Presentation box 1969 GMT Master 1675/8 Concorde? Anybody?

[TimeLord2]

Hi all posting this request for information for a new member @repaircraftsvc. He has the solid gold Rolex GMT Master 1675/8 Concorde in question. It is from 1969 and serial number is 2046XXX. He purchased it from a PX in Yokusoka, Japan in 1969. He has logged a number of flight hours with this watch and has a long history in the military. perhaps someone on this forum has some information they would like to share regarding the appropriate box for his watch.

He has the other documents that came with it but not the actual box. As it is sold gold, I am under the impression it came in a larger box than what is typically used for an all stainless version like the coffin box, bufcor box or something like that. At the same time, I know many sales reps just used whatever they had at hand to box it up. I thought perhaps a 62.00.01 might be the one but I truly do not know. Here is the full listing and story if interested and a few pics of his watch and papers. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=947215

Any help appreciated! Anybody???

[TimeLord2]

Going to bump this to see if there are any new eyeballs on the forums today.

[TimeToGo]

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Don't know if the below "large box" is what you are referring to found on HQMilton. It is definitely scarce. Otherwise, as you may well know, depending on the year that the watch was sold, it could have been supplied with almost any box available by the dealer or preferred by the buyer.

https://hqmilton.com/products/rolex-...concorde-hands
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[TimeLord2]

Definitely going to be hard to track down. I have contacted a seller on Chrono24 that has a full set and they said they would provide pics today or tomorrow. I will post them here when he does. Thanks for the info @TimeToGo, much appreciated.

[TimeLord2]

The gentleman who currently is in possession of this gold 1969 Rolex GMT Master 1675/8 Concorde was kind enough to send a few pics of the box. It appears to have the number 54.00.8. That last digit may be a 3 in which case, 54.00.3. Hard to read, even at magnification. Here is the listing on Chrono24 which lists it as a full set if someone is interested https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/rolex...id35959527.htm

[repaircraftsvc]

Interesting Looks like his watch S/N on the punched book is 1934
Mine is S/N 2046.
So his is a bit earlier watch.
Mine sold 29 Oct 1969.

[TimeToGo]

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His is 1.9 million and yours is 2.0 million.

Both 1968-69

[KY..]

I have a serti 16758 on jubilee and I must say that brown 1675/8 on rivet looks fun…
Love the early GMT Master/pre master II…

[repaircraftsvc]

Here is another box with GMT Master in it.
shot with my camera'
Do not know box number.
Paper work with it look same as mine.
NOTE watch is early one No crown guards. Has Concorde hands.

[KY..]

Originally Posted by repaircraftsvc

Here is another box with GMT Master in it.
shot with my camera'
Do not know box number.
Paper work with it look same as mine.
NOTE watch is early one No crown guards. Has Concorde hands.

Certainly looks like the same box set TTG shared with you above…

[TimeLord2]

Clarification, Box number is 54.00.3.

[repaircraftsvc]

OK will look for 54.00.3 Box

Originally Posted by TimeLord2

Clarification, Box number is 54.00.3.

[repaircraftsvc]

Well I sure wish someone could sell me a 54.00.3 box for my 1675/8 GMT Master
Concorde

[TimeLord2]

This one quite beat up on the outside and no holder on the inside. https://www.subito.it/abbigliamento-...-560043372.htm

[repaircraftsvc]

wish I could read about it

[repaircraftsvc]

How do I buy this.

Originally Posted by TimeLord2

This one quite beat up on the outside and no holder on the inside. https://www.subito.it/abbigliamento-...-560043372.htm

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by repaircraftsvc

How do I buy this.

That is a good question. I tried to make an account but was unable to complete the registration process as it does not recognize +1 as my phone prefix, just EU countries. I have contacted their support line and will update you when they have contacted me.

[repaircraftsvc]

It only about $77 USD. would be OK if they don't have a big shipping on it.
Not a very good one but better than nothing. Then we can keep looking for a better one.

Originally Posted by TimeLord2

That is a good question. I tried to make an account but was unable to complete the registration process as it does not recognize +1 as my phone prefix, just EU countries. I have contacted their support line and will update you when they have contacted me.

[TimeLord2]

I cannot register without an EU number. I will try to see if this guy has a separate account but I am unable to directly send a message either unless I am registered on the site. It's a little back assward… Not giving up yet though. Shipping looks to be about $11.

[KY..]

Well if I really wanted it and ordering from the website is too complicated from the USA, I would consider asking one of the amazing EU members/dealers here if they would buy it on my behalf if I send them the funds via paypal in advance…

[TimeLord2]

This box that I posted earlier actually, link below, looks better than that other one on the Italian site:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226299154798

Another option is to see if you can source the interior insert or have an aftermarket one made similar to this one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266758469411

I have contacted both. One for dimensions on interior (box) and the other to see if they can make one with green faux leather if indeed they are the ones that make them (insert). Will provide an update if they respond.

These particular boxes are like hen's teeth it seems. You might want to jump on the box if the price is right. Again on EBAY but perhaps since your daughter-in-law is looking too, she can help with the actual purchase?

Oh and registering on the Subito site was a bust! @KY… has the best option there. But again, use the link above as it looks better than the Subito one anyways.

[repaircraftsvc]

Have seen the one in UK both missing watch holder.

Originally Posted by TimeLord2

This box that I posted earlier actually, link below, looks better than that other one on the Italian site:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226299154798

Another option is to see if you can source the interior insert or have an aftermarket one made similar to this one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266758469411

I have contacted both. One for dimensions on interior (box) and the other to see if they can make one with green faux leather if indeed they are the ones that make them (insert). Will provide an update if they respond.

These particular boxes are like hen's teeth it seems. You might want to jump on the box if the price is right. Again on EBAY but perhaps since your daughter-in-law is looking too, she can help with the actual purchase?

Oh and registering on the Subito site was a bust! @KY… has the best option there. But again, use the link above as it looks better than the Subito one anyways.

[repaircraftsvc]

HAY someone has to have a Rolex Box 54.00.3 that they would sell before I run out of time.
Since I have all the paper work I sure would like a box when I pass it all to my son.
see https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=947215&page=6

[repaircraftsvc]

Originally Posted by repaircraftsvc

Have seen the one in UK both missing watch holder.

Tried to buy it.Will not ship to U.S.A

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by repaircraftsvc

Tried to buy it.Will not ship to U.S.A

This one? https://www.ebay.com/itm/226299154798
It says right in the description on the left they will ship to the US. Although, they do say to contact the seller for shipping details. Perhaps contact the seller directly. That is the same seller that offered me 10% off.

[repaircraftsvc]

Working on it again sent sell message.

Have you seen where you can get the inside watch holder made or after market one?
My daughters business partner is working on it for me. She the buyer for the comp.

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by repaircraftsvc

Working on it again sent sell message.

Have you seen where you can get the inside watch holder made or after market one?
My daughters business partner is working on it for me. She the buyer for the comp.

Very nice! This is what I posted in the other thread. Thought I might repost here too. The aftermarket insert I found is the second link.

This is a very rare box apparently. I have seen perhaps 3 of these total. in your situation I would get the only one available on EBAY at the moment and the only insert that I could also find which is an aftermarket version for a President Datejust that has the red faux leather on the outside compared to the posted dimensions for both box and aftermarket insert, they do seem to match. Purchase some green faux leather online or at a local fabric store so you can match it better. Remove the Red faux leather from the insert and use it as a template for the green. liberally spray the back with 3M 777 spray adhesive and reattach. This box is the only one I have seen for sale anywhere, and I do mean anywhere. I do think it would also look much better cleaned up. As I indicated an interest in the box, they offered me and everyone else who has been watching it, a discount to $125, Same on the insert an offer of $33 and that one is free shipping. I used to build architectural models back in the day, just a thought…

https://www.ebay.com/itm/226299154798
https://www.ebay.com/itm/226281985198


Something like this but you would be better off going directly to a fabric store to try and match the color and texture of the existing green material on the interior that covers the hinge in the box and looks not to have faded like the exterior.

https://www.amazon.com/Caxilee-Leath...f=sr_1_20_sspa

This is another box that was sold but the images continue to live on. this one also with what I think is the wrong insert for the watch holder, most likely from a President DayDate with a brown box. I do think the gentleman on Chrono24 has the real deal. Assuming, it is indeed the correct box, which I think it is. So, again, I might try and match the green faux leather on the inside of the box you hopefully can purchase and then replace the red on the aftermarket example.

I think this is going to work!

[repaircraftsvc]

Thanks we will see where this all goes.

[repaircraftsvc]

The Italian one will not ship to U.S. even at full price.
Waiting now for him to say what it would take to ship here.
Well he just now said NO he will not ship to U.S. PERIOD.

Guess we need someone in EU that would buy it and ship it to us.

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by repaircraftsvc

The Italian one will not ship to U.S. even at full price.
Waiting now for him to say what it would take to ship here.
Well he just now said NO he will not ship to U.S. PERIOD.

Guess we need someone in EU that would buy it and ship it to us.

Bummer. Yes, hopefully someone in the EU. If you know someone living there you could purchase and have it sent to their address. They don't necessarily have to purchase it. I don't have any contacts in Europe but my sister does. One in England and one in France. See what you can come up with and as a last desperate effort I can ask my sister if she would contact her friend. I don't think they would mind. Then they could send directly to you. This is not over yet!