Watch Appraisal: Why It Matters and How to Get One

If you own a luxury watch, whether it’s a Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, or another high-end brand, getting a professional appraisal is essential. Whether you’re looking to sell, insure, or simply understand its value, an expert appraisal ensures you know exactly what your timepiece is worth. Pacific Jewelry & Watches, a trusted watch appraiser and buyer in Brentwood, California, provides expert evaluations backed by industry knowledge and experience.

Why Get a Watch Appraisal?

A watch appraisal is more than just a price estimate—it’s a professional assessment of your timepiece’s authenticity, condition, and market value. Here’s why getting one is important:

  • Accurate Pricing for Selling – If you’re looking to sell your watch, knowing its fair market value helps ensure you get the best possible price.
  • Insurance Purposes – Insurers require professional appraisals to determine replacement value in case of loss, theft, or damage.
  • Estate Planning & Legal Documentation – Appraisals are often necessary for estate settlements, divorces, and asset valuation.
  • Authenticity Verification – An appraisal can confirm whether your watch is genuine, especially for high-end brands that are commonly counterfeited.

Ready to have your watch appraised? Contact Pacific Jewelry & Watches today.

How Watch Appraisals Work

A professional watch appraisal follows a detailed evaluation process. At Pacific Jewelry & Watches, every watch is assessed based on the following factors:

  1. Brand & Model: Luxury brands like Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Cartier hold significant value, with some models being more desirable than others.
  2. Material & Design: The type of metal (gold, platinum, titanium) and features (diamonds, complications) affect the price.
  3. Movement & Functionality: Mechanical watches, automatic movements, and chronographs are examined for precision and condition.
  4. Age & Condition: A well-maintained vintage watch may be more valuable than a newer model in poor condition. Scratches, replaced parts, and service history all play a role.
  5. Original Packaging & Documentation: Having the original box, papers, and certificates can increase the value significantly.

After a thorough inspection, Pacific Jewelry & Watches provides a detailed appraisal document that outlines the watch’s specifications, condition, and market value.

Contact Pacific Jewelry & Watches to have your watch appraised – same-day appointments are available.

Where to Get Your Watch Appraised

For accurate and trustworthy appraisals, it’s essential to visit a certified professionalPacific Jewelry & Watches in Brentwood, California, specializes in luxury watch appraisals and purchases. Their expertise ensures that your timepiece is evaluated fairly, whether you’re selling it or insuring it.

Selling Your Watch After an Appraisal

Once you have your appraisal, you may decide to sell your watch. Pacific Jewelry & Watches offers competitive, on-the-spot offers for luxury timepieces. By selling directly to an experienced buyer, you can avoid the risks and delays of private sales and online marketplaces.

Get Your Watch Appraised Today

Whether you need an appraisal for insurance, estate planning, or selling, trust Pacific Jewelry & Watches for expert evaluations. Their team provides transparent, professional assessments to help you make informed decisions about your valuable timepiece. Visit their Brentwood, California location today for a consultation and discover the true value of your watch.

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Jacqueline C.
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April 23, 2025

I was helping someone who's wife passed away to sell some of her jewelry. Paul was very helpful and he is very knowledgeable about jewelry. I sold all the...

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Maggie Terheggen
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April 15, 2025

Paul was a pleasure. Easy to meet with, professional, easy to deal with, and overall had a great experience. Highly recommend.

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Morgan Mays
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April 14, 2025

Had a fantastic experience at Pacific Jewelry & Watches. Paul was honest, professional and efficient. Paul assisted me with appraising an engagement ring and confirming all of its properties. He was very knowledgeable and I would go Paul again for any jewelry & watch needs.

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Omid Zia
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April 8, 2025

Paul is a genuine and kind individual who provided exceptional assistance with a watch issue I was facing. Beyond solving my problem, I enjoyed an engaging conversation with him on various topics. I highly recommend Paul to anyone looking to sell watches or jewelry. His 5-star customer service is truly commendable!

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Aeria Lee
Rated 5.0
April 7, 2025

Whatever reservations I had about selling jewelry was completely put at ease when I met Paul. He was fair, informative, and really knows the market. You will get very reasonable assessments whether you are selling or want an appraisal, and the location is very safe in a nice part of town. Highly recommend.

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larry miller
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April 5, 2025

Paul i was very pleased with your professionalism in handling my account how you took your time and reviewed the items and determined a fare value Very well done Thank you again Larry

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Thea Novak
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March 27, 2025

Paul was great! He spent time explaining the value and origin of my pieces. I will be taking more pieces back to him!

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Alexis Baier
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March 25, 2025

Paul has always helped me with appraising my jewelry! He’s so fast with responding and with getting back to me with my appraisal reports! I can’t recommend him enough! Friendly, fast, and so nice! My appraiser for life!

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Alexis B.
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March 25, 2025

Paul has always helped me with appraising my jewelry! I can't recommend him enough! He's knowledgeable, kind, communicative, and quick with appraisals! I...

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Lisa Cooper
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March 3, 2025

I called Paul to examine two rings I bought from a new jeweler. I wanted to confirm that they were as described when purchased. Paul was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He explained the pre and post-lab-grown diamond market, the process of creating lab-grown diamonds, and how appraisals work. He could have recommended a full appraisal but was honest and fair and also explained why, in this case, it wasn’t necessary. After examining my rings and using sophisticated machinery, Paul verified that while they were good quality, one small stone was not as represented. I appreciated Paul’s wealth of knowledge, fairness, and the fact that he chose to give the benefit of the doubt to the original jeweler and not slander them. I will absolutely go back for any jewelry or appraisal needs. I would also trust him if I needed to sell any jewelry or metal serving ware. (p.s. The original jeweler confirmed the error and replaced the stone without any questions.)

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L. C.
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March 3, 2025

I called Paul to examine two rings I bought from a new jeweler. I wanted to confirm that they were as described when purchased. Paul was incredibly...

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Kristi Richerson
Rated 5.0
February 27, 2025

I needed an appraisal for an engagement ring in order to put on my insurance personal articles policy. Paul was easy to get an appointment with and turned around the appraisal in about a day. Very professional. Would highly recommend. Parking is tricky in this area, so you might ask him the best place to park, as reserved parking for this building seems to be reserved for the CPA firm. Overall a great experience.

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Bob Semanovich
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February 26, 2025

Very professional with timely turn around. Highly recommend.

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SG R.
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February 21, 2025

Paul has helped me a couple times for watch and jewelry appraisals. He has always been super helpful, easy to work with and is honest in is assessments. He...

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Cindy Martinez
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February 18, 2025

10/10 recommend very helpful and professional !

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Mia Abraham
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February 18, 2025

Paul is an absolute delight to work with. He is reliable and communicates very well and in a timely manner. Pacific Jewelry & Watches really knows their stuff! Paul has been able to authenticate items for me and even purchases gold jewelry, watches and silver items. For any and all of your jewelry needs, I would highly recommend working with Pacific Jewelry & Watches.

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Zoudensh S.
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February 9, 2025

An Unforgettable Experience - Thank You, Paul! Losing loved ones is never easy, and having to part with items that have been in my family for generations...

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Conner Deadrick
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February 6, 2025

Pacific Jewelry is the only place I will go to from now on. He is extremely informative and helpful with all of the evaluations. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking to sell or get evaluations for what they have . Don’t waist your time at other locations. This will be the best place you will find. Thank you again! See you soon!

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Eliza F
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January 29, 2025

Had a great experience with Paul. He’s transparent, friendly, and gave me the best offer by far. Really recommend him.

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Summer Scott
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January 28, 2025

Paul was very knowledgeable and helpful evaluating my grandmother’s jewelry and educating me on the quality and the current market, especially since I walked in knowing absolutely nothing. He was nice and professional and was flexible with my schedule too. I will definitely be using Paul in the future and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a jewelry appraiser or buyer.