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17 December 2022, 04:32 AM | #1 |
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Authentication of a Rolex in person
Where may I meet someone in Orange County, California, to authenticate a Rolex right then and there and complete a sale?
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17 December 2022, 06:16 AM | #2 |
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I would say it depends on whether it is modern or vintage.
You can take a modern Rolex to Beverly Hills Service Center and have them do a quote for service. If they see anything is fake or aftermarket they will decline the service. Now for a vintage watch it really depends on a lot more like which model. I typically authenticate my own purchases but I have never spent more than 26k on anything vintage. If it is something like a vintage Daytona then that is a very pricey piece to take chances on. If I’m in your position I would see if I could find an authenticator specific to the watch you are looking at so they are familiar with all the nuances.
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17 December 2022, 06:45 AM | #3 |
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I'm sure you can find one of many greys in OC to do it for possibly a fee.. Newport Watch Club (by appt only), Happy Jewelers Fullerton?
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18 December 2022, 03:07 AM | #4 |
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Rolex Service in Beverly Hills said that they would take the watch in for service, and return it eventually. Nothing on the spot.
Anyway, these turned out to be two good options: https://www.jewelersontime.com/ https://lovebeverlyhills.com/stores/...-beverly-hills |
18 December 2022, 03:41 AM | #5 |
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I have never had an AD or RSC authenticate a watch — that’s a total and hilarious myth. Why would they take on that risk for a transaction among other people? This is exactly why you buy from a trusted seller who knows what’s up and is honest
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18 December 2022, 05:07 AM | #8 |
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Fair enough on the authentication part, but I've had RSC appraise the watch for insurance purposes years ago, which is essentially the same thing. If you're buying a watch and plan on insuring it, RSC then takes care of both of those things, verifying the legitimacy and giving you what you need to insure it.
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“Years ago” are the key words. Everything is tightened down big time over the past couple of years. Try dropping by now and asking them to review / assess any watch for Insurance or authenticity purposes, either of which requires them to open the watch, inspect, test, pressure test and then close up, incurring time, cost and effort. Let me know what they say. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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18 December 2022, 06:33 AM | #10 |
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Got it, haven't been in since then.
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18 December 2022, 09:09 AM | #11 |
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It’s rare any AD or reputable reseller would put pen to paper on an authenticity attestation if they didn’t sell it as it’s a HUGE liability issue. Or it drags them into a buyer seller dispute. There’s simply no incentive for them.
I would instead go to an AD or RSC and ask for a cheap service so you get the replacement value form or a receipt with a serial number of the watch. A simple vacuum test, accuracy test or even something like lug pin replacement for under $100 will get you what you want as long as the watch goes through the intake process. For insurance replacement values, you can go most anywhere and they’ll say it’s worth whatever the MSRP is. |
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This +1. So funny how many people say ‘oh take it to an AD, and they’ll tell you if it real.” Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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4 January 2023, 07:37 AM | #13 |
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I've done transaction at a RSC, just asked them to help me size the bracelet, and before any service they will do a checkup. They didn't charge anything and I walked out knowing for sure it is authentic.
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