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I never, EVER, buy a watch of substantial value without proper box and matching papers. I also do my research to see what should have came with the watch when bought retail from an AD. That's just me though. Some people call me paranoid. I call it "completeness."

I wish that there were more people like you - less competition for me. I've picked up some amazing bargains without B&P and as I've never worn the box it doesn't bother me at all. That said, I don't sell so resale value is irrelevant to me.

NOS currently on sale at the Joma Shop. Affordable gold I think.




http://www.jomashop.com/breitling-watch ... 2brlt.html

Only bezel is gold, price is probably about right.

For those of us who prefer the older models, it is a good buy.

I can only guess that the average watch buyer just sees the boxes/papers as so much detritus. As WIS, we're incline to place value on the whole package while the public at large probably doesn't see it that way.

Good Breitling people,

I am currently on the lookout for something really special, a solid gold or platinum 'Ling. With the prices of new models bordering on the preposterous, I am of course drawn to the used market.

However I am amazed how many of these are on offer without the original box and papers. Why would someone not have them? The box, especially in the case of the precious metal models, is absolutely awesome; usually solid wood. How can this become lost? If I'd spent many thousands of pounds on a solid gold or platinum item, I would most certainly keep the box. The papers as well as really important; of course an older watch will be out of any warranty period, but the papers are important as it shows when the watch was serviced by Breitling. Indeed for the watches I have, I still have the papers and boxes.

With specialist cars such as Ferraris a documented service history is a pre-requisite to the car holding its' value; a Ferrari for example without any service history would be far cheaper than one with full service history. I think as well it shows how cared for the watch was, if it has the papers; afterall if these become lost, surely that indicates in some way the owner is a bit careless. It just suprises me a bit!