NOS (no box+paper) vs 'Good' (full set)

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Importantly, the "S" implies, to me at least, that it's in dealer/distributor inventory. Something that's already passed through all official wholesale/retail channels is no longer "in stock" and therefore the "NOS" couldn't apply.

NOS is a white lie as is "unworn" usually.

These are all technically used watches if someone bought them from an AD and wore them out to their car before calling DavidSW.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by EEpro

NOS is a white lie as is "unworn" usually.

These are all technically used watches if someone bought them from an AD and wore them out to their car before calling DavidSW.

Difference is that true NOS can be proven - it comes via AD channels and the warranty begins upon purchase (regardless of the watch's age).

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Difference is that true NOS can be proven - it comes via AD channels and the warranty begins upon purchase (regardless of the watch's age).

Yep. I was offered 116710 and 116713 in November 2021. That's NOS.

[Jack T]

I purchased a NOS GMT II, 116710LN from my long standing AD, it was right out of the little plastic coffin box, fully stickered and with a full warranty.

If you can acquire one that way it’s a no brained.

[1William]

Originally Posted by midnightblue

Would you say you could ask for extra 15-20% for a full set compared to naked?

That is where I would start and adjust from there depending on the circumstances.

[TexEd]

I personally would not be a buyer of either. I would pay a premium for excellent condition with box and papers.

[RaZCaL]

What about only RSC service card with watch? I would be ok with a RSC card since I know it has been serviced and it’s authentic. Thoughts?

[subx]

I prefer full set, I'm buying an experience, not a soul less item

[Spoonage]

NOS implies full set. I believe if you get the watch serviced at an RSC don't they sticker it again? If so then how would you know it wasn't just serviced and then claimed as NOS. At the end of the day you wear the watch and not the B&P

[Cryptochonos1]

Full set all the way, it retains its value better and becomes less of a headache once you want to sell your watch.

[Cryptochonos1]

But if you are probably not going to sell your watch then honestly a naked watch doesn’t really matter, because you won’t sell it