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Trurolexer · 15 March 2008, 05:34 PM

Hi, I wanna service my GMT 1675 for regular service in RSC. All I know they will give the Service paper after that. My question is that Service paper is have a same level with the authentic paper? Because my 1675 don't have authentic paper. And when someday I wanna sell it, is that service paper make my GMT have a better price? Please really your opinion and information here. Thanks Guys.

Best Regards, TR.

scottschoe · 15 March 2008, 05:38 PM

Some people value service papers higher than COA's since they show that no aftermarket parts have been added since purchase. Most would prefer both though.

A service is a good investment for many reasons IMO.

jasonbellevue · 15 March 2008, 05:44 PM

IMHO, the service paper that you received from the RSC is as good as having the original paperwork that came with your watch. It's not unusual for Rolex owners to lose the original paperwork. That service paper from the RSC shows the buyer that the watch is not only 100% authentic Rolex, but has undergone Rolex certified service.

Trurolexer · 15 March 2008, 05:51 PM

I'm not lose it, but when I bought it from my brother that watch already not have a paperwork. Thanks anyway for your information, Guys!!!

Gurmot · 15 March 2008, 07:51 PM

And another advantage to the service papers is that it provides some confidence that the watch is not registered as lost or stolen. Remember, a watch could be stolen WITH its original box and papers at any time after the initial purchase. If YOU have had it serviced by RSC, you can prove that you own it.

At least that's the way it works in the UK.

Cheers - Simon

sherwin · 15 March 2008, 09:35 PM

but if it was stolen in UK, it will not be detected in S'pore... so I was told by the sale girl at RSC (Tong Blding). anyone want to chime in on this?

mike · 15 March 2008, 10:06 PM

Well, Service papers in my view certainly add a bit to a vintage piece as they give provenance to the watch.
Collectors tend to prefer original documents as they can add a lot to the overall value of the watch (along with the box and the rest of the bits).

SPACE-DWELLER · 15 March 2008, 10:08 PM

I agree. Service papers are as good as the certificate, and as Mike states even better when you get them for a vintage piece.

Trurolexer · 15 March 2008, 11:21 PM

Thanks once again everyone. I wanna service my GMT next week for regular service.

Nick Stenov · 15 March 2008, 11:32 PM

The difference in value for an ordinary watch may only be 50 - 100 extra US dollars. However the service itself sill increase between 1/3 - 1/2 of what you pay right after service.

However orginal papers on a special vintage piece like Daytona or Red sub/Double red sub, will make the price go really up much comaped to the ones with just a servicepaper.
Your GMT is not yet that special

Regards

Nick

Trurolexer · 15 March 2008, 11:51 PM

I know that...
The important thing is that GMT is special in my heart. And I won't sell it in any price....Right now. Doesn't know latter...

bgriz · 16 March 2008, 03:01 AM

Original or service, I wouldn't buy without it.

Trurolexer · 16 March 2008, 09:24 PM

But the condition is really hard to find a vintage Rolex with complete b&p.

15 March 2008, 05:34 PM	#1
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Is That Service Paper have The Same level With Authentic Paper? Hi, I wanna service my GMT 1675 for regular service in RSC. All I know they will give the Service paper after that. My question is that Service paper is have a same level with the authentic paper? Because my 1675 don't have authentic paper. And when someday I wanna sell it, is that service paper make my GMT have a better price? Please really your opinion and information here. Thanks Guys. Best Regards, TR.

15 March 2008, 05:38 PM	#2
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Some people value service papers higher than COA's since they show that no aftermarket parts have been added since purchase. Most would prefer both though. A service is a good investment for many reasons IMO. __________________ __________________

15 March 2008, 05:44 PM	#3
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	IMHO, the service paper that you received from the RSC is as good as having the original paperwork that came with your watch. It's not unusual for Rolex owners to lose the original paperwork. That service paper from the RSC shows the buyer that the watch is not only 100% authentic Rolex, but has undergone Rolex certified service. __________________

15 March 2008, 10:08 PM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I agree. Service papers are as good as the certificate, and as Mike states even better when you get them for a vintage piece. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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15 March 2008, 05:51 PM	#4
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I'm not lose it, but when I bought it from my brother that watch already not have a paperwork. Thanks anyway for your information, Guys!!!

15 March 2008, 07:51 PM	#5
Gurmot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Posts: 568	And another advantage to the service papers is that it provides some confidence that the watch is not registered as lost or stolen. Remember, a watch could be stolen WITH its original box and papers at any time after the initial purchase. If YOU have had it serviced by RSC, you can prove that you own it. At least that's the way it works in the UK. Cheers - Simon

15 March 2008, 09:35 PM	#6
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	but if it was stolen in UK, it will not be detected in S'pore... so I was told by the sale girl at RSC (Tong Blding). anyone want to chime in on this?

15 March 2008, 10:06 PM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Well, Service papers in my view certainly add a bit to a vintage piece as they give provenance to the watch. Collectors tend to prefer original documents as they can add a lot to the overall value of the watch (along with the box and the rest of the bits).

15 March 2008, 11:21 PM	#9
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Thanks once again everyone. I wanna service my GMT next week for regular service.

15 March 2008, 11:32 PM	#10
Nick Stenov Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Nicholas Steno Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex Posts: 49	The difference in value for an ordinary watch may only be 50 - 100 extra US dollars. However the service itself sill increase between 1/3 - 1/2 of what you pay right after service. However orginal papers on a special vintage piece like Daytona or Red sub/Double red sub, will make the price go really up much comaped to the ones with just a servicepaper. Your GMT is not yet that special Regards Nick

15 March 2008, 11:51 PM	#11
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I know that... The important thing is that GMT is special in my heart. And I won't sell it in any price....Right now. Doesn't know latter...

16 March 2008, 09:24 PM	#13
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	But the condition is really hard to find a vintage Rolex with complete b&p.

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