Authentication / Registration - RSC Toronto

[ROLEXster]

If anyone in Canada is interested in the process, it was a smooth experience.

I purchased a pre-owned 116520 last month.
I just wanted to make sure it's all authentic and not stolen/lost.
I know, I know ... should of done this before purchasing.

Either send watch to RSC Toronto yourself or drop watch off at AD.

Ship from Van to Toronto via FEDEX with $100 insurance (Only do this if your watch is already insured)
4 days delivery ...... $ 45 each way
2 days delivery ...... $ 75 each way
overnight delivery .. $ 85 each way

Ship from Van to Toronto via BRINKS with $20,000 insurance
Standard delivery (think it's 4 days) $260 each way.

FEDEX option not possible, watch is not insured yet.
BRINKS seems like a pain in the butt and crazy expensive ... $520 shipping ?

I drop off at local AD and they charge $44 shipping each way.
And Authentication / Registration was $200

Whole process from drop off to pick up was only 2 weeks.
I was expecting 4-5 weeks.
The local AD sales people were super friendly and a pleasure to deal with.

Below are instructions on how to ship watches to RSC Toronto.

[Soarer]

Good to know. So what do you get for the authenticity process? Any document or card etc.? Travel case?

I am just curious to know what you get for the $200.


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[ROLEXster]

For me ... I just wanted to know if watch is authentic and has not be reported stolen of lost. And I needed paperwork so I can get insurance.

1. Watch is authentic
2. Watch has not been reported stolen / lost (RSC would of kept it if it was stolen / lost)
3. I believe now, my name is associated with the serial #
4. Authentication document can be use to buy insurance (similar to appraisal form)
5. Watch came back with plastic travel case

Please let me know where I can buy insurance.
Especially in Vancouver. Thanks.

[Soarer]

You can add the watch to your home insurance. Talk to your broker. He or she might be able to advise you on the options.

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[Dennis7]

How do you know if it’s stolen or not? I am having this issue now. I’ve purchased a Sea Dweller online quite some time ago and recently had it appraised, and when I met the guy he offered to meet on the following Friday to purchase for 5800 and I never heard from him again. And he owns a legit watch business. He took pics of the serial number when I met him and I’m wondering if he saw somewhere that it was stolen. Only thing I can think of as to why he ghosted like that. How do professional businesses know if a Rolex is stolen before they purchase it?

[Brenngun]

Dennis, Not being an alarmist here but how do you know it's a legit watch business?