Any Rolex appraisers in the Bay Area?

[richard371]

Looking to get my 116500ln appraised at current market value for StateFarm. I have all the warranty card, receipt from the AD etc. The problem is ADs like Shreve etc won’t do it. I found a reputable place that will but they want to keep the watch overnight which I’m not keen on. I’ve heard of places opening the watch etc which should not be necessary with the paper work and the serial number on the Rehaut. I’d prefer to find a place that will do the appraisal in front of me. Once they take the pics and verify it’s real they can do the price researching on their own. If anyone has any exp or knows anyone in the Bay Area preferably closer to SF that can do it onsite I’d appreciate it.

[sj24k]

Julianna's in Corte Madera. Smaller family-owned AD and really nice people.

[richard371]

Interesting. ADs tell me they cannot appraise over retail as per Rolex.

[bob78h]

Independent Watch (used to be RSC) in SF does it on the spot. Not sure if they will appraise above MSRP or not though.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by richard371

Interesting. ADs tell me they cannot appraise over retail as per Rolex.

Retail is likely the only appraisal you will get from any jeweler or AD, and it isn't "per Rolex".

Very few shops will accept the liability of over-appraising and being in the middle of a dispute with an insurers pay-out. Appraisals are almost always for replacement value (retail) for the latest like-model.