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observingwatches · 23 December 2021, 11:22 PM

Hi all,

Is it a red flag if a watch comes with the wrong year box?

I am looking at a 2007 Explorer II Polar that comes with box & papers. My problem is that the box presented is from the 1980's...

Is this something to be worried about?

Any advice is appreciated, thanks!

Benzsiam · 23 December 2021, 11:53 PM

No problem but the price should be a bit lower.

Al1969 · 23 December 2021, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by observingwatches

Hi all,

Is it a red flag if a watch comes with the wrong year box?

I am looking at a 2007 Explorer II Polar that comes with box & papers. My problem is that the box presented is from the 1980's...

Is this something to be worried about?

Any advice is appreciated, thanks!

What’s the seller’s explanation?

Tools · 24 December 2021, 04:47 AM

Red flag for what?

If you are buying a used watch in todays market, sellers will frequently throw together the parts so they can say "box and papers" to make it more attractive.

If they are not the box and papers that you want, look further.

noshame · 24 December 2021, 05:39 AM

I don't think this is necessarily a red flag, but if the seller is original owner, just ask them and they should be able to give you a straight, honest answer. Even if they're not original owner, ask and see what they say. How they answer you will be the test. Good luck.

GGGMT · 24 December 2021, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by observingwatches

Hi all,

Is it a red flag if a watch comes with the wrong year box?

I am looking at a 2007 Explorer II Polar that comes with box & papers. My problem is that the box presented is from the 1980's...

Is this something to be worried about?

Any advice is appreciated, thanks!

Common watch; modern era. Keep looking and get a real full set if that’s important to you. It was to me and I love my polar BP

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observingwatches · 24 December 2021, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GGGMT

Common watch; modern era. Keep looking and get a real full set if that’s important to you. It was to me and I love my polar BP

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Thanks for the advice! I think that's the route ill be taking.

GGGMT · 24 December 2021, 02:14 PM

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Thanks for the advice! I think that's the route ill be taking.

Good call! It’s such an amazing watch. Enjoy!

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observingwatches · 24 December 2021, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GGGMT

Good call! It’s such an amazing watch. Enjoy!

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Thank you! I actually sold my DJ to a good friend today so i'm ready for the watch hunt to begin, haha

Old Expat Beast · 24 December 2021, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by observingwatches

Hi all,

Is it a red flag if a watch comes with the wrong year box?

I am looking at a 2007 Explorer II Polar that comes with box & papers. My problem is that the box presented is from the 1980's...

Is this something to be worried about?

Any advice is appreciated, thanks!

A 1980s box is worth quite a bit more than a 2007 box, so you could just sell it, buy the right box, and pocket the difference.

observingwatches · 24 December 2021, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

A 1980s box is worth quite a bit more than a 2007 box, so you could just sell it, buy the right box, and pocket the difference.

Thats exactly what I thought...

Those things are worth quite some $

23 December 2021, 11:22 PM	#1
observingwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: USA Watch: Explorer II 16570 Posts: 88	Mismatched Boxes for Watches Hi all, Is it a red flag if a watch comes with the wrong year box? I am looking at a 2007 Explorer II Polar that comes with box & papers. My problem is that the box presented is from the 1980's... Is this something to be worried about? Any advice is appreciated, thanks!

23 December 2021, 11:53 PM	#2
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Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,254	Red flag for what? If you are buying a used watch in todays market, sellers will frequently throw together the parts so they can say "box and papers" to make it more attractive. If they are not the box and papers that you want, look further. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

24 December 2021, 05:39 AM	#5
noshame "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Canada Posts: 1,575	I don't think this is necessarily a red flag, but if the seller is original owner, just ask them and they should be able to give you a straight, honest answer. Even if they're not original owner, ask and see what they say. How they answer you will be the test. Good luck. __________________ Submariner Date 116610LN \| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee \| Explorer Rolesor 124273 \| Explorer II Polar 226570

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