Full Set / Complete

Why it matters

Full Set goes beyond Box and Papers. A Full Set means the watch comes with everything it shipped with: outer card box, inner presentation box, warranty card, manuals, hangtag, swing tag, extra straps or links, polishing cloth, and any service receipts. For premium and vintage references, full sets command real premiums.

Ask for a single photo of every accessory laid out together. Sellers who claim full set but can't produce that photo usually mean B&P with extras missing.

Common questions

What's a full set in watch terms?

A full set is a watch sold with every original accessory it shipped with: outer box, inner box, warranty card, booklets, hangtag, additional straps or links, polishing cloth, and service paperwork. It's the most complete configuration on the secondary market.

Is full set the same as B&P?

No. B&P just means box and papers. Full set means box, papers, and every other accessory the watch originally came with. Most full sets are also B&P, but most B&P sales are not full sets.

Related terms

• Box & Papers (B&P)(B&P, Box and Papers)

  The original box, warranty card, manuals, and accessories that came with the watch from the factory.

• Outer Box

  The exterior shipping/display box that the inner watch box sits inside. Part of a truly complete set.

• Hang Tag

  The small tag that hangs from a new watch at the AD, usually showing the reference number and serial. Part of a complete set.

• Stamped Papers

  Warranty card stamped by an authorized dealer (AD) at the time of original purchase.