The Rolex Watch Box......Why ???

[redshirt1957]

The collector side of my brain wants all the bits and pieces.

The realistic side of me could care a less and I have bought a few without any providence and I feel complete.

The pervert side of me.....well, I am wired to like boxes.

[Trurolexer]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Somehow including the original box w/ a watch purchase makes me feel the original owner[s] might have cared just a little more for the watch. My GMT II came w/ box and papers and must admit that really added value to the sale for me.
I've purchased a box and catalog after buying my Tudor chrono just to add to the package even though I'll never sell. Maybe I watch The Antique Roadshow too much.
dP

WOW!!! Very Nice Dan!!!

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

WOW!!! Very Nice Dan!!!

Thanks, TR!!
dP

[Flash Gordon]

Speaking of watch box, I recently acquired an Omega Big Date. The box is a beautifully crafted, hard wood! Put it next to the Rolex box, the Rolex box looks like it came with a Casio.

[Trurolexer]

Casio? Take a look back when Rolex made outer box from sea-weed pic.

[Jimbits76]

No pics of the box but here's the case



J

[GBJIV]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Larry makes a very good point.

Vintage Collectors pay vast amounts of money for the correct box and booklets for their pieces.

Until such time as the blatant prejudice over "completeness" is removed I shall quietly keep my boxes, bit and bobs in storage. I will wait for others trailblazers to trash their stuff first.

I have been trying to "complete" my vintage Sub set. Wow, very expensive and difficult. It's a bit of a let down when you get the little plastic piece that you just paid over $600.00 for....

[eric23]

I keep the boxes in storage but I only keep them incase I want to resell my watches someday. I don't use the boxes or look at them much. They just take up space in storage.

[bodybump]

Originally Posted by The_Scroop

I'd have to agree here. I think my Panerai and Omega boxes were nicer than the Rolex box. However...the goods inside...thats a different story

..but would you buy a brand new watch without a box on an Ad?? and pay the same amount with the box??I mean be honest???

[bodybump]

Originally Posted by BigHat

If it helps you get another couple hundred bucks on resale it's worth holding on to. Not saying it's right, but it does seem to be the case. Why is that? I think keeping everything that comes with watch to include the box is creates the impression that the previous owners "cared."

X2 Matt...

[Greenring]

Originally Posted by bodybump

hey stan if you have 4 boxes right there..thats $400 already..if you got into financial problems then there you go!!!Make that 3 i think i saw an omega box there hahahaha

You be right on, eagle eye Oscar . One is a box for an Omega Speedmaster, which I sold but still have the box & books. Ebay time for the Omega box. Adding another box soon . Use your 3rd eye and tell me which one will be added next... Hint, its a Rolex that isn't yet in my sig line.

[James T]

stan, how bout a gmtIIc...

[Trurolexer]

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

No pics of the box but here's the case



J

Very nice, Jimbo!!!

[jm433]

The Internet and specifically sales of watche on the Internet have led to the obsession with boxes. It's one more indicia of authenticity. People figure if the guy selling the watch has the box and papers, it must be real. Unfortunately the true scammers know this and know that they can obtain used or conterfeit boxes to sell with their fakes goods.

If you buy a watch from an AD, you know its real, you can leave the box -- of course you wouldn't nowadays.

Anyway, I've bought used watches without box and papers and with. Box and papers are just one more factor to be considered in an overall set of factors and information that I use to determine whether the person with whom I'm dealing is trustworthy.

[Tony-GB]

Rolex boxes are awful. I wish Rolex put as much effort into their packaging as they did their watches. Panerai or AP have great boxes.

I think today's customer want to get their money's worth & if anchor's are no longer available, then give us our box!

[James T]

imo, only the wis really care it has box and papers!

[astcell]

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

It makes the watch feels "complete" along with the paper/card.

It means a WIS owned the watch and likely took very good care of it. Same for camera gear.

[Erix]

If you would buy a pre-loved Rolex, who would you buy it from?
1- A WIS who has the complete packet, papers, service records and box.
2- A dude that takes it of his wrist.

Which one do you think is in better condition?