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harlansmart · 18 December 2009, 04:28 PM

on this Box would be very welcome

Here it is, sitting on the Boxset my 18K GMT II came in so you know its size...

Another chance to gauge size....

This is blue felt underneath - no reference number

Dots on the crown are smaller toward centre...

No padding or 2nd liner here...

Awesome - thankyou!!

Kia Kaha from Aotearoa!

harlansmart · 19 December 2009, 08:40 AM

mcjp6 · 19 December 2009, 09:01 AM

sorry Harlan, that box is a new one on me so cannot really be constructive here.

I would make some critical points though, the green coronet on the top of the box is just printed onto the timber and not very well done either, I would have thought that a, solid metal of some sort, coronet would have been more appropriate here. The blue underside also makes me wonder. No reference no.....all of my Rolex box's have ref no.s.....

Purely a guess but if pushed into a corner I would say not by Rolex. I happily stand to be corrected.

idk01 · 19 December 2009, 07:08 PM

Not one that I have seen before, unless it was for a ladies, maybe late 70's to early 90's, I first thought it was for the rolex president series 80's to 90's from the outer cardboard box, but the coronet design on the outside of the wooden box is not correct for that era, and the "Of Geneva" I haven't seen that before on a Rolex box. I'm hinging toward fake, but I could be wrong, as even Cellini range might have used this, its just that outer box that has me thinking wrong.

harlansmart · 21 December 2009, 12:12 PM

Just to make sure I've not tried to confuse anybody - the Green Outer Box isn't part of or attached to the little wood one in any way - it's just something that was out on the window sill and used to gauge the size of the wood box....

Darn it can't find anyone who thinks this box is genuine - I am 70/30 myself and think its probably not a Rolex Box

HL65 · 21 December 2009, 12:15 PM

Never have seen box like that.

onkyo · 21 December 2009, 02:11 PM

I too am not familiar with that box.

harlansmart · 22 December 2009, 11:02 AM

Darn it - no one is familiar with this box which likely indicates it is not Rolex

JJ Irani · 22 December 2009, 11:05 AM

Don't think it's genuine, Harlan.

Since you're in Auckland, why not take it over to Lord Ponsonby's (corner of Williamson Ave. and Ponsony Road) and meet David there. Tell him I sent you. He's pretty good with these things and will be able to authenticate it almost immediately.

Good luck - JJ

harlansmart · 22 December 2009, 11:09 AM

JJ - 'Welcome'

Good idea - I can do that and am starting to be more sure myself about this box as well.....I have not been able to find one the same and compared to all the wood Rolex Boxes we have at home this one is the only only which actually feels weird

JJ Irani · 22 December 2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harlansmart

JJ - 'Welcome'

Good idea - I can do that and am starting to be more sure myself about this box as well.....I have not been able to find one the same and compared to all the wood Rolex Boxes we have at home this one is the only only which actually feels weird

Irrespective, I still think it's a beautiful looking box, Harlan. Just keep it. Who cares if it's authentic or not.

At least it's not a fake Rolex!!

vitix · 22 December 2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Irrespective, I still think it's a beautiful looking box, Harlan. Just keep it. Who cares if it's authentic or not.

At least it's not a fake Rolex!!

i agree with ya JJ

kyle L · 22 December 2009, 11:32 AM

Looks real nice though.

My uncle and aunt have this pair of vintage Rolex Boxes, it has silk or wool on the front with a nice pattern. I've never seen anything like it.

1000ftSub · 22 December 2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Irrespective, I still think it's a beautiful looking box, Harlan. Just keep it. Who cares if it's authentic or not.

At least it's not a fake Rolex!!

indeed!

harlansmart · 22 December 2009, 12:56 PM

Team,

I did the right thing when I bought the box from out local ePREY in New Zealand as followed 'Rule 1' and 'Bought the Seller' and had as a consequence lesser concerns as to authenticity because I knew the 'Seller' himself was genuine - there is no issue at all in getting a refund - its only US$35/NZ$50 we're talking anyway.

My only wish, was that someone said it looked genuine so I didn't need to consider posting it back

JohnLips · 22 December 2009, 02:12 PM

"My only wish, was that someone said it looked genuine"

Looks genuine to me. ;>

harlansmart · 22 December 2009, 04:22 PM

'Classic' John - guess I sure asked for that one

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnLips

"My only wish, was that someone said it looked genuine"

Looks genuine to me. ;>

18 December 2009, 04:28 PM	#1
harlansmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Harlan Location: Auckland, NZL Watch: Seiko Posts: 117	Please, Your Input Gentlemen... on this Box would be very welcome Here it is, sitting on the Boxset my 18K GMT II came in so you know its size... Another chance to gauge size.... This is blue felt underneath - no reference number Dots on the crown are smaller toward centre... No padding or 2nd liner here... Awesome - thankyou!! Kia Kaha from Aotearoa! __________________

19 December 2009, 08:40 AM	#2
harlansmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Harlan Location: Auckland, NZL Watch: Seiko Posts: 117	Lol - thats not very much input thus far!! __________________

19 December 2009, 07:08 PM	#4
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Not one that I have seen before, unless it was for a ladies, maybe late 70's to early 90's, I first thought it was for the rolex president series 80's to 90's from the outer cardboard box, but the coronet design on the outside of the wooden box is not correct for that era, and the "Of Geneva" I haven't seen that before on a Rolex box. I'm hinging toward fake, but I could be wrong, as even Cellini range might have used this, its just that outer box that has me thinking wrong. __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

21 December 2009, 12:12 PM	#5
harlansmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Harlan Location: Auckland, NZL Watch: Seiko Posts: 117	Just to make sure I've not tried to confuse anybody - the Green Outer Box isn't part of or attached to the little wood one in any way - it's just something that was out on the window sill and used to gauge the size of the wood box.... Darn it can't find anyone who thinks this box is genuine - I am 70/30 myself and think its probably not a Rolex Box __________________

22 December 2009, 11:02 AM	#8
harlansmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Harlan Location: Auckland, NZL Watch: Seiko Posts: 117	Darn it - no one is familiar with this box which likely indicates it is not Rolex __________________

19 December 2009, 09:01 AM	#3
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	sorry Harlan, that box is a new one on me so cannot really be constructive here. I would make some critical points though, the green coronet on the top of the box is just printed onto the timber and not very well done either, I would have thought that a, solid metal of some sort, coronet would have been more appropriate here. The blue underside also makes me wonder. No reference no.....all of my Rolex box's have ref no.s..... Purely a guess but if pushed into a corner I would say not by Rolex. I happily stand to be corrected.

21 December 2009, 12:15 PM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,981	Never have seen box like that.

21 December 2009, 02:11 PM	#7
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	I too am not familiar with that box.

22 December 2009, 11:05 AM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Don't think it's genuine, Harlan. Since you're in Auckland, why not take it over to Lord Ponsonby's (corner of Williamson Ave. and Ponsony Road) and meet David there. Tell him I sent you. He's pretty good with these things and will be able to authenticate it almost immediately. Good luck - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

22 December 2009, 11:09 AM	#10
harlansmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Harlan Location: Auckland, NZL Watch: Seiko Posts: 117	JJ - 'Welcome' Good idea - I can do that and am starting to be more sure myself about this box as well.....I have not been able to find one the same and compared to all the wood Rolex Boxes we have at home this one is the only only which actually feels weird __________________

22 December 2009, 11:32 AM	#13
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Looks real nice though. My uncle and aunt have this pair of vintage Rolex Boxes, it has silk or wool on the front with a nice pattern. I've never seen anything like it.

22 December 2009, 12:56 PM	#15
harlansmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Harlan Location: Auckland, NZL Watch: Seiko Posts: 117	Team, I did the right thing when I bought the box from out local ePREY in New Zealand as followed 'Rule 1' and 'Bought the Seller' and had as a consequence lesser concerns as to authenticity because I knew the 'Seller' himself was genuine - there is no issue at all in getting a refund - its only US$35/NZ$50 we're talking anyway. My only wish, was that someone said it looked genuine so I didn't need to consider posting it back __________________

22 December 2009, 02:12 PM	#16
JohnLips "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: John Location: Gillsville, GA Watch: Vintage Datejust Posts: 48	"My only wish, was that someone said it looked genuine" Looks genuine to me. ;>

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