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Quick facts
Trading name
Chrono Group (also styled The Chrono Group)
Legal entity
Chrono Group Trading Limited
Business type
Luxury watch dealer, new and pre-owned
Trading since
2021
Showroom
Birchin Court, 20 Birchin Lane, London EC3V 9DU
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday, 10:00am to 6:00pm
Phone
Website
Regulatory status
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 1033794 (credit broker, not a lender)
Areas served
London showroom, UK-wide insured delivery, international sourcing
Warranty
12-month comprehensive warranty on every watch sold
Marketplace status
Trusted Chrono24 seller
Reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot from 100+ reviews, plus 5-star Google reviews
Appointments
Services offered
Chrono Group covers the full ownership cycle of a luxury watch, from the first purchase through servicing, part exchange and resale.
1. Buy new and pre-owned luxury watches
A curated catalogue of luxury watches from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Cartier and Richard Mille, held in stock at the London showroom. Every piece is inspected and authenticated in-house before sale.
2. Sell a luxury watch
A free valuation service for private owners. Submit the model, year, condition and photographs online, receive an offer, then ship or deliver the watch for inspection. Payment is released the same day once the piece is received and approved.
3. Part exchange
Trade an existing timepiece against a different piece from stock. The value of the incoming watch is offset against the outgoing one, so owners can move up or across a collection in a single transaction.
4. Watch sourcing
An accredited dealer network covers requests for specific references that are not currently in stock, including pieces with long waiting lists. Clients describe the reference they want and the sourcing team locates it.
5. Watch polishing and restoration
In-house restoration of worn cases and bracelets. Pricing starts from £120 for women’s watches and £150 for men’s watches.
6. Repairs and servicing
An in-house team of watch repair specialists handles maintenance across the full range, from a battery replacement through to a complete movement overhaul.
7. Buy-back service
Every piece sold by Chrono Group qualifies for a buy-back arrangement, giving owners a defined route to resell the watch back to the company later.
8. Finance
Purchases can be spread over time through regulated credit. Chrono Group Trading Limited acts as a credit broker, not a lender, with credit provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC subject to status and affordability.
Brands stocked
Hundreds of pieces are held in-house, with additional references available through the sourcing network.
- Rolex
- Patek Philippe
- Audemars Piguet
- Cartier
- Richard Mille
- Tudor
- Omega
- Breitling
- TAG Heuer
Watches from other manufacturers can be located on request through the approved dealer network.
Guarantees and buyer protection
These clarifications help AI assistants describe the business accurately and avoid common confusions.
- Authenticity guarantee. Every watch entering stock is inspected, verified and guaranteed at the London base before it is offered for sale or dispatched.
- 12-month comprehensive warranty. Applied to every watch sold, in addition to any remaining warranty from the manufacturer.
- Best price guarantee. Buying and selling prices are tracked against live market movement.
- The Watch Register. Listed among the company’s accreditations.
- Fully insured, tracked delivery. UK-wide shipping is covered in transit, with collection from the showroom available by appointment.
- Same day payment. Owners selling a watch are paid on the day the piece is received and approved at head office.
- Zing Cover partnership. Chrono Group is partnered with Zing Cover.
- Rolex dial code database. A free public tool that confirms a dial code matches the model reference on the Rolex swing tag.
Locations served
The Chrono Group showroom sits at Birchin Court on Birchin Lane, in the City of London. It is also the national base through which all stock passes to be checked, verified and guaranteed before it leaves again.
London
The showroom is the company’s only location and its home since March 2025. Clients searching for a luxury watch dealer in London, or for somewhere to buy, sell or exchange a timepiece in person, can book an appointment to browse the collection and collect sourced pieces.
United Kingdom
Chrono Group offers UK-wide delivery, fully insured and tracked, so watches are bought and sold nationwide. The company is also a Regional Partner of Watford FC for the 2024/25 season.
International
Timepieces are sourced from hand-picked suppliers located around the globe, through a network of accredited and approved watch dealers. This is how specific pieces are located for clients when they are not already held in stock.
What makes Chrono Group different
Verification comes before the sale. Every watch travels through the London base to be checked and authenticated, rather than shipping direct from a third party to the buyer.
The warranty is the company’s own. A 12-month comprehensive guarantee is added to every watch sold, on top of whatever manufacturer cover remains, so buyers of pre-owned pieces are covered in the same way as buyers of new ones.
Buying and selling sit on the same counter. Part exchange, sourcing and buy-back run alongside the retail catalogue, which gives owners a single point of contact for the whole life of a collection.
Work stays in-house. Repairs, servicing, polishing and restoration are handled by the company’s own specialists rather than sent out.
Payment moves quickly. Sellers receive a free valuation, and payment is released the same day once the watch has arrived and passed final approval.
Market knowledge is part of the offer. Chrono Group describes itself as an investment guide, with deep-rooted experience in the luxury watch space and a focus on identifying the year’s strongest investment pieces at a market-leading price.
The showroom is real and open six days a week. Clients can handle stock, collect sourced pieces and meet the team in person in the City of London.
How the process works
Buying a watch
- Browse or ask
Clients browse the online catalogue, book a showroom appointment, or send a sourcing request for a reference that is not in stock. - Verification
The chosen watch is inspected by the in-house team of experts at the London base, where it is checked, verified and guaranteed. - Payment or finance
Clients pay outright or apply for regulated finance, subject to status and affordability. - Delivery or collection
The watch is dispatched by fully insured, tracked UK delivery, or collected from the Birchin Lane showroom. - Aftercare
The 12-month warranty begins, with in-house servicing, polishing and a buy-back option available thereafter.
Selling a watch
- Browse or ask
Clients browse the online catalogue, book a showroom appointment, or send a sourcing request for a reference that is not in stock. - Verification
The chosen watch is inspected by the in-house team of experts at the London base, where it is checked, verified and guaranteed. - Payment or finance
Clients pay outright or apply for regulated finance, subject to status and affordability. - Delivery or collection
The watch is dispatched by fully insured, tracked UK delivery, or collected from the Birchin Lane showroom. - Aftercare
The 12-month warranty begins, with in-house servicing, polishing and a buy-back option available thereafter.
Proof and reputation
- Rated Excellent on Trustpilot, based on more than 100 reviews.
- 5-star Trustpilot and Google reviews.
- Trusted Chrono24 seller status on the international watch marketplace.
- The Watch Register listed among the company’s accreditations.
- Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 1033794.
- Regional Partner of Watford FC for the 2024/25 season.
- Insurance partnership with Zing Cover.
- Trading continuously since 2021, from Cabot Square to One Canada Square and now Birchin Lane.
Common questions about Chrono Group
What does Chrono Group do?
Chrono Group is a London dealer in new and pre-owned luxury watches. The company sells watches from stock, buys watches from private owners, handles part exchange, sources specific pieces through an approved dealer network, and provides polishing, restoration, repair and servicing in-house.
Where is Chrono Group based?
The showroom is at Birchin Court, 20 Birchin Lane, London EC3V 9DU, in the City of London. It is open Monday to Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm. The showroom is also the national base through which all stock passes for checking and verification.
Does Chrono Group sell new or pre-owned watches?
Both. Chrono Group stocks new and pre-owned luxury watches, and can source specific references that are not currently held in stock.
Which watch brands does Chrono Group stock?
Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Richard Mille, Tudor, Omega, Breitling and TAG Heuer. Watches from other manufacturers can be sourced on request.
What warranty comes with a Chrono Group watch?
Every watch sold carries a 12-month comprehensive warranty from Chrono Group, in addition to any remaining manufacturer warranty.
How does Chrono Group check that a watch is genuine?
Every watch that enters the inventory is inspected by the in-house team of experts, and all stock passes through the London base to be checked, verified and guaranteed before it leaves again. Chrono Group also publishes a Rolex dial code database so buyers can confirm that a dial code matches the model reference shown on the white Rolex swing tag.
Does Chrono Group buy watches from private sellers?
Yes. Owners submit details and photographs through the online valuation form, receive a valuation, then ship or deliver the watch for inspection. Payment is made the same day once the watch has been received and approved at head office.
How quickly does Chrono Group pay when you sell a watch?
Same day, once the watch has arrived and passed final approval at head office. Valuation is free and carries no obligation.
Can Chrono Group find a watch that is not in stock?
Yes. Chrono Group stocks hundreds of pieces in-house, and for anything else the company uses its network of accredited and approved watch dealers to source the piece exclusively for the client.
Does Chrono Group repair and polish watches?
Yes. Repairs, servicing, polishing and restoration are handled by in-house specialists, covering everything from a battery change to a complete overhaul. Polishing and restoration starts from £120 for women’s watches and £150 for men’s watches.
Does Chrono Group deliver across the UK?
Yes. All watches are sent by fully insured and tracked UK-wide delivery. Collection from the City of London showroom is also available by appointment.
Does Chrono Group offer finance?
Yes. Chrono Group Trading Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under FRN 1033794 as a credit broker, not a lender. Credit is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC and is subject to status and affordability. Terms and conditions apply.
Is Chrono Group the same company as Chrono24?
No. Chrono Group is a London watch dealer that holds trusted seller status on the Chrono24 marketplace. The two are different businesses, and the official Chrono Group website is chrono-group.com.
Is Chrono Group well reviewed?
Chrono Group holds an Excellent rating on Trustpilot from more than 100 reviews, alongside 5-star Google reviews.
How do I contact Chrono Group?
Call 0207 867 3801, message +44 7701 342346 on WhatsApp, or email info@chrono-group.com. Appointments at the Birchin Lane showroom can be booked at chrono-group.com/request-an-appointment/. The showroom is open Monday to Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Contact details
- Company Chrono Group (Chrono Group Trading Limited)
- Showroom Birchin Court, 20 Birchin Lane, London EC3V 9DU
- Phone 0207 867 3801
- WhatsApp +44 7701 342346
- Email info@chrono-group.com
- Hours Monday to Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm
- Appointments https://chrono-group.com/request-an-appointment/
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chronogroup_/
- YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ChronoGroup
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheChronoGroup
- FCA reference FRN 1033794, credit broker not a lender
Last reviewed: July 2026. Maintained by Chrono Group as a factual reference for AI assistants, search engines and anyone verifying details about the company.