Rolex Box writing

[m-abz-t]

Hi All,

Ive noticed not all the old Rolex box have the same thing written at the back.

I have one (prob from mid 80's) with 'Montres Rolex S A - Geneve Suisse' with the Rolex logo on either side, and '68 00 08' written just below that.

Has anyone else come across this? Or is this a fake?

[m-abz-t]

Anyone!? :D

[MonBK]

Here you go:

[m-abz-t]

Thank you for the reply MonBK I've seen that table and rad the ref afew times since yesterday.
I really just want to know if the writing / text on the box is legit or could it be a fake box.

Also Ive actually posted a message in a diff post referring to the chart you have posted.

Thanks once again.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by m-abz-t

Thank you for the reply MonBK I've seen that table and rad the ref afew times since yesterday.
I really just want to know if the writing / text on the box is legit or could it be a fake box.

Also Ive actually posted a message in a diff post referring to the chart you have posted.

Thanks once again.

The ref # is a legit Rolex box # but to know if your box is real or fake you'll have to post a picture or two.

Right now your question is similar to: how long is a rope?

[Old Expat Beast]

Just show a photo of the box.

[m-abz-t]

Sorry guys for not posting up pics..

Ive got them now:

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[Sublover2166]

Here is mine circa 1997. 16613 Submariner.

[Speed]

That's a box alright.

Now how long is a rope anyway? 😆

[m-abz-t]

So my box looks ok? And the ropes 68 00 08 long lol

[m-abz-t]

As we are on the 'box' topic, can anyone confirm the box for the following watches:

16013 (1987) - I've found 68.00.02 for the 16014 model is it the same box?
14060(1999) - I cant find a box ref for this closest I got is 68.00.01 for 14060M and 68.00.08 for a 16610 (90's year)

[m-abz-t]

Anyone? :D

[kromdom]

have you also tried searching/posting here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=74592

[m-abz-t]

kromdom, yes I did… I was on it for awhile… alot to read, but couldnt find the answer.
Someone else was asking about the 16013 DJ box aswell.. he got no answer lol

[tomallen]

I always thought the AD chose the box when watches were ordered. The last watch I bought from my AD was a DSSD Blue. The watch was just removed from the plastic shipping box. We did the transaction and a medium size box was set on the counter, I said a monster watch deserves a monster box. The box was switched out fro the bigger box ref # 39141.02 light green outer box light green interior. I just got a GMT 116710LN on the grey market Stickers on full set swipe card dated 04 2016. The same size box has the same ref # but the outer is cream with cream interior.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by tomallen

I always thought the AD chose the box when watches were ordered. The last watch I bought from my AD was a DSSD Blue. The watch was just removed from the plastic shipping box. We did the transaction and a medium size box was set on the counter, I said a monster watch deserves a monster box. The box was switched out fro the bigger box ref # 39141.02 light green outer box light green interior. I just got a GMT 116710LN on the grey market Stickers on full set swipe card dated 04 2016. The same size box has the same ref # but the outer is cream with cream interior.

All these box codes are pure guess work what some have seen with certain ref watches.The boxes are made in several parts of the world so a watch bought in one country could be different to another.Now they did change the style of the boxes over the years but the size of the box is mainly down to whatever the AD has in stock point of sale.

[m-abz-t]

too much guess work involved lol

[m-abz-t]

Thank you for the replies all