HOW DO I KNOW WHAT MY ROLEX IS ACTUALLY WORTH? How do I know what my Rolex is actually worth?Don’t determine the value from one online listing.An asking price isn’t necessarily a selling price.Professional buyers examine:Reference + year + condition + dial + bracelet + metal + box/papers + service history + originality + current…

DO FACTORY DIAMONDS INCREASE ROLEX RESALE VALUE? Do aftermarket diamonds decrease Rolex value?Often, yes.Adding aftermarket diamonds can significantly change how professional buyers value a Rolex.A watch that originally left Rolex without diamonds and was subsequently modified is different from a factory-set Rolex.This is one of the first things we examine when evaluating a diamond Rolex.

DO FACTORY DIAMONDS INCREASE ROLEX RESALE VALUE? Do factory diamonds increase Rolex resale value?They can increase the dollar value of the watch, but they don’t necessarily increase the percentage of retail value retained.Certain factory diamond dials, bezels, and precious-metal configurations have very high retail prices. Secondary-market buyers may not pay the same proportional premium.And there…

WHY IS MY ROLEX WORTH LESS THAN I PAID? Why is my Rolex worth less than I paid?Retail price and secondary-market value are two completely different things.Some watches have very high retail prices because of precious metals, factory diamonds or other expensive configurations, but the secondary market may have fewer buyers for them.This can result…

WHICH ROLEX WATCHES HOLD THEIR VALUE BEST? Which Rolex watches hold their value best?Historically, some of the strongest demand has been concentrated around desirable professional models and particular configurations.Examples include:* Daytona* GMT-Master II, including “Batman” and “Pepsi” configurations* Certain Submariner references* Selected discontinued or collectible modelsBut even within the same model, reference number, dial, metal,…

ARE ROLEX WATCHES STILL SELLING ABOVE RETAIL? Are Rolex watches still selling above retail?Some are. Many aren’t.This is one of the biggest misunderstandings in the Rolex market.During the extraordinary watch market period around 2021–2022, demand for certain Rolex watches greatly exceeded available supply, and secondary-market prices rose dramatically.That market subsequently corrected.Today, you cannot simply say:“It’s…

DOES POLISHING A ROLEX DECREASE ITS VALUE? Does polishing a Rolex decrease its value?It depends.A professional light polish on a modern Rolex doesn’t necessarily create a major value problem. However, over-polishing can absolutely hurt the value, particularly on collectible and vintage watches.Collectors pay attention to the original case shape, edges, lugs and finishing.For certain vintage…

CAN I SELL A ROLEX WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL BOX? Can I sell my Rolex without papers?Yes. You can absolutely sell a Rolex without the original papers or warranty card.Older Rolex watches originally came with paper warranty certificates. Rolex later transitioned to plastic warranty cards, and the design of those cards has changed several times over…

ROLEX – Most Important Questions Can I sell my Rolex without papers?Yes. You can absolutely sell a Rolex without the original papers or warranty card.Older Rolex watches originally came with paper warranty certificates. Rolex later transitioned to plastic warranty cards, and the design of those cards has changed several times over the years.Having the original…

HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHAT MY HERMÈS BAG IS WORTH? How can I find out what my Hermès bag is worth?To properly value an Hermès handbag, provide clear photographs of:The front and back of the bag, both sides, bottom/corners, interior, hardware, handles, date stamp, accessories, receipt, and complete packaging.At Cashing diamonds, we evaluate Hermès…