We bought my son a Seiko from an AD during the pandemic. Ordered online and it came with box and papers. It had a warranty issue due to a faulty movement.
Seiko service center said to just send info about the sale. I found the charge and shipping receipt and it was fixed without issue by Seiko.
Our ppers were also blank.
I could not find my watch back when the COVID lock down started in our area. I think the lock down started March 17th and I was called March 18th to provide protection to a couple pf local businesses. Needing a watch, I stopped in the local pharmacy and picked up a $7.00 digital watch.
TBT, it was about the only one that I'd wear out of the 30 or 40 they had. It is still running. I haven't worn it since that detail ended because I got back into watches and got a couple Hamilton's and a micro brand.
Besides that, my 3 mechanical watches are more accurate than the seven dollar digital!
Check this out:
https://www.apr57.com/blogs/amazingappraising/muhammed-alis-wristwatch-by-cartier
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