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Solo118 · 1 March 2022, 03:09 AM

So I’ve been put in a great position to buy a certain watch I was looking to buy for a while. I know not having any warranty card is a minus (price should reflect that also) but this situation is a bit different.

1) fresh out of RSC, but minus original warranty card. Mint condition.
2) not serviced but has original warranty card. Also needs a bit of a polish

Price is about the same, and I intend to wear it and keep it. However really on the fence on which I should pull the trigger on.

rambo99 · 1 March 2022, 03:15 AM

box and papers, bro!

GGGMT · 1 March 2022, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rambo99

box and papers, bro!

+1. BP bro! Completeness and integrity matter (if you’re a long termer). If a catch and release dude, no need!

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DocHorton · 1 March 2022, 03:19 AM

If #1 comes with Service Card I would go that route, especially if the watch is more than 7-8 years old. If less than that then I would buy based on condition.

dawalsh · 1 March 2022, 03:30 AM

I’d take #1, if you are talking vintage I might go for original box and paper.

Alfa2109 · 1 March 2022, 03:31 AM

If the RSC card is legit and the watch is more than five years old, the is adequate to establish provenance ... or at least genuineness ... and you don't need the original warranty card/paperwork. Box and papers are cool and will both cost and glean you more money when you buy and sell. But they're not necessary if the watch is the one you want. And the RSC card will confirm to any future buyer, as it will to you, as best is possible, that the watch is legit. Keep in mind that papers both can and are pretty easy to forge. There just ain't no guarantees in life.

padi56 · 1 March 2022, 03:35 AM

Afraid the so called papers and even the plastic cards are far easier to fake than the watch today. So myself always go on condition whether any service history then the price, a box which is quite a poor box in todays watch world, or in most cases a outdated warranty take second place for me.

cbalster · 1 March 2022, 03:35 AM

Original warranty card after expiration of warranty is useless in my opinion. Actually it's a negative if it has someone else's name on it, and the name of some AD that I've most likely never been to or have any connection to. This is just my opinion. If there are $500-$1000 or more to be saved by not having those items in a deal, I am game for that.

Solo118 · 1 March 2022, 04:42 AM

Thank you! Looks like I am going with the better condition watch in this case as it is 18 years old so the service is a plus. The seller for #2 has ghosted me anyway so it is not likely to work out.

Gab27 · 1 March 2022, 06:30 AM

A watch that comes fresh from RSC with RSC paperwork has both a warranty and documentation on its authenticity, plus you won't have to worry about servicing it again for a while. I would consider this better than "box and papers".

mfserge · 1 March 2022, 06:37 AM

Always prefer the full set but make sure it includes the ziplock for the hang tags. That’s a must.

JSolution · 1 March 2022, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cbalster

Original warranty card after expiration of warranty is useless in my opinion. Actually it's a negative if it has someone else's name on it, and the name of some AD that I've most likely never been to or have any connection to. This is just my opinion. If there are $500-$1000 or more to be saved by not having those items in a deal, I am game for that.

It can actually amount to tens of thousands.

Stew7 · 1 March 2022, 06:42 AM

It kind of depends of what watch you're talking about. What model?

SS Oyster · 1 March 2022, 07:36 AM

I like them both … I don’t do naked unless vintage

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bmiller · 1 March 2022, 07:38 AM

Always, always box and papers!

Solo118 · 1 March 2022, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Stew7

It kind of depends of what watch you're talking about. What model?

An older Daytona 520.

EEpro · 1 March 2022, 08:05 AM

Just knock $1,000 off the price and do it. I have a 520 unpolished coming tomorrow. Can't wait!

Explorer2polar · 1 March 2022, 08:34 AM

Option : 1) fresh out of RSC, but minus original warranty card. Mint condition.

For vintage Rolex that is my ideal criteria to purchase

Lex_Ordo · 1 March 2022, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Gab27

A watch that comes fresh from RSC with RSC paperwork has both a warranty and documentation on its authenticity, plus you won't have to worry about servicing it again for a while. I would consider this better than "box and papers".

100% Couldn't agree more, and cannot say it better!

HogwldFLTR · 1 March 2022, 08:42 AM

I'd much prefer a current Service Card to any expired papers.

Solo118 · 1 March 2022, 09:15 AM

Thanks again to all. Hope to have an incoming soon to share with all!

1 March 2022, 03:31 AM	#6
Alfa2109 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Eric Location: Midwest USA Watch: 16500LN White Dial Posts: 1,460	If the RSC card is legit and the watch is more than five years old, the is adequate to establish provenance ... or at least genuineness ... and you don't need the original warranty card/paperwork. Box and papers are cool and will both cost and glean you more money when you buy and sell. But they're not necessary if the watch is the one you want. And the RSC card will confirm to any future buyer, as it will to you, as best is possible, that the watch is legit. Keep in mind that papers both can and are pretty easy to forge. There just ain't no guarantees in life. __________________ ___________________________________ Grateful to be able to own and enjoy fine timepieces 6329, 16528, 116506, 6175, 326934 (blue), 126719BLRO (meteorite), 1803 (coral stella), AP 26860ST (blue)

1 March 2022, 03:35 AM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,873	Afraid the so called papers and even the plastic cards are far easier to fake than the watch today. So myself always go on condition whether any service history then the price, a box which is quite a poor box in todays watch world, or in most cases a outdated warranty take second place for me. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

1 March 2022, 08:05 AM	#17
EEpro 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,239	Just knock $1,000 off the price and do it. I have a 520 unpolished coming tomorrow. Can't wait! __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

1 March 2022, 08:42 AM	#20
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,547	I'd much prefer a current Service Card to any expired papers. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

1 March 2022, 03:09 AM	#1
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,078	How Do You Feel About Warranty Papers vs Service Card So I’ve been put in a great position to buy a certain watch I was looking to buy for a while. I know not having any warranty card is a minus (price should reflect that also) but this situation is a bit different. 1) fresh out of RSC, but minus original warranty card. Mint condition. 2) not serviced but has original warranty card. Also needs a bit of a polish Price is about the same, and I intend to wear it and keep it. However really on the fence on which I should pull the trigger on.

1 March 2022, 03:15 AM	#2
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	box and papers, bro!

1 March 2022, 03:19 AM	#4
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,510	If #1 comes with Service Card I would go that route, especially if the watch is more than 7-8 years old. If less than that then I would buy based on condition.

1 March 2022, 03:30 AM	#5
dawalsh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Midwest Posts: 364	I’d take #1, if you are talking vintage I might go for original box and paper.

1 March 2022, 03:35 AM	#8
cbalster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Hillsborough Posts: 743	Original warranty card after expiration of warranty is useless in my opinion. Actually it's a negative if it has someone else's name on it, and the name of some AD that I've most likely never been to or have any connection to. This is just my opinion. If there are $500-$1000 or more to be saved by not having those items in a deal, I am game for that.

1 March 2022, 04:42 AM	#9
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,078	Thank you! Looks like I am going with the better condition watch in this case as it is 18 years old so the service is a plus. The seller for #2 has ghosted me anyway so it is not likely to work out.

1 March 2022, 06:30 AM	#10
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	A watch that comes fresh from RSC with RSC paperwork has both a warranty and documentation on its authenticity, plus you won't have to worry about servicing it again for a while. I would consider this better than "box and papers".

1 March 2022, 06:37 AM	#11
mfserge Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Watch: YM40 Rhodium Posts: 901	Always prefer the full set but make sure it includes the ziplock for the hang tags. That’s a must.

1 March 2022, 06:42 AM	#13
Stew7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: MA, US Watch: Omega, Rolex Posts: 353	It kind of depends of what watch you're talking about. What model?

1 March 2022, 07:36 AM	#14
SS Oyster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,076	I like them both … I don’t do naked unless vintage Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 March 2022, 07:38 AM	#15
bmiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: U S Posts: 21	Always, always box and papers!

1 March 2022, 08:34 AM	#18
Explorer2polar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: uk Watch: BLNR , Sub C, Exp Posts: 459	Option : 1) fresh out of RSC, but minus original warranty card. Mint condition. For vintage Rolex that is my ideal criteria to purchase

1 March 2022, 09:15 AM	#21
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,078	Thanks again to all. Hope to have an incoming soon to share with all!

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