How important are Box & Papers when buying a Pre-owned Rolex

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Rolex74

I bought my first DJ without a box or papers, sent it to RSC, they cleaned it and sent me paperwork.

I bought a Pam 005 back in ecember without the box, it did have papers, I am not sure if Panerai would send paperwork if sent in to be serviced.

I ended up buy a box, tolls, etc for my PAM to have a complete set.

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..Good for you.. A complete set kinda works for me...! I like to have 'all original' as much as possible....!!

[Racerdj]

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

For me personally, it would be a deal breaker. I would not buy one without the boxes and papers, unless it was a vintage model.

Same here.

[jatco]

been there, done that..with my Tudor Sub..! - Becoz I couldnt resist...!!!

[porschedude]

I would not buy a watch without having all boxes and all papers. But that's just me

[jatco]

Originally Posted by porschedude

I would not buy a watch without having all boxes and all papers. But that's just me

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....Sometime's yes, other's not...~! - It all depends on the 'piece'..!!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by jwill051

i will wear the watch not the box and papers

x2 Anyone would think these so called papers were the Magna Carta or Declaration of Independence instead of in most cases just a outdated warranty bit of paper/card.As for the box its a packaging box and not the best of those, now with the rare vintage Rolex watches then yes a full package could add value.But for modern day Rolex made in there millions the only time the warranty is important for me if its valid.Now after a RSC service you get a service card/paper with all the watch details on and that card acts like a full two year warranty just like the out dated ones.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by padi56

x2 Anyone would think these so called papers were the Magna Carta or Declaration of Independence instead of in most cases just a outdated warranty bit of paper/card.As for the box its a packaging box and not the best of those, now with the rare vintage Rolex watches then yes a full package could add value.But for modern day Rolex made in there millions the only time the warranty is important for me if its valid.Now after a RSC service you get a service card/paper with all the watch details on and that card acts like a full two year warranty just like the out dated ones.

Here Here...!!! and

[rolley7]

Life is like a box and papers....you never know what......oh...sorry....Ha!!!!!!!

[Thebiglagu]

Originally Posted by padi56

have to agree i just cannot understand what all the fuss is with these so called papers which in the real world is just a expired in most case warranty especially with a modern rolex.always buy condition of watch as these packaging items like the box or even the so called papers are the easiest to fake.so never ever rely on these items alone to prove authenticity of any watch unless bought from a reliable source.now if you buy used and watch is say over 5 plus years old,then it would be wise to have watch serviced.then after said rsc service you will have rolex service papers with all the watch details on,and that bit of paper will be a full two year current warranty paper

+1

[Billywiz]

Irrational or not...has to be complete or wouldnt buy.

[skprd13]

Originally Posted by Lion

As long as the watch is authentic and it is one from one of our trusted sellers I would buy it if the price is right. When you send your watch in for service the first time you will receive paperwork and you can always buy the box at a later date. If you like the watch and want it then by all means go ahead and purchase it!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

Exactly X2!

[gr33n]

I sold the box of my sub within a year. Useless.

[Rolex40mm]

I myself do not buy a modern Rolex without box and papers. Let's be honest, modern Rollies are almost an investment. So why not protect your investment by making it complete? Like others have said, it would also be easier to sell once you decide to...

[david91686]

i am in No way saying it is super important or Adds Value , BUT for ME i like to have the Box and Papers. it really is a personal choice - as a great man once said in the movie "Tommy Boy"......... the warranty "ON THE BOX" helps people sleep at night!! it is meaningless especially after the 2 year warranty is up , but for some reason it helps me feel as if i have a more complete collection!!!! i have 4 Current Models , all still under warranty and purchased either from my AD or one of the GREAT trusted sellers on the Forum and have box and papers for all of them , BUT that being said - i just was offered by a Business Associate a GREAT deal on a Pepsi GMT that was one of the last models made with the 3186 Movement. it has NO Box or NO Papers and because the deal is just perfect i am going to be purchasing it this friday when he brings it in to work!! paying 4K for this watch in PERFECT condition just seemed like to good of a deal to pass up considering what the GMT pepsi with the 3186 Movement sells for here on the forum even!! so should they be a deal breaker , ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!

[SALTY]

Box and papers are nice, but are not deal breakers for me. The watch is what I am buying and if the watch is legit and the seller is legit - most important) then i would not pass up a deal on a pre-owned modern Rolex with no B&P. The warranty car becomes a hand pocket sized ice scraper once the two years is up. Boxes, real and fake abound on eBay and elsewhere.

If the watch is a good deal and the seller is legit I can do without B&P - especially if the price considers this.