Getting a receipt or proof of sale for used watch from individual seller or "dealer"

[Kevin of Larchmont]

I bought a pre-owned Panerai once that came with box and papers and the original purchase receipt with the original purchaser’s name and address. I googled him out of curiosity of course even though it felt a little dirty. I found my way to a picture of him on social media wearing the watch which was kind of fun. But I’d have bought that watch anyway without the receipt and the whole experience just reinforced my conviction that nobody I sell a watch to will ever get documentation of my identity beyond the bare minimum required to execute the transaction.

[WatchGuy1966]

Originally Posted by padi56

Might I suggest you do not buy a Rolex watch if it's going to cause you so much worry about receipts, or being stolen ,having been polished or not etc.Or only buy new or if they sell used from any official Rolex AD, then you would have nothing to fret and worry about.

Originally Posted by joli160

I think you should follow the advice of Peter and live worry free. Less stress.

Originally Posted by KatGirl

You are reading my mind, Peter. I know it’s a lot of money, OP, so do what I do. Only buy from an AD. Then you will have none of these worries.

Kat

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Some people like to insure their watches as a means of mitigating their fears, frets, and worries. It feels to me like you guys are looking down on him for wanting to do that. It's a fair, honest query for help.

For instance, I've bought and sold many watches with friends. And we simply craft a bill of sale and attach the transaction receipts. And then submit for insurance so we don't need to worry about losing the watch.

But if I read your advice, "forget all that, don't worry be happy." Did I understand you clearly?

[worldofoyster]

Bill of sale