Odds of finding the original box and paperwork?

[styme001]

Hi All, I'm extremely happy to say I finally acquired my first Rolex during this past Black Friday shopping extravaganza; 2006, D Serial Datejust TURN-O-GRAPH, Black dial, 18KWG bezel, and jubilee bracelet. Other than my vintage GP, I have never purchased a preowned watch, therefore I'm used to having the original box and all the paperwork with the watch. The watch was from a reputable jeweler that services and takes Rolex as trade-ins. They resell them with 2-year warranty. So what are my chances of finding the original box and paperwork for this watch? If possible how would I start to go about finding them? I know I probably shouldn't have bought the watch without at least the original paperwork, but it was a good deal I couldn't pass up....

[bayerische]

A good "0" %.

Most likely thrown in the garbage.

[The Joker]

1 in 103456324

[travisb]

Originally Posted by bayerische

A good "0" %.

Most likely thrown in the garbage.

x2.
Most non-watch guys could care less about B & P and would throw them out right after purchasing.
Forget about it and enjoy the TOG.

[joe100]

You have better odds of winning the lottery, being struck by lightning, all while standing on the moon.

[Jamiewabbit]

No way man...........

[dysondiver]

you cant wear a box ,,, well not a rolex box , just enjoy the watch , and smile at the savings you made , and ask if a card box is really worth the thousands you saved
enjoy the forum.

[Old Expat Beast]

Buying the correct box and accesories is all you can do really.

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Buying the correct box and accesories is all you can do really.

but dont pay over the odds for nasty replicas ,,,

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by dysondiver

but dont pay over the odds for nasty replicas ,,,

Should I have said that?

[77T]

I think the others have covered the chances of finding the original paperwork. The boxes that would be period correct and appropriate for the TOG in 2006 may be found in the Internet but as others said - be careful and you can't wear a box.

Being sure the watch is all original is the more important thing for a new Rolex buyer who acquires a pre-owned watch (even from a reputable jeweler).

Although it has a warranty for 2 years, what guarantee do you have that the bracelet belongs with that watch? Is the crown and bezel and crystal genuine Rolex or aftermarket?

While you are within your rights to return it for a refund, maybe a trip to the NYC RSC is a good idea. That way you'll know the watch is all original.


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[Im Lauf der Zeit]

Since you got a deal too good to pass up, your best bet if you want paperwork is to trade or flip towards a watch that has it. The rest of the stuff is not specific to a particular watch and can be found.

[rolex_DateJust]

Originally Posted by bayerische

A good "0" %.

Most likely thrown in the garbage.

+3

You'll never find that paperwork. Your chances are very very slim

[DPE]

Have a look at this link. They hve a Rolex box for sale
http://www.antiques-atlas.com/antiqu..._box/as170a274

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by DPE

Have a look at this link. They hve a Rolex box for sale
http://www.antiques-atlas.com/antiqu..._box/as170a274

Overpriced, missing the insert and the outer box, and too old for the OP's watch.

[Face4]

Originally Posted by joe100

You have better odds of winning the lottery, being struck by lightning, all while standing on the moon.

Well I don't think that will happen to me soon.

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Overpriced, missing the insert and the outer box, and too old for the OP's watch.

other than that , its not bad

if i had a printing press , id not bother printing money , id print rolex papers ,, ten times the value and a lot less chance of a jail sentence ,,,
anyone want to go halves in a printing press .

[azguy]

Originally Posted by styme001

.......I know I probably shouldn't have bought the watch without at least the original paperwork.........

Why do you wear the papers hang them on the wall, what

[watchwatcher]

In the words of Idina, Let it Go...

[FTX I]

Congrats on your new watch. Welcome.

[Brushpup]

All true. No chance if the seller didn't have them. If you decide you must have some paper, send it to Rolex for a service and then you'll have paper on it. I would just wear and enjoy that until service is needed then do that. Correct boxes and associated items of a new sale will come at a considerable relative cost. It won't make the wearing any better.

[SALTY]

Congrats on your watch. Welcome aboard.

Your chances of actually "needing" the box is better, though only slightly, than finding the box.

Enjoy the watch!

[styme001]

Originally Posted by joe100

You have better odds of winning the lottery, being struck by lightning, all while standing on the moon.

Ooohh...these odds sound pretty good!

[CDNWatchNut]

Boxes and papers...highly overrated on a watch that's past warranty...collectible vintage excepted. Enjoy your "new" watch! That's what counts.

[styme001]

Originally Posted by SALTY

Congrats on your watch. Welcome aboard.

Your chances of actually "needing" the box is better, though only slightly, than finding the box.

Enjoy the watch!

True True. I figure the only time I would need one would be if I ever decide to sell it...Well it would present "nicer" if I had the box et al., but I plan on keeping the TOG....As I have all my other watches...When not in use she'll most likely be sitting in the watch winder with the others anyway. I just have a stack of watch boxes sitting on a shelf...Unfortunately, my first acquisition's box, Omega Seamaster mid auto, stuck to the manual and parts of the outer box and a layer peeled off some sections of the display box

Thanks! for the welcome!

[styme001]

Thank you all for the warm welcomes and the honest reality that I'll "have better odds of winning the lottery, being struck by lightning, all while standing on the moon." So I'm moving on.....I'm just gonna "let it go, let it go...." and just enjoy her. Thanks again y'all!

Cheers! And Happy Holiday Season!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by styme001

Hi All, I'm extremely happy to say I finally acquired my first Rolex during this past Black Friday shopping extravaganza; 2006, D Serial Datejust TURN-O-GRAPH, Black dial, 18KWG bezel, and jubilee bracelet. Other than my vintage GP, I have never purchased a preowned watch, therefore I'm used to having the original box and all the paperwork with the watch. The watch was from a reputable jeweler that services and takes Rolex as trade-ins. They resell them with 2-year warranty. So what are my chances of finding the original box and paperwork for this watch? If possible how would I start to go about finding them? I know I probably shouldn't have bought the watch without at least the original paperwork, but it was a good deal I couldn't pass up....

Well a box is just a box and its pot luck to whatever the AD has on shelf at point of sale.There is no specific box for most models what paperwork are you talking about,if its the warranty paper/card well that will be long expired and most probably binned. Next time you have a RSC service you will get service paper/card with all the watch information on and that will act like a valid two year warranty.

[styme001]

Originally Posted by 77T

I think the others have covered the chances of finding the original paperwork. The boxes that would be period correct and appropriate for the TOG in 2006 may be found in the Internet but as others said - be careful and you can't wear a box.

Being sure the watch is all original is the more important thing for a new Rolex buyer who acquires a pre-owned watch (even from a reputable jeweler).

Although it has a warranty for 2 years, what guarantee do you have that the bracelet belongs with that watch? Is the crown and bezel and crystal genuine Rolex or aftermarket?

While you are within your rights to return it for a refund, maybe a trip to the NYC RSC is a good idea. That way you'll know the watch is all original.


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Oh yeah I'll definitely hop over to the RSC in NYC to verify it's authenticity.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

In the words of Idina, Let it Go...

Hahahaha.

Love it!

[sea-dweller]

Congrats! Take it in for service at an RSC and you will have service paperwork, just as good.