North Crown

Based in York, United Kingdom.

Our team has a genuine passion for watches and years of experience in the industry. We specialise in sourcing, buying and selling distinctive vintage and pre-owned timepieces, carefully selecting each piece for its character, condition and authenticity. Through our UK traders and connections in Japan, we discover watches rarely seen elsewhere in the UK.

FAQs

Who are the founders behind North Crown?

North Crown is a new kind of watch experience, built by Cameron and Sarah Wales around their passion for vintage and pre-owned watches.

Inspired by the Japanese watch scene, we’re bringing a more exciting and accessible way to enjoy watches to the UK, from thrift buckets packed with vintage pieces and build-your-own watches, to watch competitions, raffles and regularly buying and selling unique timepieces.

What is North Crown?

Yes. Many of our watches include a warranty for your peace of mind. Warranty details can vary depending on the watch, so please refer to the individual product listing or contact us for more information.

Where do you source your watches from?

We source our watches from trusted UK traders as well as through our connections in Japan. This gives us access to a wide range of vintage and pre-owned timepieces, including watches you may not commonly find in the UK.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. We regularly ship watches to customers around the world using fully insured and secure courier services.

Do you buy watches?

Yes. We purchase luxury and vintage watches from private sellers across the UK and internationally. We offer a straightforward, secure and transparent process.