Boxes and papers gone!

[dhalv]

Hi Chaps,

I recently was broken into, lots got nicked including my omega and rolex boxes with papers guarantee cards etc. I realise that having these items is crucial to retaining the value of the watches themselves - Is there anything I can do or am I stuffed?

Having said the above, I do plan on keeping the watches and hopefully handing them down if I can, however, you never know when you may need money etc.

Any help/advice most welcome

Dhalveer

[Dominic H]

Hi Dhalveer,

Sorry to hear about the burglary. Rolex boxes and instructions can be sourced easily enough. However Rolex do not re-issue the COSC/warranty card/paperwork. Once these are gone they're gone.

Omega on the other hand will re-issue the warranty card. I think the cost is c£150 or so to do so, check with Omega UK.

Hope this helps

DH

[yeti]

The boutiques will normally supply new boxes and instruction manuals for you at cost or you might pick them up on eBay - for many, the opposite happens, they lose the watches and then flog the boxes. However, warrantly cards and chronometer certificates, no chance of replacements as far as I know. Your best bet are service papers; just keep hold of them whenever you get the watches done.

If you were thinking of going to your local indie for service, don't; go to the manufacturers now, you'll make that money back come resale time. I'd buy a watch with service papers just as happily as with the full set (assuming the warranty had run out anyway).

Whtever happens, this is going to cost you; but what you spend you'll get back at resale time I expect. I rarly buy with neither papers nor box. The watch needs at least some provenance!

[toohuge]

I thought that COSC kept copies on file that you could request should you mislay your original? Or has this changed?

Chris

[toohuge]

I thought that COSC kept copies on file that you could request should you mislay your original? Or has this changed?

Chris

[dhalv]

Thanks chaps,

I didn't even realise that they had gone until this weekend.

What amount of money am I expected to lose at point of sale if I did want to sell the watches, would it be only a £100 or so, or are we talking several hundreds?

Thanks guys - Also is anyone a dealer, or someone that can help me source a box, manual and can help me with contacting the manufacturers.

Dhalv

[yeti]

toohuge said:

I thought that COSC kept copies on file that you could request should you mislay your original? Or has this changed?

Chris

I'm sure they do keep it on file - but they must certify at least 3 million watches a year, almost all Rolex, Omega and Breitling plus everyone else!

I doubt there's an elf with a ledger and pencil replying to individual requests. But there might be

[yeti]

Dominic H said:

Hope this helps

Well if anyone knows he does ^^

[HarrySmash]

Weren't the watches that belonged with the boxes stolen also, in which case insurance will cover the claim?

[yeti]

HarrySmash said:

Weren't the watches that belonged with the boxes stolen also, in which case insurance will cover the claim?

Not how I read it. I don't keep my watches with the boxes.

[dhalv]

Hi - The watches are still in my possession thankfully. It is just the boxes, papers etc that have gone

[AB]

yeti said:

HarrySmash said:

Weren't the watches that belonged with the boxes stolen also, in which case insurance will cover the claim?

Not how I read it. I don't keep my watches with the boxes.

I read that with a *wink wink*

[Vladimir]

God I'm getting sceptical in my old age but...

New member, first post, no previous history. Just a chance the watches are nicked and the OP wants boxes to maximise the value of them?

If not then there's some handy info for thieves here...

[dhalv]

Vladimir said:

God I'm getting sceptical in my old age but...

New member, first post, no previous history. Just a chance the watches are nicked and the OP wants boxes to maximise the value of them?

If not then there's some handy info for thieves here...

Wow - Thanks for that!!!

With respect, I have spoken to Watches of Switzerland, where I have bought them from, and they have provided me with proof of purchase, it is just that I want boxes for my watches

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Edited by dhalv on Thursday 29th August 11:27

[NDA]

I was burgled a few years ago and lost boxes and papers for two JLC's and a Breguet. I still have the watches (they were in a safe) but its a nuisance. I doubt I would ever sell the watches.... But I assume the value is reduced.

[Eski1991]

Why would someone steal these? I'm guessing to make the sale of stolen/fake watches that much easier?

[GC8]

dhalv said:

Vladimir said:

God I'm getting sceptical in my old age but...

New member, first post, no previous history. Just a chance the watches are nicked and the OP wants boxes to maximise the value of them?

If not then there's some handy info for thieves here...

Wow - Thanks for that!!!

With respect, I have spoken to Watches of Switzerland, where I have bought them from, and they have provided me with proof of purchase, it is just that I want boxes for my watches

Edited by dhalv on Thursday 29th August 11:26

Edited by dhalv on Thursday 29th August 11:27

Ignore him - he will be used to it on the watch forum.

[NDA]

Eski1991 said:

Why would someone steal these? I'm guessing to make the sale of stolen/fake watches that much easier?

I'm not entirely sure to be honest.... The burglars swept up all the watch boxes (with the papers within) along with many thousands worth of other stuff. The JLC boxes were leather, and the Breguet a rather lovely walnut type box. I doubt they were watch thieves - just saw the boxes and took them.

[xkrsupercharged]

Vladimir said:

God I'm getting sceptical in my old age but...

New member, first post, no previous history. Just a chance the watches are nicked and the OP wants boxes to maximise the value of them?

If not then there's some handy info for thieves here...

Get a life mate. This chap has posted more than a "first post" and has shared some good pictures from the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. Are you going to say he funded that trip by stolen watches LOL!? If it helps I know Dhalv personally and he is distressed with this robbery so comments like this are uncalled for.

[Vladimir]

GC8 said:

Ignore him - he will be used to it on the watch forum.

Mind you, it's better than getting banned from a watch forum.

Apologies to the OP; getting paranoid in my old age.