We all know how easy it can be to lose some pieces of paper. Even if you’re careful with important paperwork, it can still get damaged by water or fire. Who knows, maybe your dog managed to sniff out your Rolex papers and tore them to shreds. Now, you want to sell your luxury watch but don’t know if you’ll be able to convince a potential seller that your watch is not a fake.
Believe us, you are certainly not the only person in New York City in this predicament. And the bad news is that Rolex will not reissue your papers, nor will it issue a new guarantee card for you. According to the company, “the Rolex guarantee card cannot be re-issued under any circumstances. Please contact the Official Rolex Retailer from which you purchased your Rolex watch for assistance.”
So, Can You Sell a Rolex Without Papers?
There is some good news though. Even without a guarantee card, you can still sell your pre-owned Rolex luxury watch. Of course, you will not get the price you would have received if the watch had all the original paperwork. Also, any responsible buyer will ask you to get the watch inspected and appraised by an experienced watchmaker. After all, we are talking about thousands – potentially tens of thousands – of dollars here. Would you be willing to take the risk of buys a fake Rolex and lose $20,000? Probably not.
How much you are willing to go down on the price is up to you, but you should consider offering a 10 to 15 percent discount because of the missing papers. Ultimately, it’s up to you and the buyer to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
Who Will Buy Your Rolex?
Truth be told, a Rolex with missing paperwork will raise a few red flags. First, many people will assume there is something wrong with the watch. Second, some people may even think that the watch has been stolen. And third, if your watch is still under warranty, you will lose a lot of potential customers simply because you don’t have the guarantee card.
However, we’ve seen many paperless Rolex watches being sold on eBay and Craigslist. If you can bring proof that your watch is 100% original and not a fake, you will find a buyer for it. And the best way to prove beyond any reasonable doubt that your watch is the real deal is to get it inspected and appraised at our watch shop in NYC. Our experts know how to spot a fake so, whether you’re a seller or a buyer, you have nothing to worry about.
We Can Buy Your Used Rolex
We have some more great news for you. Not only can we help you prove that your watch is not a fake, we can go a step further and buy it from you. You save time and money this way. All you have to do is come to our watch shop and we’ll appraise your Rolex timepiece and make you an offer right away. We are the most reliable Rolex buyers in NYC, according to our customers, so you can rest assured that our offer will be excellent.
Don’t worry, getting your watch appraised by our experts doesn’t mean you have to sell it to us. You are free to compare several offers.