The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 21 March 2016, 03:21 AM   #1
syahriltaher
"TRF" Member
 
syahriltaher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Real Name: Syahril
Location: Bogor, Indonesia
Watch: Rolex, Omega
Posts: 650
You Bought a Pre Owned Rolex without its Box...Would you Source a Rolex Box for it?

Guys,

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)...?
__________________
- Rolex RG Daytona 116505 - Rolex SS Submariner "Hulk" - Rolex SS Sky Dweller "Black Dial" - Rolex SS GMT Master II 16710 "Coke" - Rolex GMT Master II CHNR "Rootbeer" TT - Rolex SS Daytona Ceramic 116500LN "Black Dial" - Rolex 126710 "New Batman" 2022 - Rolex SS/WG Datejust 41 126334 "Blue Roman" - Panerai "PAM 88" GMT - Omega New Moonwatch 3861
syahriltaher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 03:25 AM   #2
versatile1
"TRF" Member
 
versatile1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Nanaimo, B.C.
Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans
Posts: 1,980
Quote:
Originally Posted by syahriltaher View Post
Guys,

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)...?
Are you planning to resell?
If you bought for keeps don't waste your money
__________________
Everything will be okay in the end.
If it's not okay, it's not the end.

Life is a cruel teacher
It will give you the test first and the lesson later
versatile1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 03:26 AM   #3
Al1969
2024 Pledge Member
 
Al1969's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 6,640
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.
__________________
WG SUB-116719
GMT MASTER II 126719
Al1969 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 03:29 AM   #4
WAK4
2024 Pledge Member
 
WAK4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: Bill
Location: NJ
Watch: Always changing
Posts: 4,172
Quote:
Originally Posted by syahriltaher View Post
Guys,

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)...?
Me? No...I prefer my sales to be "clean" and sell as I got it. If it wasn't with its box, I would not chase another to stick it into. IMO the documentation is more important than a box.

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.
WAK4 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 07:38 AM   #5
Porter
"TRF" Member
 
Porter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Real Name: Carlos
Location: Eivissa
Watch: Rolex, Tudor....
Posts: 1,635
Quote:
Originally Posted by WAK4 View Post

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.
Toooootally agree!!
Porter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 03:30 AM   #6
dabbotjordan
"TRF" Member
 
dabbotjordan's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: Tom
Location: Nice
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 752
Depends how bored I was!
dabbotjordan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 03:31 AM   #7
FritzW
Banned
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Real Name: Fritz
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Watch: BLNR
Posts: 173
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.
FritzW is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 05:14 AM   #8
jrs146
"TRF" Member
 
jrs146's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Josh
Location: Lost in time
Watch: Me Nae Nae
Posts: 9,823
Quote:
Originally Posted by FritzW View Post
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.

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
__________________
"Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own."
-Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter
jrs146 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 05:36 AM   #9
Tony64
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: U.S.A.
Posts: 2,796
Quote:
Originally Posted by FritzW View Post
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.
Excellent advice. For what you'll likely pay for an authentic Rolex box on eBay, you could find a MUCH nicer (higher quality) generic watch box for your collection.

Adds nothing to the value IMO unless it accompanies the original paperwork. Without that, it's just an overpriced green box.
Tony64 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 05:13 AM   #10
Passionata
"TRF" Member
 
Passionata's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: N/A
Watch: the girls
Posts: 7,095
No just the papers😀
__________________
Best
George

"Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston
---------------------
*new*https://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE *new *

http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ
IG @passionata1
Passionata is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 05:17 AM   #11
Rags
2024 Pledge Member
 
Rags's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
Location: SW Florida
Watch: 16233,16610,214270
Posts: 11,196
If it came with the papers but no box I would. You never know if you decide to sell it.
__________________
16233 Y Serial Datejust
16610 Z Serial Submariner
214270 Explorer

114300 Oyster Perpetual
76200 Tudor Date+Day
Rags is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 05:56 AM   #12
Moggo
"TRF" Member
 
Moggo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Wales
Watch: 16610, SD4K, Exp 1
Posts: 1,098
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
Moggo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 06:32 AM   #13
Tools
TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
 
Tools's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 43,514
Quote:
Originally Posted by syahriltaher View Post
. . .
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)...?
You don't wear the box.

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.
__________________
(Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....)
NAWCC Member
Tools is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 07:07 AM   #14
ref1655
Banned
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: SF Bay Area
Watch: 1655/MkI
Posts: 1,100
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tools View Post
You don't wear the box.

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.
tossed my green box out 40+ years ago & the last time I checked, the watch is still a Rolex. initially had second thoughts after joining TRF as many here have expounded the virtues of keeping them for posterity & value.

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.
ref1655 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 08:11 AM   #15
Muzz
"TRF" Member
 
Muzz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Steve
Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN
Watch: MP 18946
Posts: 7,292
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tools View Post
You don't wear the box.

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.
Spot on Larry, as always!
Muzz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 06:42 AM   #16
CDNWatchNut
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Juan
Location: Sherwood Park, Ab
Watch: 114060
Posts: 1,509
I wouldn't bother.
CDNWatchNut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 06:49 AM   #17
T. Ferguson
"TRF" Member
 
T. Ferguson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Left Coast
Posts: 7,025
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.
__________________
Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.
T. Ferguson is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 06:47 AM   #18
peterskinner
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: East Sussex U
Posts: 1,351
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.
peterskinner is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 06:49 AM   #19
capote
"TRF" Member
 
capote's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: Daniel
Location: Sweden
Watch: 16570
Posts: 7,315
No.
capote is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 07:08 AM   #20
WristEnvy
"TRF" Member
 
WristEnvy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Ray
Location: Berkeley, CA
Watch: IG @watch.kakashi
Posts: 2,579
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.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
WristEnvy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 07:11 AM   #21
Chadridv
2024 Pledge Member
 
Chadridv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Real Name: Chadri
Location: LI, NY
Watch: 116610LV
Posts: 11,357
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!
Chadridv is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 07:33 AM   #22
roviw
"TRF" Member
 
roviw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: Ivor
Location: Hampshire , UK
Posts: 205
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 !
__________________
16713 GMT Master II Bi-metal
79280P Tudor Prince Chrono Blue face
116520 Daytona White face
16700 GMT Master Pepsi Bezel
roviw is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 07:42 AM   #23
Porter
"TRF" Member
 
Porter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Real Name: Carlos
Location: Eivissa
Watch: Rolex, Tudor....
Posts: 1,635
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!!
I never use the box but I like to have a box per watch!!
Porter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 08:16 AM   #24
Go Bucs
"TRF" Member
 
Go Bucs's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 201
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.
Go Bucs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 08:25 AM   #25
ltmgeller
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
ltmgeller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Mike
Location: New York
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 22,580
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.
__________________
Oh, look at the time...
Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019
ltmgeller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 08:27 AM   #26
Rocco21
Banned
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Real Name: Rob
Location: Cape Cod
Watch: 126660,126600
Posts: 1,324
Nope do t need the box and i dont need the hang tags or card either
Rocco21 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 08:41 AM   #27
GB-man
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
GB-man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: USA
Watch: addiction issues
Posts: 37,355
I wouldn't have bought it if it was modern. OCD lol
__________________
GB-man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 10:22 AM   #28
GMT Aviator
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
GMT Aviator's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Real Name: Mike
Location: London
Posts: 3,318
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.
GMT Aviator is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 10:38 AM   #29
DJ TT 2002
2024 Pledge Member
 
DJ TT 2002's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Hollywood 1950
Posts: 4,103
I keep everything and like to have everything with the watch


I know, there is medication for this
DJ TT 2002 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 March 2016, 10:42 AM   #30
Rolex57
Banned
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Toronto, Canada
Watch: DSSD, YM2 SS
Posts: 354
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.
Rolex57 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.