Attestation De Chronometre

[bram]

Hi I have a question about ethics.
A few years ago I bought a Chrono Avenger secondhand. The watch was genuine and I was very pleased with it. I then however had the opportunity of upgrading to a Chronomat Evolution. I was just about to complete the sale of the CA when I noticed that the serial number on the Attestation De Chronometre had only 6 digits and was incorrect. You can imagine how gutted I felt. Anyway I went back to the original seller and they contacted Breitling who got me a replacement certificate. I then resold the CA with the correct certificate and bought the CE. Oh Joy!
The question is Can I legally and ethically sell the Certificate that had the wrong serial number on it?
Being the very happy owner of a genuine Breitling I do not wish a potential purchaser to use the certificate for illegal purposes. But on the other hand if a Breitling enthusiast wanted to frame the certificate what would be wrong with that?
I would be interested in hearing your views
regards

[RJRJRJ]

I wouldnt sell it. I dont think anybody wants to frame it, and chances are its gonna end up getting somebody else scammed.

[sstand]

The certificate is yours and you may do whatever you want with it. Sell it, frame it, throw it away or burn it. There are no laws dictating or governing its use.

My concern however is with the potential for fraud.
We see genuine (and sometimes copied) certificates on ebay everyday being used to commit fraud in the sale of fakes.

I've always looked at the certificate (or warranty book as well) without the accompanying corresponding watch, as a kind of fake ID.
It's not perfect, in that it doesn't match exactly, but if the buyer (or bouncer) doesn't look closely enough, it's enough to get you through the club door.

Me, If I didn't have a watch that went with it, I would throw it away.

Just my two cents.:-)

[trueblue40]

I wouldnt sell it. I dont think anybody wants to frame it, and chances are its gonna end up getting somebody else scammed.

+1

Nick.

[txturbo]

http://www.cross-cut-shredder.com/images/best-paper-shredder.jpg

[EJC]

http://www.cross-cut-shredder.com/images/best-paper-shredder.jpg

My sentiments exactly!:-!

[bram]

Well Guys,
Thanks very much for the input. I must admit that I was leaning in the don't sell direction.
The remarks are valid and have won the day, my shredder will be used today.
Thanks very much

[bnewbie]

my shredder will be used today.
Right decision.|>

[horgerg]

Well Guys,
my shredder will be used today.
That's good to hear! :-!
I see no meaningful (and fair) use for it if you don't have the watch that it originally belonged to.
It has a better place in the shredder than in some scammer's hands, right?