Box and Papers

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Irish

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3,991 posts

246 months

Thursday 17th May 2007
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Morning all,

I am looking at a watch without box and papers. Only £600 so not overly worried - but what value do you place on box and papers? Can you get a certificate of authenticity at a later date (Omega)? etc. etc.

16610LV

279 posts

222 months

Thursday 17th May 2007
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Irish said:
Morning all,

I am looking at a watch without box and papers. Only £600 so not overly worried - but what value do you place on box and papers? Can you get a certificate of authenticity at a later date (Omega)? etc. etc.

...depends a lot on the particular make/model in question, but as a guide you should knock off 20% I reckon for missing box & papers.

Certs of authenticity can always be obtained at a later date - but not as valuable to a WIS.

16610LV

279 posts

222 months

Thursday 17th May 2007
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frazer guest said:
unless the watch could be verified as being real, not replica first, i wouldnt buy one without box and papers.

...as long as the watch is from a reputable seller, I think it's fine.

If it's from a private individual or a dodgy dealer, then probably best to stay clear unless you can get authenticity verified at a service centre/ authorised dealer first.

darreni

3,997 posts

277 months

Thursday 17th May 2007
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Irish, what model of Omega is it?

Irish

Original Poster:

3,991 posts

246 months

Thursday 17th May 2007
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darreni said:
Irish, what model of Omega is it?


Speedmaster from a dealer with a good rating.

maxf

8,426 posts

248 months

Thursday 17th May 2007
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frazer guest said:
unless the watch could be verified as being real, not replica first, i wouldnt buy one without box and papers.


There are a few hooky boxes and papers (not sure about the chronometer cert) doing the rounds - especially for Rolex. Buy the seller, not the watch!

maxf

8,426 posts

248 months

Thursday 17th May 2007
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Irish said:
darreni said:
Irish, what model of Omega is it?


Speedmaster from a dealer with a good rating.


I'm thinking of selling my 1974 speedmaster pro. Drop me an email if you are interested.

/shameless plug

anonymous-user

61 months

Thursday 17th May 2007
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maxf said:
Irish said:
darreni said:
Irish, what model of Omega is it?


Speedmaster from a dealer with a good rating.


I'm thinking of selling my 1974 speedmaster pro. Drop me an email if you are interested.

/shameless plug


Have you got any photos of it? Bracelet etc?

maxf

8,426 posts

248 months

Thursday 17th May 2007
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stovey said:
maxf said:
Irish said:
darreni said:
Irish, what model of Omega is it?


Speedmaster from a dealer with a good rating.


I'm thinking of selling my 1974 speedmaster pro. Drop me an email if you are interested.

/shameless plug


Have you got any photos of it? Bracelet etc?


I'm sure I can rustle some up - it has a mint 1970s ss bracelet. I bought it on a whim about 2 months ago - so it even still has about a month warranty left! Was serviced when I bought it - it is virtually mint (looks 3 months old, rather than 33 years).