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russ86 · 19 May 2018, 04:28 AM

Hi, I have a question and a bit of dilemma. I have over 40 watches in my collection, and whats more important, over 40 boxes from those watches as well. What you see on a picture is half of them. I store the boxes in one of my storage units, but today when I went there to get something I realized I have too many of them thas just laying there and collecting dust.

I know some people store watches in the original boxes and that sounds kind of ridiculous to me, especially for people with a lot of watches.
The nicer boxes which I have from Patek, Rolex, Cartier, Hublot, Omega and others sell on ebay for good money. But then again its good to have a box in case (which I doubt) if I would ever want to sell a watch.

Question, do you guys keep your boxes or you sell them?
Or maybe something else?
Thanks.

.brian. · 19 May 2018, 04:33 AM

Wow, if this isn't the definition of a first world problem, I don't know what is

arturob · 21 May 2018, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by .brian.

Wow, if this isn't the definition of a first world problem, I don't know what is

lol

HAL330 · 19 May 2018, 04:34 AM

Yup... serious first world problem there buddy... no sympathy here.

airpeace · 19 May 2018, 04:34 AM

can you send me a few? i am serious

Justinmg · 19 May 2018, 04:39 AM

If you have one for a early 1990’s sub I’d love to buy one!

jeff7176 · 19 May 2018, 04:39 AM

I presume you don’t need the money (based on the size and scope of your collection) so why would you sell them?

And considering the size of your collection you may decide to sell some one day and having the box would be a good thing then.

yxc145 · 19 May 2018, 04:59 AM

I kept mine. Except the first two TAG that my mom threw away. If you really need money, sell. If you really need the space, sell. Otherwise, keep them.
Even if you don't ever sell the watch, when you are ready to pass down the watches to your kids or family, it is better to present them in the original box.

joli160 · 19 May 2018, 05:00 AM

No value in the boxes, get rid off them, just keep the papers

Cryten · 19 May 2018, 05:24 AM

I keep them. Occasionally I sell something and having the box and papers really helps.

But.....A collection of 40? How do you decide what to wear? I'd sell 30 or so and consolidate.....you'll need the boxes then.

russ86 · 19 May 2018, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Cryten

I keep them. Occasionally I sell something and having the box and papers really helps.

But.....A collection of 40? How do you decide what to wear? I'd sell 30 or so and consolidate.....you'll need the boxes then.

Well since I dont keep watches home for obvious reasons, I just decide what i will wear this month, go to bank and get 5-6 watches for this month. And just rotate, this way I make sure I am wearing pretty much everything.
Plus I am constantly adding new pieces, jut got GMT Master II Pepsi this week, and thinking to get 2 tone Daytone after the summer.

Cryten · 19 May 2018, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ruslan1987

Well since I dont keep watches home for obvious reasons, I just decide what i will wear this month, go to bank and get 5-6 watches for this month. And just rotate, this way I make sure I am wearing pretty much everything.
Plus I am constantly adding new pieces, jut got GMT Master II Pepsi this week, and thinking to get 2 tone Daytone after the summer.

Fair enough. It's nice "discovering" a watch again after not wearing it for a while. I guess with a big collection you get to have that pleasure more often.

Zakalwe · 19 May 2018, 05:30 AM

Come off it mate!

You own 40 watches including Pateks, Rolexes and Hublots. Your house must be gigantic. I bet your bathroom is as big as my house. Storing the boxes shouldn’t be a problem!

faz · 19 May 2018, 05:32 AM

Don't have that problem yet, currently at 9 or 10 boxes give or take (with wife's etc.) so closet is still roomy enough. When I get there, perhaps I will start using the attic.

tfjordan · 19 May 2018, 05:56 AM

I keep them always. There’s always a premium for boxes and papers. I store them in plastic bins. If it weren’t for easy pickins for a burglar, some of them would actually look pretty cool on bookshelves. Never thought about it.

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AzPaul · 19 May 2018, 06:02 AM

Some of those boxes are big enough for ski boots.
You must have a big wrist

Etschell · 19 May 2018, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruslan1987

Hi, I have a question and a bit of dilemma. I have over 40 watches in my collection, and whats more important, over 40 boxes from those watches as well. What you see on a picture is half of them. I store the boxes in one of my storage units, but today when I went there to get something I realized I have too many of them thas just laying there and collecting dust.

I know some people store watches in the original boxes and that sounds kind of ridiculous to me, especially for people with a lot of watches.
The nicer boxes which I have from Patek, Rolex, Cartier, Hublot, Omega and others sell on ebay for good money. But then again its good to have a box in case (which I doubt) if I would ever want to sell a watch.

Question, do you guys keep your boxes or you sell them?
Or maybe something else?
Thanks.

rent a climate control storage unit.

GB-man · 19 May 2018, 06:43 AM

Keep them. A collector keeps the damn boxes!

socialpro · 19 May 2018, 07:08 AM

I have a much smaller collection - but I store and keep all the boxes! To me it is a 'part' of the watch and definitely when time comes to sell - I pass that on with it! If you have that many watches I assume finding room to store boxes is not an issue.

henrylee · 19 May 2018, 07:43 AM

If you know for sure you will keep the watches, the sell or eBay the boxes and buy another watch!

mfer · 19 May 2018, 09:18 AM

Life’s a beach

mjclark32 · 19 May 2018, 10:12 AM

I’d get a storage bin from target etc and put them on the basement/attic

scooter1307 · 19 May 2018, 11:08 AM

These watches will last for decades and the box and papers will add thousands to the value of the watches if your heirs want to sell them 100 years from now.

cm10005 · 19 May 2018, 11:52 AM

I have about 7-8 watch boxes that I put in a large cardboard box and store it in my attic

Bxtek · 19 May 2018, 12:08 PM

I would definitely keep them if it were me. As we all know it's always a big plus to have the original box(es) with the watch as well as all of the original paperwork. If you do decide to sell these boxes, I'm sure you'll be able to "unload" them here on the forum. Please let us know if you do as I might be interested in a few. Thanks!

And about your 40+ watch collection.....

rolehex · 19 May 2018, 12:12 PM

You could sell them on ebay for an 80 dollar average and then buy another watch with the funds!

Jocke · 19 May 2018, 06:38 PM

Everything that come with the watch should you keep. Just look at vingtage Rolex that is full set. When it's complete it have a better
value and it's easier to sell. Even if you don't believe you will sell one of you watches so can things change.

77T · 19 May 2018, 09:17 PM

If you see your role as a steward of these watches, then I’d continue keeping their boxes and associated collateral. Safely label and store them in water resistant bins with desiccant packets or cans.

While your storage unit appears climate controlled, a burst pipe (or a fire alarm triggered from a different unit in the facility) can unleash a deluge of water ruining all of them.

On the other hand, if not a steward, ditch everything except their removable bracelet links.

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Rock · 19 May 2018, 11:05 PM

I would buy a couple of the large cardboard cartons that removalists use and spend an hour or two finding how to arrange them to get the largest number of watch boxes in each carton. Then I'd seal them up and store them somewhere convenient (with the types of watch box recorded on the outside of the carton)

TC94 · 20 May 2018, 12:41 AM

I put mine in plastic storage bins with relatively good seals on the lids, throw in a couple of dessicant packs and seal it closed. I put them in a closet.

Whenever I need something out of a box, I replace the dessicant pouches.

19 May 2018, 04:28 AM	#1
russ86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Ross C. Location: Miami, FL. Posts: 964	Boxes from Watches, What to do? Hi, I have a question and a bit of dilemma. I have over 40 watches in my collection, and whats more important, over 40 boxes from those watches as well. What you see on a picture is half of them. I store the boxes in one of my storage units, but today when I went there to get something I realized I have too many of them thas just laying there and collecting dust. I know some people store watches in the original boxes and that sounds kind of ridiculous to me, especially for people with a lot of watches. The nicer boxes which I have from Patek, Rolex, Cartier, Hublot, Omega and others sell on ebay for good money. But then again its good to have a box in case (which I doubt) if I would ever want to sell a watch. Question, do you guys keep your boxes or you sell them? Or maybe something else? Thanks.

19 May 2018, 04:39 AM	#6
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19 May 2018, 05:00 AM	#9
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	No value in the boxes, get rid off them, just keep the papers __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

19 May 2018, 05:32 AM	#14
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	Don't have that problem yet, currently at 9 or 10 boxes give or take (with wife's etc.) so closet is still roomy enough. When I get there, perhaps I will start using the attic. __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

19 May 2018, 05:56 AM	#15
tfjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 341	I keep them always. There’s always a premium for boxes and papers. I store them in plastic bins. If it weren’t for easy pickins for a burglar, some of them would actually look pretty cool on bookshelves. Never thought about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Rolex 16713 GMT Master II Omega Bond 2351.80 Omega Speedmaster 145.014 Tudor BB Blue

19 May 2018, 04:33 AM	#2
.brian. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Bad things happen Watch: in Philadelphia Posts: 495	Wow, if this isn't the definition of a first world problem, I don't know what is

19 May 2018, 04:34 AM	#4
HAL330 Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: xyz Location: xyz Watch: xyz Posts: 585	Yup... serious first world problem there buddy... no sympathy here.

19 May 2018, 04:34 AM	#5
airpeace Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Phila Posts: 393	can you send me a few? i am serious

19 May 2018, 04:39 AM	#7
jeff7176 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jeff Location: Washington DC Posts: 23	I presume you don’t need the money (based on the size and scope of your collection) so why would you sell them? And considering the size of your collection you may decide to sell some one day and having the box would be a good thing then.

19 May 2018, 04:59 AM	#8
yxc145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: David Location: Chicago Watch: SkyD,JC, BLNR, Ex2 Posts: 1,578	I kept mine. Except the first two TAG that my mom threw away. If you really need money, sell. If you really need the space, sell. Otherwise, keep them. Even if you don't ever sell the watch, when you are ready to pass down the watches to your kids or family, it is better to present them in the original box.

19 May 2018, 05:24 AM	#10
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	I keep them. Occasionally I sell something and having the box and papers really helps. But.....A collection of 40? How do you decide what to wear? I'd sell 30 or so and consolidate.....you'll need the boxes then.

19 May 2018, 05:30 AM	#13
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	Come off it mate! You own 40 watches including Pateks, Rolexes and Hublots. Your house must be gigantic. I bet your bathroom is as big as my house. Storing the boxes shouldn’t be a problem!

19 May 2018, 06:02 AM	#16
AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,899	Some of those boxes are big enough for ski boots. You must have a big wrist __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

19 May 2018, 06:43 AM	#18
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Keep them. A collector keeps the damn boxes! __________________

19 May 2018, 07:08 AM	#19
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	I have a much smaller collection - but I store and keep all the boxes! To me it is a 'part' of the watch and definitely when time comes to sell - I pass that on with it! If you have that many watches I assume finding room to store boxes is not an issue.

19 May 2018, 07:43 AM	#20
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	If you know for sure you will keep the watches, the sell or eBay the boxes and buy another watch! __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

19 May 2018, 09:18 AM	#21
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Life’s a beach __________________ member#3242

19 May 2018, 10:12 AM	#22
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I’d get a storage bin from target etc and put them on the basement/attic __________________

19 May 2018, 11:08 AM	#23
scooter1307 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Scott Location: Tampa Watch: 16610 Posts: 151	These watches will last for decades and the box and papers will add thousands to the value of the watches if your heirs want to sell them 100 years from now.

19 May 2018, 11:52 AM	#24
cm10005 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Craig Location: Long Island, NY Watch: Rolex Hulk Sub Posts: 366	I have about 7-8 watch boxes that I put in a large cardboard box and store it in my attic

19 May 2018, 12:08 PM	#25
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,636	I would definitely keep them if it were me. As we all know it's always a big plus to have the original box(es) with the watch as well as all of the original paperwork. If you do decide to sell these boxes, I'm sure you'll be able to "unload" them here on the forum. Please let us know if you do as I might be interested in a few. Thanks! And about your 40+ watch collection.....

19 May 2018, 12:12 PM	#26
rolehex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,445	You could sell them on ebay for an 80 dollar average and then buy another watch with the funds!

19 May 2018, 06:38 PM	#27
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Everything that come with the watch should you keep. Just look at vingtage Rolex that is full set. When it's complete it have a better value and it's easier to sell. Even if you don't believe you will sell one of you watches so can things change. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

19 May 2018, 09:17 PM	#28
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	If you see your role as a steward of these watches, then I’d continue keeping their boxes and associated collateral. Safely label and store them in water resistant bins with desiccant packets or cans. While your storage unit appears climate controlled, a burst pipe (or a fire alarm triggered from a different unit in the facility) can unleash a deluge of water ruining all of them. On the other hand, if not a steward, ditch everything except their removable bracelet links. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

19 May 2018, 11:05 PM	#29
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	I would buy a couple of the large cardboard cartons that removalists use and spend an hour or two finding how to arrange them to get the largest number of watch boxes in each carton. Then I'd seal them up and store them somewhere convenient (with the types of watch box recorded on the outside of the carton) __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

20 May 2018, 12:41 AM	#30
TC94 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Varies Location: On a couch Watch: Me Posts: 380	I put mine in plastic storage bins with relatively good seals on the lids, throw in a couple of dessicant packs and seal it closed. I put them in a closet. Whenever I need something out of a box, I replace the dessicant pouches.

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