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7 October 2023, 12:22 PM | #1 |
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Rolex Box Inner Lining
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I just picked up a new Rolex from a local AD. I want to know what the inner lining is made of. I'm referring to the light colored lining that covers the pillow and rest of the inside of the box so that watch doesn't get scratched when the watch touches it. Is it suede? Microfiber? Something else? Does anyone know? Thank you |
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Not likely Alcantara (R) and not suede.
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if i'm not mistaken, i believe i once read that it's velour, which is somewhat similar to velvet. no idea whether it's "traditional" velour (cotton), or standard "modern" velour (polyester). probably the latter.
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Something synthetic, most probably made in China, that is only supposed to be used for a very short time.
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Is this for real? Wouldn't the box that Rolex provides be a safe place? I don't get this.
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... fake suede that will outgas and cause value-enhancing rainbow toning on your 'tona.
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I think someone is on a fishing trip. Can’t be for real. The soft lining of a Rolex box scratching a watch.
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Good research for someone interested in making Rolex boxes
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I would think Rolex outsources their box entirely. And they are not too great given the price point of the brand.
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I don’t think OP was saying they’re worried about scratches but describing the purpose, as they see it, to the lining.
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The OP's own words speaks to their understanding that the material used is so the watch DOESN'T get scratched.
I would guess a form of synthetic suede, e.g., https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultrasuede |
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As others have stated if you read the op’s simple question he’s asking a straightforward question about the fabric used that stops your watch from getting scratched
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Again, it's velour
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