They often have in-house watchmakers who can restore the timepiece to working condition for resale.
A broken watch can be cannibalized for parts—dials, hands, crowns, or movements (the "engine")—to restore other vintage or damaged watches. 3. Precious Metal Dealers & Jewelers
Companies that specialize in pre-owned luxury watches (like Bob’s Watches, SwissWatchExpo, or Jaztime) actively purchase broken Rolexes.