You Bought a Pre Owned Rolex without its Box...Would you Source a Rolex Box for it?

[syahriltaher]

Guys,

Just would like to know your opinion on this...

You Bought a Pre Owned Rolex without its Box...Would you Source a Rolex Box for it? Or would you just leave it as it is (without its Box)...?

[versatile1]

Originally Posted by syahriltaher

Guys,

Just would like to know your opinion on this...

You Bought a Pre Owned Rolex without its Box...Would you Source a Rolex Box for it? Or would you just leave it as it is (without its Box)...?

Are you planning to resell?
If you bought for keeps don't waste your money

[Al1969]

To me it depends. If you're thinking you may flip it down the road, then yes get it. Some people like a "complete set" and are willing to pay the few extra hundred $$. However, if you're 100% sure of the authenticity and don't feel you need the box, then save your money. Personally, when I have purchased preowned I always wanted the complete set. I'm sure others will chime in. Congrats on your new watch.

[WAK4]

Originally Posted by syahriltaher

Guys,

Just would like to know your opinion on this...

You Bought a Pre Owned Rolex without its Box...Would you Source a Rolex Box for it? Or would you just leave it as it is (without its Box)...?

Me? No...I prefer my sales to be "clean" and sell as I got it. If it wasn't with its box, I would not chase another to stick it into. IMO the documentation is more important than a box.

To be honest, it bugs me a bit when I see an obviously older watch listed with a modern box. Makes me wonder what else was done to dress things up.

[dabbotjordan]

Depends how bored I was!

[FritzW]

It depends. If the paperwork i.e warranty card, instruction booklet, etc didnt come with the watch, then don't bother. A watch with only a Rolex box does not make a complete set. A watch with only a box holds no extra value.

[Passionata]

No just the papers😀

[jrs146]

Originally Posted by FritzW

It depends. If the paperwork i.e warranty card, instruction booklet, etc didnt come with the watch, then don't bother. A watch with only a Rolex box does not make a complete set. A watch with only a box holds no extra value.

Agreed. I prefer full sets myself which includes warranty card etc. otherwise what's the point of the box? Only exception would be for vintage where sourcing a period correct box could have some fun and collector value as well.


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[Rags]

If it came with the papers but no box I would. You never know if you decide to sell it.

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by FritzW

It depends. If the paperwork i.e warranty card, instruction booklet, etc didnt come with the watch, then don't bother. A watch with only a Rolex box does not make a complete set. A watch with only a box holds no extra value.

Excellent advice. For what you'll likely pay for an authentic Rolex box on eBay, you could find a MUCH nicer (higher quality) generic watch box for your collection.

Adds nothing to the value IMO unless it accompanies the original paperwork. Without that, it's just an overpriced green box.

[Moggo]

Not sure I would, the boxes are not exactly amazing quality, one of mine is not old and the green where the surfaces meet on closure is worn and I've opened it about 3 times!

I guess you don't 'buy' the box but the watch.


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[Tools]

Originally Posted by syahriltaher

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You Bought a Pre Owned Rolex without its Box...Would you Source a Rolex Box for it? Or would you just leave it as it is (without its Box)...?

You don't wear the box.

However, it's a personal thing. I believe that many get their cues from Forums such as this one and when they see a lot of members who swear up and down that their watch must be "complete", they begin to think so themselves.

Believe me when I say that most Rolex owners and wearers in the world did not keep their box.

[CDNWatchNut]

I wouldn't bother.

[peterskinner]

I tend to think that papers and a box are evidence of careful owners. I don't buy watches without them...but that's just me. Clearly a 'box' guy.

[T. Ferguson]

If it was cheap perhaps, just for the ducks of it. But all the original box/papers for my watches are sitting in a drawer in plastic and I haven't seen them since I got the watches so I wouldn't put a lot of energy into it or lose any sleep.

[capote]

No.

[ref1655]

Originally Posted by Tools

You don't wear the box.

However, it's a personal thing. I believe that many get their cues from Forums such as this one and when they see a lot of members who swear up and down that their watch must be "complete", they begin to think so themselves.

Believe me when I say that most Rolex owners and wearers in the world did not keep their box.

tossed my green box out 40+ years ago & the last time I checked, the watch is still a Rolex. initially had second thoughts after joining TRF as many here have expounded the virtues of keeping them for posterity & value.

I did keep the red plastic COSC tag for some unknown reason & am curious how many folks go through the trouble of preserving & saving that green label on the case back...apparently there is no limit to the preservation of useless nomenclature.

the 'anchor' that accompanies Submariners is kind of cool & definitely worth keeping...what it can be used for, I haven't the foggiest. perhaps as a pendant or key-chain addendum? the only potential problem/issue is that it could tear a hole in your pants pockets or prove uncomfortable as jewelry.

[WristEnvy]

Nope. I got a few purchased watch only, and if I had the box, I'll just have to figure out where to store it.

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[Chadridv]

No. I obviously keep my watch boxes as I feel having a complete set is nice for resale as well as collecting, but the boxes are more or less useless to me. They sit in a closet from the first day I get a watch!

[roviw]

Seems I am in the minority here, I got my GMT 16700 pepsi in January, it had a modern box with it but I did source a genuine box to make up the set, I have the manuals, tags, calendar etc
Each to their own, but I took advice from a chap on here about who to contact for a genuine box as it seems even boxes are "faked " now !

[Porter]

Originally Posted by WAK4

To be honest, it bugs me a bit when I see an obviously older watch listed with a modern box. Makes me wonder what else was done to dress things up.

Toooootally agree!!

[Porter]

I prefer a complete set but if I find a good deal without box I search one a few weeks later. Very important to find the proper box!!
I never use the box but I like to have a box per watch!!

[Muzz]

Originally Posted by Tools

You don't wear the box.

However, it's a personal thing. I believe that many get their cues from Forums such as this one and when they see a lot of members who swear up and down that their watch must be "complete", they begin to think so themselves.

Believe me when I say that most Rolex owners and wearers in the world did not keep their box.

Spot on Larry, as always!

[Go Bucs]

If you want to sell it at some point, whether you care about the box or not, there is a large subset of potential buyers that do and it does affect the price. Does it affect the watch itself, no, but take a look and the lowest priced ones available are usually the ones with no box/papers. Given the choice between two similar quality and condition watches, most will grab the one with a full set.

[ltmgeller]

For it to add value you'd need to source a box and papers. Since the warranty cards are no longer paper, a service warranty card may be adequate to complete the set.

[Rocco21]

Nope do t need the box and i dont need the hang tags or card either

[GB-man]

I wouldn't have bought it if it was modern. OCD lol

[GMT Aviator]

I always source the correct box and documentation for
Any pre-owned Rolex I buy that doesn't come with them.
All I can't obviously source is the original certificate with the watch serial number on it.

[DJ TT 2002]

I keep everything and like to have everything with the watch


I know, there is medication for this

[Rolex57]

Myself, I'd source a box and the booklets, etc.

I know a used dealer who stocks up on such odds and ends, so to complete a set would be simple, however, expensive.