Selling a watch without box and papers
No, box and papers are not a requirement. We also value watches with no box and no documents.
What changes
Box and papers (the "full set") show that the watch is original and complete, and the market pays for them: without them the offer may be a little lower. How much depends on the model and its condition: we tell you explicitly when we make the offer.
What you need to sell it anyway
- sharp photos of dial, case, caseback and bracelet;
- the reference number, to check that the watch is what you say it is;
- everything you have: even just an invoice, a service record or the spare bracelet links count.
If you find the documents
You can bring them to the meeting: we check them together with the watch and, if they are original, we take them into account in the offer.
How it works
You send the photos on WhatsApp and receive the offer, usually within 24 working hours. We meet by appointment, in Lugano or at your place, and payment is made right away, in cash or by instant bank transfer.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell a watch without box and papers?
Yes: they are not a requirement. Not having them may lower the price a little, and we tell you by how much explicitly when we make the offer.
What if I find the documents after receiving the offer?
You can bring them to the meeting: we check them together with the watch and, if they are original, we take them into account in the offer.
More guides
How to sell a Rolex in Switzerland
The steps, from photos to offer, to sell your Rolex to a professional dealer.
Read the guide →How much is my watch worth: how we value it
What we look at to set the value: reference, condition, year and documents.
Read the guide →We buy luxury watches in Lugano and Ticino
Who we are, which brands we buy and where we meet.
Read the guide →Payment: bank transfer or cash, with receipt
Cash or instant bank transfer, ID document and receipt.
Read the guide →
Request a valuation: message us on WhatsApp at +41 78 327 92 45 or fill in the form; we usually reply within 24 working hours.