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21 March 2016, 03:21 AM | #1 |
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You Bought a Pre Owned Rolex without its Box...Would you Source a Rolex Box for it?
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Just would like to know your opinion on this... You Bought a Pre Owned Rolex without its Box...Would you Source a Rolex Box for it? Or would you just leave it as it is (without its Box)...?
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21 March 2016, 03:25 AM | #2 | |
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21 March 2016, 03:26 AM | #3 |
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To me it depends. If you're thinking you may flip it down the road, then yes get it. Some people like a "complete set" and are willing to pay the few extra hundred $$. However, if you're 100% sure of the authenticity and don't feel you need the box, then save your money. Personally, when I have purchased preowned I always wanted the complete set. I'm sure others will chime in. Congrats on your new watch.
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To be honest, it bugs me a bit when I see an obviously older watch listed with a modern box. Makes me wonder what else was done to dress things up. |
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21 March 2016, 07:38 AM | #5 |
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21 March 2016, 03:30 AM | #6 |
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Depends how bored I was!
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21 March 2016, 03:31 AM | #7 |
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It depends. If the paperwork i.e warranty card, instruction booklet, etc didnt come with the watch, then don't bother. A watch with only a Rolex box does not make a complete set. A watch with only a box holds no extra value.
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21 March 2016, 05:14 AM | #8 | |
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Agreed. I prefer full sets myself which includes warranty card etc. otherwise what's the point of the box? Only exception would be for vintage where sourcing a period correct box could have some fun and collector value as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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21 March 2016, 05:36 AM | #9 | |
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Adds nothing to the value IMO unless it accompanies the original paperwork. Without that, it's just an overpriced green box. |
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21 March 2016, 05:13 AM | #10 |
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No just the papers😀
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If it came with the papers but no box I would. You never know if you decide to sell it.
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21 March 2016, 05:56 AM | #12 |
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Not sure I would, the boxes are not exactly amazing quality, one of mine is not old and the green where the surfaces meet on closure is worn and I've opened it about 3 times!
I guess you don't 'buy' the box but the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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However, it's a personal thing. I believe that many get their cues from Forums such as this one and when they see a lot of members who swear up and down that their watch must be "complete", they begin to think so themselves. Believe me when I say that most Rolex owners and wearers in the world did not keep their box.
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21 March 2016, 07:07 AM | #14 | |
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I did keep the red plastic COSC tag for some unknown reason & am curious how many folks go through the trouble of preserving & saving that green label on the case back...apparently there is no limit to the preservation of useless nomenclature. the 'anchor' that accompanies Submariners is kind of cool & definitely worth keeping...what it can be used for, I haven't the foggiest. perhaps as a pendant or key-chain addendum? the only potential problem/issue is that it could tear a hole in your pants pockets or prove uncomfortable as jewelry. |
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21 March 2016, 08:11 AM | #15 | |
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21 March 2016, 06:42 AM | #16 |
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I wouldn't bother.
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21 March 2016, 06:49 AM | #17 |
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If it was cheap perhaps, just for the ducks of it. But all the original box/papers for my watches are sitting in a drawer in plastic and I haven't seen them since I got the watches so I wouldn't put a lot of energy into it or lose any sleep.
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21 March 2016, 06:47 AM | #18 |
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I tend to think that papers and a box are evidence of careful owners. I don't buy watches without them...but that's just me. Clearly a 'box' guy.
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No.
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21 March 2016, 07:08 AM | #20 |
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Nope. I got a few purchased watch only, and if I had the box, I'll just have to figure out where to store it.
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No. I obviously keep my watch boxes as I feel having a complete set is nice for resale as well as collecting, but the boxes are more or less useless to me. They sit in a closet from the first day I get a watch!
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21 March 2016, 07:33 AM | #22 |
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Seems I am in the minority here, I got my GMT 16700 pepsi in January, it had a modern box with it but I did source a genuine box to make up the set, I have the manuals, tags, calendar etc
Each to their own, but I took advice from a chap on here about who to contact for a genuine box as it seems even boxes are "faked " now !
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21 March 2016, 07:42 AM | #23 |
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I prefer a complete set but if I find a good deal without box I search one a few weeks later. Very important to find the proper box!!
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21 March 2016, 08:16 AM | #24 |
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You Bought a Pre Owned Rolex without its Box...Would you Source a Rolex Box f...
If you want to sell it at some point, whether you care about the box or not, there is a large subset of potential buyers that do and it does affect the price. Does it affect the watch itself, no, but take a look and the lowest priced ones available are usually the ones with no box/papers. Given the choice between two similar quality and condition watches, most will grab the one with a full set.
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For it to add value you'd need to source a box and papers. Since the warranty cards are no longer paper, a service warranty card may be adequate to complete the set.
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21 March 2016, 08:27 AM | #26 |
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Nope do t need the box and i dont need the hang tags or card either
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21 March 2016, 08:41 AM | #27 |
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I wouldn't have bought it if it was modern. OCD lol
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21 March 2016, 10:22 AM | #28 |
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I always source the correct box and documentation for
Any pre-owned Rolex I buy that doesn't come with them. All I can't obviously source is the original certificate with the watch serial number on it. |
21 March 2016, 10:38 AM | #29 |
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I keep everything and like to have everything with the watch
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21 March 2016, 10:42 AM | #30 |
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Myself, I'd source a box and the booklets, etc.
I know a used dealer who stocks up on such odds and ends, so to complete a set would be simple, however, expensive. |
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