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Vintage & Collector Watches from Lucerne, Switzerland

“ I only offer watches which I have an interest in and which I am proud to wear myself. ”

Stefan Traber, founder of ChronoScope – Collector Watches

Based in Lucerne, Switzerland, ChronoScope is a passion project born out of decades of watch collecting. We source, restore, and sell carefully vetted vintage and rare collector watches — from Rolex, Omega, and Heuer to lesser-known Swiss brands like Excelsior Park and Nivada Croton. Every piece is inspected, serviced where needed, and backed by an authenticity guarantee. Whether you’re looking to buy a vintage timepiece or sell one from your own collection, you’re dealing directly with a collector, not a corporate reseller.

What Collectors Say About Chrono Scope

Manaud de Raspide
Excellent experience with Stefan Traber — highly professional, knowledgeable, and reliable. Great communication and attention to detail. I can fully recommend his service!
Benny Milton
The ChronoScope Team, led by my contact Stefan, did a marvelous job describing the Omega Speedmaster Automatic Triple Date “MK 40.” That, along with the pictures and supporting documentation made the purchase carefree! Upon receiving the watch, I found it to be in pristine condition, beautifully maintained to be a Neo-Vintage watch, and operating flawlessly. I have been playing around with different straps, but they each look equally good! I would be completely confident purchasing another watch from Stefan at ChronoScope!
Simone Piccolo
Very professional, and trustworthy company. Quick and efficient delivery. My watch came with a nice box and a new strap. I even met the owner a few weeks later to have a drink on a trip to Luzern. I real watch fan too! Thank you.
Simone Piccolo
I met the owner at a watches market in Zurich and purchased a beautiful Cartier in great conditions and a 12 months warranty. The owner is a collector and has a true passion for watches. We met in the city for the hand over and we spoke about his collection and it was a real pleasure to meet. Highly professional, always reachable, with a really interesting collection, combining new pieces with vintage ones. Great discovery. I hope to meet him regularly in the next watches markets.
John Gibson
I had a fantastic experience purchasing from ChronoScope. Communication was clear and timely, and all the import paperwork was handled for a seamless delivery. The watch arrived serviced and in great condition, and even came with a very nice watch roll. Would highly recommend!
Yiming Ma
I bought a delightful UG Bloodstone from Stefan last month and he kindly shipped it express to ensure that it would arrive before my wedding. Professional and a great communicator. Would recommend.

Collector Confidence,
from Selection to Delivery

Free Shipping

Free delivery to your adress
worldwide.

Returns

If the watch is not as described or pictured,
you may return it for a full refund.

Safe transaction

We provide safe
transaction and shipping.

Warranty

We guarantee the authentic
y and the function of the watch.

FAQ - Watch Collector Questions, Answered

Yes. All watches are guaranteed to be authentic, and Chrono-Scope guarantees the functionality of each watch, with the specific guarantee period stated in the individual product description. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and Conditions (GTC).

Excluded from warranty: rate accuracy, water resistance, wristband wear and general wear and tear, scratches on the wristband or case, and crystal/glass damage. Chrono-Scope isn’t liable for defects caused by improper handling by the buyer or third parties, or general wear and tear. The warranty is voided if the customer or a third party attempts a repair themselves without prior written agreement with Chrono-Scope.

The buyer is responsible for return shipping, insurance, and any related costs. The watch must be returned in the exact same condition it was sent, with no signs of use beyond checking basic features and functions. If the item is returned damaged or deteriorated from handling beyond normal inspection, the cost of repair will be deducted from the refund.

Yes. All sales are final except: returns are accepted within 5 calendar days of receipt if the watch is not as described or pictured, and Chrono-Scope will reimburse the full purchase price. A refund authorization by email is required before shipping the watch back.

Yes. Every watch is inspected for function and condition, and serviced by a qualified watchmaker if required. Watches are checked both when first listed and again before shipping — though rare cases exist where shipping itself can affect the movement, so buyers are asked to check all functions on receipt and report issues immediately by email.

Yes. Due to the nature of vintage timepieces, all watches are sold as is. Chrono-Scope describes current condition and working order to the best of their ability, but as vintage/antique collector items, no guarantee is given on movement accuracy, water resistance, or other mechanical performance unless explicitly stated in the product description.

Yes – they’re actively sourcing Swiss vintage chronographs (Omega, Longines, Breitling, Heuer, Zenith, and lesser-known Swiss brands), Swiss vintage watches generally, and contemporary Swiss watches (Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Zenith, etc.). They rarely buy quartz/digital watches (except from a few high-end Swiss brands), ladies’ watches, or pocket watches, and don’t buy Japanese watches. Sellers send photos, a description, and price expectations to info@chrono-scope.ch If buying a watch from Chrono-Scope, a trade-in option is also available.

Let’s Talk About
Your Next Watch

Whether you are searching for a particular reference, considering a watch from our collection, or looking to sell or trade a timepiece, I would be pleased to hear from you.

Every enquiry is handled personally and discreetly. Share a few details below, and I will respond directly.

Can’t find the watch you’re looking for?

I personally help collectors source specific vintage and rare watches.
Send me your request and I’ll get in touch with you directly.

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ChronoScope Collector Watches

Warranty

Our business is built on your trust. We guarantee all our timepiece are authentic and as described / pictured or you will receive a full refund.

We guarantee the functionality of our watches. Please refer to the guarantee period stated in each product description. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and Conditions (GTC)

  • All watches are guaranteed to be authentic.
  • We guarantee the functionality of our watches. Please refer to the guarantee period stated in each product description.
  • Excluded from the warranty for defects are the accuracy, waterproof / water resistance, wear of the wristband and general wear and tear, scratches on the wristband or case, and damage to the glass / crystal.

  • CHRONOSCOPE is not liable for defects to the products caused by improper handling by the buyer or any third parties, as well as for general wear and tear.

  • The warranty for defects is null and void if the customer or a third-party attempt to repair the products themselves, unless prior specific written agreements have been made with CHRONOSCOPE

  • The compensation for the violation of contractual obligations by CHRONOSCOPE is limited to the amount paid by the buyer.

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Return Policy

Due to the nature of vintage timepieces, all watches are sold as is. We will accurately describe the current condition and working order of all watches we sell to the best of our ability. Given that vintage watches are antique collector items, we do not provide any guarantee on movement accuracy, water-proofing or any other mechanical guarantee unless it is mentioned in the product description.

We check all watches when listing the watch for sales, and again before shipping. In rare cases, shipping can cause the movement problems. Therfore, please check all functions of the watch upon receipt. Should you find any issues, please notifiy us by email without dealy.

In the unlikely case you should not be satisfied with the watch you receive, contact us and we will work towards finding a solution.

    All sales are final and conclusive. Returns are accepted within 5 calendar days from the receipt of the product if the watch is not as described and pictured, in which case CHRONOSCOPE will reimburse the full purchase price. A refund authorization by email is mandatory before shipping the watch back to CHRONOSCOPE.
    If CHRONOSCOPE authorises a return, the item must be returned in the exact same condition as it was sold. Refunds will only be made upon a full inspection and will amount to the purchase price minus any cost related to the return. The customer assumes all risks in returning the item. The customer is responsible for the return shipping, insurance, and any other cost related to the safe delivery of the watch back to CHRONOSCOPE.
    If the merchandise is returned and has been damaged or has suffered deterioration which was the result of manipulation of the merchandise that went beyond checking its features and functions, CHRONOSCOPE will deduct the cost of the repairs from the refund. “Checking features and functions” consists in testing and trying out the product functionality as it is generally done in the shop, but – in anyway – not in opening the watch case-back.

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Sell your watch

We always looking for interesting vintage and contemporary watches and offer fair values. Please send us some pictures & a discription of what you have, and we will be glad to come back to you with an offer.

If you buy a watch from us, we can also offer a trade-in option.

  • Swiss Vintage Chronographs, for example Omega, Longines, Breitling, Heuer, Leonidas, Angelus, Excelsior Park, Zenith, Wakmann, Wittnauer but also other lesser known Swiss brands.

  • Swiss Vintage Watches: for example dives watches of various brands, but also dress watches in steel or gold

  • Contemporary Swiss Watches such as Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Zenith etc.

  • Quartz watches only from Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piquet, IWC Vacheron Constatin and other High-End Swiss brands

  • Digital watches, only from Omega, Girard Perregaux and a few other High-End Swiss Brands

  • Ladies watches

  • Pocket watches

  • Japanese watches (not that they are not good, but i dont have much knowledge there)

  • Quartz & watches

  • We need pictures and a brief description of the watches that you intend to sell

  • Your price expectation, if you already have any

  • Send us your information by email to info@chrono-scope.ch

Warranty

We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *

* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.

Returns

In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *

* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.

Safe transaction

We provide safe transaction and shipping.

 

Summer Holiday Notice

We will be on summer holiday from July 22 to August 12. During this period, our availability will be limited and responses may take longer than usual.
Thank you for your understanding!

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ChronoScope Collector Watches

Kaufen Sie mit dem Gefühl des Vertrauens

Wir garantieren die Echtheit und die Funktion der Uhr *

Sollte die Uhr nicht wie beschrieben und abgebildet sein, haben Sie das Recht, sie an uns zurückzusenden und wir erstatten Ihnen den vollen Betrag zurück *.

Wir bieten sichere Transaktion und Versand begrenzt auf den Betrag vom Käufer bezahlt.

* Bitte beachten Sie die Garantie- und Rückgabebedingungen sowie die Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen.