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Hi all,
I've been on the sidelines for quite a while but haven't yet participated in any of the forums. So here's my story...
I was given my first Rolex from my father in the late 80's. Even then, I was told it was over 20 years old. Not long after he gave it to me, I had to have the crystal face cover replaced after I dropped it on the floor. At the same time, I had it serviced at an official Rolex dealer in the UK. Even for me, as an 'A' level student, the GBP 300 I spent on it was a huge dent in my savings! At the same time, I saved up for over a year (part-time job money!) to change the strap to a 14ct gold version.
I don't wear this any more as I was told that the sweat (salt water) from your wrist doesn't bode well for keeping the condition of the watch in top-top shape. Any thoughts on this theory?
My other question is how do I value this watch now for insurance purposes?
My other Rolex was bought by my wife as a birthday gift. She bought it from the brother-in-law back in 2001. It's an antique stainless steel oyster. What sort of valuation do you think I should put on it?
Images of these 2 watches are attached.
http://rapidshare.de/files/48530119/IMG_0218_small.jpg
http://rapidshare.de/files/48530092/IMG_0219_small.jpg
I've been on the sidelines for quite a while but haven't yet participated in any of the forums. So here's my story...
I was given my first Rolex from my father in the late 80's. Even then, I was told it was over 20 years old. Not long after he gave it to me, I had to have the crystal face cover replaced after I dropped it on the floor. At the same time, I had it serviced at an official Rolex dealer in the UK. Even for me, as an 'A' level student, the GBP 300 I spent on it was a huge dent in my savings! At the same time, I saved up for over a year (part-time job money!) to change the strap to a 14ct gold version.
I don't wear this any more as I was told that the sweat (salt water) from your wrist doesn't bode well for keeping the condition of the watch in top-top shape. Any thoughts on this theory?
My other question is how do I value this watch now for insurance purposes?
My other Rolex was bought by my wife as a birthday gift. She bought it from the brother-in-law back in 2001. It's an antique stainless steel oyster. What sort of valuation do you think I should put on it?
Images of these 2 watches are attached.
http://rapidshare.de/files/48530119/IMG_0218_small.jpg
http://rapidshare.de/files/48530092/IMG_0219_small.jpg
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