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View Poll Results: Rolex paper and box
Rolex papers and box perfferd 168 79.25%
Am OK with just my box 4 1.89%
Am OK with just papers 12 5.66%
Hell with papers and box if it's 100% who cares 28 13.21%
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Old 21 February 2016, 02:01 PM   #31
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Just the papers.... hang tags etc not needed.
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Old 21 February 2016, 06:03 PM   #32
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I'm a box and papers kind of guy.

But would go without for the right price. Currently have B&P on my 12 Rolex, but most of them are from an AD.
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Old 22 February 2016, 12:04 AM   #33
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12 gezzz lol
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Old 22 February 2016, 12:18 AM   #34
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I think it all depends upon the situation. If you find an unusual model/dial/vintage combination without B&P, tags, etc. - and you authenticate it - then the watch is worth owning despite the lack of collateral materials. After all you may only find 1 in a thousand like that watch you want. For me, that was a Root Beer and a Bluesy and more recently a MOP TT Daytona.

Yes, sometimes reselling later is harder. You need to find another like-minded individual willing to forego B&P, etc.

But if you are just wanting a modern Sub, or DJ, etc. - something you might find in any shop around the world and just like every other such model - then go for the B&P offers. It'll make life easier - both for your own peace of mind and for easier resale later.

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Old 22 February 2016, 10:50 AM   #35
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If its still under warranty, then yes. If not, I really don't care, papers are worth nothing.
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Old 22 February 2016, 11:09 AM   #36
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I have actually said to a civilian in normal conversation instead of shebang, I want the whole box and papers!
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Old 22 February 2016, 11:19 AM   #37
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I'm going to throw a number out there and say that box and papers adds 500-750$ to the value of a modern Rolex. I would not buy a modern Rolex without the papers (warranty card).
...and even more for vintage pieces...imo...
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Old 22 February 2016, 11:21 AM   #38
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..... papers are worth nothing.
well, you will find out when you want to sell...sorry, but you are wrong...
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Old 22 February 2016, 02:39 PM   #39
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well, you will find out when you want to sell...sorry, but you are wrong...
Maybe when selling privately, but my one and only TD (well known here) will take any of my out of warranty Rolex with or without papers for the same fair price, as long as they are in pristine condition. Been there done that, many times
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Old 22 February 2016, 03:32 PM   #40
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So here is a dumb question.... when people say 'Papers' what exactly does that mean? I have a much older Rolex that has a certificate with the serial number punched in it. Newer Rolex comes with an AD Warranty Card, two hang tags, warranty manual, user manual, a sleeve for these things.

So what does 'Papers' really mean for a modern Rolex?
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Old 22 February 2016, 05:32 PM   #41
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So here is a dumb question.... when people say 'Papers' what exactly does that mean? I have a much older Rolex that has a certificate with the serial number punched in it. Newer Rolex comes with an AD Warranty Card, two hang tags, warranty manual, user manual, a sleeve for these things.

So what does 'Papers' really mean for a modern Rolex?
What ever is apropos for the year of manufacture.
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Old 22 February 2016, 05:35 PM   #42
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Not only preference but for me a requirement.
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Old 22 February 2016, 05:37 PM   #43
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So here is a dumb question.... when people say 'Papers' what exactly does that mean? I have a much older Rolex that has a certificate with the serial number punched in it. Newer Rolex comes with an AD Warranty Card, two hang tags, warranty manual, user manual, a sleeve for these things.

So what does 'Papers' really mean for a modern Rolex?
The plastic warranty card.
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