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seadweller30 · 4 April 2010, 07:49 AM

Have got a couple of unusual handwritten bits of paper with my GMT 2, are they worth keeping?
Theres the receipt which I know is important, but there seems to be a guarantee of some sorts, and another slip of paper with some kind of correspondence. Are they worth keeping though I'm wondering, if I was ever to sell, would anyone want these?

Dr. Robert · 4 April 2010, 07:50 AM

keep everything...it can't hurt

GoldenBear · 4 April 2010, 07:56 AM

"Handwritten guarantee"??? Hhmmm....

seadweller30 · 4 April 2010, 07:56 AM

A simple yet perfect answer! Wondering why one of those guarantee cards wasn't issued though, is that something that was brought out after 2002?
I cant imagine AD's writing out hand written guarantees, or did they?

seadweller30 · 4 April 2010, 07:59 AM

i know Goldenbear, anyone could write it. But 100% was written in Lunn's, my uncle bought it himself. He remembers the man writing it for him! Very strange. I would have thought it would have been more official considering Lunn's is an authorised dealer.

robsteve · 4 April 2010, 08:32 AM

Are they just a translation of the certificates that came with the watch? The chronometer one shown in the photo looks to be in French.

Robert

jameshe · 4 April 2010, 08:37 AM

All I will say is.. A TT GMT for £3,700 - damn I came to the Rolex world late!

seadweller30 · 4 April 2010, 08:52 AM

Heres a past love, which I miss dearly!

with the same 'chronometer' paperwork, it was bought in Glasgow though.

PeteNYC13 · 4 April 2010, 09:01 AM

Darn, I didn't get any letters from my AD for any of my watches - your's must really care about you. :-)

I say keep it all...you never know when you will want it and it takes up very little room.
I remember the woman throwing out my Bezel protector on my Sub and I was like what the heck?! She was shocked I wanted it... I made her pull one off another and put it in the box.

Eight years later, I still have it.

-Pete

Tools · 4 April 2010, 09:29 AM

The handwritten note is interesting... In the future it is unlikely to prove to be of much value as whoever wrote it cannot actually provide the Rolex Warranty...

However, you have the box and wallet and a bit of paper in it could prove to be quite a treat for somebody in 20 or 30 years.........

seadweller30 · 4 April 2010, 09:41 AM

Quote:

The handwritten note is interesting... In the future it is unlikely to prove to be of much value as whoever wrote it cannot actually provide the Rolex Warranty...

However, you have the box and allet and a bit of paper in it could prove to be quite a treat for somebody in 20 or 30 years.........

Im glad someone thinks the same way I do, so i'm not insane afterall!!! I think its nice to have, albeit unimportant paperwork, which 'is' connected to the watch even though its worthless in value. I would like to find it in the box of a used watch, although a little voice kept saying, bin it, its worthless.

User Name · 4 April 2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenBear

"Handwritten guarantee"??? Hhmmm....

Reminds me of the car fax commercial, where the guy don't have the car fax but they have a note from the previous owner and they said the car ran great...................

Psmith · 4 April 2010, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

keep everything...it can't hurt

+1

Cheers

ParisDakarBmw · 4 April 2010, 11:54 AM

Just keep them with the watch. They aren't of any particular value, but will add to the history of the watch.

JBat · 4 April 2010, 12:32 PM

I keep it all, though I'm not really sure why and it can be cumbersome at times. I suppose I do it in case I ever need to sell on, God forbid.

mmmmp · 4 April 2010, 07:16 PM

Better to "have them and not need them" instead of 'needing them and *not* having them'.

Mark - cliche King

petesjag · 4 April 2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Just keep them with the watch. They aren't of any particular value, but will add to the history of the watch.

x2!!!

seadweller30 · 4 April 2010, 09:43 PM

Cheers for all the comments

superb · 4 April 2010, 11:43 PM

I would keep em all, no harm and why not.

MikeyTX · 5 April 2010, 01:09 AM

Frame it ! As the watch is from your uncle, what a wonderful way to honor him if he's still alive, his memory if he's passed.

icnbne · 5 April 2010, 01:24 AM

just put it in the box, there is a special place for the papers..
no harm done just keeping it in there..

seadweller30 · 5 April 2010, 02:38 AM

Will definately keep them, they have sat in the box for the last 8 years, it wont do any harm to keep them for another 8. Hes still alive thank goodness. He sold me the watch relatively cheap I feel, as the watch had very little wrist time. Only wore it when he was on holiday, rest of the time stuffed under his wardrobe due to the Sea Dweller being his everyday watch.
I was intrigued with the slips of paper, although couldnt understand why on earth an AD would write such a thing as it seems very unprofessional, not something I would expect from Lunn's as its the most respected jeweller in Northern Ireland. I thought they were nice little extra's, albeit to most people, unimportant ones

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4 April 2010, 07:49 AM	#1
seadweller30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: n.ireland Posts: 43	Worth keeping 'ALL' the bits and bobs? Have got a couple of unusual handwritten bits of paper with my GMT 2, are they worth keeping? Theres the receipt which I know is important, but there seems to be a guarantee of some sorts, and another slip of paper with some kind of correspondence. Are they worth keeping though I'm wondering, if I was ever to sell, would anyone want these? Attached Images

4 April 2010, 07:56 AM	#3
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	"Handwritten guarantee"??? Hhmmm.... __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

4 April 2010, 08:52 AM	#8
seadweller30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: n.ireland Posts: 43	Heres a past love, which I miss dearly! with the same 'chronometer' paperwork, it was bought in Glasgow though. Attached Images

4 April 2010, 09:01 AM	#9
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	Darn, I didn't get any letters from my AD for any of my watches - your's must really care about you. :-) I say keep it all...you never know when you will want it and it takes up very little room. I remember the woman throwing out my Bezel protector on my Sub and I was like what the heck?! She was shocked I wanted it... I made her pull one off another and put it in the box. Eight years later, I still have it. -Pete __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

4 April 2010, 09:29 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	The handwritten note is interesting... In the future it is unlikely to prove to be of much value as whoever wrote it cannot actually provide the Rolex Warranty... However, you have the box and wallet and a bit of paper in it could prove to be quite a treat for somebody in 20 or 30 years......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member Last edited by Tools; 4 April 2010 at 04:06 PM..

4 April 2010, 07:50 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,288	keep everything...it can't hurt

4 April 2010, 07:59 AM	#5
seadweller30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: n.ireland Posts: 43	i know Goldenbear, anyone could write it. But 100% was written in Lunn's, my uncle bought it himself. He remembers the man writing it for him! Very strange. I would have thought it would have been more official considering Lunn's is an authorised dealer.

4 April 2010, 08:32 AM	#6
robsteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 776	Are they just a translation of the certificates that came with the watch? The chronometer one shown in the photo looks to be in French. Robert

4 April 2010, 08:37 AM	#7
jameshe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: AP ROC, SkyDweller Posts: 812	All I will say is.. A TT GMT for £3,700 - damn I came to the Rolex world late!

4 April 2010, 11:54 AM	#14
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Just keep them with the watch. They aren't of any particular value, but will add to the history of the watch.

4 April 2010, 12:32 PM	#15
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I keep it all, though I'm not really sure why and it can be cumbersome at times. I suppose I do it in case I ever need to sell on, God forbid.

4 April 2010, 07:16 PM	#16
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Better to "have them and not need them" instead of 'needing them and not having them'. Mark - cliche King

4 April 2010, 09:43 PM	#18
seadweller30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: n.ireland Posts: 43	Cheers for all the comments

4 April 2010, 11:43 PM	#19
superb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere but here Posts: 690	I would keep em all, no harm and why not.

5 April 2010, 01:09 AM	#20
MikeyTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Skunk Hollow, TX Watch: Rolex 116613LN Sub Posts: 2,198	And I say .................. Frame it ! As the watch is from your uncle, what a wonderful way to honor him if he's still alive, his memory if he's passed. __________________ JJ ........... Still missing you bro. May you enjoy the eternal peace the almighty has blessed you with.

5 April 2010, 01:24 AM	#21
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	just put it in the box, there is a special place for the papers.. no harm done just keeping it in there.. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/invites/co...ontent=5yeough

5 April 2010, 02:38 AM	#22
seadweller30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: n.ireland Posts: 43	Will definately keep them, they have sat in the box for the last 8 years, it wont do any harm to keep them for another 8. Hes still alive thank goodness. He sold me the watch relatively cheap I feel, as the watch had very little wrist time. Only wore it when he was on holiday, rest of the time stuffed under his wardrobe due to the Sea Dweller being his everyday watch. I was intrigued with the slips of paper, although couldnt understand why on earth an AD would write such a thing as it seems very unprofessional, not something I would expect from Lunn's as its the most respected jeweller in Northern Ireland. I thought they were nice little extra's, albeit to most people, unimportant ones .

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