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Alanautumn · 24 March 2013, 10:27 AM

I recently picked up a new exp1 from an AD. See pic. I am in love with it. My question is that it came with a smaller box than my 116000 OP ND? What gives? Do AD's just grab a box and not match them to the watch they came with?

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mmmk604 · 24 March 2013, 11:14 AM

This should come with the smaller sized box since it's full stainless steel.
I'm not sure why your 116000 got a bigger box. AD's don't mix and match boxes to my knowledge.

nick c · 24 March 2013, 11:20 AM

Congrats

bayerische · 24 March 2013, 11:24 AM

Or did your other one come in a box too big? This one should have a small box.

Hairdude1 · 24 March 2013, 11:25 AM

When I bought my GMTIIC I received a larger box than my EXI and DJII (both small)

Alanautumn · 24 March 2013, 12:19 PM

So I guess they gave me the wrong box last time. Is the big one worth more or are they about the same?

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build4boost · 24 March 2013, 12:23 PM

The small boxes come with stainless watches except the DSSD.

paverman · 24 March 2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bradabeattie

So I guess they gave me the wrong box last time. Is the big one worth more or are they about the same?

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It's just a box.

Btw, congrats on the pickup.

padi56 · 24 March 2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by paverman

It's just a box.

Btw, congrats on the pickup.

Have to agree is a small packaging box worth more than a slightly larger packaging box no its just a box.Now Rolex watches are not shipped from the factory in there green boxes but in little plastic cases.So its a bit pot luck to whatever box the ADs takes of his shelves to put watch in,I sometime wonder what's the most important the packaging or the actual watch.

benlee · 24 March 2013, 08:29 PM

My DateJust2 comes with a larger box than my Explorer2. Size aside, I think Rolex sold provide better boxes esp for the higher end models.

Alanautumn · 24 March 2013, 08:57 PM

I just didnt want to get stuck if i ever wanted to sell and someone would think that the box is not original to the watch but it sounds like its more relaxed than i thought which is cool. Thanks for the info as I am relatively new but have learned a lot. Gonna take my dad and get him a daytona tomorrow so I can live vicariously through his purchase. :)

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cop414 · 24 March 2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree is a small packaging box worth more than a slightly larger packaging box no its just a box.Now Rolex watches are not shipped from the factory in there green boxes but in little plastic cases.So its a bit pot luck to whatever box the ADs takes of his shelves to put watch in,I sometime wonder what's the most important the packaging or the actual watch.

Peter,
I didn't know this. I've seen those plastic shipping boxes but did not know that they came from the mother ship packed in those. Learned something new today!

cop414 · 24 March 2013, 09:01 PM

Brad, Sorry that I can't answer your box question but great looking Explorer there, congratulations and welcome to TRF.

Rocco22 · 24 March 2013, 09:39 PM

Congrats on a classic. Enjoy.

mmmmp · 25 March 2013, 12:12 AM

My Turn-O-Graph came in a box intended for a SDDS. (The sticker on the white box was taped over but still legible) So, as Padi said, the shipping box and presentation boxes are separate until the watch is purchased. To me, the goes in the 'who gives a damn file.' Yet, I appreciate some concern if the piece gets re-sold. Congrats on the New Explorer

Rolex-10 · 25 March 2013, 06:51 AM

My sub-c came in a mid size box.
AD said SS come in small except sports model SS which get the mid size.

Lovely watch BTW. Think the Exp 1 is better than the Exp 2 IMHO.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 25 March 2013, 08:03 AM

Nice! Congrats!

roadie1 · 25 March 2013, 11:05 AM

My SS Daytona came with a small box, my SS subc came in a slightly larger box and my TT SubC came in a larger box. All are random serials and all came in the little clear plastic factory case. I requested the AD not open the plastic case when they came in so that I could capture that fresh Swiss air when I opened them!

Alanautumn · 28 March 2013, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by roadie1

My SS Daytona came with a small box, my SS subc came in a slightly larger box and my TT SubC came in a larger box. All are random serials and all came in the little clear plastic factory case. I requested the AD not open the plastic case when they came in so that I could capture that fresh Swiss air when I opened them!

Good idea. Im gonna do that next time :)

rogerrabbit168 · 28 March 2013, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by build4boost

The small boxes come with stainless watches except the DSSD.

+ 1 for the DSSD comes in the biggest box, mine actually say in the white paper box, for precious metal and 116660, something like that

I have gotten mid size box for my SD and Wife's floral datejust, both SS. Wife's other oyster perpetual SS came in smaller box, all the stickers (serial#) on the white paper outer box matches the rest of the watch and warranty cards, etc

andpassport · 28 March 2013, 03:34 AM

Sometimes they are sloppy. Consider the source.

Brandon(phila) · 28 March 2013, 03:56 AM

I have gotten the wrong box a few times
....as long as the paper work matches that is more important.

24 March 2013, 11:24 AM	#4
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Or did your other one come in a box too big? This one should have a small box. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

24 March 2013, 12:23 PM	#7
build4boost "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Baltimore MD Watch: My next Rolex! Posts: 159	The small boxes come with stainless watches except the DSSD. __________________ Chris N. SS Yacht-Master II "random". Explorer 42mm Polar "G". DSSD "V". SS GMT-C "V".

24 March 2013, 09:01 PM	#13
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,120	Brad, Sorry that I can't answer your box question but great looking Explorer there, congratulations and welcome to TRF. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

25 March 2013, 08:03 AM	#17
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Nice! Congrats! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

24 March 2013, 11:14 AM	#2
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	This should come with the smaller sized box since it's full stainless steel. I'm not sure why your 116000 got a bigger box. AD's don't mix and match boxes to my knowledge.

24 March 2013, 11:20 AM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats

24 March 2013, 11:25 AM	#5
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	When I bought my GMTIIC I received a larger box than my EXI and DJII (both small)

24 March 2013, 12:19 PM	#6
Alanautumn "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Mississippi Watch: exp1 39mm Posts: 141	So I guess they gave me the wrong box last time. Is the big one worth more or are they about the same? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

24 March 2013, 08:29 PM	#10
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	My DateJust2 comes with a larger box than my Explorer2. Size aside, I think Rolex sold provide better boxes esp for the higher end models.

24 March 2013, 08:57 PM	#11
Alanautumn "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Mississippi Watch: exp1 39mm Posts: 141	I just didnt want to get stuck if i ever wanted to sell and someone would think that the box is not original to the watch but it sounds like its more relaxed than i thought which is cool. Thanks for the info as I am relatively new but have learned a lot. Gonna take my dad and get him a daytona tomorrow so I can live vicariously through his purchase. :) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

24 March 2013, 09:39 PM	#14
Rocco22 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mass/Vegas/disney Watch: Hulk,114060,14060 Posts: 929	Congrats on a classic. Enjoy.

25 March 2013, 12:12 AM	#15
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	My Turn-O-Graph came in a box intended for a SDDS. (The sticker on the white box was taped over but still legible) So, as Padi said, the shipping box and presentation boxes are separate until the watch is purchased. To me, the goes in the 'who gives a damn file.' Yet, I appreciate some concern if the piece gets re-sold. Congrats on the New Explorer

25 March 2013, 06:51 AM	#16
Rolex-10 Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: UK Posts: 288	My sub-c came in a mid size box. AD said SS come in small except sports model SS which get the mid size. Lovely watch BTW. Think the Exp 1 is better than the Exp 2 IMHO.

25 March 2013, 11:05 AM	#18
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	My SS Daytona came with a small box, my SS subc came in a slightly larger box and my TT SubC came in a larger box. All are random serials and all came in the little clear plastic factory case. I requested the AD not open the plastic case when they came in so that I could capture that fresh Swiss air when I opened them!

28 March 2013, 03:34 AM	#21
andpassport "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: ca Posts: 220	Sometimes they are sloppy. Consider the source.

28 March 2013, 03:56 AM	#22
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	I have gotten the wrong box a few times ....as long as the paper work matches that is more important.

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