Would you trust a watch with a sketchy history from a reputable AD?

[Aggiez28]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

If the watch is in good shape, you can use this point to negotiate a better deal. My two cents.

this is what I would do.

[Tangier11]

I couldnt care less about the card. I however would perhaps try to leverage that into a better price. Say,,,,,$6700

[ap1]

I’m with the worthless documents types - I’d pass

[mjclark32]

For a good deal I wouldn't care about the papers being messed with, since they're expired anyway, but for that money call a TS and get a brand new piece with your own name on the papers...

[HogwldFLTR]

How is the watch's history sketchy? An expired or invalid warranty card from a watch beyond the warranty period mean nothing about how the watch was used, its condition, or authenticity. As far as I can tell those are all good. The only thing in question or being sketch is the warranty card itself which has been damaged but still points to the watch. It would be no more valuable for the watch if it were untouched since it is expired and doesn't give the owner any rights.

[AndyWright]

No worth it to buy it ...As you mentioned warranty card was tampered with and altered by the former owner. I'd pass.

[Bstewart]

Thanks all. I think I’ll keep on searching.

[tbonesteak]

AD hasn't seen the watch in 5 years, sketchy seller, avoid.

[Iloreyix]

You don't spend $7+k on a wristwatch to worry about nonsense like that.
Move on so your mind is at rest on a clean deal.