Box and Papers: What a Full Set Is Actually Worth in 2026
A full set, watch plus original box and papers, typically sells for 13 to 25% more than the same watch naked, and moves faster too. But the premium is about buyer confidence, not cardboard, and it does not work the same on vintage as on modern. A working dealer's read on what a full set is actually worth in 2026, why papers are not authentication, and how to price the gap when you buy pre-owned.