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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Aram Minasyan
Rated 5.0
December 5, 2025

Very experienced and knowledgeable expert!!!

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November 29, 2025

Very nice guy and is knowledgeable in his profession. Would refer him to a friend and would do business with him again.

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Carey Marvin
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November 25, 2025

Paul was very responsive to communication. He took his time to carefully evaluate everything I brought to him. He was informative and offered a fair price. He was very professional and knew his stuff! Thank you Paul!

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Cayce Cage
Rated 5.0
November 25, 2025

I highly recommend Paul! Over the years he has provided jewelry repair and appraisals for me. He is thorough, professional, knowledgeable, timely and personable. I trust him implicitly.

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Carol Goodkind
Rated 5.0
November 24, 2025

My meeting with Paul of Pacific Jewelry and Watches could not have been better. I brought in a box of jewelry that I inherited but had no need for. Although the stones weren't real, the gold in some of this was, and I left Paul's office with a considerable amount of money. Paul was very pleasant to do business with, I think primarily due to his strong knowledge base in both metals and gems. He was informative, he explained how his tools worked, and what he was looking for. And in the end I got a bunch of money for stuff that I had no need for. This is a strong recommendation.

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Barbara Smith
Rated 5.0
November 23, 2025

Paul is a lovely man who clearly knows his business. He explained everything we needed to know and gave us fair prices for our gold pieces as well as silver. I wouldn’t hesitate for a minute to return.

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Harvey Brown
Rated 5.0
November 18, 2025

Excellent experience.

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songe riddle
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November 12, 2025

This was a great experience. Paul was a real pleasure to deal with and gave me a great price for the pieces I brought in. I’d come back.

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Denise Tabor
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November 8, 2025

Comfortable experience. Felt like family.

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Denise T.
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November 7, 2025

Very professional. Explained everything. Answered all of my questions easily. A smooth and easy experience.

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Miky Nahm
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November 5, 2025

Great experience, smooth and helpful, thanks 😊

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Simon
Rated 5.0
October 29, 2025

Best deal on selling gold Highest value and very nice to work with I would recommend this 10 out of 10 times

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barbara brawerman
Rated 5.0
October 22, 2025

Paul is such an expert! Kind, knowledgeable. The experience was so easy. Felt cared for. Great place!

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Emma Rutter
Rated 5.0
October 22, 2025

So lovely to work with! Paul was incredibly kind and helpful in explaining each of my pieces to me. He was also very responsive and from what I could tell from gathering other opinions, offered me very fair prices. Highly recommend!

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Rated 5.0
October 18, 2025

Oct. 16th, 2025: My first time ever going to such an establishment, and Paul was AMAZING. He was open, patient, and didn't try to deter me in any direction: Which attributed to me feeling his sincerity and honesty. He simply answered my questions and told me what material was legit or not + everything was out in the open, the machines, calculator, and etc.. Normally I'd shop around, but his energy was enough that I didn't feel I was being cheated and should visit others. Will definitely recommend to others!

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Cameron Quevedo
Rated 5.0
October 14, 2025

Paul of Pacific Jewelry & Watches is a consummate professional and highly recommended. I visited his office for a ring appraisal-- Paul was super helpful and patient in walking me through the appraisal process, what factors establish the value of a ring, and took time to answer all of my questions along the way. I will be using Pacific Jewelry & Watches for future appraisal needs, and have no problem recommending him to family and friends. Thank you Paul!

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October 14, 2025

Paul of Pacific Jewelry & Watches is a consummate professional and highly recommended. I visited his office for a ring appraisal-- Paul was super helpful...

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Kenton W.
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September 25, 2025

This is a reputable company, Paul is honest and very knowledgeable. You can count on him to provide excellent appraisal service, as well as a fair market...

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Erica Johnson
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September 24, 2025

Quick and easy experience! He got me in so fast and trust his expertise. Will definitely be using for more appraisals!

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