[Jewelry making - Article 00062] - Re: [Orchid] Value of Rolex watch

[John Donivan]

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Hi Vicki,

    As someone who sold Rolex watches for 5 years through a certified
    dealership, even at the most basic model of all stainless steel, date
    on dial etc. your watch has more value. But you need to do a few
    things to prove it. You should take it to a reputable watchmaker &
    have him go over it to verify that it's 100% genuine and in working
    condition. You can also take the box, paperwork, warranty, any extra
    links that may have been removed from the watch along to this person.
    There are serial numbers on the case head, hidden under the band, as
    well as # on the back of the watch case that corresponds to the
    paperwork. I agree, check on-line for current market value of
    similar/same watch model. But this will only give you a general idea.
    Then you should try to sell it privately for maximum $$$$. But if
    that seems to risky for you, the watch-broker may be the way to go. It
    would certainly seem that the jeweler was "low balling" you. Granted
    he has to stock it, market it, verify it's condition etc. But as the
    lady who was involved in the armed robbery, 2 weeks after the Rodney
    King Riots, our thieves were at my store solely for the Rolexes. Mind
    you, the Crips members had to come all the way up from LA by car &
    plane just to get this product and had staked out several other
    stores before picking ours.. So, you know this watch has value- unless
    it's been run over by a mack truck!! Then I guess it's worth niente..
    (-: Happy Holidays from drippy SF,CA. Stay sane & healthy during the
    next month

Jo-Ann Maggiora Donivan

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