Selling Watch to Preown Shop

[rob77]

Will the value be higher if you have papers?

any bros have any exprience?

If buying from pre own shop;

you prefer to buy with paper but older seris number

or

you prefer to buy without paper but new seris number

take consideration that both conditions are still good.

[rob77]

Selling Rolex without papers.

Will the value be higher if you have papers?

any bros have any exprience?

If buying from pre own shop;

you prefer to buy with paper but older seris number

or

you prefer to buy without paper but new seris number

take consideration that both conditions are still good.

[Darkangel]

Yes about 2-300 more.

I bought my Rolex without papers. Dun really care...as long as price suits can liaos...other than that would be personal preference already.

[chongj88]

Personally I prefer to buy with original papers (not photocopied ones) and wouldn't mind paying more for the watch. IMO, watches without papers have higher chances of being "laundered" goods. The last thing you want is have RSC confisicate your watch when you send in for servicing on the account that the watch was reported stolen! Then again, some bros also noted that it would be almost impossible for RSC to track every single reported loss...

Anyway, its your hard earned money and its ultimately up to you how much you want to spend.

[inf1d3l]

Papers...

...

for newer pieces, there are plenty of choices out there with and without papers, so my preference would be to pay a slight premium for a complete set.

for older pieces (10-30yrs old), considering the relative scarcity of certain collectible models, i think having the original paper (while a nice thing) isnt as relevant as having modern service papers (from RSC for instance) since a lot could have happened in the years as the watch changed hands among different owners.

for instance you might never know if owner number 5 replaced original with aftermarket parts at a third party watch-maker etc.

regards,
inf1d3l

[wolfeyes1974]

Will the value be higher if you have papers?

any bros have any exprience?

If buying from pre own shop;

you prefer to buy with paper but older seris number

or

you prefer to buy without paper but new seris number

take consideration that both conditions are still good.

yes..with papers slightly better selling value....

i prefer the latter...no papers never mind for me...

[triton]

for panerai, i understand that papers and box is pretty important. however for rolex, it does not seem so. i prefer box and papers.

anyway box and papers with watch have higher resale value compared to watch without box and papers.

Will the value be higher if you have papers?

any bros have any exprience?

If buying from pre own shop;

you prefer to buy with paper but older seris number

or

you prefer to buy without paper but new seris number

take consideration that both conditions are still good.

[pet]

was thinking of buying some preown 1s leh... go walk walk... itchy leow... hee

dont really care got box, cos can always find a replacement; but papers 1 on 1 nia... must hv ( for the newer model ... old model, nevermind )

kai siow where got good preown bargain leh !

[seiko.citizen]

many watches no box/papers. And those that have, usually cost a bomb. I personally prefer full set, but will settle on watch only provided price is right.

[pet]

many watches no box/papers. And those that have, usually cost a bomb. I personally prefer full set, but will settle on watch only provided price is right.

why go for full set ... save some money lah

u going to lose it in mail anyway ...

[seiko.citizen]

dont trust singpost anymore i leave in sg, and bring back (or arrange for someone to bring to me). My father may go down soon, so can go and send my DJ to RSC if need be.

[Darkangel]

Personally hor...

Vintage Sports best to have full set
Vintage/Newer Datejust...dun bother
Modern sports preferably box and manuals for those who want to trade,full set for those who want to keep for years to come.

Personally I prefer to buy with original papers (not photocopied ones) and wouldn't mind paying more for the watch. IMO, watches without papers have higher chances of being "laundered" goods. The last thing you want is have RSC confisicate your watch when you send in for servicing on the account that the watch was reported stolen! Then again, some bros also noted that it would be almost impossible for RSC to track every single reported loss...

Anyway, its your hard earned money and its ultimately up to you how much you want to spend.

You are worrying to much la...

[communicam]

i really couldn't care less bout the papers or boxes.
As long as it's verified genuine, I'll be more than contented.
But tat's just me lah.. Hee hee..

[teo]

For me modern rolex must come with paper.
Vintage rolex without paper never mind as long as the price is attractive and condition is good.

[psee]

I prefer my watches to come with boxes & papers ...