Know what
comes with it.
“Full set” should describe the items included in the sale. Ask for an itemised list and photographs. The phrase alone leaves too much room for disagreement.
List the actual items
Ask separately about the inner box, outer box, original guarantee card or papers, manuals, spare bracelet links and service records. An original purchase receipt and a later service invoice serve different purposes. Record what is present and what is missing.
Our price data labels a listing “full” when the seller describes box and papers. “Watch only” is recorded separately. If the listing does not say, its set stays unknown. These labels report the listing; we have not inspected the contents.
Check documents against the watch
Ask to inspect matching details privately and keep personal information out of public photos. Check who issued a document and when. A later service record does not automatically replace the original guarantee card.
For a Rolex guarantee claim, Rolex’s published conditions include a properly completed original guarantee card presented with the watch. Check the current brand terms for the specific watch and work involved.
Do not assume a percentage premium
We do not add a standard percentage for box and papers. A meaningful comparison needs enough observations of the same reference on both sides. Year, dial, bracelet and condition can differ even when the reference matches.
The valuation tool can show a qualifying sample for your selected set. The model comparison needs qualifying samples for both sets before presenting them as a comparison. Where the data falls short, we withhold the figures.
Prepare your own sale
Lay out the included items before taking photos. Describe damaged packaging, missing links and replacement accessories plainly. Keep the original documents secure until the sale and handover terms are agreed.
Sources checked
Checked against the following sources on 26 October 2026. Prices and terms can change.