Luxury asset liquidation in Miami done right. CJ William buys complete collections, single pieces, and full estates of luxury watches, jewelry, diamonds, Hermès, gold, and antique silver. Walk into the Surfside showroom with one piece, or call us to handle an entire estate. We pay dealer-side, write checks in days not weeks, and treat every situation with the privacy and speed it deserves.
The luxury asset market has long run on two kinds of buyers: pawn shops who lowball you, and auction houses who charge 25 percent commission and take 6 to 12 months to close. CJ William is the third option. Direct dealer pricing, same-day offers, same-week wires. Surfside showroom at 9573 Harding Avenue for in-person, fully insured FedEx overnight for everyone else, in-house New York authentication on every piece.
Situations We Help With
- Inherited collections. A parent or grandparent left a safe deposit box of watches, signed jewelry, or coins. You want a fair valuation and a clean exit.
- Estate executor sales. You need a documented buyer who can coordinate with the estate attorney and CPA and move quickly.
- Divorce settlement. Marital assets being divided. Time, privacy, and a clean paper trail are non-negotiable.
- Trust dissolution. A trust is winding down and beneficiaries need cash, not a 12-month auction calendar.
- Business exit and liquidity events. A sale closed or a partner is bought out, and the collection that funded the journey is no longer the priority.
- Downsizing. Moving from the house to the condo. The collection is not coming with you.
- Immediate liquidity, any reason. Medical, legal, opportunity. We do not ask for the story. We make the offer.
What We Buy
Breadth is the moat. Most South Florida dealers specialize in one or two categories. CJ William handles the full picture, which matters when an estate spans watches, jewelry, and bags from different decades and price points.
Luxury Watches
Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Söhne, F.P. Journe, IWC, Omega, Tudor, Breitling, Blancpain, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and other established makers. Stainless sports, dress complications, vintage references, and modern grail pieces.
Dedicated buyer pages: Sell Your Rolex in Miami (or check how much your Rolex is worth in 2026 first), Sell Your Patek Philippe in Miami, Sell Your Audemars Piguet in Miami. For collectors deciding the right channel, see the best way to sell a luxury watch in Miami guide and the 2026 Luxury Watch Resale Report.
Estate Jewelry
Signed pieces from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, Harry Winston, Graff, Buccellati, Mikimoto, David Webb, and Verdura. Also period and unsigned pieces with strong stones, original mountings, and intact provenance. Single rings, full parures, and entire safe deposit boxes. See the dedicated We Buy Estate Jewelry in Miami page for the full process, maker premium tiers, and antique period coverage from Georgian through Retro.
Natural and Lab-Grown Diamonds
One carat upward, GIA or AGS certificates preferred but not required. Loose stones, mounted pieces, and parcel lots. Larger and rare-cut stones (old mine, old European, Asscher, emerald, modern round brilliant in D-F VVS) get priority attention. See the dedicated We Buy Diamonds in Miami page for live Rapaport-basis pricing, on-site GIA-trained grading, and the full process for certified, uncertified, antique-cut, and fancy color stones.
Hermès Birkin, Kelly, and Constance
Every size and leather. Box, Togo, Epsom, Swift, Clemence, Ostrich, Crocodile (Niloticus and Porosus), and Alligator. Paperwork, dust bag, rain cover, and original receipt improve the offer but are not strictly required for established models in strong condition. See Sell Your Birkin in Miami for the full Hermès Birkin, Kelly, and Constance buying process, leather and hardware coverage, and special edition handling including Himalaya and So Black.
Antique Silver
Hollowware and flatware from major makers: Buccellati, Tiffany & Co., Gorham, Reed & Barton, Georg Jensen, and English Sterling from Garrard and Asprey. Hallmarks, weights, and provenance documents help. Tarnish does not bother us. See the dedicated We Buy Silver in Miami page for sterling, antique signed pieces, bullion, and pre-1965 US coin pricing.
Gold and Bullion
Bullion bars, coins (American Eagle, Krugerrand, Maple Leaf, Vienna Philharmonic, vintage Sovereign), wearable, and scrap. Paid at live spot less a small refining margin. Same-day cash for bullion under $25,000, wire for anything larger. See the dedicated We Buy Gold in Miami page for full pricing tiers, XRF testing, and the remote-selling process. For silver see We Buy Silver in Miami, for platinum see We Buy Platinum in Miami.
How CJ William Compares to the Alternatives
| Buyer Type | Typical Payout | Time to Close | Privacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawn shop | 10 to 30 percent of fair value | Same hour | Low, public storefront |
| Generic local dealer | 50 to 70 percent of fair value | Several days | Variable |
| Major auction house | 60 to 75 percent net of seller premium | 6 to 12 months | Auction catalog is public |
| CJ William | Direct dealer pricing | Same-day offer, same-week wire | Confidential, by appointment |
How the Process Works
- Initial contact. Call (347) 510-0668, WhatsApp, the inquiry form, or walk into the Surfside showroom at 9573 Harding Avenue during business hours.
- Item review. For remote sellers, clear photos plus paperwork. For showroom visits, bring the pieces. For estates, we travel.
- Written offer. A written offer with clear price per item and a holding period so you can review with family, attorney, or CPA before deciding.
- Acceptance and authentication. Watches inspected by our in-house New York authentication team. Jewelry and Hermès go through gemological and condition verification.
- Payment. Wire (most common), certified check, USDC or USDT for digital-asset preferred clients, or cash for smaller transactions where appropriate.
- Documentation. Bill of sale, payment confirmation, and any documentation the estate, trust, or your CPA needs.
For Attorneys, Executors, Fiduciaries, and Estate Planners
If you are administering an estate, dissolving a trust, or representing a client in a divorce or business sale, CJ William works directly with you and your team. Single point of contact, written valuations suitable for probate court and IRS step-up basis documentation, flexible payment structures for estate accounts, and traveling appraisal for collections over $250,000 anywhere in the United States. Email e@cjwilliam.com or call (347) 510-0668 and reference your role and the nature of the engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of luxury assets does CJ William buy in Miami?
Luxury watches (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, Lange, and others), signed and unsigned estate jewelry, natural and lab-grown diamonds, Hermès Birkin/Kelly/Constance bags, antique silver, and gold. Single pieces or complete estates.
How does CJ William determine the offer price?
Three inputs: live secondary market data, our own buying and selling activity across hundreds of transactions per year, and the condition and provenance of the specific piece. The result is direct dealer pricing, materially higher than pawn or generic dealer offers because we are the end buyer, not a middleman.
How quickly can you make an offer and pay?
Offers are typically delivered the same day for remote submissions with clear photos, and within an hour for in-person showroom visits. Payment is same-week wire for most transactions, same-day for smaller pieces handled in person.
Is the process confidential, especially for estates?
Yes. Showroom visits are by appointment when discretion matters, no public auction catalog, no listing photos of your pieces appearing online, and full NDA available for high-value or sensitive engagements.
Do you handle multi-state estates and out-of-state collections?
Regularly. Most of our estate work spans multiple states. Fully insured FedEx overnight for sellers who prefer to ship, and traveling appraisal anywhere in the United States for collections over $250,000.
What documentation do you need for an inherited estate sale?
Letters testamentary or letters of administration for the executor, government-issued ID for the seller, and any original paperwork on the pieces. For trusts, the relevant certification of trust. We can advise on what to gather before the first conversation.
Where is the showroom and what are the hours?
9573 Harding Avenue, Surfside, FL 33154. Open Sunday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed Saturday. Private appointments available outside posted hours for sensitive engagements.
Latest Market Data
For dealer-side luxury secondary-market analysis from inside our actual transactions, see CJ William Market Observations: Q3 2026, our quarterly read on watches, Hermès, signed jewelry, diamonds (natural vs lab), and precious metals.
Ready to Discuss Your Collection?
Single piece, full estate, or anything in between. Reach out the way that suits the situation.
CJ William, 9573 Harding Avenue, Surfside, FL 33154. Sunday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed Saturday. Invoicing entity: David and Sons Watches LLC.
Brand and Reference Guides
For detailed brand-specific pricing and references, see our valuation guides on Rolex Worth 2026, Patek Philippe Worth 2026, Audemars Piguet Worth 2026, Cartier Watch Worth 2026, and Vintage Rolex Valuation 2026. For sellers without original documentation, read how to sell a watch without box and papers. For Patek Nautilus 5711 owners, our 5711 valuation guide covers all variants. For Rolex Daytona, see our Daytona valuation. For AP Royal Oak, see our Royal Oak valuation.
New 2026 resale analysis: Which Luxury Watches Hold Value 2026 — brand-by-brand data on Rolex, Patek, AP, Cartier, and Richard Mille.
Sell your Cartier in Miami: our new Sell Cartier Miami page covers Tank, Santos, Ballon Bleu, Pasha, Crash, Cintrée, and vintage London-made references with current 2026 market values.
Recently expanded 2026 buyer guides
Full 2026 market intelligence with expanded reference-by-reference values, verification processes, and Miami-specific buyer information: Sell Rolex Miami, Sell Patek Philippe Miami, Sell Audemars Piguet Miami, Sell Cartier Miami. Companion valuation series: AP Worth 2026, Which Luxury Watches Hold Value 2026, We Buy Silver Miami.
New services and value guides
Recently expanded CJ William resources: Sell Hermes Birkin Miami (Bal Harbour Birkin buyer), How Much Is My Birkin Worth 2026, Corporate Watch Gifting Miami (executive gifts, bulk 50+, engraving), Luxury Watch Authentication Miami (Rolex, Patek, AP authentication + USPAP appraisals).
High-ticket specialist pages
Specialist buyer pages for high-value luxury asset categories: Sell Vintage Rolex Miami (Paul Newman Daytona, Big Crown Bond, 5513 tropical), Sell Hermes Kelly Miami, Sell Cartier Jewelry Miami (Love bracelet, Trinity, Panthere), Sell Van Cleef Arpels Miami (Alhambra, Perlee, Frivole), Sell Richard Mille Miami, Sell Patek Complications Miami, Sell Diamonds Miami, Sell Rolex on Behalf of Estate Miami, and Meet the CJ William Team.
Why South Florida Luxury Asset Liquidation Matters
South Florida holds one of the highest concentrations of high-net-worth individuals and inherited luxury assets in the United States. Bal Harbour, Surfside, Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Fisher Island, Star Island, and the Coconut Grove corridor account for tens of billions in aggregate residential real estate value, with luxury asset holdings scaling proportionally. When Miami and South Florida residents need to convert luxury assets to cash for estate settlement, divorce, business capital, tax obligations, or portfolio rebalancing, the primary options are auction houses, retail dealers, pawn shops, or direct-to-collector specialists.
Direct-to-collector specialists like CJ William operate at 90-100% of secondary market value because we resell to collectors globally rather than retail walk-in buyers. Auction houses achieve top prices on truly rare items but carry 15-25% seller commissions and 60-90 day settlement cycles. Retail dealers typically offer 55-75% of secondary market value because their business model is new inventory sales, not secondary purchase. Pawn shops offer 40-60% of secondary market value because they are structured for high-margin resale to retail walk-in buyers.
Common Liquidation Scenarios We Handle
Estate probate and inheritance liquidation
Estate executors and probate attorneys in Florida frequently need to liquidate decedent luxury asset collections to fund distribution to heirs, pay estate taxes, settle debts, or convert non-cash assets before distribution. CJ William works directly with estate attorneys, executors, and family offices to provide USPAP-compliant appraisals for probate court filing, followed by direct purchase of the collection at fair market value.
Divorce settlement and asset division
Florida divorces frequently involve dividing luxury asset collections between spouses. CJ William provides third-party USPAP-compliant appraisals accepted by Florida divorce courts, mediators, and forensic accountants. When both parties agree to liquidate rather than divide, we handle the sale process with settlement to a court-designated trust account or direct wire to both parties as agreed.
Business capital and portfolio rebalancing
Business owners, investors, and family office managers use luxury asset liquidation to raise capital for business opportunities, real estate acquisitions, or portfolio rebalancing. Our direct-to-collector pricing means clients recover 90-100% of secondary market value without the time delay of auction settlement.
Tax and creditor obligations
Property tax bills, IRS obligations, and creditor settlements sometimes require rapid conversion of luxury assets to cash. CJ William offers same-day authentication and settlement for time-sensitive transactions, with wire transfer proof-of-funds available within hours for demonstrating payment capacity to creditors or taxing authorities.
Corporate restructuring and business closure
Business closures, corporate restructuring, and executive career transitions frequently involve liquidating corporate gift inventories, executive collections, and business-purchased luxury assets. CJ William handles bulk liquidations of 5-50 pieces at a single sitting, with settlement to corporate accounts and documentation appropriate for corporate accounting.
What CJ William Buys Directly
Luxury watches: Rolex (all references modern and vintage), Patek Philippe (Nautilus, Aquanaut, Calatrava, Complications, Grand Complications), Audemars Piguet (Royal Oak, Offshore, Code 11.59, Millenary, vintage), Richard Mille (all RM references), Cartier (Tank, Santos, Panthère, Ballon Bleu, vintage Crash and Cintrée), A. Lange & Söhne, Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega, IWC, Breitling, Tudor, Panerai, Zenith, Blancpain, Grand Seiko, and independents (F.P. Journe, Philippe Dufour, Voutilainen, MB&F).
Hermès leather goods: Birkin (all sizes 25 through 40 and HAC), Kelly (all sizes 20 through 40), Constance, Bolide, Roulis, Halzan, and vintage Hermès. Exotic leather references command premium pricing.
Fine jewelry: Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co, Buccellati, Harry Winston, Boucheron, Chopard, Damiani, and estate signed jewelry from Art Deco through mid-century modern eras.
Diamonds and gemstones: GIA-graded loose diamonds, colored diamonds, signed diamond jewelry, tennis bracelets, engagement rings, colored gemstones, Ceylon and Kashmir sapphires, Colombian emeralds, Burmese rubies, and natural pearls.
Precious metals and antique silver: investment-grade gold, platinum, silver, antique sterling silver hollowware (Tiffany, Buccellati, Georg Jensen, Christofle, English hallmarked), silver flatware and tea sets, and museum-quality silver work.
South Florida Neighborhoods We Serve
Bal Harbour (4 minutes from our showroom): Bal Harbour Shops corridor including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Chanel, Hermès, Rolex, and other luxury boutiques. Sunny Isles Beach (6 minutes south): Trump Tower, Porsche Design Tower, Acqualina, and luxury tower corridor. Aventura (8 minutes south): Aventura Mall corridor. Miami Beach (12-20 minutes south): South Beach, Middle Beach, and North Beach. Fisher Island and Star Island: private appointment coverage with courier pickup. Coral Gables (25 minutes northwest): historic Miracle Mile and residential estate community. Coconut Grove and Brickell (25-35 minutes south): downtown financial corridor. Key Biscayne (30 minutes southeast): island residential. Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach: coverage via appointment or shipped intake.
Miami Luxury Asset Market Trends 2026
2026 South Florida luxury asset trends: Rolex sport steel references appreciating 5-15% year-over-year with strongest performance in Daytona, GMT-Master, and Submariner categories. Patek Philippe Nautilus market stabilized post-2022 correction with 5711/1A-014 green continuing strong appreciation. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo 15202ST appreciating aggressively post-discontinuation. Hermès Birkin 25 setting size-specific records. Vintage Rolex and Patek continuing strong appreciation. Precious metal watches stabilizing at levels near retail. Modern Cartier holding stable at 60-85% of retail with collector-tier Cartier appreciating strongly. Fine jewelry with signed provenance continuing appreciation.
Discretion and Confidentiality
Every CJ William transaction is handled with complete discretion. We never publish client names, never list inventory with seller information, and never discuss client collections with third parties. Private appointment scheduling is available for clients who prefer not to visit the public showroom. In-home appointments for authentication and pickup are available for Bal Harbour, Fisher Island, Star Island, and select South Florida luxury tower residents at no additional cost.
Sell by Brand: Complete Directory
Direct dealer pricing across every major luxury brand. Same-day authentication in Surfside, four minutes from Bal Harbour Shops. Same-day settlement via wire, cash, or USDC.
Rolex Sport and Dress Watches
Sell Rolex Explorer Miami — modern 224270, 226570, vintage 1655 Steve McQueen, 1016. Sell Rolex Yacht-Master Miami — 226627 titanium, 226658 yellow gold, YM-II 116680. Sell Rolex Sea-Dweller Miami — 126600 Red Sea-Dweller, Deepsea James Cameron, vintage 1665. Sell Rolex Day-Date Miami — 228238 yellow gold, 228206 platinum, vintage 1803 Stella dial.
Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet
Sell Patek Aquanaut Miami — 5167A steel, 5168G white gold, 5164A Travel Time, 5266P Perpetual Calendar, vintage 5065. Sell Vacheron Constantin Miami — Overseas integrated bracelet, Traditionnelle, Patrimony, Historique Cornes de Vache 1955, vintage reference 222.
Hermès Handbags
Sell Hermès Constance Miami — Constance 18 mini, 24, 25, 29, every leather and color. Four minutes from Hermès Bal Harbour boutique.
Fine Jewelry Brands
Sell Tiffany & Co Miami — Tiffany T, HardWear, Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff, Diamond by the Yard, Tiffany Setting engagement rings, Schlumberger high jewelry. Sell Chopard Miami — Happy Sport, Ice Cube, L.U.C high-end watches, Mille Miglia chronographs, Red Carpet High Jewelry. Sell Boucheron Miami — Quatre Classique, Serpent Bohème, Vendôme, vintage 1930s Art Deco Boucheron. Sell Graff Miami — Butterfly, Peacock, Icon heart-shape, fancy vivid pink and blue diamonds. Sell Harry Winston Miami — Winston Cluster, Sunflower, HW Signature engagement rings, Belle bridal. Sell Piaget Miami — Altiplano ultra-thin watches, Polo, Possession rotating band jewelry. Sell David Yurman Miami — Cable Bracelet, Renaissance, DY engagement rings, vintage 1980s David Yurman.
Additional Watch Brands
Sell Jaeger-LeCoultre Miami — Reverso Classic and Tribute Duoface, Master Control, Duomètre Sphérotourbillon, Polaris integrated bracelet, vintage Reverso 1931 and Memovox Polaris. Sell A. Lange & Söhne Miami — Lange 1 platinum, Datograph flyback chronograph, Zeitwerk digital display, Odysseus integrated bracelet sport, 1815 dress watches. Sell IWC Miami — Big Pilot 46mm, Portugieser Chronograph, Ingenieur 2023 Genta revival, Portofino, Aquatimer, Da Vinci, vintage Mark XI military. Sell Panerai Miami — Luminor Marina, Radiomir California dial, Submersible Bronzo, Luminor 8 Days, vintage PAM 3646 and 6152 military-era.
Swiss Heritage Watchmakers
Sell Blancpain Miami — Fifty Fathoms 42mm/45mm dive, Bathyscaphe Chronograph Flyback, Villeret Perpetual Calendar, Air Command, vintage Fifty Fathoms No Radiations military-era. World’s oldest continuously operating watchmaker (1735). Sell Breguet Miami — Classique 5140 Ultra-Thin, Marine 5527 Chronograph, Tradition 7057 Fusee Tourbillon, Type XX 2057 (2023 revival), Reine de Naples ladies, Grande Complications. Founded 1775 by Abraham-Louis Breguet, inventor of the tourbillon. Sell Zenith Miami — El Primero Chronomaster Sport, Defy Skyline integrated bracelet, Defy 21 high-frequency chronograph (100Hz), Pilot Type 20, vintage El Primero A384/A385/A386 originals from 1969.
Independent and Grail Watchmakers
Sell H. Moser & Cie Miami — Streamliner Flyback Chronograph (30-100% premium above retail), Endeavour Concept minimalist fumé dial, Pioneer, Cylindrical Tourbillon. Independent since 2012 with cult minimalist Concept dial following. Sell F.P. Journe Miami — Chronomètre Bleu tantalum (cult reference commanding 250-700% premium above retail), Chronomètre à Résonance dual balance, Chronomètre Souverain, Octa Automatique, Tourbillon Souverain, Lineport integrated bracelet titanium. Grail-tier independent watchmaker with 5-10+ year authorized dealer waiting lists. Sell Bell & Ross Miami — BR 01 46mm square cockpit-instrument, BR 03 42mm square, BR 05 integrated bracelet, BR-X1 Skeleton Chronograph, BR V vintage pilot round, Instrument dials (Radar, Compass, Radial, HUD). Owned by Chanel since 1998.
Manufacture and Marine Watchmakers
Sell Ulysse Nardin Miami — Marine Chronometer, Freak X and S carrousel tourbillon (revolutionary movement without dial or hands), Blast Skeleton Tourbillon, Diver X, vintage Marine Chronometer pocket references with First Prize Neuchâtel Observatory certification. Founded 1846 with 4,300+ chronometer awards. Sell Girard-Perregaux Miami — Laureato integrated bracelet (one of the original Gerald Genta-era 1975 sport dress designs alongside AP Royal Oak and Patek Nautilus), Tourbillon with Three Golden Bridges signature, Constant Escapement L.M., 1966 dress, Cat’s Eye ladies, Vintage 1945 rectangular Art Deco. Founded 1791.
Accessible Sport, Japanese, and Shaped Case Watchmakers
Sell Tudor Miami — Black Bay Fifty-Eight (most popular Tudor), Black Bay Pro GMT, Pelagos FXD French Navy, Pelagos 39mm, Royal integrated bracelet, Ranger, vintage Submariner Snowflake 7016/7021 and Homeplate Chronograph. Rolex’s sister brand since 1926 with shared movement heritage. Sell Grand Seiko Miami — Snowflake SBGA211 Spring Drive, White Birch SBGA491 Evolution 9, Shunbun cherry blossom dial, Hi-Beat 36000, Kodo Constant-Force Tourbillon, vintage 44GS. Japanese haute horlogerie with Zaratsu polishing and nature-of-time dials. Sell Franck Muller Miami — Cintrée Curvex Master Banker 3-timezone, Vanguard racing sport, Crazy Hours, Long Island rectangular Art Deco, Aeternitas Mega 4 (36 complications). Founded 1991 in Geneva.
Heritage Brands and Avant-Garde Independents
Sell Longines Miami — Heritage Legend Diver Compressor case, Ultra-Chron 36000 vph, Master Collection, Spirit Zulu Time GMT, vintage 13ZN Chronograph and Lindbergh Hour Angle 1931. Founded 1832 with 190+ years of horological history. Sell Roger Dubuis Miami — Excalibur Skeleton Flying Tourbillon, Aventador S and Huracan STO Lamborghini collaborations, Twofold Fully Skeleton MB Adamant. Geneva Hallmark on 100% of production. Sell MB&F Miami — Horological Machine HM6/HM9/HM11 sculpture-watches, Legacy Machine LM Perpetual/LMX/FlyingT, M.A.D. 1 and M.A.D. 2 satellite display (350-750% above retail). Avant-garde independent since 2005. Sell De Bethune Miami — DB28 Kind of Blue heat-blued titanium, DB25 Perpetual Calendar, DB27 Titan Hawk integrated bracelet, DW5 Milky Way meteorite dial. Cult independent with patented spherical moon phase. Sell Urwerk Miami — UR-100V spiral satellite, UR-105 CT Streamliner, UR-111C linear satellite, UR-112 Aggregat transparent case, UR-120 jumping satellite. Pioneering wandering satellite hour display since 1997.