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RSP · 8 July 2017, 04:46 PM

Are service papers an adequate substitute for the original paperwork?

I'm looking at a watch on Chrono24 and the watch has been advertised as having box and papers, however when reading the small print, the description says it has box and 'service' papers.

Is this ok, or is it a bit naughty/slightly misleading by the seller?

Should the box and papers really mean original paperwork/guarantee.

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Andad · 8 July 2017, 05:04 PM

Service papers are good to have in the absence of the original certificate or card.
It shows that the watch has passed a RSC inspection.

If it states this in the advert can it be misleading?

padi56 · 8 July 2017, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RSP

Are service papers an adequate substitute for the original paperwork?

I'm looking at a watch on Chrono24 and the watch has been advertised as having box and papers, however when reading the small print, the description says it has box and 'service' papers.

Is this ok, or is it a bit naughty/slightly misleading by the seller?

Should the box and papers really mean original paperwork/guarantee.

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Myself would much rather have a 100% valid warranty paper from Rolex than a expired warranty paper or card that today are far easier to fake than the watch.

joli160 · 9 July 2017, 05:03 AM

From an RSC yes

rootbeer7 · 9 July 2017, 05:09 AM

Better than original if they're from an RSC and still within guarantee period

worldfamoussam · 9 July 2017, 05:45 AM

Got mine with very recent RSC papers (like a month) and it made me WAY more comfortable buying the watch. Think about it - for a 30 year old watch - the original papers (if authentic) mean it was good 30 years ago ... whereas recent RSC papers mean that Rolex still blesses it to this day (and there may be a new warranty)!

bobernet · 9 July 2017, 06:57 AM

They are to me. "Original" papers are worthless after the 2 or 5 year warranty has expired.

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sea-dweller · 9 July 2017, 07:00 AM

They are just as good.

Tools · 9 July 2017, 07:58 AM

Depends on what you want the "papers" for.

If you are collecting, then a watch, with original papers, is only original one way..

If you just like saying "I have a watch with papers", then either one works.

"Papers" are up to the buyer and what he/she wants, nobody but you knows what is at home in the closet.

ronricks · 9 July 2017, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSP

Are service papers an adequate substitute for the original paperwork?

I'm looking at a watch on Chrono24 and the watch has been advertised as having box and papers, however when reading the small print, the description says it has box and 'service' papers.

Is this ok, or is it a bit naughty/slightly misleading by the seller?

Should the box and papers really mean original paperwork/guarantee.

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RSC service papers trump outdated original papers which are no longer valid and aren't worth the ink they are printed in.

8 July 2017, 04:46 PM	#1
RSP "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Ricky Location: UK Posts: 13	Service Papers Are service papers an adequate substitute for the original paperwork? I'm looking at a watch on Chrono24 and the watch has been advertised as having box and papers, however when reading the small print, the description says it has box and 'service' papers. Is this ok, or is it a bit naughty/slightly misleading by the seller? Should the box and papers really mean original paperwork/guarantee. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 July 2017, 05:04 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Service papers are good to have in the absence of the original certificate or card. It shows that the watch has passed a RSC inspection. If it states this in the advert can it be misleading? __________________ E

9 July 2017, 05:03 AM	#4
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	From an RSC yes __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

9 July 2017, 05:09 AM	#5
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	Better than original if they're from an RSC and still within guarantee period __________________ @imrootbeer7

9 July 2017, 07:00 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	They are just as good. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

9 July 2017, 05:45 AM	#6
worldfamoussam "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: Day Date II Posts: 532	Got mine with very recent RSC papers (like a month) and it made me WAY more comfortable buying the watch. Think about it - for a 30 year old watch - the original papers (if authentic) mean it was good 30 years ago ... whereas recent RSC papers mean that Rolex still blesses it to this day (and there may be a new warranty)!

9 July 2017, 06:57 AM	#7
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,988	They are to me. "Original" papers are worthless after the 2 or 5 year warranty has expired. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

9 July 2017, 07:58 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Depends on what you want the "papers" for. If you are collecting, then a watch, with original papers, is only original one way.. If you just like saying "I have a watch with papers", then either one works. "Papers" are up to the buyer and what he/she wants, nobody but you knows what is at home in the closet. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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