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Old 6 January 2015, 07:23 AM   #1
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Cost of insuring our watches...opinions please

I live in France (where all insurance is expensive) and have finally found a company that is prepared to insure my watches.

The cover is all risks and world-wide. The cost works out at minutely under 2% of the value insured (1950€ per year for 100,000€ worth of watches).

Please tell me if this sounds cheap/fair/expensive to you.

Thanks for your help....it is much appreciated.

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Old 6 January 2015, 07:31 AM   #2
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If insurance truly is something that's more expensive there than in the US, it's probably pretty close to a fair deal. I can't speak with any knowledge on the cost of things like that in France though.

I have over $30k in jewelry (including several Rolex)insured here in the south eastern US with a very well known company and it costs me under $300 per year total for all items combined, FYI.
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Old 6 January 2015, 07:33 AM   #3
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Hi Clive! I am paying 1.5%, so your rate seems reasonable.
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Old 6 January 2015, 07:45 AM   #4
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In the U.S. the premiums are cheaper at about .75%-1.5%, but I would not have a problem paying 2% if I had to. The peace of mind to be able take your watches anywhere and everywhere, and use them how they are meant to be used, is worth it
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Old 6 January 2015, 07:47 AM   #5
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Doesn't seem unreasonable Clive. I've been quoting insuring a 5205 (msrp of $46k) and the insurance will be around $1000 per annum. My premium for insured watched (typically only insure those with an msrp above $10k) is nearing the $2k per annum.
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Old 6 January 2015, 07:48 AM   #6
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If insurance truly is something that's more expensive there than in the US, it's probably pretty close to a fair deal. I can't speak with any knowledge on the cost of things like that in France though.

I have over $30k in jewelry (including several Rolex)insured here in the south eastern US with a very well known company and it costs me under $300 per year total for all items combined, FYI.
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Hi Clive! I am paying 1.5%, so your rate seems reasonable.
Thank you both...I'm just trying to get a feel of what people pay elsewhere....if you guys are paying 1-1.5% in the US then 2% in France feels right to me.
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Old 6 January 2015, 07:59 AM   #7
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£13.68 in the UK, to insure my Daytona for £11,250
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Old 6 January 2015, 08:01 AM   #8
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Old 6 January 2015, 08:20 AM   #9
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I pay about 2% with Jeweler's Mutual. Covers theft, damage (drop, etc.), and "mysterious circumstances".
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Old 6 January 2015, 08:35 AM   #10
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In the U.S. the premiums are cheaper at about .75%-1.5%, but I would not have a problem paying 2% if I had to. The peace of mind to be able take your watches anywhere and everywhere, and use them how they are meant to be used, is worth it
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Doesn't seem unreasonable Clive. I've been quoting insuring a 5205 (msrp of $46k) and the insurance will be around $1000 per annum. My premium for insured watched (typically only insure those with an msrp above $10k) is nearing the $2k per annum.
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£13.68 in the UK, to insure my Daytona for £11,250
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1% with State Farm
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I pay about 2% with Jeweler's Mutual. Covers theft, damage (drop, etc.), and "mysterious circumstances".

Thank you Gentlemen....I feel reassured (forgive the pun).
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1% with State Farm
Same here on a rider policy with a $100 deductible.
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1% with State Farm

I am with State Farm too. $100 for every $10,000 worth of coverage which is indeed 1% of the value. Very good piece of mind.
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Old 7 January 2015, 12:10 AM   #13
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I have a homeowners rider that's $10.00 per $1,000 ins. $100.00 deductable. Covers all things. Ie theft damaged lost etc
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Old 7 January 2015, 12:53 AM   #14
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Imagine you come home tomorrow and there has been a fire. Or a burglary.

That €1950 will seem like a bargain, then.
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Old 7 January 2015, 04:41 AM   #15
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I'm paying about 2% for mine. Seems like that's the average.
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Old 7 January 2015, 06:24 AM   #16
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£13.68 in the UK, to insure my Daytona for £11,250
Who is this with please?
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Old 7 January 2015, 06:36 AM   #17
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I am with State Farm too. $100 for every $10,000 worth of coverage which is indeed 1% of the value. Very good piece of mind.
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