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Same-Day PAYMENTSDemand for Audemars Piguet, and the Royal Oak in particular, has been strong for years, but what your watch is actually worth depends on the exact reference and its condition, not on a headline price you saw online. At Benadato we buy Audemars Piguet watches directly from the public at our Cherry Creek office in Denver, authenticate them in person, and explain the offer before you decide anything.
What we look at when we value an Audemars Piguet
The reference and material come first. A steel Royal Oak, a precious-metal Royal Oak, an Offshore, and a Code 11.59 each live in a different part of the market. We then look at condition, whether the watch runs within spec, the dial and bracelet, and whether you have the box, papers, and extract. Original, unpolished examples with a full set generally bring the strongest offers.
Authentication comes first. We check the case and bracelet metal with our XRF analyzer, examine the movement and the reference and serial markings, and review the box and papers against the watch. Nothing is quoted until it is tested.
How selling works
- Bring the watch to our Cherry Creek office. Appointments are recommended, walk-ins are welcome. If you are outside Denver, ask for a mail-in option.
- We authenticate and inspect the watch while you wait, usually within 30 to 60 minutes.
- We explain the offer and the reasoning behind it, in writing, valid for the length of your visit, with no obligation.
- If you accept, we pay the same day by wire, Zelle, Venmo, check, or cash.
Why sell your Audemars Piguet to Benadato
We are a direct buyer, so there is no auction wait and no seller’s fees. You deal with a person who knows the watches rather than a drop-off form. You are welcome to bring an independent appraisal and we will explain how it compares to ours. Yossi Benadato handles watches personally and has been buying in Denver since 2011.
Selling from outside Denver
If you are not local, we arrange secure FedEx shipping from anywhere in the country, send our offer within one to two business days of the watch arriving, and pay the same day you accept. No obligation, and we cover return shipping if you pass.
Audemars Piguet models we buy
Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore, Royal Oak Concept, Code 11.59, Jules Audemars, and vintage references, in steel and precious metals. If your reference is not listed here, it is still worth asking.
FAQ
Is a steel Royal Oak worth more than a gold one?
Not automatically. Certain steel references are in high demand, while precious-metal pieces carry more intrinsic value. We weigh both the reference and the material, and explain where your watch lands.
Do you buy the Royal Oak Offshore and Code 11.59?
Yes. We buy across the AP range, vintage and modern. Bring it in or send photos of the caseback and papers to start.
Do I need the papers?
They help, but they are not required. A full set brings a stronger offer, and we will still make a fair offer without them.
Is the offer binding?
Once you accept in writing, yes. Before that there is no obligation, and the offer stands for the length of your visit.
Reviewed by
Co-Founder & Diamond Expert
- GIA (Gemological Institute of America), Diamond Essentials, 2014
- Institute for Diamond Studies, Ramat Gan: Course in Gemology, Diamond Grading & Evaluation, 2003
Second-generation diamond dealer who learned cutting and trading from his father in Israel. Trading diamonds in the U.S. since 2004 and buying from sellers in Denver since 2011, where he evaluates diamonds and luxury watches.