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jas55 · 20 December 2008, 03:57 AM

I bought my first Rolex this week, a white Explorer 2. The watch is amazing, I can find very little fault. My only dissapointment would have to be with some aspects of the packaging. The outer white box with the Rolex crown is nice, the inner green case is ok. Some of the booklets looked quite dated, and didn't really have very much detailed info in.

I have an Omega Seamaster also, and have to say that I think Omega's packaging and presentation is better than Rolex. Omega comes standard with a leather based box. I think maybe Rolex could improve some aspects of the presentation.

Very interested to hear what other Rolex fans think?

Jocke · 20 December 2008, 04:02 AM

At least they could made the box a little more comfortable.

:r ofl:

Jocke

jas55 · 20 December 2008, 04:04 AM

Hey, that's funny

JJ Irani · 20 December 2008, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

At least they could made the box a little more comfortable.

:r ofl:

Jocke

kingblackbolt · 20 December 2008, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

At least they could made the box a little more comfortable.

:r ofl:

Jocke

Hey Jocke are you guys related?

:d ummy:

Chris B · 20 December 2008, 04:02 AM

Don't worry about the packing & paraphernalia, hows the watch?

jas55 · 20 December 2008, 04:04 AM

Watch is outstanding!

onkyo · 20 December 2008, 04:06 AM

I believe the 'accessories' are just satisfactory esp compared to other high end brands. Patek for example comes with a beautiful wooden box.

The watch is the important thing and glad you like it.

SOooooooooooooooooooo comfortable is the Exp II!!!

jas55 · 20 December 2008, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

I believe the 'accessories' are just satisfactory esp compared to other high end brands. Patek for example comes with a beautiful wooden box.

The watch is the important thing and glad you like it.

SOooooooooooooooooooo comfortable is the Exp II!!!

It seems like some of the other brands, present their watches better. Perhaps Rolex is the only brand that doesn't have to. They could probably sell their watches in old tin cans, and still they would sell.

Wolfgang427 · 20 December 2008, 04:22 AM

In all the years of collecting Rolex watches I have yet to see a box worthy of the price of the watch enclosed.

Jason888 · 20 December 2008, 04:27 AM

I tend to agree with jas55, I think the packaging is decent but somewhat underwhelming.

It's true that the watch is the imost mportant part but I do feel they have room for improvement, comapred to the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean packaging presentation I also purchased this year.

It's a minor point, but still noticable.

ronin7 · 20 December 2008, 04:38 AM

i agree the rolex box kind of sucks.when i got my first rollie last year i was very disappointed with the packaging but loved the watch,i suppose thats what really counts.Rolex could learn a thing or two from omega or panerai,those guys know how to pack a watch.hell ,even iwc with their minamalist approach is better.

Timber Loftis · 20 December 2008, 04:39 AM

I picked up a Hamilton as a Christmas gift and it's packaging was better. But, to be honest, the packaging just sits in a closet or drawer anyway.

Bisquitlips · 20 December 2008, 04:40 AM

The Rolex boxes sucketh in the extreme.

Now Panerai!! There is a BOX!!

Randy · 20 December 2008, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

The Rolex boxes sucketh in the extreme.

Now Panerai!! There is a BOX!!

Panerai boxes are very nice!!! maybe soneone can post a pic!

Art 1 · 20 December 2008, 04:42 AM

I don't care at all about the boxes, I keep them and all the papers but never look at them. I'm shocked that you would really care about the box.

bodybump · 20 December 2008, 04:56 AM

There are some really cool Rolex boxes ive seen..but i dont know if they were meant to be sold separately...

SLS · 20 December 2008, 05:05 AM

They are expensive enough already, plus I don"t wear the boxes.
~Scott

Numismatist · 20 December 2008, 05:08 AM

By keeping the boxes cheaper, considering Omega and others make fancier boxes, it serves the purpose of giving the impression that the 'other' brands are more box than watch. This ultimately helps maintain the 'exclusivity' appearance of the Rolex brand - imo.

buz-lh · 20 December 2008, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

They are expensive enough already, plus I don"t wear the boxes.
~Scott

X2

Wolfgang427 · 20 December 2008, 09:37 AM

If I'm paying $30k+ plus for a new Rolex Daytona in gold or a DD is it to much to ask to get a better box then a new $4k Air-King?

Just because its a little bigger box doesn't make it better.

Get with the program Rolex and spend some of those profits in a better box and less on Billboard ads.

ArizonaHD · 20 December 2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

If I'm paying $30k+ plus for a new Rolex Daytona in gold or a DD is it to much to ask to get a better box then a new $4k Air-King?

Just because its a little bigger box doesn't make it better.

Get with the program Rolex and spend some of those profits in a better box and less on Billboard ads.

X2 Plus their billboards are as old as the booklets they include with the watch!

jas55 · 22 December 2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

If I'm paying $30k+ plus for a new Rolex Daytona in gold or a DD is it to much to ask to get a better box then a new $4k Air-King?

Just because its a little bigger box doesn't make it better.

Get with the program Rolex and spend some of those profits in a better box and less on Billboard ads.

I totally agree with you!

Eli · 20 December 2008, 05:18 AM

The old wooden boxed that used to come with gold rolex's were nice :)

Cato · 20 December 2008, 05:49 AM

I agree. If you're going to drop 5K or more on a product, they should've spent a little more on the packaging.

Wolfgang427 · 20 December 2008, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeskie

The old wooden boxed that used to come with gold rolex's were nice :)

I agree as that's one of their best boxes produced,

but for a $20K+ or $30k+ watch it's totally substandard.

jlibert · 20 December 2008, 10:00 AM

I feel your pain. I just bought my dad a Luminox 1822 for Christmas, and the box was nicer than the box for my Rolex. I wasn't really disappointed with the Rolex box, just Impressed with Luminox.

Cato · 20 December 2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

I agree as that's one of their best boxes produced,

but for a $20K+ or $30k+ watch it's totally substandard.

and for a $20K watch, it had better come with a female watch valet to polish my....crystal, yeah definately.

cody p · 20 December 2008, 05:51 AM

the box was sufficient for my needs.

cmr · 20 December 2008, 06:39 AM

i love my rolex but the packaging is not much better than the invicta diver i bought for my nephew. it was very similar. my rolex box and stuff is just sitting in my closet and it is adequate but there is no excuse for it to not have been allot nicer than a 100.00 invicta. it even has the waves across the top.

20 December 2008, 03:57 AM	#1
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	Rolex Packaging- Dissapointing? I bought my first Rolex this week, a white Explorer 2. The watch is amazing, I can find very little fault. My only dissapointment would have to be with some aspects of the packaging. The outer white box with the Rolex crown is nice, the inner green case is ok. Some of the booklets looked quite dated, and didn't really have very much detailed info in. I have an Omega Seamaster also, and have to say that I think Omega's packaging and presentation is better than Rolex. Omega comes standard with a leather based box. I think maybe Rolex could improve some aspects of the presentation. Very interested to hear what other Rolex fans think?

20 December 2008, 04:02 AM	#2
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	At least they could made the box a little more comfortable. :r ofl: Jocke __________________ 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.

20 December 2008, 04:40 AM	#14
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	The Rolex boxes sucketh in the extreme. Now Panerai!! There is a BOX!! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

20 December 2008, 04:56 AM	#17
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	There are some really cool Rolex boxes ive seen..but i dont know if they were meant to be sold separately... __________________

20 December 2008, 05:05 AM	#18
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	They are expensive enough already, plus I don"t wear the boxes. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

20 December 2008, 04:04 AM	#3
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	Hey, that's funny

20 December 2008, 04:02 AM	#6
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Don't worry about the packing & paraphernalia, hows the watch?

20 December 2008, 04:06 AM	#8
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	I believe the 'accessories' are just satisfactory esp compared to other high end brands. Patek for example comes with a beautiful wooden box. The watch is the important thing and glad you like it. SOooooooooooooooooooo comfortable is the Exp II!!!

20 December 2008, 04:22 AM	#10
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	In all the years of collecting Rolex watches I have yet to see a box worthy of the price of the watch enclosed.

20 December 2008, 04:27 AM	#11
Jason888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vietnam Posts: 26	I tend to agree with jas55, I think the packaging is decent but somewhat underwhelming. It's true that the watch is the imost mportant part but I do feel they have room for improvement, comapred to the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean packaging presentation I also purchased this year. It's a minor point, but still noticable.

20 December 2008, 04:38 AM	#12
ronin7 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: bucks uk Watch: green submariner Posts: 424	i agree the rolex box kind of sucks.when i got my first rollie last year i was very disappointed with the packaging but loved the watch,i suppose thats what really counts.Rolex could learn a thing or two from omega or panerai,those guys know how to pack a watch.hell ,even iwc with their minamalist approach is better.

20 December 2008, 04:39 AM	#13
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	I picked up a Hamilton as a Christmas gift and it's packaging was better. But, to be honest, the packaging just sits in a closet or drawer anyway.

20 December 2008, 04:42 AM	#16
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I don't care at all about the boxes, I keep them and all the papers but never look at them. I'm shocked that you would really care about the box.

20 December 2008, 05:08 AM	#19
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	By keeping the boxes cheaper, considering Omega and others make fancier boxes, it serves the purpose of giving the impression that the 'other' brands are more box than watch. This ultimately helps maintain the 'exclusivity' appearance of the Rolex brand - imo. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

20 December 2008, 09:37 AM	#21
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	If I'm paying $30k+ plus for a new Rolex Daytona in gold or a DD is it to much to ask to get a better box then a new $4k Air-King? Just because its a little bigger box doesn't make it better. Get with the program Rolex and spend some of those profits in a better box and less on Billboard ads.

20 December 2008, 05:18 AM	#24
Eli Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 459	The old wooden boxed that used to come with gold rolex's were nice :)

20 December 2008, 05:49 AM	#25
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I agree. If you're going to drop 5K or more on a product, they should've spent a little more on the packaging.

20 December 2008, 10:00 AM	#27
jlibert Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ca Posts: 18	I feel your pain. I just bought my dad a Luminox 1822 for Christmas, and the box was nicer than the box for my Rolex. I wasn't really disappointed with the Rolex box, just Impressed with Luminox.

20 December 2008, 05:51 AM	#29
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	the box was sufficient for my needs.

20 December 2008, 06:39 AM	#30
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	i love my rolex but the packaging is not much better than the invicta diver i bought for my nephew. it was very similar. my rolex box and stuff is just sitting in my closet and it is adequate but there is no excuse for it to not have been allot nicer than a 100.00 invicta. it even has the waves across the top. __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

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