Buying Used...better to be serviced or not?

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I recently came across a 1 owner, original box and papers, very good condition Big Pilot 5002, but a comment from the owner, who was trying to make a positive comment on his watch, has me wondering if it is actually positive or if in fact it could be negative.

The comment was that watch has never been opened or serviced.

I understand what the owner is trying to convey, but a watch that was purchased in 2004 probably should have been serviced over the 15 years of ownership.

Playing devil's advocate, I could say that I should plan to add another $500 or so to my purchase price to have it immediately serviced. Additionally, with all the crown issues I have read about, I could potentially be paying for more than a basic service.

Any thoughts on a watch not having been serviced as positive or negative?