Jake has a passion for collecting old watches, particularly those from the 1920s. Before he agrees to buy a new watch, he takes it to an appraiser to ensure that it is genuine. Jake is concerned with the _____ of the watches.
Price, right I mean he's taking it to an appraiser to prove it's genuine most likely because he doesn't want to get ripped off. That's my theory anyway, hope it helps. :)