I have passed on a couple of deals recently because the watches did not have the paperwork from the factory.

How much would you deduct for a watch that did not have paperwork?

I have trouble buying one this way, even if it makes no difference as far as warranty is concerned.

 

I have and I would. I think it's ridiculous how much people care about worthless papers and a useless box that simply takes up space. I would always rather save money on the watch as that is the only part I care about. In fact right now I am selling a Lange which I bought without box or papers. Yes, it bothers some people but others appreciate saving money.

Tough to answer the "how much to deduct" question as it really depends on value. For my Lange, I am prepared to sell it at about $1500 less than I would sell one with box and papers.

 

Well as 'ridiculous' as it may be, if we plan on reselling we of course have to factor in the reduction in value as well as the saleability of the watch.

I would deduct at least 20% for no papers on an average Rolex but more importantly it would be a tougher sell as it seems like it reduces the pool of buyers..

 

I guess not having papers makes me feel like it was not taken care of as well as..."I didn't steal the papers when I stole the watch"...lol..it just sullies the purchase quite a bit to me..

 

I don't have papers and I don't care, it's just watches. What's the big deal?



wow, the iPhone really sux for pics.

 

Exactly. At the end of the day, you should be buying a watch because you want to wear it, not because you want to flip it.

 

Depends on the watch. How expensive? Past a certain point, I want papers, etc.

 

It's not so much the material thing as it is the owner stupid enough to lose the box and papers. Who does that? No papers is a sign of a careless owner, which usually indicates a watch not taken care of very well. But as far as confirming the authenticity, box and papers means nothing . . .

 

Its also part of being a collector...I love having it all together...so nice...I carry the papers with me when ever I am wearing any particular watch..Just in case.