Rolex Coffin - Where to buy?

[Jay (Eire)]

Does anyone know where I can get some of these plastic boxes? Surely someone makes something like those used by Rolex in shipping our watches but I've not managed to find anything yet.

I see one seller on the bay selling original Rolex coffins and one other place called Chrono-shop that have them.

For years I've used heavy nylon like zip bags but it's a little messy.

Thanks.

[BlackSub$]

eBay is where I bought mine. $10


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[ttomczak]

Have you checked with your AD, mine usually has several of these around...

[Rrpdc]

Why would a person want one?

[DenaliHD]

Originally Posted by Rrpdc

Why would a person want one?

Best and safest way to ship or travel with. Good enough for Rolex- good enough for me!

[hnn17]

Do Ads throw them out or ship them back to Rolex for recycling ?

[jeffnnj]

Actually I found a better way when I travel.


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[opaline460]

Ebay

[Odie-r]

I have asked for one with every Rolex I've purchased - the AD had no issue at all.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Jay (Eire)

Does anyone know where I can get some of these plastic boxes? Surely someone makes something like those used by Rolex in shipping our watches but I've not managed to find anything yet.

I see one seller on the bay selling original Rolex coffins and one other place called Chrono-shop that have them.

For years I've used heavy nylon like zip bags but it's a little messy.

Thanks.

Check the for sale section here on the forum. Have seen them for sale many times.

[bdex75]

I have some.

PM me your shipping info and I can send you a few.


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[Jay (Eire)]

Originally Posted by Rrpdc

Why would a person want one?

Assuming one uses a safe, and assuming the average watch box doesn't fit nicely in a safe, and assuming one has more than one or two watches then these Rolex coffins offer a perfect and stackable storage solution.

[Jay (Eire)]

Originally Posted by bdex75

I have some.

PM me your shipping info and I can send you a few.


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Thanks Brandon, will do.

Going to message my AD too, although they've not always been the most helpful!

[Jay (Eire)]

Originally Posted by Odie-r

I have asked for one with every Rolex I've purchased - the AD had no issue at all.

Yes, a few people I noted in the threads I searched have said that. My issue was I never asked any time when I was buying and after 20 years of buying I need a few boxes! Plus, only a handful of my Rolex were bought new at AD.

[Jay (Eire)]

Originally Posted by jeffnnj

Actually I found a better way when I travel.


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My need is purely storage, when traveling I'm like you. Wrist, or wrists, only. Unless it's a Swatch or G-Shock which is usually the second watch when traveling.

[Calatrava r]

I think most ADs will throw one in with the purchase for regulars. I do not believe Rolex policy allows this and wants only the green presentation box (without the white sleeve) delivered to retail purchasers.

[RichM]

Way to go Brandon.

[padi56]

Rolex Coffin - Where to buy?.IMHO anyone paying for these items must be sixpence short of a shilling,ask at a AD most have a few in the waste bin.

[BlackSub$]

Originally Posted by padi56

Rolex Coffin - Where to buy?.IMHO anyone paying for these items must be sixpence short of a shilling,ask at a AD most have a few in the waste bin.

How is anyone crazy for paying a couple of bucks for something that is useful as some ADs don’t give them away.


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[watchwatcher]

I used to use them, but TBH, I found I liked the Everest watch pouch better. They're a slimmer design, so they'll serve your purpose of storing your watches in the safe, plus take up less space.

[214270Explorer]

My AD has been directed per Rolex policy to no longer give coffins to customers.

It goes right along with removing the plastic protective tape and fitting the bracelet to the customer, and additionally with the Rolex on-line registration at time of sale.

Warranty cards must also be signed, and dated with the AD also labeled on the card.

[R G]

Originally Posted by Silentindustries

Best and safest way to ship or travel with. Good enough for Rolex- good enough for me!

It’s not an ideal travelling case. It’s hard plastic and the foam moves around inside.

I guarantee if you drop the case with your watch inside, the watch will break.

The best travel cases, other than the obvious watch ‘rolls’ are these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OMEGA-Swi...-/223219671764

[Dyim]

Originally Posted by R G

It’s not an ideal travelling case. It’s hard plastic and the foam moves around inside.

I guarantee if you drop the case with your watch inside, the watch will break.

The best travel cases, other than the obvious watch ‘rolls’ are these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OMEGA-Swi...-/223219671764

The watch doesn’t touch the hard clear plastic, only styrofoam.

[037]

Originally Posted by R G

I guarantee if you drop the case with your watch inside, the watch will break.

So the box that they're shipped in from the factory isn't sufficient for travel?

[BlackSub$]

Originally Posted by 037

So the box that they're shipped in from the factory isn't sufficient for travel?

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[R G]

Originally Posted by 037

So the box that they're shipped in from the factory isn't sufficient for travel?

Originally Posted by BlackSub$

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What’s funny?

When you travel, are you saying that your bag or whatever is ‘shipped’ in the same way that a truck carrying hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of expensive goods to AD’s travels?

Don’t think so.

Are you aware of what the shipping containers sit in, whilst they are being transported?

Put your watch in to a plastic Rolex container, then drop it on the floor.

Tell me before opening it, if the case isn’t already smashed, that you are 100% certain your watch hasn’t taken a solid knock against the floor, with nothing except solid clear plastic soaking up the force.

Now, compare that with a thick padded case which contains firm sponge.

[BlackSub$]

Seems pretty safe to me. Seeing that it is surrounded by foam on all sides. A drop to the floor wouldn’t hurt.


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[GMT Aviator]

They’re good for storage but not day to day use. The hinge line is a simple plastic fold in the plastic moulding and multiple open and closing causes them to snap off. I think they’re designed as a single use item. If your AD won’t or doesn’t have any to give you, then ebay is your friend, where some AD’s ar selling them on for pocket money.

[037]

Originally Posted by R G

Tell me before opening it, if the case isn’t already smashed, that you are 100% certain your watch hasn’t taken a solid knock against the floor, with nothing except solid clear plastic soaking up the force.

Drop testing is one thing I do as part of my day job. Intact, undamaged Rolex coffins will physically protect a watch from at least a 1 meter drop onto concrete. So, yeah, I'm 100% confident.

[R G]

Originally Posted by 037

Drop testing is one thing I do as part of my day job. Intact, undamaged Rolex coffins will physically protect a watch from at least a 1 meter drop onto concrete. So, yeah, I'm 100% confident.

Great.

Aside from your drop testing job, and stick with it, as being a comedian wouldn’t be a good idea, you’ll notice that my original response was that I felt it just wasn’t ‘ideal’ as opposed to impossible.

I think what I think, and you, drop test for a living.

Cheers.