About
Our story
JSP Watches began with a single watch. In 2015, my father gave me a quartz TAG Heuer Aquaracer as a high-school graduation gift. It was meant to mark the occasion. Instead it started something: years of reading, collecting and trading up, learning how watches are made, how they age, and what they are really worth.
The business came later, when I noticed that the same watch could sell for very different prices depending on where in the world it was sold. Japan stood out. It has one of the richest and most serious watch cultures anywhere, and one of the most reliable second-hand markets in the world: condition is graded carefully and described honestly. I started buying there for myself, then for friends, and then for anyone who asked.
Today I bring Swiss and Japanese watches home from Japan to Calgary: Tudor, Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer, Grand Seiko, and the occasional vintage piece. Every watch is checked for timing, authenticity and function before it is listed. Short of opening the case, no one can be certain nothing has ever been replaced, but a close visual inspection and cross-checking the reference take most of the guesswork out. Anything I am not sure of does not go up for sale.
Buying from JSP Watches means dealing with one person who answers for every watch. You get straight answers, a fair price grounded in what the market is actually paying, and no pressure. If a watch is not right for you, I would rather say so.
— Josh, Founder
- 7-day guarantee if not as described
- e-Transfer or wire, invoice in CAD
- We reply within a day
How it works
From our hands to your wrist
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Sourcing
JSP Watches buys from a small number of trusted sources where condition is graded carefully and described honestly, and only takes on pieces that meet our own standard.
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Import & clearance
Each watch is shipped insured to Canada and cleared through customs with import duties and brokerage paid, so Canadian buyers have no import fees to pay. Applicable sales tax is itemised on your invoice.
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Inspection
On arrival every watch is checked for authenticity, movement health and timekeeping, photographed in detail, and written up with anything you should know before buying. Anything with a redial, replaced parts we cannot verify, or a movement that will not hold time does not get listed.
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Sale & delivery
Buy with confidence by e-Transfer or wire, with insured, tracked shipping across Canada. Local pickup can be arranged.
Common questions
Are the watches authentic?
Yes. Every watch is inspected on arrival, and we're happy to share detailed photos, serial numbers and movement shots before you commit.
What do the condition grades mean?
- Unworn: no signs of wear.
- Excellent: faint hairlines only.
- Very good: light marks, no dents.
- Good: honest wear, may be polished.
- Fair: visible wear or needs work.
Do prices include taxes and duties?
Import duties and brokerage are paid before a watch is listed, so Canadian deliveries have no surprises at the border. Buyers outside Canada may owe their own country's import duties and taxes; ask us for an estimate. Applicable Canadian sales tax is added at the time of sale and itemised on your invoice.
How is shipping handled?
Insured, tracked shipping across Canada included. Local pickup by arrangement.
Can I return a watch?
Yes, under our 7-day guarantee: if a watch isn't as described, return it within 7 days for a full refund. Otherwise sales are final, so ask as many questions as you like beforehand.
Do you buy or trade?
Occasionally, for the brands we focus on. Send details and photos through the contact page.