Glossary

Box and Papers

The original presentation box and accompanying documents, such as the warranty card and manuals, that came with the watch when new.

Why it matters for authentication

Box and papers support a watch's story but are not proof on their own, since paperwork can be separated from its original watch and paired with a different one. Authenticators treat box and papers as supporting evidence to be checked against the watch's actual serial and reference, not as a substitute for physical examination.

Related terms

Warranty CardExtract from the Archives

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