Discontinued Rolex models often trade above retail because collectors and...

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Discontinued Rolex models often trade above retail because collectors and buyers value their rarity, pushing prices higher in real transactions. Insurance appraisals, however, estimate replacement cost and don’t reflect what someone will actually pay