Rolex Appraisal

[moorery2001]

He was probably acting snobby because your name was not on the warranty card (although its never okay to act snobbish to a customer). My advice would be to call other AD's and see if they will do one for you. Good Luck!

[HONDABBQ]

Isnt your invoice from the AD your appraisal?

[bobby81]

I Have purchased two Rolexes a Sub 116613LB & a Daytona 116503. I didn't buy them from a Rolex AD but as in your case the Warranty Cards were in other peoples names the Watches were brand new with all the factory seals in place. The Jeweller's I purchased from kindly valuated the two watches on their headed note paper & I had no trouble insuring them. Three years ago I purchased a Vintage Model & brought it over to the only Rolex AD in our City. There was no bother valuating the Watch but it did cost 100 Euros but they did a very professional job with photos included. So I would say to you look around for an AD that will do the job it will cost you a fee but if you want to insure your Watch you have no other choice

[ras47]

At the very least the AD should have explained why he wouldn't give the appraisal.

[Old Geezer]

Originally Posted by bondtoys

... and it may be wise not to mention, that you have purchased the watch online.

I guess, that many ADs are not happy about that kind of competition, so the word online may raise some not so good feelings and I can understand that.

I find huge irony if ADs don't like online grey dealer competition when they regularly feed the beast.

[m j b]

Originally Posted by malnik

They got worry when you said the watch was bought online. There are many good fakes out there.

I once had a watch appraised at a place that I did not buy it from. The appraisal did not include validating the authenticity of the watch, and read something like this:

"What appears to be a Rolex Submariner model 14060M from 2003". Their own CYA, I suppose. I never had to file a claim, but I wondered how much good it would do me.

[Mbrady140]

I have a watch from the 1950's that belonged to my aunt. No idea where she bought it. I went to a Rolex dealer in NYC and they refused to appraise it. How does one get an appraisal on a Rolex if you don't know which dealer it came from?

[Bigsykedaddy]

Originally Posted by Mbrady140

I have a watch from the 1950's that belonged to my aunt. No idea where she bought it. I went to a Rolex dealer in NYC and they refused to appraise it. How does one get an appraisal on a Rolex if you don't know which dealer it came from?

Independent jewelers who are licensed can often provide an appraisal.

[RolexPete]

I am currently having a watch serviced by Rolex NY and I just got off the phone and they are sending me an appraisal. Will post back when I get it.

[jrs146]

Clearly the AD should not have been snooty. Unfortunately a lot are, it's just bad business.

On the other hand I can understand not wanting to appraise a watch without a bill of sale if you're not the original owner.

[wildcat465]

Call a local Jeweler. They should be able to refer you to an appraiser.

[MariettaMike]

Originally Posted by GuyC

Exactly what I was thinking on Saturday after this happened. Obviously I was prepared to pay for any appraisal. I went to my local Breitling AD where I also have done business and he said he would appraise it for $20.

Neeedless to say ,I won't be going back to the Rolex AD and I am in nthe market for a Daytona, so he is out the business.

Good luck on the Daytona.

[TitanCi]

Nvm


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[RolexPete]

I promised I would post this once I received it. No charge, of course they are completing a $1450 overhaul on the watch as I type this.

[SDRider]

Originally Posted by GuyC

Went to my local Rolex AD this weekend and brought my submariner in with box and all the papers for an appraisal so I can insure the watch. The owner of the store was there and asked if I was the original owner of the watch, to which I said no ( as there is someone else's name on the warranty card). I explained that I bought this online from a trusted preowned seller. He refused to give me an appraisal on the watch because I wasn't the original owner......

Is this common?

He also acted pretty snobbish when I told him where I bought the watch......funny as his his shop was completely empty of customer as per usual.....

You expected it to be packed? Ever been to a Ferrari dealership?

It's not an Apple store. They are selling high priced luxury items that basically nobody really needs.

They should not be snooty though for sure.

[Rad22]

Originally Posted by liuk3

Not to hijack the thread, but if you purchased new from an AD, do they typically include appraisal letter for free with the purchase. One AD mailed me the letter no problem. Another AD looked at me like I was from Mars when I asked them to do so, but they are doing so.

Mine handed me the appraisal without me even having to ask for it


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