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Topper Jewelers Founded 25 years ago by a master watchmaker and restorer, Parmigiani Fleurier is a brand which aims to preserve not only the craft of traditional Swiss watchmaking through its own. After what seems like forever, we are thrilled to announce that we are gathering with friends once again for our first in-person, outdoor event of 2021! Join us, along with. Zenith is a brand that chooses its family very carefully, so it's with great pride that we are able to report that one of Topper's very own stars, Jay Liu.
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Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Topper Fine Jewelers has remained a proudly family-owned retail store in Burlingame, California for over three generations. Topper is an authorized dealer for luxury men's and women's watches, specializing in premium Swiss, German, and Japanese brands like Grand Seiko, OMEGA, Moser, Glashutte Original, Blancpain, Zenith, Nomos, Longines, Seiko Prospex, Seiko Presage, Zodiac, Oris, and many others.
Trust a Jewelery Store with Over 70 years of experience and an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau to give you superior value. You have several options as to where to sell your gold. For example, you can mail it away to an internet site and see what you get back, or you can go to a pawn shop.
Established in 1940, and under the same ownership since 1947, Topper Fine Jewelers has served the San Francisco Bay Area for generations. In the current economic climate, an increasing number of our clients either wish to use their existing watches and jewelry as partial payment for a new item, or look to us to buy their items for fair value.
Reviews (27)
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Lap Nguyen
Jun 20, 2022
I've always heard good things about Topper Jewelers and decided to try them out on my most recent purchase. Upon speaking to Sandy about the new MRGB5000B, I placed the order. Sandy was prompt in answering questions and provided exceptional service, making the overall experience phenomenal. Thank you!
Sam Jobrani
Jun 16, 2022
Rob and Russ are the 2 best guys in the watch and jewelry business. I have been doing business with Topper for over 13 years, they have the best selection of watches in the Bay Area and their team and service is 1st class!
Gene F.
Jun 06, 2022
I purchased a watch from Topper online, and received it promptly. However, I was having an issue with the time keeping on the time piece. I was able to mail it back to Topper for repair, which was covered under the warranty. Service was excellent after the sale, the watch was returned to me in a timely manner, and runs well!
Nick B.
May 30, 2022
Fantastic store - so many beautiful watches, and great service. Joseph was patient working with me and helped me choose an awesome Grand Seiko. Thank you!
Brandon Y.
May 24, 2022
I only purchase watches from Topper for a reason. Jay, Russ, April and the team make the process so seamless. I've never been in their physical location but they provide the best customer service anywhere. Can't recommend them enough. I've purchased 4-5 watches from their online website and have been beyond pleased. Thank you!
Joel C.
Apr 28, 2022
Traded in a couple watches toward a new one, and the Topper team made it super easy and enjoyable. They offered very fair trade in value for my watches and the whole process was a breeze. Big thanks to Joe. Loving the new watch and will definitely be back at Topper again in the future.
Dean Baker
Apr 12, 2022
I recently purchased a Longines Spirit Titanium from Topper Jewelers and could not be happier with the transaction. I worked closely with Heba who patiently responded to my many questions, which spanned the course of several weeks. I had a certain amount of trepidation buying an expensive watch online, but Heba was most helpful and the process was seamless. I'm very pleased with the Longines and look forward to working with Heba and Topper Jewelers again.
Brook Tolman
Apr 09, 2022
I have bought two watches from Heba at Topper in the past two months. First sale went well, but the second not so great. However, Topper stepped right up and demonstrated excellent customer service. I had asked the the watch bracelet be sized and it was not. Heba and Topper offered to send me a label, but I had already had it sized the afternoon I got it (watchmaker is a good friend). Then, they refunded me $100 for the inconvenience. Been buying and selling watches for 25 years and Topper is a trustworthy dealer to do business with for your watch needs. There will be a third purchase, I am sure. Thanks
Alex Z.
Mar 30, 2022
Rob and Jay are some of the kindest, most responsive people I've ever dealt with. Topper has to be the best watch store in the Bay, and if they carry brands you're interested in, there's no one better. It truly feels like a family.
Aaron Slaney
Mar 21, 2022
If JLC is the watchmakers watch, then Toppers is the watchshoppers shop. Joe is my personal SA, but every single employee doesn't just know their product, they are fanatical about the love and appreciation of horology. They are collectors themselves. Ask Joe K. about any piece in the store (any brand), and he will tell you about the movement, power reserve, history etc.

One time when I was inquiring about a particular complication, he actually had the integrity to suggests looking at a piece they don't even carry. That's pure class. Usually you have to choose between great service and competitive pricing, but at Toppers you always get both.
Mikhael M.
Mar 10, 2022
My wife and I walked in without an appointment and were immediately greeted by Joe K. He showed us the watches we were looking for and answered any and all questions we had. Joe was nothing but professional and courteous to our needs. The few hours we spent there felt like minutes. He is not just a sales person but is also a watch enthusiast. It was pleasure to deal with him that day.
Clarence C.
Feb 05, 2022
I don't like the idea of buying luxury watches online but Topper had stock of what I was looking for and good reviews, so I decided to bite the bullet. Having read horror stories of online luxury watch purchases, I was pleasantly surprised when my watch arrived. Topper certainly lived up to their reputation -- the watch was promptly shipped to me in two days and very carefully packaged.

Their staff answered all of my questions over the phone. Besides the virtual aspect of an online purchase, Topper provided me with the same quality of service as my trusted local jeweler. I would definitely purchase from them again if another opportunity arose.
M. Cho
Jan 22, 2022
I've worked with Heba in the past, great communication and updates - purchased my first GS with her help! I just went back to purchase my second GS and worked with Joseph! I traded in a couple of watches, he was really easy to work with and the pricing was very fair! The hidden secret with Topper is with their great collection of pre-owned watches. they have a fantastic selection!

The entire experience with Topper is 5 star! They are moving to a new location right down the street in a few months - can't wait to see it! If you are looking for a great jeweler - fantastic Watch AD for GS / Omega and many other brands - Topper should be your first choice!
Steven Z.
Jan 08, 2022
Purchased G-shock at Topper Fine Jewelers last year. Didn't have the one I wanted in stock, but found another one I like (which I daily, considering my line of work). Love the watch, will be back. Next one hopefully will be a Grand Seiko down the line.
Colin Breckler
Dec 31, 2021
Heba is the best; ask for her. Bought a lot of watches here. Always great. They have always helped me when needed with follow up or odd requests.
Brandon Ynayan
Dec 10, 2021
The team at topper is phenomenal. Worked with Jen and Joe on a Kurono Tokyo purchase. They processed my trade and communicated with me clearly to facilitate everything. It's always a pleasure buying watches from them. I can't recommend them enough. Thank you!
Raymond H.
Nov 25, 2021
***Watch lovers all know - buy the seller*** Rob, Joe (welcome to the fam), Sandy, and the entire Topper team are all top shelf. I live in the area and have bought, ordered, and sold many pieces here with excellent customer service over dozens of visits, emails, and phone calls over 3 years of going down the rabbit hole. Can't wait until they open their new (and much larger) space across the street!
J. R.
Oct 20, 2021
I've been looking for a Seiko Springdrive for a long time and i thought i'd found The One with the SNR049 limited edition Sky. i made an appointment with Topper to have a look. They were super helpful and left me to play with the watch with no pressure. When i found i just did not like the watch in person they were cheerful and did not try to push some other watch my way.

Later i came across some reviews of the Prospex LX SNR027 and it really grabbed my attention. Back to Topper to play with that one and compare it to some other fancy watches. i ended up working with Jay and lamented that, while i really liked this particular LX, i preferred the rubber strap on the SNR031. Jay suggested that Topper could order that strap and include it as part of a very compelling deal.

So now i have a watch made as well as a watch can be made with nothing more ostentatious on the dial than 'SEIKO'. The shopping experience could not have been better and i could not be more delighted.
Greg C.
Sep 09, 2021
Had fantastic service with both Rob and Russ. Originally was trying to get a Seiko Diver, but had issues with two different examples, so they allowed me to return it. Russ even spent 20 minutes with me as I showed him the issue I was having. Months later, even though the Seiko didn't work out, I remembered how they went out of their way for me to have a good experience, with so I made a trip to trade it two pieces towards a Bond Omega.

They offered a fair price for the trade ins which were comparable to other estimates I had received online. I didn't know they were closed on Mondays, but when I called that day, Rob graciously allowed me to come in even though they were usually closed. It wasn't a red carpet per say, since there was nothing on display, but he really made me feel like a VIP since I was the only customer in the store, and he offered to let me borrow a loupe and lume flashlight to spend as long as I wanted examining the piece.

They really took my opinions seriously, and I even got to talk some serious Star Wars with Rob. I will go out of my way to shop for my next Omega here based on the spectacular level of service I experienced at Topper.
Anthony G.
Sep 08, 2021
I came to the store because I read very good reviews about it on a watch forum. I walked into the store and was immediately greeted by someone even though they were helping another customer. It was nice to be acknowledged. I went to the Omega section because I was interested in trying on an Omega speedmaster. Truth be told, I was really only coming in to try it on and see it in person. Kit helped me and was very knowledgeable and helpful, she didn't pressure me and was patient with me looking at the watch. Rob, came out to greet me as well and we had some nice conversations.

He eventually presented me with a VERY compelling offer for the watch. Long story short because of them, I walked out of the store with a brand new Omega Speedmaster Professional and was extremely pleased with the whole experience, very very glad I made the choice to go to this AD instead of buying it online or second hand!
Shirley A.
Aug 13, 2021
Sandy from Topper Jewelry proves to me once again why I appreciate the great customer service support you get at Topper Jewelry Store!
Marci H.
Aug 09, 2021
We have been loyal customers of Topper Fine Jewelers for almost 20 years. They have helped us celebrate every special milestone and moment for our family. Russ and team are experts and will take extraordinary care of you. They are also so honest - they will guide you in the right direction depending on your goals and budget. We highly recommend Topper!
Dawid D.
May 26, 2021
This place is as good as it gets when it comes to customer service. My wife and I purchased a Czapek watch from Topper. We worked with Jay and Russell. This was our first purchase from this store. Good things in no particular order: - Our questions and concerns, even though very minor, were addressed in a professional manner. For example, Jay and Russell went above and beyond in making sure we were fully satisfied with the length of the strap, among other things. - We received nice and thoughtful gifts with the purchase. - The store was very accommodating to our 9 month old baby. - We never felt rushed or pushed into buying anything. We were able to try many different watches over multiple visits to the store.
Codey F.
Apr 07, 2021
I purchased an Omega Seamaster from Topper's website that was listed under their "Pre-Owned Select" section. The condition was described in great detail, with multiple supporting photos of the exact watch for examination. I had been looking for a SM for quite some time, and while open to buying pre-owned, I was a bit leery of doing so - especially via a private sale.

So coming across this listing with an established jeweler really put my mind at ease. Once I decided it was "the one" I placed the order. Given what else was out on the market at the time, I feel like the price was excellent. There was a 10% code listed on the item page! Going through the checkout process, I ran in to another bonus - WA state sales tax was not added! Savings of another 10%! Whoa, 2nd day air shipping also included!

There really wasn't anything else I could ask for. So Saturday morning, April 3rd, I pulled the trigger. I wasn't sure what to expect from there. A lot of retailers throw in days for "order processing" so I was mentally preparing myself to not see any sort of order update till mid week. Well, Monday about 1pm I received an email with UPS tracking information. Expected delivery, Wednesday the 7th.

I had it in my hands before 11am today. So less than 3 business days and it was in my hands. Amazing. All of this and I haven't even gotten to the watch yet! The watch is absolutely FLAWLESS. I couldn't find a single knick, scratch, or other imperfection. The package was 100% complete with both inner and outer boxes, manual, pictogram/master chronometer/warranty cards, and even the Omega pouch in the box.

The stickers were still on the case back, as well as in the clasp. This literally could have been sold to me as new and I would not have bat an eye. As if this review didn't make it obvious, I am 1 million percent happy with the purchase! tl:dr version: - Great price - Super fast delivery - Flawless product I can see how/why Topper has been around as long as they have. I'm already looking forward to the next time I have reason to come to them!
Gary D.
Mar 07, 2021
Rob, And Kit at Topper are outstanding. I went in wanting to pick up a Rado for a colleague, and possibly a Grand Seiko for myself. The Rado was a super easy deal and the best price I have seen anywhere in the Bay and online. Topper has an awesome selection of Grand Seiko's. Rob & Kit were very patient showing me 4-5 Grand Seiko models. However, they did not have in stock the model I really want (SBGA413).

Before wrapping up, I decided to explore the new speedy pro's. I've been avoiding Omega for quite a while, due to the plethora of limited edition models and large sizes. However, Omega has done a great job with the 2021 speedmaster professional line. In sum, I came in for a Grand Seiko and walked out with a gift for a colleague, and a very beautiful speedmaster for myself. An excellent experience at Topper, and I will certainly be back again, Rob.
Lilian H.
Feb 11, 2021
This review is on behalf of my boyfriend who purchased a brand new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra. Before Topper, my boyfriend was able to secure a deal with CH Premier in San Jose for almost 20% off. We wanted to go around one last time to see if we could get an even better deal. Here at Topper, we met Kit! She is extremely friendly and answered all of our questions. Kit was not pushy at all and let my boyfriend take his time to look at the watch before making any decisions.

After going back and forth, she helped us message her manager a few times, and just moments later, he was actually able to get a better deal than CH Premier! He quickly sealed the deal and they offered complimentary sizing that could be complete on the same day. Excellent service here at Topper! 5/5!
Chandra D.
Nov 10, 2019
My husband wanted a watch winder for his birthday, and he sent me a specific link to a winder that's found at Topper. I've actually been to Topper about three times this year. My husband recently became interested in real watches, so he started using his Apple Watch only for exercise, and he started his watch collection. Every time I've been in the store, the employees have been kind and attentive. You'd expect employees at a jewelry store in the Burlingame/Hillsborough area to have a snooty aloofness about them, but that's never been the case here. Russ has helped my husband, listened to him, and helped him pick out a watch.

A couple of days before my husband's birthday, I called asking about the watch winder and I was told it was in stock. I rushed over the day of the birthday, and asked for the winder. Russ helped me out; he said he had customer return but he didn't want to sell me something that might have a flaw. He sold me one of the last new winders. I like the vibe at Topper, and I will be coming back for a Christmas gift. I appreciate the service and the attentiveness. They've got a returning customer in me!