Struggle to return my 5140G

[danzzz]

Here's the dilemma that I need your input for...I recently added a 5140G to my collection - purchased from a well-known local watch shop for $45k.

The watch is beautiful in pretty good condition (looks mint). It was originally purchased in mid 2014 (on papers) and serviced about 3 years ago (some mild polishing done at PP). However, a couple of things are missing: the booklet (which I can care less) and spare solid case back which could be worth $5k+ to resell value.

What I'm struggling is that the missing back case could meaningfully discount the resell value in the future (assuming minimal appreciation over time).

I do have the option to return in the next 10 days - would love you hear your thoughts.

Best,
Daniel

[SL BRABUS]

If it bother you, then return it.....

You want to be able to sleep at night....

[dauster]

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

If it bother you, then return it.....

You want to be able to sleep at night....

This +1 too much money too worry about your purchase - quick check online suggests that you didn’t get a crazy good deal either. I’d return and look for something that makes 100% happy


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[GGGMT]

return. I never understood buying chopped up kits at this level


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[NYG1121]

It all depends on how much you like the watch and whether its a potential long term keeper. The deeper I get into this hobby, the more I just care about the condition of the watch and less about resale potential. If it checks all the other boxes, I probably wouldn’t return it for something like this.

[danzzz]

The most ridiculous part of this - (call me crazy) but somehow I was able to find the same watch on another website (with same papers and buyer info). Guess the previous owner originally posted it for selling himself - that freaking piece of back case was there together with the watch in a picture.

[Horologista]

5140G is my favorite perpetual calendar.
Just keep it.

[StellarisCollection]

Were you thinking of reselling this at some point in the future? If so then return it.

[1William]

If the deal was just fair and not good toward you I would return the watch and get a refund. If you want to be sure what the difference in trade/sell value is shop the watch with some of our Trusted Sellers and see what they offer you. Without being complete, even though it is a great watch, at this level I would return the watch for a refund and find one that is complete. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by danzzz

The most ridiculous part of this - (call me crazy) but somehow I was able to find the same watch on another website (with same papers and buyer info). Guess the previous owner originally posted it for selling himself - that freaking piece of back case was there together with the watch in a picture.

Perhaps seller was able to sell the caseback separately and thus offer the watch at a lower price?

[danzzz]

Originally Posted by 1William

If the deal was just fair and not good toward you I would return the watch and get a refund. If you want to be sure what the difference in trade/sell value is shop the watch with some of our Trusted Sellers and see what they offer you. Without being complete, even though it is a great watch, at this level I would return the watch for a refund and find one that is complete. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

Did ask around and got a few quotes - wild range from $28k to $38k (without the case back). So a minimum $7k loss if reselling the watch.

I have requested the return which was accepted by the seller. Like some others said - I just want to sleep well at night.