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Three people examining watches in a store setting with framed watch faces on the wall.
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Storefront of 'The Watch Preserve' with large windows and blue exterior.

Welcome to The Watch Preserve

We're a Fort Worth, TX-based vintage watch shop where every timepiece tells a story worth preserving. We buy, sell, and repair watches from all eras and price ranges, serving collectors from seasoned enthusiasts to curious newcomers with an inventory of over 1,400 pieces.

Founded by Nikolaus Libby, whose passion began at age 15 with a garage sale find, The Watch Preserve has grown into a respected storefront and thriving online community connecting collectors nationwide.

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Fair & Competitive Offers

Sell Or Trade Your Watch

Looking to move on from a watch or trade into something new? We aim to make it as simple and comfortable as possible—quick evaluations, fair offers, and open communication throughout the entire process.

Every watch has a story, and if it’s time for yours to continue on, we’ll help it find the right next home.
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Expert Watch Repair

Looking to move on from a watch or trade into something new? We aim to make it as simple and comfortable as possible—quick evaluations, fair offers, and open communication throughout the entire process.

Every watch has a story, and if it’s time for yours to continue on, we’ll help it find the right next home.
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  • Close-up of a Omega Speedmaster Professional watch on a person's wrist.
    The Watch Preserve isn’t just a repair shop — they’re passionate sellers of vintage watches who truly understand what makes them special. 
    Chris G.
  • Fantastic.Welcoming, knowledgeable, enthusiastic - the folks at the Watch Preserve love what they do, and enjoy sharing it with others. Purchased an Art Deco Hamilton Austin and had a great experience. Chatted with Michael a good bit during the buying process and would be happy to recommend them to friends and family. Easy 5 stars.
    Charles E.
  • Vintage pocket watch held in a hand
    I had my granddaddy's old railroad that I can't remember ever working since my dad inherited it. I took it in and they took very special care of it. Cleaned it up and located the part needed to make it run. Almost made me cry to see it actually work.
    Darrol R.
  • Omega watch on a wrist with a close-up view
    This is one of my favorite shops in Fort Worth. My wife and I first visited in early 2025 so I could drop off two of my family watches for repair. We were instantly hooked. From the stellar and knowledgeable customer service staff to the ever-expanding selection of excellent vintage watches, we highly recommend The Watch Preserve to anyone interested in fine timepieces.
    Todd O.
  • Close-up of a silver watch with a black face on a wrist.
    My father wore the watch in all his missions in South Vietnam and returned to the US wearing his watch on his left wrist. He ended up giving the watch to me in the 70s and I wore it through jr high, high school and college. I did a lot of research to locate a craftsman in the watch community in the United States to restore the Pierre Vallee Chronograph watch which was the Watch Preserve. Nothing but the upmost respect for the Watch Preserve and the experts running the place! Thanks for restoring my father’s watch!
    Bernard Hernandez