For over 40 years, Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers has helped customers celebrate life’s milestones with fine jewelry and luxury watches. Whether you're searching for vintage treasures or new engagement rings, we’re here to help.
Leo Hamel’s Certified Pre-Owned Watches in San Diego
With over 100 years of combined watchmaking experience, Leo Hamel’s is the go-to jeweler for certified pre-owned watches in San Diego. Leo’s in-house, Rolex-trained, CW21 certified watchmaker meticulously inspects each watch and expertly services and restores them to look and perform like-new again before they are sold in our jewelry store or online. Rest assured, only original parts are used by Leo’s watchmakers and a 2-year warranty is included for all certified pre-owned watch purchases!
Why buy a certified pre-owned watch from Leo Hamel’s?
Professional verification of authenticity
Meticulous expert refurbishing to look and perform like-new
2-year warranty
Budget-friendly deals
Exceptional customer service
When you own a Leo Hamel certified pre-owned watch, you own a timepiece that is reliable without paying full price for a new one. At Leo Hamel’s, we want you to be able to purchase your next luxury watch with complete confidence. Upon acquiring pre-owned watches for our showroom we inspect every component of the watch -inside and out- checking both authenticity and pristine condition. Additionally, we have all timepiece serial numbers run through counterfeit and stolen watch databases to ensure their integrity. Every certified pre-owned luxury watch in our collection is guaranteed to function within original factory specifications and must pass a full inspection before becoming your new, treasured timepiece. Watch inspections consist of the following:
Pre-Owned Watches' Certification Details
Technical Features
Hand Alignment
Date Change According to Caliber’s Characteristics
Calendar Unit
Rapid Date Function
Chronograph’s Function, Start and Stop
Test Pushers
Chronograph Drift (Hour Counter)
Chronograph’s Function Minute Recorder’s Jump
Shaking Movement of Second and/or Chronograph Hand
Rest of All Hands
Chronograph Reset
Recalibration of Hands
Screw Down Crown
Screwing and Unscrewing of Crown
Oscillating Weight’s Freedom
Rotor Axle
Automatic/Self-winding Unit
Caseback Closing Torque
Movement Screws
Bezel Rotation
Examine Bezel Screws
Clasp Adjustments
Appearance
Cleanliness of Case and Bracelet
Polishing Quality
No Dust on Crystal
Gaskets in Correct Position
Examination of Dial
Cleanliness of Crystal and Flange
Luminescent Points on Dial and Hands
Cleanliness and Conformity of Hands
Dial Centered
Diagnostic Testing
Water Resistance Check
Pressure Test
Analysis of Timing
Mechanical Watch Demagnetization
Automatic Cyclo Test
Serviced Brands
Watches We Certify
Our collection of certified pre-owned watches is constantly changing, so you’ll have a better chance of finding exactly what you desire. Leo Hamel’s carries San Diego’s largest certified pre-owned watch collection. Looking for pre-owned Swiss watches? Stop by our jewelry store on San Diego Avenue- we just might have the particular model you have been hoping to find. We offer some of the top luxury brands and designs of pre-owned men’s watches and pre-owned women’s watches:
