Horological Meandering

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... 

Of course also depends on how old the watch is. I suppose it‘s a model from the last 10-15 years, as older watches often come without box and papers.

The seller is more important than whether the watch has papers

I‘d be more reluctant buying a high-end without papers. If it‘s a 10 year old mid-range I wouldn‘t care as much about papers. But that‘s just my subjective opinion.

You can always sent it for service and ask for a certificate so your set is near complete then . If you sell the watch later again it will be like full set then .

It has not been reported stolen and I've asked the manufacturer to confirm authenticity based on serial number and photos.

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... 

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 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.

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 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. ... 

. . 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...