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Old 28 February 2022, 02:15 PM   #1
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Anyone found their vintage Rolex papers on eBay?

I was browsing for some vintage Rolex parts and came across lots of Rolex papers.

Just curious if any of you ever found your watches' papers there or other platforms.

Please share your experience.


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Old 28 February 2022, 03:17 PM   #2
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I was browsing for some vintage Rolex parts and came across lots of Rolex papers.

Just curious if any of you ever found your watches' papers there or other platforms.

Please share your experience.


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Fabulous post. Eager to see responses. Always wondered this.


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Old 28 February 2022, 03:45 PM   #3
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One or two 'watch makers' have definitely 'found' a watch after buying the papers on ebay.
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Old 28 February 2022, 03:59 PM   #4
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I have to admit that I occasionally click hoping for that fluke. I’m always kind of disgusted as most seem pretty fraudulent
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Old 28 February 2022, 10:23 PM   #5
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One or two 'watch makers' have definitely 'found' a watch after buying the papers on ebay.

LOL. Carving skillset at its best


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Old 28 February 2022, 10:25 PM   #6
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I have to admit that I occasionally click hoping for that fluke. I’m always kind of disgusted as most seem pretty fraudulent

I found a website that has a searchable database, www.watchpapers.com. Not only do they list Rolex, but also a handful of other brands.

Did search for all of my paperless vintage pieces but no luck so far.

I guess I'll keep searching. Miracles happen everyday, no? LOL


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Old 28 February 2022, 11:12 PM   #7
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Old 1 March 2022, 12:09 AM   #8
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Yeah, I found the papers for my watch, but the serial number hadn't been filled in.
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Old 1 March 2022, 06:36 AM   #9
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I wouldn’t share my serial number with those sites. They may be entirely legit, but I’m a skeptic. Seems like a great way to mine for very unique and valuable data.
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Yeah, I found the papers for my watch, but the serial number hadn't been filled in.
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Old 1 March 2022, 12:50 PM   #11
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Thanks for the lead. Exciting weekend ahead to search for my missing papers. It's like buying a lottery tickets

Anyone else have sources or similar lists?


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