Genuine VS Fake gold Rolex clasp
When it comes to pre-owned Rolex, fake parts are nothing new. But with the ever-increasing demand for pre-owned watches, coupled with soaring prices, it is more important than ever to know what to look out for if you’re thinking of buying one. This article will focus on an 18ct gold concealed crown clasp found on […]
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When should I have my watch valued?
Every two to three years is how often it is recommended that you have your watch or jewellery valuation updated. But with the current secondary watch market being as strong as it is, I would suggest having your watches revalued every year. Suppose we look at these two Rolex’s as an example. In March last […]
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Rolex replacement values continue to increase
I would say that I love and hate Rolex in equal measure. Never in my entire career has so much of my working time been monopolised by one brand. Some days, it feels like I spend all my time providing updated valuations rather than taking on new work. But the state of the current watch market […]
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Is the value of your watch increasing?
Let’s not kid ourselves; life is hectic enough as it is. So the thought of having to get an updated valuation of your watch probably doesn’t seem overly pressing. You most likely had it valued a few years ago; it’s on your insurance, so you’ll be fine, right? Realistically, no, you probably wouldn’t be. Values […]
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Inexpensive jewellery insurance valuations, a genuine saving or false economy? Part 2.
In the second part of my inexpensive jewellery valuation series, we will take a visual look at the difference between them. You can view the first part here. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. So below is a comparison of two valuations. The first one was undertaken by someone with […]
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Inexpensive jewellery insurance valuations, a genuine saving or false economy? Part 1.
As a professional jewellery valuer, I am a service provider. And like any service; prospective clients compare the cost of employing my services against other similar companies and individuals. The adage ‘you get what you pay for’ is particularly relevant when looking at jewellery valuations, especially those for insurance replacement. The jewellery industry is like […]
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Unsighted/desktop ‘valuations’; A stress-free dream or potential nightmare?
Modern life is all about speed and convenience. We want things done quickly and with the least amount of disruption and inconvenience possible. You could argue that learning which corners you could cut off a process, is a good thing. However there are some things that you just cannot cut corners on, and valuations for […]
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