Updated October 2026. Short answer: yes, you can pawn an Apple Watch or sell it outright. What you get depends on the series, the condition and whether it is unpaired — that last part is the step most people miss.
An Apple Watch is a status symbol and a genuinely useful device — but if you've stopped wearing yours or need quick cash, you can pawn or sell it. Here's what to expect.
What Determines the Offer
Your payout depends on the series (generation), condition, and completeness — a newer, clean watch with its original box and accessories earns significantly more than an older, scuffed one. To get the best price:
- Clean it up. The more presentable, the better the offer.
- Gather the accessories. The original box and charger raise the value.
- Choose a reputable pawnbroker. Don't hand an expensive watch to just anyone.
The One Step You Must Do First: Unpair It
You can't simply "erase all content" — that leaves the watch paired to your iPhone and locked, so a new owner can't set it up. Instead:
- Keep your iPhone and Apple Watch close together and open the Watch app on the iPhone.
- Tap My Watch, then your watch's name.
- Tap the i next to it, choose Unpair Apple Watch, and follow the prompts.
This removes the Activation Lock and factory-resets the watch, while your data stays safe in your iPhone backup. Without it, no pawnbroker can buy or lend against the watch.
See our pawn or sell an Apple Watch page or call (561) 774-9292.
Frequently asked questions
Do pawn shops take Apple Watches?
Yes. DD Pawn Loans buys Apple Watches outright and also makes pawn loans against them. The watch must be unpaired from your iPhone so Activation Lock is off.
Can I pawn my Apple Watch and get it back?
Yes. With a pawn loan the watch sits in our safe while the loan is open, and you take it home when you repay. If you choose not to repay, you forfeit the watch and owe nothing further — no credit check, no collections.
Do I have to unpair my Apple Watch before pawning it?
Yes. Unpairing through the Watch app on your iPhone removes Activation Lock and resets the watch. A watch that is still paired cannot be set up by anyone else, so no pawn shop can buy or lend on it.
Which Apple Watch models get the best offers?
Newer series, Ultra and stainless or cellular models, in clean condition with the box and charger. Very old series have little resale value, so the offer drops sharply with age.
Do I need the box and charger?
No, but both raise the offer. The charger in particular lets us test the watch on the spot.