Pawn Your IWC

5% Fixed Interest rate & no early payment penalties
Accurate, auction-based valuations & same day payment
No hidden fees, no credit checks & FCA regulated
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We offer a complimentary valuation (no obligation) and same day payment, call 020 7493 0385 to speak with our team or email us at info@newbondstreetpawnbrokers.com
Winners of the 2024 National Pawnbroking Association Award - Best  Pawnshop in the UK

Our promise to you

Whether it’s against a Big Pilot, Portugieser, or Ingenieur, when you pawn your IWC watch with us, you’ll unlock fair terms and predictable payments. Our fixed 5% interest rate ensures transparency and affordability, making us the go-to IWC pawnbrokers in Central London.

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Our expert appraisers in Mayfair provide on-point, auction-based valuations for your IWC timepiece. When you pawn your IWC watch, you can feel confident that you’re receiving a fair and competitive offer that reflects the true market value of your luxury timepiece.

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When you pawn an IWC watch with our Central London office, the costs of your loan are made clear upfront. We don’t add hidden fees for administration, storage, insurance, or appraisals. This policy ensures you know exactly what you agree to and simplifies your financial planning.

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We don’t require credit checks for collateral loans on IWC watches. The benefits here are considerable, including faster and more convenient financing that doesn’t negatively affect your credit score. We believe that Central London IWC watch loans shouldn’t be complicated.

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We provide the best and most efficient IWC watch loans in London. A central part of our multiple award-winning service is our commitment to fast payments, with transfers often appearing in customer’s accounts in just two to four hours. Collateral loans on IWC watches have never been easier.

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Located just a short walk from Oxford Circus Station, our pawn shop understands the importance of flexibility when you borrow against your IWC timepieces. We allow customers to pay off their loan at any time without incurring penalties, allowing them to redeem their pawned IWC watches at any time.

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As FCA-regulated and NPA-governed IWC pawnbrokers in Central London, we keep to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. When you pawn your IWC watch with us, you’re choosing a trusted, legitimate service that prioritises your financial well-being and security.

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5%

fixed interest rate

35+

years experience

40+

industry awards

Regulated by the FCA

The most awarded pawnbroker in the UK

With over 40 prestigious industry awards, a loyal customer base, and flawless reviews, our track record speaks for itself. We retain a customer base of high-net-worth individuals and famous names through competitive interest rates, discretion, trust, and impeccable service.

Headed by David Sonnethal, a four-time National Pawnbroker Association (NPA) award winner and familiar media figure, New Bond Street Pawnbrokers’ modern, forward-thinking approach to providing loans has not gone unnoticed by the public, the media, or trusted industry bodies. 

Our reputation as an industry leader is cemented by awards that recognise the value that our store brings to customers. We took home the NPA Best Store of the Year award in 2019 and 2024 thanks to our commitment to innovation, adoption of technology, and a strong focus on teamwork. Additionally, the NPA highly commended us in 2022 and 2023 for our engaging social media work, which helped bring us closer to our customers.

New Bond Street Pawnbrokers also won “Best Website” and “Disruptive Business Model” at the UK Business Awards, thanks to our focus on customer-centric digital experiences. Finally, our win at the Experian Credit Awards demonstrates our dedication to responsible lending, customer care, and digital innovation in the luxury pawnbroking sector.

Transparency, fair lending practices, and user-friendly experiences are at the heart of what we do at New Bond Street Pawnbrokers. Reach out today to discover why we’re the most awarded pawn shop in the UK.

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How We Value Your IWC

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Kick off the process of pawning your IWC watches by contacting our shop. Our helpful team will ask you to ​​give as much information as possible about your watch, including the brand, model, and condition.

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2. Review Watch

If your timepiece is of interest to our pawn shop, our experts will evaluate the condition and unique elements of this iconic pilot’s watch. If we’re happy with what we see, we’ll provide an accurate assessment that meets current auction prices.

3. Agree Loan Amount

Based on the results of our evaluation from the previous steps, we’ll propose an appropriate collateral amount reflecting the model, condition, and market demand. All our loans are transparent, fair, FCA-regulated, and built to work for you.

4. Receive Payment

With the terms agreed, we will proceed with a same-day bank transfer. Often, the capital will arrive in your account within two to four hours. What’s more, you can pay off your IWC watch loan at any point without early repayment penalties.

Common models we loan against

We even provide appraisals for lesser-known Rolexes, as well as more robust models like the Explorer and Deep Sea models.

Featured in the Press

Our quality service, high standards, and innovative business practices have earned positive press coverage from a diverse set of media outlets such as The Times, The Telegraph, Time Out, Channel 4, The Spectator, and more.

Opening Hours

Open
Monday to Friday

Closed
Saturday & Sunday

Our premises are at 5 Blenheim Street, just off New Bond Street. From Oxford Street, head south on New Bond Street and turn right onto Blenheim Street. We’re on the left side of the street.

5 Blenheim Street, Mayfair London W1S 1LD

Bus

Several bus routes serve the area around New Bond Street:

Routes 7, 94, 98, 139, and 390 stop at Selfridges on Oxford Street, a short walk from our location.

Routes 12, 88, 94, 159, and 453 stop at Conduit Street/New Bond Street.

From any of these stops, it’s a brief walk to our premises on Blenheim Street.

5 Blenheim Street, Mayfair London W1S 1LD

Car

While driving in central London can be challenging due to traffic and parking restrictions, several public car parks are nearby, the closest of which is on Burlington Street.

Please note that the area is within the Congestion Charge zone, which operates from 7:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and 12:00 to 18:00 on weekends and bank holidays.

5 Blenheim Street, Mayfair London W1S 1LD

Tube

Bond Street is the nearest tube station; it’s served by the Central, Jubilee, and Elizabeth lines. Oxford Circus and Green Park stations are also within walking distance of our store.

5 Blenheim Street, Mayfair London W1S 1LD

Our Team

Susana Figueiredo

Manages the day to day running of the business

Mariana Vlad

Manages the day to day running of the business

Constantin Singureanu

Heads up our marketing and digital efforts

David Sonnenthal

The founder of New Bond Street Pawnbrokers

FAQs

Our expert appraisers at New Bond Street Pawnbrokers in Mayfair, London, evaluate IWC watches based on model, condition, rarity, and current market demand. We use auction-based IWC watch valuations to ensure you receive the most competitive offer for your timepiece.

To pawn IWC watches, bring the original box, certificate of authenticity, and any service records. While not always mandatory, these documents can significantly increase your loan value.

You can visit our Mayfair office for an in-person appraisal or use our secure courier service for IWC watch loans in London. We also offer home visits for high-value pieces.

Loan amounts vary based on the specific IWC model, its condition, and market demand. Rare models like the Portuguese or Big Pilot’s Watch typically command higher values.

For instance, an IWC Portugieser Chronograph in excellent condition might secure a loan of £5,000 to £10,000, depending on current market trends.

We offer collateral loans on IWC watches across all collections, including Pilot’s Watches, Portugieser, Portofino, Da Vinci, and Aquatimer.

Absolutely. As Central London IWC watch loan specialists, we store all pawned watches in secure, climate-controlled vaults.

You can repay your loan at any time within the contract period without being penalised with early repayment fees.

Our standard loan period for IWC watch pawnbrokers in Mayfair is up to seven months, but this can be extended.

No, we never perform credit checks when you borrow against IWC timepieces.

Yes, you can renew your loan by paying the accrued interest and agreeing to a new contract.

If you’re unable to repay the loan, we may have no choice but to liquidate your watch to recover the loan amount. However, we typically find alternative solutions.

While possible in rare situations, pawning an IWC without papers may result in a lower valuation. We strongly recommend bringing all available documentation.

We only accept watches from legitimate owners. If you’ve found a watch, we recommend contacting local authorities.

Yes, but excessive damage will affect the valuation. Our experts can assess the repair costs and factor this into the loan offer.

Our experienced appraisers use various techniques to authenticate IWC watches, including examining the movement, case quality, and serial numbers. We also employ specialised equipment to verify the authenticity of your watch.

Useful Guides

You can rest assured that you will receive a competitive deal on the market from the most awarded collateral lender in the UK. All our loans come with competitive rates of fixed 5% (Representative APR 60%), no hidden fees at all, no early release fees, and loan terms from two up to seven months. A representative example of repayment for a two-month loan of £2500 is £250, thus a total repayment of £2750 at a fixed 5% interest rate (60% per annum).

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Constantin Singureanu

Constantin leads our multi-award digital marketing team, with an exclusive focus on delivering the best possible digital experience for our clients, from the moment they reach our website, finding the information they need, and getting in touch, to learning interesting facts about the fascinating world of luxury via our comprehensive blog.

Mariana Vlad

Mariana has been working in the pawnbroking industry since 2014. She enthusiastically embraces her newly found interest in watches. Mariana thoroughly enjoys working with customers, building strong relationships, and over her long and distinguished career she distinguished herself through excellent communication skills, and high personal integrity.

Susana Figueiredo

Having worked in the pawnbroking industry for 20 years, Susana offers a high level of knowledge within the lending sector.  Her expertise is key to the daily business at New Bond Street Pawnbrokers where she ensures that compliance is adhered to. With a keen interest in the satisfaction and experience of our clients, Susana is a huge asset to the team and is a fundamental part of the day to day running of the company.

Employee of the Year – NPA Awards 2021

David Sonnenthal

David Sonnenthal took an unusual route into pawnbroking, moving into the industry after a successful career in show business. Between the ages of 17 and 26, he worked as a professional actor, appearing in a variety of productions on both stage and screen. In 1996 he even won the prestigious Perrier Award for acting at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

His pawnbroking career in London started quite by chance after he discovered the future site of New Bond Street Pawnbrokers during an acting audition in 1999. Immediately seeing the shop’s potential, he turned it into a successful pawn shop LOndon business and went on to become one of the UK’s top pawnbrokers.

David is a highly respected figure in the pawnbroking industry, winning the National Pawnbroker Association’s award four times in 2022, 2021, 2019 and 2008. Over the course of his 20-year career, he has gained a reputation as one of the pioneers of UK and London’s pawnbroking. He is a regular fixture in the British media, often providing expert advice on market values.

Never one to lose touch with his roots, David has even managed to continue his entertainment career as the resident dealer on Channel 4’s popular Four Rooms TV series.

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