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Re: I think it depends
In Response To: I think it depends ()

: I think it depends on the watch. When a Patek pocket watch from
: 1900 has its original box and papers it might double the price.
: A box and papers for a 1995 Rolex sub probably adds $500 to the
: price. For a simple Autavia like a Viceroy I would bet that it
: adds a little. For a first year Monaco I bet it would add a lot.

: JohnCote
Personally less than half of my watches have papers etc, I'd rather buy the seller/ condition of the watch than papers, but to be fair I collect watches to wear and enjoy, maybe if I were to collect from an investment point of view my views would be different

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