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polarinda · 1 December 2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Because the market for Pre-owned Rolex puts a value on it. It's like asking why people pay more for Starbucks - there could be a hundred different answers.

Spot on. It is what it is.

polarinda · 1 December 2012, 01:32 PM

Sometimes my chiwawa sleeps with the little cushion in the box....

ronbo710 · 1 December 2012, 05:14 PM

... but it feels right to me. I purposefully sought out an earlier (2001) solid link bracelet Day-Date which still came in the older green leather/suede box and had the cool hologram papers. I can't stand the newer style "crinkle" top box and "credit card" style pedigree card. It may be 11 years old (sold new 11-02) but it is like new

Cheers -Ron

Andad · 1 December 2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Not everyone is as sick as us. Some people buy the watch and walk out of the store without any box or papers. It's no less authentic.

You are correct Mike.

But consider that (unless you have a special Rolex that is highly sought after) it is a buyers market and given the choice between two similar condition/year Rolex watches one with the full package and one with watch only there is no doubt as to which one would sell first.

Genesis · 1 December 2012, 05:45 PM

I hate to say it, but until I started getting more into watches I just threw the boxes away....I have a really nice display case where the watches are kept.....Now I know to keep them although I still buy without them, no problem.....I recently bought an AP 15300 from Davidsw, it didn't bother me at all that it didn't come with the box or any papers.....

Andad · 1 December 2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronbo710

... but it feels right to me. I purposefully sought out an earlier (2001) solid link bracelet Day-Date which still came in the older green leather/suede box and had the cool hologram papers. I can't stand the newer style "crinkle" top box and "credit card" style pedigree card. It may be 11 years old (sold new 11-02) but it is like new

Cheers -Ron

That is just one amazing DD Ron.

padi56 · 1 December 2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by brkanand

I need to be absolutely certain that I am buying a genuine product. Original papers also mean a lot to me. This of course is a personal interpretation

Agreed each one to his own but why do some people throw away the original Rolex box? (and not the watch!?

) Is the box truly worthless then?

Never ever rely on these so called papers which in the real world is just a two year warranty paper/card only, to prove authenticity of any watch .As today boxes and these so called papers are the easiest to fake with today's technology.So if not bought from a reliable source these so called papers could be fake much like the many dodgy watches.Myself not a bit interested in a outdated warranty paper or packaging box myself always buy condition of watch that the most important.And if no service history a RSC service after I will have service papers with all the watch details and that bit of paper will be a full two year current valid warranty .

ronbo710 · 1 December 2012, 10:35 PM

Thanks :) . It was a long and winding road to get there. But we only go around once right? (I think LOL)

Gaijin · 2 December 2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

That is just one amazing DD Ron.

My thoughts exactly.

Tools · 2 December 2012, 02:09 AM

Hmmm, I don't think that we've ever had this question before...

sea-dweller · 2 December 2012, 02:17 AM

Increase value when selling and personally, I like my Rolexes "complete".

RolexDivers · 2 December 2012, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronbo710

Thanks :) . It was a long and winding road to get there. But we only go around once right? (I think LOL)

Technically speaking, we go around atleast once ....

Micha · 2 December 2012, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Increase value when selling and personally, I like my Rolexes "complete".

x2

slvrbulletv6 · 2 December 2012, 04:53 AM

This posting explains it (for me): http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=265633 Further, it is important to me that the Rolex has been obtained legally. I don't want to purchase a Rolex and then find out by sending it to RSC that is has been stolen... If there is a carfax-type databse for Rolexs that one can search before making a purchase on an used Rolex...

ROGERWILCO357 · 2 December 2012, 07:08 AM

sometimes I will keep the box if I may want to flip but I have lost many a box with no problems trading in or selling . Guess I could always buy another box if needed..

polarinda · 4 December 2012, 10:02 PM

It is just easier to sell a complete set. Period.

walds11 · 4 December 2012, 10:35 PM

Agreed 100%

Quote:

Originally Posted by polarinda

It is just easier to sell a complete set. Period.

1 December 2012, 05:14 PM	#33
ronbo710 Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Ron Location: US Watch: 118206/SD Posts: 431	I don't know if aesthetics is the right word ... ... but it feels right to me. I purposefully sought out an earlier (2001) solid link bracelet Day-Date which still came in the older green leather/suede box and had the cool hologram papers. I can't stand the newer style "crinkle" top box and "credit card" style pedigree card. It may be 11 years old (sold new 11-02) but it is like new Cheers -Ron

2 December 2012, 02:09 AM	#40
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Hmmm, I don't think that we've ever had this question before... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

1 December 2012, 01:32 PM	#32
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	Sometimes my chiwawa sleeps with the little cushion in the box....

1 December 2012, 05:45 PM	#35
Genesis Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Shawn Location: Fl Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 160	I hate to say it, but until I started getting more into watches I just threw the boxes away....I have a really nice display case where the watches are kept.....Now I know to keep them although I still buy without them, no problem.....I recently bought an AP 15300 from Davidsw, it didn't bother me at all that it didn't come with the box or any papers.....

1 December 2012, 10:35 PM	#38
ronbo710 Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Ron Location: US Watch: 118206/SD Posts: 431	Thanks :) . It was a long and winding road to get there. But we only go around once right? (I think LOL)

2 December 2012, 02:17 AM	#41
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Increase value when selling and personally, I like my Rolexes "complete".

2 December 2012, 04:53 AM	#44
slvrbulletv6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: "City of Angels" Watch: 116613LN serti Posts: 214	This posting explains it (for me): http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=265633 Further, it is important to me that the Rolex has been obtained legally. I don't want to purchase a Rolex and then find out by sending it to RSC that is has been stolen... If there is a carfax-type databse for Rolexs that one can search before making a purchase on an used Rolex...

2 December 2012, 07:08 AM	#45
ROGERWILCO357 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 580	sometimes I will keep the box if I may want to flip but I have lost many a box with no problems trading in or selling . Guess I could always buy another box if needed..

4 December 2012, 10:02 PM	#46
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	It is just easier to sell a complete set. Period.

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