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bluemartinifan · 17 July 2011, 08:53 AM

Hi All -
I recently acquired a 1967 1.7m meters first 5513. It came with original papers.

I am considering acquiring boxes and other period correct accessories - but OUCH circa 1967 accessories are expensive.

I know we have debated accessories and the price premium for having papers or a full set -

Whats your opinion on hunting for and adding accessories to your vintage watches?

BTW - if you live in Texas or near - PM me for details on the Dallas GTG on July 23. We have Bob Ridley doing a show and tell and - other cool activities!

Jagatai · 17 July 2011, 09:00 AM

I had to get a box for my 5512 which didnt come with anything. The process was fun for sure. Do it if it's fun for you IMHO.

Racer X · 17 July 2011, 09:53 AM

I'm not sure what value the accessories add to a watch when the accessories are not original to the watch, but I've collected various accessories for my red sub just for the fun of it. Collecting them is almost like a hobby in itself and the accessories are interesting nostalgia pieces. The "cigarette" card is a good example of this. Could you imagine Rolex including a card with their watches today that recommends using the watch box for storing cigarettes? Things sure were different back then!

Newportkrieger · 17 July 2011, 12:09 PM

I do not have any hard data to back this up but I think that a "complete set" can add a minimum of 10% to the value of a watch. If the watchi sextreemly collectable and the older it is the more that premium may be.

Be advised, that buying the correct boxes, hang tags, books etc.. may cost you that 10%

I personally like to get as much of the original "complete set" as possible just becuse of my "collectors OCD".

17 July 2011, 08:53 AM	#1
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	Hunting and Adding Vintage Accessories Hi All - I recently acquired a 1967 1.7m meters first 5513. It came with original papers. I am considering acquiring boxes and other period correct accessories - but OUCH circa 1967 accessories are expensive. I know we have debated accessories and the price premium for having papers or a full set - Whats your opinion on hunting for and adding accessories to your vintage watches? BTW - if you live in Texas or near - PM me for details on the Dallas GTG on July 23. We have Bob Ridley doing a show and tell and - other cool activities!

17 July 2011, 09:00 AM	#2
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	I had to get a box for my 5512 which didnt come with anything. The process was fun for sure. Do it if it's fun for you IMHO.

17 July 2011, 09:53 AM	#3
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	I'm not sure what value the accessories add to a watch when the accessories are not original to the watch, but I've collected various accessories for my red sub just for the fun of it. Collecting them is almost like a hobby in itself and the accessories are interesting nostalgia pieces. The "cigarette" card is a good example of this. Could you imagine Rolex including a card with their watches today that recommends using the watch box for storing cigarettes? Things sure were different back then!

17 July 2011, 12:09 PM	#4
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	I do not have any hard data to back this up but I think that a "complete set" can add a minimum of 10% to the value of a watch. If the watchi sextreemly collectable and the older it is the more that premium may be. Be advised, that buying the correct boxes, hang tags, books etc.. may cost you that 10% I personally like to get as much of the original "complete set" as possible just becuse of my "collectors OCD".

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