pricing used watches – no box, no papers (NOBNOP)

Hi there!
I’m a beginner collector; I buy and sell used watches.
Sometimes I see excellent watches (Grand Seiko, Omega, Breitling) attractively priced, but without a box or papers.
Most of the watches I buy will be sold (‘catch and release’).

Please share your opinion:
1. Would you consider buying a No Box No Papers (NOBNOP) watch?
2. How much of a discount would a used NOBNOP warrants compared to a used box-and-papers watch?

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Seiko Orange Monster Vs Seiko SKX007 >>>

So which one takes it gang i have both the OM and the SKX and love them both , i haven’t worn my OM For Ages and i am tonight , i will take a picture of it soon, anyway what’s your thoughts on this guys? and please post any pictures you might have. And which you think it best?
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Numerals vs No Numerals

I’ve finally realized after about 10 years of watch buying and selling and obsessing that I’m a numeral guy.

I really dislike the extra half second it takes for me to read watches that just have circle or baton indices for example. It isn’t a long time, but for me a watch is a functional item first and foremost. I like to just glance and instantly be able to read the time without having to use any more brain power.

I do like the simple look of non-numerical watches, but time and time…

Numerals vs No Numerals

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Applied Indices vs Printed Dials

I’ve recently decided that I think I prefer well printed lume indices vs glitzy applied indices. My first watch exposure was my dads old seamaster with printed tritium indices and maybe that just stuck in my brain as how its supposed to be. I still hav…

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