Chromatic Fugue
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Apr 29, 2021,01:59 AM
And understood you speak from sad experience.
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papers, no papers, and suspicions
By: Chromatic Fugue : April 28th, 2021-21:13
I’ve declined to pull the trigger on a couple of pre-owned modern (2015 and more recent) watches because they didn’t come with original papers. My concern wasn’t so much about authenticity; the watches were sold by sophisticated and very reputable second-...
Why settle for less and have to worry?
By: Clueless_Collector : April 28th, 2021-21:59
Watches are not must haves so if in doubt or have suspicion, I’ll move on. Not providing boxes and papers is just not acceptable no matter the reason. If the previous owner has something to hide, don’t sell the watch then. Having said that, if the dealer ...
Thanks — totally agree...
By: Chromatic Fugue : April 28th, 2021-22:06
with that logic for older watches, where simple loss of papers is the most obvious explanation for the incomplete kit. Anyone who bought a new Sub in 1975 can be forgiven for throwing out the papers without realizing their value 45 years later. Here, thou...
+1
By: Mike H : April 28th, 2021-22:54
+2
By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : April 29th, 2021-00:38
Yes...
By: Chromatic Fugue : April 29th, 2021-01:59
And understood you speak from sad experience.
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By: Watchonthewrists : April 29th, 2021-07:23
My two cents...
By: Mike H : April 28th, 2021-22:53
"If any doubt, no doubt forget it" is my rule. I prefer to stay away from a too good bargain and miss an opportunity rather than buying something and have a doubt everytime I watch my wrist. Of course that doesn't mean that a recent watch with no original...
I have bought watches missing papers from a trusted dealer
By: cazalea : April 28th, 2021-23:03
Because they were watches bought by the average Joe, who chucks out the box and loses the papers. And often my dealer offers me different box or a blank warranty card. When it comes to expensive Patek watches, yes there are people to whom this is a petty ...
In this case ...
By: Chromatic Fugue : April 29th, 2021-01:58
Commendable honesty.
If vintage, no papers is ok
By: VinnieD : April 29th, 2021-06:28
But on a modern watch, it is a no go for me This is where blockchain will be useful: we will soon be able to track and tag our watches, transferring digitally the ownership to the next buyer. This should sort out quite a few worries. www.nytimes.c...
I always try to get a full set (maybe its my OCD )
By: Watchonthewrists : April 29th, 2021-07:26
But if its a watch you really want and its hard to get and its from a trustworthy person or dealer then why not , but like most say when there is a doubt then walk away.