Right box for Explorer 114270?

[Rifish]

I purchased a Rolex Explorer 114270. It is "D-series (D41......) so it must be from 2005 or 2006. I would like to buy the orginal box for the watch. I read that Rolex changed the box in those years (2005?). So do we know what would be the right box for this watch: the older green leather & wooden box or newer plastic (?) box?

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Rifish

I purchased a Rolex Explorer 114270. It is "D-series (D41......) so it must be from 2005 or 2006. I would like to buy the orginal box for the watch. I read that Rolex changed the box in those years (2005?). So do we know what would be the right box for this watch: the older green leather & wooden box or newer plastic (?) box?

Not sure why you need it, but check eBay. Put 2005 Rolex box in search function, and you will find one.

Kat


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[Rifish]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Not sure why you need it, but check eBay. Put 2005 Rolex box in search function, and you will find one.

Kat


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Thanks, I know where to find one but I don't know which one would be the right one.

[KatGirl]

One of them says 2005…..


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[Rifish]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

One of them says 2005…..


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Yep, I get that, but the problem is that Rolex made two kind of boxes in 2005 or did they start to use the new box immediately from the beginning of 2005?

Is it even possible to know which kind of box my Explorer was orginally sold?

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Rifish

Yep, I get that, but the problem is that Rolex made two kind of boxes in 2005 or did they start to use the new box immediately from the beginning of 2005?

Is it even possible to know which kind of box my Explorer was orginally sold?

What does it matter? Only a true expert could answer that question, and maybe not. It’s a period correct box. It’s even possible that the watch was presented in different boxes, if there were 2 different ones that year. As I understand how this works, the watches are shipped to the ADs in small plastic protective containers, properly stickered, and presumably, with their appropriate serial number cards. The boxes, and any other paraphernalia are shipped separately. The SAs put them in the boxes, along with any extra tags, warranty cards, etc., and receipt, at time of sale. If you want this, in order to resell it, it won’t make a difference, unless you have the original cards, also.

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[Rifish]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

What does it matter?

Because I would like to buy the exactly same kind of box that this watch was orginally sold, if it is possible. Not for reselling the watch, just for my joy.

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Only a true expert could answer that question, and maybe not. It’s a period correct box. It’s even possible that the watch was presented in different boxes, if there were 2 different ones that year.

Yes, and that is why I'm asking these questions in this forum.

Originally Posted by KatGirl

As I understand how this works, the watches are shipped to the ADs in small plastic protective containers, properly stickered, and presumably, with their appropriate serial number cards. The boxes, and any other paraphernalia are shipped separately. The SAs put them in the boxes, along with any extra tags, warranty cards, etc., and receipt, at time of sale. If you want this, in order to resell it, it won’t make a difference, unless you have the original cards, also.

Yes, this is how it goes nowadays, but maybe not in 2005.

With all the respects, I just want to know is it possible to find out or what kind of box this Explorer was orginally sold with in 2005. If you don't have the answer, maybe someone else has...or not. Let's see.

[OG1982]

Mines from 2004, and this is the original box and paperwork that came with it.




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[Rifish]

Originally Posted by Ollie1982

Mines from 2004, and this is the original box and paperwork that came with it.




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Thanks for the answer and photo! Yes, in 2004 the box was still this cool wooden version. It seems like in 2005 Explorers were sold with both boxes but I've seen lots of the new ones so I guess it is ok to purchace that one for my Explorer also.

[watchluvr4ever]

Either that one or “Green Wave” box, size Small.