sites that curated their collection and h... See more
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After considering a number of options, I bought a vintage Rolex from Sonning. I was considering something newer but in the end the allure of a handmade piece made on my birth year had me - even Rolex... See more
Hi Chris, I wanted personally to let you know how wonderful it was to buy another watch from Sonning Vintage Watches, your support was appreciated, also your knowledge is most informative. I have... See more
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At Sonning Vintage Watches, we’ve spent over 17 years specialising in the sale of luxury vintage timepieces. Our focus is on quality, not quantity — we aim to be one of the most trusted names in the industry, not the biggest. We offer carefully selected watches from leading Swiss brands including Rolex, Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC and Breitling. All our watches are in exceptional condition and come with a 12-month warranty plus a Lifetime Guarantee on authenticity and provenance. As an online-only business, we provide a professional and personal service, with private viewings available by arrangement, subject to location. When you buy from SVW, you can do so with complete confidence — we’re a fully incorporated company with a loyal customer base and consistently excellent feedback.
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Exceptional Service and Product.
I bought a beautiful 1963 Rolex Oyster Airking-Date Super Precision Gents Vintage Watch from Chris, for my son's 30th birthday. The watch is immaculate, and my son was over the moon. The customer service was exceptional. 5* from me! Thank you Chris. Helen Craggs"
October 2, 2020
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Chris was extremely helpful and…
Chris was extremely helpful and professional, at no time are you pressured into making a purchase. I am 100% satisfied with my purchase and the subsequent after sale service.
August 2, 2020
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Fantastic service, Highly recommend
Well what can i say about Sonning Vintage Watches.
Fantastic personal service, watch was better than described, even had personal delivery.
would HIGHLY Recommend.
Thank you Chris
i'm sure we will be doing more business in the future.
July 8, 2020
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Flawless Transaction
Chris is a really great guy to deal with. Quick communication. Prompt shipping and delivery of a watch that looks better than the pictures!
Highly recommended !
March 27, 2020
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Hi Chris, I wanted personally to let you know how wonderful it was to buy another watch from Sonning Vintage Watches, your support was appreciated, also your knowledge is most informative. I have no doubt that I will be purchasing another, if not for myself a lucky family member.
Thanks again
AJ
February 25, 2020
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Highly Recommended Company
I have no hesitation at all in highly recommending Chris and Sonning Vintage Watches. It has been a very pleasant experience with great customer service throughout. Chris has a wealth of knowledge backed up with great communication making the whole experience a pleasure.
February 12, 2020
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A vintage watch company with vintage…
A vintage watch company with vintage morals and values from a time when a mans word and reputation was everything. An absolute pleasure to deal with.
December 5, 2019
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I recently bought a new watch of Chris…
I recently bought a new watch of Chris and the experience was a pleasure from start to finish. Chris is a fountain of knowledge and will bend over backwards to accommodate your needs.
I would highly recommend.
December 3, 2019
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A Wonderful and professional Shop for Vintage Watches
A Wonderful and professional Shop for Vintage Watches with excellent service. I would not hesitate to buy another watch with confidence. Highly recommended shop!!
December 3, 2019
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Purchase of a watch from Sonning Vintage Watches
I recently purchased a vintage watch from Chris at Sonning Vintage Watches. The transaction details were thoroughly explained before purchase and the watch was promptly shipped. The shipment was to the United States and the watch was expertly packaged and protected. All communications from Chris were professional and prompt. I'm extremely happy with my purchase from Sonning Vintage Watches and would buy from them again with no hesitation.
October 16, 2019
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Wonderful Shop for Vintage Watches!
I actually found this page accidentally while I was looking for a vintage watch which I could wear with a suit. Making a purchase purely over the internet is common standard today but for a rare timepiece with a certain price tag it really needs trust. I went through several ratings of Sonning and at the end of the day it was the response I received from Chris to my questions and the calls we had which did convince me to go for it. Always very friendly, supportive and reactive to all my questions and this in no time.
I finally bought a 1972 Rolex Date Just, which looked in real life even better than on the pictures and certainly worth the money spend. It was delivered via DHL insured parcel with tracking number and delivery notification and arrived perfectly safe in a nice leather box with multiple layers of protection around.
I can only recommend Chris and his Sunning Vintage Watches!
October 15, 2019
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Excellent service
Very professional, courteous and trustworthy, I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.
August 29, 2019
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Sonning Quality and Service the Best!
Encountered a small problem with my purchase of nearly a year ago. Chris Clark responded instantly. Sonning stands solidly behind their products, and Chris was an absolute pleasure to work with. Just the kind of relationship you hope for in a trans-Atlantic transaction! Highly recommend Sonning if you are looking for a quality vintage watch.
August 27, 2019
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Terrific experience w Chris Clark .
Terrific experience w Chris Clark .
Great selection
Wonderful service
Wonderful response time
Highly recommend this dealer.
MP
Miami, Florida
USA
July 9, 2019
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Excellent Rolex Watch and Great Service
I just purchased a superb 1978 Rolex Oysterdate from Sonning Vintage Watches and the whole experience has been excellent.
Each watch is carefully prepared before sale and accurately calibrated before it is dispatched.
The accompanying detailed photographs and insurance valuation are first rate.
Chris takes a personal interest in each watch that is sold and the communication at each stage has been faultless.
A great pleasure to deal with Chris and Sonning Vintage Watches.
February 19, 2019
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