Glossary · Collecting
Box and papers
The original packaging and documentation accompanying a watch at sale.
Explanation
Box and papers are the original presentation box, guarantee certificate, manuals and purchase documents sold with a watch. For modern watches they affect value significantly; for older ones they are rare survivals that also document provenance. Papers can be forged or married to other watches, so serial numbers on documents should match the watch.
In the object catalogue
Catalogued objects whose own source record mentions “Box and papers”. The quoted line shows where; it is the seller’s or museum’s wording, not independent verification.
Wristwatch
Stowa Marine Original Roman Wristwatch
“This Stowa Marine Original Roman wristwatch features a 41 mm stainless steel case housing a movement reported by the auction house as an automatic Unitas 6498 in working order. …”
Wristwatch
JeanRichard Aquascope Diver 300M Automatic Watch
“This JeanRichard Aquascope Diver is an automatic stainless steel wristwatch catalogued under reference 60-40011C. Featuring a reported 46 mm case diameter, the watch provides in…”
Wristwatch
Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar Ref. 5726/1A-001
“This Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar reference 5726/1A-001 is a stainless steel automatic wristwatch stated to have been manufactured in 2013. The watch features a 40.5m…”
Wristwatch
Cartier Pasha Chronograph 42mm
“This Cartier Pasha chronograph wristwatch is presented in an 18ct yellow gold case measuring 42mm across. The watch displays a silvered dial configured with baton hour markers, …”
Wristwatch
Raymond Weil Toccata Square 5925-STP-00300 Two-Tone Quartz Watch
“This is a modern Swiss-made Raymond Weil Toccata Square wristwatch, reference 5925-STP-00300. The watch features a rectangular stainless steel case measuring 22 by 28 mm, comple…”
Wristwatch
Breitling Super Avenger II Chronograph 48
“This Breitling Super Avenger II Chronograph 48, reference A1337111/BC29, dates according to the source to 2017. Built in a 48 mm stainless steel case with screw-in push-piece gu…”