Resale value difference without white tag, bezel protector, white sleeve, cardboard

[Paxje]

I recently purchased a Sub from AD without white tag, bezel protector, and white sleeve.
My cardboard box got damaged little bit when I was travelling.
How these things will affect the resale value?
Thank you in advance for enlightening me!

[Tools]

zero

[Socal Runner]

watch and warranty card are most important. You will be fine.

[123Blueface]

I own a couple of handful, all but one from ADs, and not once did I get a bezel protector or a white tag, nor did I care.
It means absolutely nothing to normal people.

[GVAZQUEZ]

Don’t know if I should answer or laugh… zero value, if you sell your watch you should be fine. If you bother your AD about that you might not get another call.. almost certain at least from that SA.


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[thatswhatshesaid]

The only situation I can think of is selling a OP turquoise without the white tag to verify that it is the original dial and not aftermarket.

I know Moda won't even let you list a turquoise OP without the white tag, so right there shows a value to having it.

[Paxje]

Originally Posted by thatswhatshesaid

The only situation I can think of is selling a OP turquoise without the white tag to verify that it is the original dial and not aftermarket.

I know Moda won't even let you list a turquoise OP without the white tag, so right there shows a value to having it.

So are you saying that its not a problem with Sub Date?

[Paxje]

Thank you guys!

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by thatswhatshesaid

The only situation I can think of is selling a OP turquoise without the white tag to verify that it is the original dial and not aftermarket.

I know Moda won't even let you list a turquoise OP without the white tag, so right there shows a value to having it.

That’s a very specific dial that’s very highly sought and faked. More the very limited exception than the rule.

[dannyboy123]

None at all.

[Joearch]

No value to me

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by Paxje

I recently purchased a Sub from AD without white tag, bezel protector, and white sleeve.
My cardboard box got damaged little bit when I was travelling.
How these things will affect the resale value?
Thank you in advance for enlightening me!

If you have the original card then you are all set. Original box and the two booklets are requested by most grey dealers or buyers, and they will try to deduct something for them. Otherwise all you mentioned above doesn't matter unless you buy a Hulk, or Panda Daytona, or Green dial Daytona, sought after OP dial, etc that need the dial verified then a white tag will add value.

[996marty]

You’ll be fine to me it won’t make a difference
But if you’ve only just bought it why worry of resale value?

[Kensin]

Originally Posted by thatswhatshesaid

The only situation I can think of is selling a OP turquoise without the white tag to verify that it is the original dial and not aftermarket.

I know Moda won't even let you list a turquoise OP without the white tag, so right there shows a value to having it.

but wont the serial number dictate that as well ? odd if ONLY the white card indicates that it came with turquoise from factory.

[agriculture&watches]

No value for me

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Paxje

I recently purchased a Sub from AD without white tag, bezel protector, and white sleeve.
My cardboard box got damaged little bit when I was travelling.
How these things will affect the resale value?
Thank you in advance for enlightening me!

The most important bit is the watch and not the packaging stuff.

[brandrea]

Enjoy your watch

[travisb]

Nothing to worry about.

[Krash]

On the scale of most important to least important, box and papers matter the most.

White tag, bezel protector, cardboard sleeve (or lack thereof) are inconsequential for most folks.


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[Calatrava r]

I do not think ADs in the US give out the white sleeves anymore. That makes no sense to me. They somewhat may protect the box from opening by accident. The bezel protectors are senseless once the watch is in the box. I suspect they are only put on the watches to protect them at some point in the production line process so a machine part cannot hit the bezel. White tag is really an inventory slip for the AD and distributor.

[Submariner868]

When I received my Explorer a few months back, asked the AD about the bezel protector, which they didn’t include with the box and papers (yes, it was brand new) - they told me they don’t give those out. Interesting, as I have the one for my Sub.

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I do not think ADs in the US give out the white sleeves anymore. That makes no sense to me. They somewhat may protect the box from opening by accident. The bezel protectors are senseless once the watch is in the box. I suspect they are only put on the watches to protect them at some point in the production line process so a machine part cannot hit the bezel. White tag is really an inventory slip for the AD and distributor.

Originally Posted by Submariner868

When I received my Explorer a few months back, asked the AD about the bezel protector, which they didn’t include with the box and papers (yes, it was brand new) - they told me they don’t give those out. Interesting, as I have the one for my Sub.

My recent purchases came with these items.

[L_S_SHOE]

These items are usually kept by the AD, so great if someone has them, but not unusual if they don’t.


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by Submariner868

When I received my Explorer a few months back, asked the AD about the bezel protector, which they didn’t include with the box and papers (yes, it was brand new) - they told me they don’t give those out. Interesting, as I have the one for my Sub.

Most end up in the plastic recycling bins, but some today are willing to pay for these items on Ebay god knows why.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Paxje

I recently purchased a Sub from AD without white tag, bezel protector, and white sleeve.

None of these are required to be supplied to the first owner by the AD. Some ADs don't include them, some ADs include some of them, some ADs throw in all of them. Unimportant potluck fripperies. Your AD was doing what all ADs are technically required to do. Full marks to them for not feeding the plastic frenzy.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I do not think ADs in the US give out the white sleeves anymore. That makes no sense to me. They somewhat may protect the box from opening by accident. The bezel protectors are senseless once the watch is in the box. I suspect they are only put on the watches to protect them at some point in the production line process so a machine part cannot hit the bezel. White tag is really an inventory slip for the AD and distributor.

I have the sleeves and white tags for mine, and they were purchased within the last year. No bezel protectors, though. I think some folks ask for the bezel protectors. I didn’t think of it, nor care about those.

Kat


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[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I have the sleeves and white tags for mine, and they were purchased within the last year. No bezel protectors, though. I think some folks ask for the bezel protectors. I didn’t think of it, nor care about those.

Kat

When I bought my TT Sky Dweller home, my wife said "what's the matter with the bezel, it's all messed up". After it had been sized by the AD I'd put it on with the bezel protector in place and not noticed.

Well, it is a big watch, I guess I couldn't see the extremities!

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by L_S_SHOE

These items are usually kept by the AD, so great if someone has them, but not unusual if they don’t.


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Interesting. Mine even throws the coffin in with the purchase. Guess it depends on the AD.

[TickTockChuck]

I got the whole kit (except the coffin), just for the asking, with a Submariner purchase a couple years ago. The new white tags are plain Jane compared with the prior gen tags. Allowed to keep the bezel protector and was given the opportunity to peel the protective plastic off at the time of purchase. It seems these days that the cardboard Rolex box sleeve, white hang tag or the protective plastics are generally not provided, so no big deal for resale. Enjoy your watch, Cheers!

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by Krash

On the scale of most important to least important, box and papers matter the most.

White tag, bezel protector, cardboard sleeve (or lack thereof) are inconsequential for most folks.


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You forgot the watch.