Would You Pay $400 Extra For a Full Set?

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pianomankd

·Apr 27, 2023

Title pretty much sums it up.

Looking to purchase a 90s Bond era Seamaster and I can save almost $450 by getting one “without box/papers”, but my gut is saying I should suck it up and pay the extra for the peace of mind.

Wanted to gauge your thoughts on this and if it’s worth that much more money? Maybe in the long run it’s the right decision?

Thanks in advance!

Edited: Apr 28, 2023

 

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SC1

·Apr 27, 2023

You gonna keep it or possibly keep it or possibly sell it?

A keeper for life, fυck the full kit.

 

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Scooterino36

·Apr 27, 2023

Personally, a full kit does nothing for me when looking at 90s SMPs.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Apr 27, 2023

You can’t wear the box. Full kit is for people who buy “investments”.

 

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Aroxx

·Apr 27, 2023

What everyone else said.

 

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wagudc

·Apr 27, 2023

I hate finding places to store big fancy boxes.

 

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·Apr 27, 2023

wagudc

I hate finding places to store big fancy boxes.

90's era though... not big nor overly fancy, maybe use it for paperclips and rubber bands?

 

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pianomankd

·Apr 27, 2023

Definitely not going to sell it - it’ll be a lifer. I just meant for piece of mind.

I guess “F the box” as one said above!

 

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blufinz52

·Apr 27, 2023·Hears dead people, not watch rotors.

I'd get the box and papers for peace of mind.

 

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·Apr 27, 2023

blufinz52

I'd get the box and papers for peace of mind.

Me, peas of mind.

 

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wagudc

·Apr 27, 2023

pianomankd

piece of mind.

As @SC1 says, the box won't be that big. Definitely not big enough for your 80s heavy metal albums.

 

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Meme-Dweller

·Apr 27, 2023

I would say yes.

1. If you ever resell it, it raises the resale/trade-in value
2. The papers gives more confidence in authenticity of the watch
3. It reduces the likelihood that the watch was stolen and resold
4. I find watches sold with the original paperwork are usually in better overall condition
5. If you keep the watch, you can laugh about how silly their old warranty card/box designs were 30 years later
6. If the warranty card is dated, it gives you a general idea of the age of the watch so you don't have to come here to start one of those threads about why your serial number shows your watch is older than it is, even though it's not possible to tell from the serial number

 

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JwRosenthal

·Apr 27, 2023

pianomankd

Definitely not going to sell it - it’ll be a lifer. I just meant for piece of mind.

I guess “F the box” as one said above!

What peace of mind would the box bring? It’s no guarantee of how the watch was treated or serviced, they just kept the box. Bottom line, buy the best example you can afford. If having the full kit makes it feel more special to you (like that new watch smell) then buy the full kit. But apples to apples with 2 watches in identical condition with full length bracelets, the box wouldn't sway my decision unless is was a nominal difference, and $400 isn’t nominal.

 

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Omarrye

·Apr 27, 2023

How much are these going for nowadays?

 

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Watch my Whisky

·Apr 27, 2023

You may wish you had them if you don’t get them.

Skip your vices for a week (or a night) and get the full set.

 

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pianomankd

·Apr 27, 2023

blufinz52

I'd get the box and papers for peace of mind.

You’re so cool, man.

 

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Om3ga321

·Apr 27, 2023

Makes the watch worth more in the future.
How many watches from the 90's have box and papers.

 

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Dan S

·Apr 27, 2023

If you're a collector, maybe you will enjoy have the original box and papers, only you know the answer to how much that's worth to you.

However, I don't get the "peace of mind" part at all. Why does having a box and papers give you more peace of mind? I assume that any watch you buy will be legit, and a watch with box and papers can just as easily be tampered with (or in bad condition) as a watch without box and papers.

 

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Scarecrow Boat

·Apr 27, 2023

Is this one of those red boxes that disintegrate onto everything?

Save the money. With a heavier wallet you will enjoy it a little more 😉 As said above, you can't wear the box. They just take up space.

 

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STANDY

·Apr 27, 2023·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Buy the watch and spend $450 on something memorable and enjoyable. If I could buy a watch (or anything) in a brown paper bag to save money I would.