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1 March 2008, 01:42 AM | #1 |
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$$$ Value of Original Rolex Paperwork
What monetary value do collectors place on original paperwork and service records when buying a vintage Rolex? Would it add 10%, 20% to the price?
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1 March 2008, 01:45 AM | #2 |
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It depends on the model. And some collectors do not care too much about missing papers since service papers from RSC can act as a certificate.
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Bo-why would it depend on the model?-are there particular models more subject to fraud? Is that it? Neil |
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1 March 2008, 02:36 AM | #4 |
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Original paperwork on vintage watches is rare.. People usually bought a watch to wear and tell time and did not "save" all the bits of paper etc., that came with them..
This scarcity of paperwork on vintage, makes a vintage with them even more rare and can command a higher price to a collector. Some vintage, such as a Tiffany dial, almost has to have the original invoice to prove it is a genuine Tiffany because there is practically no other way. But as a general statement for the modern Rolex watch, box and papers has become a gimmick and psychological nudge to get a higher price.
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so basically, a one owner, original paperwork 1680 from 1972 would be more highly valued than one without? Neil |
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But a one owner, original paperwork, 16610 from 2005 would not be any more valuable than one without.
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The "additional" amount or premium paid for original papers depends on the watch.
For example, an ordinary 1601 DJ, 1500 Date with papers may add around $200-$600. However, the more rare models like Red Sub, DRSD, PN Daytona, 6541/6543, 6542, Moon-phase etc. will command much higher premiums, of up to 100%! Some collectors however, prefer RSC papers. Personally, I like the original papers (if possible), as an official Rolex service is 'almost' always possible. John. |
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A "complete" set can run 100% more than a loose watch. I'm a fan of service papers, but the original cert and all the bits happen only once. |
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But then wouldn't the 16610 be more valuable with papers in 2041.
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