"factory sealed watch" is this possible?

[50peso]

I am interested in purchasing a new Rolex (exp ll) from a top known after market dealer. Would it be unusual to ask for a factory sealed watch? Do they honor such a request? Any of your experiences with this matter appreciated! btw im thinking AF or SL for dealers. Thanks

[50peso]

Just to clarify, a factory sealed box that the watch comes in

[viper]

the box isn't sealed to start with..they'll look at you like an alien..lol

buy the seller, not the watch!

when buying from a good, reputable, honest seller, there's noting to worry about!

[Atlanta]

Rolex's don't come in boxes - they come from the factory in plastic containers with a styrofoam insert. The boxes on the other hand, do come sealed from the factory...

Good luck - just try to find one with the protective stickers on it and you'll be fine!

[Yume-sama]

Not sure why an after market dealer (do you mean used? ) would still have factory sealed watches.

But if you buy it from an AD on order (not in stock...), you can definitely get it shipped to you unopened. I have.

[ijen0311]

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Not sure why an after market dealer (do you mean used? ) would still have factory sealed watches.

But if you buy it from an AD on order (not in stock...), you can definitely get it shipped to you unopened. I have.

they're so cute when they're asleep

[kzm40]

Originally Posted by ijen0311

they're so cute when they're asleep

Yes.. arn't they just....

[casadecamporolex]

I am certain RolexUSA does not deliver watches to their ADs in those plastic containers.

I demand from my AD that no one but me touch the watch I am buying. I call its condition to be "fresh".

I have special ordered 7 watches from my AD in the past 6 years and have witnessed opening the shipping container that RolexUSA sent to the AD. In every case, the watch is packed and delivered inside the Rolex box with a white cardboard outer sleeve.

Maybe in other distribution areas, Rolex ships in the plastic cases.
However, in the USA, they are shipped inside the Rolex box.....both for special orders and stock orders.

I doubt any GM watch would be considered "fresh".

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by ijen0311

they're so cute when they're asleep

They not always sleep.

Hey Mr 1680 it´s time for sleeping.

Ok but I will have some fun tonight



Mmmm, this is my favorite position. I love it.



And 9 months later, look whats happend.



It´s time, it´s time he is comming.



Huu so BIG he was



And the Rolex family with the new born.



Jocke

[therolexguy]

JOCKE are you feeling O.K.?

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by 50peso

I am interested in purchasing a new Rolex (exp ll) from a top known after market dealer. Would it be unusual to ask for a factory sealed watch? Do they honor such a request? Any of your experiences with this matter appreciated! btw im thinking AF or SL for dealers. Thanks

I'm not sure if you can order it factory sealed. I got my YM so a few years back, before
they start with the new plastic boxes.

It looks like this.







Jocke

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by therolexguy

JOCKE are you feeling O.K.?

Yes like James Brown "I feel good".

Jocke

[idk01]

Jocke is just fine :-)

[stnmikita]

Originally Posted by Jocke

They not always sleep.

Hey Mr 1680 it´s time for sleeping.

Ok but I will have some fun tonight



Mmmm, this is my favorite position. I love it.



And 9 months later, look whats happend.



It´s time, it´s time he is comming.



Huu so BIG he was



And the Rolex family with the new born.



Jocke

Ok, that was disturbing.

[Imtiaz]

In Japan they come in the big white boxes. From this year they changed the design of the boxes and they now have a slide out inner section, much like a drawer.

The watch itself is wrapped in plastic but only a very thin film, even thinner than kitchen wrap.

The watch is then placed on the pillow with the bracelet going all the way around, and the clasp closed.

Rolex also sends out the watch with a polishing cloth, all the booklets, green wallet and so on.

A true class job.

never seen one in plastic here.

[Wildwing]

But did it take nine months to manufacture?

[flyback]

Originally Posted by casadecamporolex

I am certain RolexUSA does not deliver watches to their ADs in those plastic containers.

I demand from my AD that no one but me touch the watch I am buying. I call its condition to be "fresh".

I have special ordered 7 watches from my AD in the past 6 years and have witnessed opening the shipping container that RolexUSA sent to the AD. In every case, the watch is packed and delivered inside the Rolex box with a white cardboard outer sleeve.

Maybe in other distribution areas, Rolex ships in the plastic cases.
However, in the USA, they are shipped inside the Rolex box.....both for special orders and stock orders.

I doubt any GM watch would be considered "fresh".

Don't be so "certain." There's an AD here in the SF Bay Area that has lots of inventory in exactly those plastic containers. I witnessed them open one to get out a Milgauss.

[Atlanta]

Originally Posted by casadecamporolex

I am certain RolexUSA does not deliver watches to their ADs in those plastic containers.

I have special ordered 7 watches from my AD in the past 6 years and have witnessed opening the shipping container that RolexUSA sent to the AD. In every case, the watch is packed and delivered inside the Rolex box with a white cardboard outer sleeve.

Maybe in other distribution areas, Rolex ships in the plastic cases.
However, in the USA, they are shipped inside the Rolex box.....both for special orders and stock orders.

My watch was opened 'fresh' for me in its plastic container. I was given the box separately, and it was factory wrapped and sealed with a label on the outside denoting the model it belonged with. Either distributors have different practices, or your AD may have a middleman involved.

[azmmza]

Originally Posted by Atlanta

My watch was opened 'fresh' for me in its plastic container. I was given the box separately, and it was factory wrapped and sealed with a label on the outside denoting the model it belonged with. Either distributors have different practices, or your AD may have a middleman involved.

i have seen them sealed like the picture of the daytona and GV

this was in the rolex store in the wynn

they had hundreds of rolexes sealed this way

[theenemywithin]

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Not sure why an after market dealer (do you mean used? ) would still have factory sealed watches.

But if you buy it from an AD on order (not in stock...), you can definitely get it shipped to you unopened. I have.

:banhi m:

[theenemywithin]

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Not sure why an after market dealer (do you mean used? ) would still have factory sealed watches.

But if you buy it from an AD on order (not in stock...), you can definitely get it shipped to you unopened. I have.

Seriously though, if you ever grow tired of the Milgauss i'll take it off you. I'll even pay freight costs if that helps!!!!

[theenemywithin]

Originally Posted by Jocke

They not always sleep.

Hey Mr 1680 it´s time for sleeping.

Ok but I will have some fun tonight



Mmmm, this is my favorite position. I love it.



And 9 months later, look whats happend.



It´s time, it´s time he is comming.



Huu so BIG he was



And the Rolex family with the new born.



Jocke

I can't decide if this is vulgar, amazing or just down right Horological Pornography!!!!!

[Alcan]

In Canada, Rolex watches arrive at the AD in styrofoam. The watch is eventually matched to the box (it has the white sticker with the SN) and packaged for the customer.