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12 August 2021, 05:49 PM | #1 |
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Question about single sealed Nautilus 5980a
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Recently I was offered a brand new and single sealed 5980a with blue dial. My concern is that watch doesn’t have watch tag that should be inside in sealed plastic, under clasp. Or maybe in 2013, watch tag was supplied separate? |
12 August 2021, 07:43 PM | #2 |
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The tag was not supplied separately from my memory. Second, single sealed means nothing as you have zero way of knowing if it was resealed. That means you have zero way of actually knowing if watch was worn or used. Only double sealed means anything as it actually confirms watch is unworn and truly new.
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12 August 2021, 10:20 PM | #5 |
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For OP, what kind of tag are you referring to?
I have purchased Patek watches brand new in 2013. But I don't remember the AD including a tag. |
12 August 2021, 10:50 PM | #6 |
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I was referring to watch hang tag with model information and serial number. Just like in attached picture.
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12 August 2021, 11:15 PM | #7 |
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My 5980 came sealed in a Patek cardboard box. However, it had been serviced and never opened. Essentially looked new when I received it, but I knew that the watch was used since the dealer was clear. He had a receipt for the service, but again, it was single sealed but not new. Of course there was no hang tag on it, just a sponge inside the sealed package, and the cardboard shipping box emblazoned with patek name and logo that we are all familiar with. Maybe it was serviced pre-sale?
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12 August 2021, 11:32 PM | #8 |
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If you are concerned if the watch is single sealed and never been opened/worn vs single sealed after a service, it really depends on how much you trust the seller.
Is the seller the original purchaser? Does the seller know the original purchaser and bought the watch directly from the original purchaser? Or has the watch been through several people and the full history of the watch is not known? Unfortunately many single sealed watches go through the hands of many watch resellers and you may never know the full history. The last watch seller may only have the information provided to him from the previous reseller saying it was never worn and passing on that information. I wouldnt pay a premium for a single sealed watch unless you are purchasing it for "investment" purposes. If you are going to wear it, I am don't know if it makes much of a difference if it was never worn or serviced and sealed. Just my 2c for what it is worth. |
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Thanks for your input! This seller is not original purchaser, the watch came through several people. |
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13 August 2021, 12:17 AM | #10 |
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Possible that it's service sealed, so as-new yet serviced with two year warranty (and probably polished too). Ask to get the service papers too so you have the date.
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Like service sealed. I just bought a new 5712 and I recall the vacuum bag having stickers on it. It was my first time seeing one in person, but I figured the stickers were for inventory control from factory.
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