Uncle Chico
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100% agree. Roughly 10 years old.
May 24, 2020,01:28 AM
It has not been reported stolen and I've asked the manufacturer to confirm authenticity based on serial number and photos.
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Watch without papers?
By: Uncle Chico : May 24th, 2020-00:49
I've been offered a watch I am considering however it comes without papers. I can confirm with the manufacturer that the watch is authentic and has not been reported stolen. I am not concerned about resale value as I buy to wear. I have seen quite a few t...
100% agree. Roughly 10 years old.
By: Uncle Chico : May 24th, 2020-01:28
It has not been reported stolen and I've asked the manufacturer to confirm authenticity based on serial number and photos.
For me, it depends on the brand.
By: Ravenart : May 24th, 2020-02:28
I have purchased Rolex and Panerai before without papers, however higher end brands such as Patek I would not consider without papers. Since you have no thoughts on resale and have checked with the manufacturer that all is well then go for the purchase if...
Always a quest sign?
By: Weems@8 : May 24th, 2020-02:37
Watches without papers. I do not mention it, when a watch is expensive. A watch must be complete, because i like to read the history, reading books, and enjoy warranty. Watches without papers are from owners which are messy. Unorganized messy. Do you buy ...
I prefer papers for resale but.....
By: shafran : May 24th, 2020-02:51
I go by the seller and have bought high end watches without box and papers, the only caveat is that the price should be about 10% below a complete set.
Thanks to All
By: Uncle Chico : May 24th, 2020-03:36
It was a mid-range model from a high end brand. I've decided not to make the compromise tempting as it is. Frankly, I've always had a hard time understanding how one loses the documents associated with what I consider a significant purchase. Best to every...
A quick response from experience
By: chippyfly : May 25th, 2020-05:45
A few years ago I bought a G-P at auction from an international auction house in London. Not expensive but it was advertised to be with box and papers. I won the bid and later, when I went to collect the watch, no associated box or papers could be found. ...
I was probably a bit naive . .
By: chippyfly : May 26th, 2020-07:02
. . and wanted the watch for itself. I do not recall on offer to return the watch. However I had previously bought another G-P of the same era with its box. That box had aged so badly, the metal of the watch case on contact delaminated and peeled away the...