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Mocazen · 11 November 2011, 04:53 AM

If you are trying to sell a watch but do not have the papers. Would you go to a jeweler and have them open the watch to take pictures of the inside to be able to prove to others it is an authentic watch? Alot of people want to have it opened, but I would rather have it opened 1 time only and pictures taken. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance..

thewatchguy93 · 11 November 2011, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mocazen

If you are trying to sell a watch but do not have the papers. Would you go to a jeweler and have them open the watch to take pictures of the inside to be able to prove to others it is an authentic watch? Alot of people want to have it opened, but I would rather have it opened 1 time only and pictures taken. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance..

I personally have never heard of that being done for a watch which doesn't have all the papers.. I think I would leave it up to the buyer

rolexwannebe · 11 November 2011, 05:05 AM

That sounds like an excellent idea. Then again, future buyers would insist on opening the case to confirm? My 2 cents.

Beelzy · 11 November 2011, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mocazen

If you are trying to sell a watch but do not have the papers. Would you go to a jeweler and have them open the watch to take pictures of the inside to be able to prove to others it is an authentic watch? Alot of people want to have it opened, but I would rather have it opened 1 time only and pictures taken. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance..

No, but then I don't sell my watches on E-bay either.

It is however a good idea to crack the back for pics when it's a vintage piece to
show associated wear and service/repair markings on the caseback.

Mocazen · 11 November 2011, 05:19 AM

Thanks guys

316lad · 11 November 2011, 05:24 AM

When I bought my sub we started the negotiations on the understanding that if the watch, the price, the paperwork, etc, was all in order then the last thing to happen would be the opening of the back for final authentication purposes.
I would not have accepted a photo - no way - I had to see for myself.

Speed · 11 November 2011, 05:24 AM

I prefer to buy from sellers I don't have to worry about. No need to crack the case.

azguy · 11 November 2011, 06:08 AM

These always crack me up

If you had the paperwork would people not want the back opened

I think the best advice is to get the sale in order and then meet and have the back cracked one you have the cash. If anything is out of order offer the cash back.

HL65 · 11 November 2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

I prefer to buy from sellers I don't have to worry about. No need to crack the case.

X2!! With exception of vintage of course!

Art 1 · 11 November 2011, 06:35 AM

No.

11 November 2011, 04:53 AM	#1
Mocazen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Ivan Location: San Diego Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 757	Would you.. If you are trying to sell a watch but do not have the papers. Would you go to a jeweler and have them open the watch to take pictures of the inside to be able to prove to others it is an authentic watch? Alot of people want to have it opened, but I would rather have it opened 1 time only and pictures taken. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance..

11 November 2011, 05:05 AM	#3
rolexwannebe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 83	That sounds like an excellent idea. Then again, future buyers would insist on opening the case to confirm? My 2 cents.

11 November 2011, 05:19 AM	#5
Mocazen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Ivan Location: San Diego Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 757	Thanks guys

11 November 2011, 05:24 AM	#6
316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	When I bought my sub we started the negotiations on the understanding that if the watch, the price, the paperwork, etc, was all in order then the last thing to happen would be the opening of the back for final authentication purposes. I would not have accepted a photo - no way - I had to see for myself.

11 November 2011, 05:24 AM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I prefer to buy from sellers I don't have to worry about. No need to crack the case.

11 November 2011, 06:08 AM	#8
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	These always crack me up If you had the paperwork would people not want the back opened I think the best advice is to get the sale in order and then meet and have the back cracked one you have the cash. If anything is out of order offer the cash back.

11 November 2011, 06:35 AM	#10
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	No.

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