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MYK · 27 March 2012, 08:43 AM

I bought my G serial 14060m from a trusted grey dealer. Today I opened the box and noticed 116523 written on the external paper sleeve. I checked the card, receipt and everything else was okay. The box however wasn't the same as the one I had for my 16610lv v serial. This one opens from the middle upwards, with the rear part connected. Whereas the other was a regular box.

I know for a fact that Grey dealers buy boxes separately. So I'm sure they just mixed up the boxes somehow. Anyway, I really don't care much unless, it's a wrong box and might hurt the resale value?

Question, is this the correct box for a g serial sub? Is the difference because of serial or watch model (Daytona vs sub)? And should/would this affect resale value? Card and papers all correct.

Mosco · 27 March 2012, 08:55 AM

It's a paper sleeve, for pete's sake...

GradyPhilpott · 27 March 2012, 08:56 AM

What paper sleeve are you talking about?

Do you mean the cardboard one the box comes in?

chiko323 · 27 March 2012, 08:57 AM

I believe G serial could come with that box. That is around 2005 - 2006 if I'm not mistaken

MortgageGuy · 27 March 2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiko323

I believe G serial could come with that box. That is around 2005 - 2006 if I'm not mistaken

G would be the current model of this (late 2010 to current)... G and Random appear to be released in the same time frame. As for the paper sleeve it will not make a difference and I do not even consider it necessary

T-Rip · 27 March 2012, 09:00 AM

The AD put the wrong 5 cent sleeve on your watch box..no biggie..enjoy your rolex..

GradyPhilpott · 27 March 2012, 09:01 AM

What's shown in the photo looks identical to the box my randomly-numbered 14060M came in when I picked it up from the AD in December 2011.

Tools · 27 March 2012, 09:09 AM

It's just a box.. There isn't any special box for the 14060M. It simply takes the small size (small, medium, large), the same as most other Stainless Steel watches and the box manufacturer changes little things from time to time...

The newest boxes have a flap in front that folds down, but there are probably still plenty of the earlier boxes out and about..

Not everybody takes theirs home in a box.. some wear it out the door...

77T · 27 March 2012, 09:12 AM

It will affect the resale value - - - NOT!

In fact, the sleeve is really superfluous - if you ever flip the watch I would buy it without the sleeve with no worries.

mmmmp · 27 March 2012, 09:23 AM

You just bought this watch and you're already thinking about the re-sale value!? Bud, just enjoy your Rolex. As others have said it's not worth anything.

ecsub44 · 27 March 2012, 09:36 AM

I imagine a world where you buy a Rolex and you only get the watch. No stickers, tags, boxes, sleeves, papers, spoons, anchors, etc.

Things would be much simpler.

SaddleSC · 27 March 2012, 10:03 AM

If the cardboard sleeve is mis-marked, then you are looking at a 25-30% hit in value right off the bat.

George Ab · 27 March 2012, 11:41 AM

Based on the picture you have a mid sized box; 7.5" x 5.5" as the front outer box has a flap. Typically the box for the 14060M does not have the flap and is 6.5" X 5".

Dealers are shipped the watch in a shipping casket with warranty card and should find the correct box; however, that always doesn't happen.

As others have said, not a big deal.

Congratulations Mohammed on your Submariner!

MYK · 27 March 2012, 02:08 PM

Thanks for the heat guys, I was talking about the box not the paper cover. The paper cover is what threw me off, in addition to the fact that my v serial sub had a different box.

Feras · 27 March 2012, 02:37 PM

Congrats for the ND, looks tough

InTime · 27 March 2012, 02:40 PM

they usually have 20 boxes in the back and just pick one box out of the 20, because they dont want to look for the exact box then put the rolex which was on display into the box w. all the cards and warranty. sometimes they will leave out the rolex holder dangily cord thing.

train-time · 27 March 2012, 08:40 PM

HL65 · 27 March 2012, 08:43 PM

No big deal--just enjoy the watch!! Congrats...

mikkolopez · 27 March 2012, 08:55 PM

Congrats and enjoy your new Sub

padi56 · 27 March 2012, 09:11 PM

Congratulations on your new watch as for the box well its just a packaging box nothing more.Over the past 10 -15 years with most SS watches its a bit pot luck with whatever box you get.The most important when buying new it first the watch, second the warranty if you should need it,all the rest just packaging.

imono · 27 March 2012, 11:49 PM

Your V serial Sub may be in the wrong box!

WhatTheDeuce · 28 March 2012, 12:04 AM

Get your money back right away!!!

azguy · 28 March 2012, 12:22 AM

Enjoy that super watch

subtona · 28 March 2012, 12:45 AM

nice watch.

TSW · 28 March 2012, 06:55 AM

Facepalm...

MYK · 28 March 2012, 09:02 AM

For everyone that said something positive or actually answered, thank you! It's people like you that make these forums worthwhile.

For those who made a joke a about this, I've seen vintage watches sold at a discount because of missing papers, wrong (service dial) and all sort of other minor details so I thought I might as well make sure. Again I was talking about the box, not the paper sleeve. Nonetheless, some of you did make me laugh and I appreciate your participation. Oh and one more question to you guys, can I shower with my submariner on? :p j/k

As for those that were sarcastic or were frustrated with my question, the title was clear and you didn't have to read the post! You know how the saying goes; If you don't have anything nice to say, STFU !

27 March 2012, 08:55 AM	#2
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27 March 2012, 08:56 AM	#3
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	What paper sleeve are you talking about? Do you mean the cardboard one the box comes in? __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

27 March 2012, 09:00 AM	#6
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	The AD put the wrong 5 cent sleeve on your watch box..no biggie..enjoy your rolex.. __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

27 March 2012, 09:01 AM	#7
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	What's shown in the photo looks identical to the box my randomly-numbered 14060M came in when I picked it up from the AD in December 2011. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

27 March 2012, 09:09 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	It's just a box.. There isn't any special box for the 14060M. It simply takes the small size (small, medium, large), the same as most other Stainless Steel watches and the box manufacturer changes little things from time to time... The newest boxes have a flap in front that folds down, but there are probably still plenty of the earlier boxes out and about.. Not everybody takes theirs home in a box.. some wear it out the door... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member Last edited by Tools; 28 March 2012 at 01:00 PM..

27 March 2012, 08:57 AM	#4
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	I believe G serial could come with that box. That is around 2005 - 2006 if I'm not mistaken

27 March 2012, 09:12 AM	#9
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,922	It will affect the resale value - - - NOT! In fact, the sleeve is really superfluous - if you ever flip the watch I would buy it without the sleeve with no worries. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

27 March 2012, 09:23 AM	#10
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	You just bought this watch and you're already thinking about the re-sale value!? Bud, just enjoy your Rolex. As others have said it's not worth anything.

27 March 2012, 09:36 AM	#11
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	I imagine a world where you buy a Rolex and you only get the watch. No stickers, tags, boxes, sleeves, papers, spoons, anchors, etc. Things would be much simpler. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

27 March 2012, 10:03 AM	#12
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	If the cardboard sleeve is mis-marked, then you are looking at a 25-30% hit in value right off the bat. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

27 March 2012, 11:41 AM	#13
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Based on the picture you have a mid sized box; 7.5" x 5.5" as the front outer box has a flap. Typically the box for the 14060M does not have the flap and is 6.5" X 5". Dealers are shipped the watch in a shipping casket with warranty card and should find the correct box; however, that always doesn't happen. As others have said, not a big deal. Congratulations Mohammed on your Submariner! __________________

27 March 2012, 02:08 PM	#14
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	Thanks for the heat guys, I was talking about the box not the paper cover. The paper cover is what threw me off, in addition to the fact that my v serial sub had a different box.

27 March 2012, 02:37 PM	#15
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Congrats for the ND, looks tough

27 March 2012, 02:40 PM	#16
InTime Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BermudaAntarctica Posts: 892	they usually have 20 boxes in the back and just pick one box out of the 20, because they dont want to look for the exact box then put the rolex which was on display into the box w. all the cards and warranty. sometimes they will leave out the rolex holder dangily cord thing.

27 March 2012, 08:40 PM	#17
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27 March 2012, 08:43 PM	#18
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27 March 2012, 08:55 PM	#19
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Congrats and enjoy your new Sub

27 March 2012, 09:11 PM	#20
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,035	Congratulations on your new watch as for the box well its just a packaging box nothing more.Over the past 10 -15 years with most SS watches its a bit pot luck with whatever box you get.The most important when buying new it first the watch, second the warranty if you should need it,all the rest just packaging. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

27 March 2012, 11:49 PM	#21
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Your V serial Sub may be in the wrong box!

28 March 2012, 12:04 AM	#22
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28 March 2012, 12:22 AM	#23
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28 March 2012, 12:45 AM	#24
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28 March 2012, 09:02 AM	#26
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	For everyone that said something positive or actually answered, thank you! It's people like you that make these forums worthwhile. For those who made a joke a about this, I've seen vintage watches sold at a discount because of missing papers, wrong (service dial) and all sort of other minor details so I thought I might as well make sure. Again I was talking about the box, not the paper sleeve. Nonetheless, some of you did make me laugh and I appreciate your participation. Oh and one more question to you guys, can I shower with my submariner on? :p j/k As for those that were sarcastic or were frustrated with my question, the title was clear and you didn't have to read the post! You know how the saying goes; If you don't have anything nice to say, STFU !

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