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AAP8 · 27 December 2011, 08:53 AM

Hey Everyone,

My dad is in the market for a new White Gold Sub, I was at the jewelers with him and I think either he or I are very confused about Rolex's packaging of watches.

It was my understanding that Steel models get a Small box, Steel/Gold models get a Medium Box, and All Gold (Yellow/Rose/White) get a Large Box.

Is this not the case anymore? When my uncle got his all gold DJ 2 years ago, the box was much bigger than the one that they give on Gold Models at this AD ...

Am I mistaken? Is the AD Mistaken?

Speed · 27 December 2011, 09:15 AM

You are generally correct.

However, the watches come to the Ads in styrofoam & plastic cases. The Ads put the watches - along with books et al - in the green plastic presentation boxes. From time to time / depending on supply on hand, a watch may be sold in a random box.

Time2time · 27 December 2011, 10:30 AM

I got a medium box for my Sub-C and my Milgauss GV. Wife got a large box for her Lady datejust TT.

HL65 · 27 December 2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

You are generally correct.

However, the watches come to the Ads in styrofoam & plastic cases. The Ads put the watches - along with books et al - in the green plastic presentation boxes. From time to time / depending on supply on hand, a watch may be sold in a random box.

X2

Mickey® · 27 December 2011, 10:43 AM

Love to see some Small, Medium & Large Pictures...
All I got are the same for my Explorer II, GMT II and 11610LV...never knew there were different sizes.

If this were a childrens bedtime story (Ala 3 Little Bears) I'd read it every night.
"This little box was TOO Big, and this little box was too small but this Box was Just Right!"

HL65 · 27 December 2011, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

Love to see some Small, Medium & Large Pictures...
All I got are the same for my Explorer II, GMT II and 11610LV...never knew there were different sizes.

If this were a childrens bedtime story (Ala 3 Little Bears) I'd read it every night.
"This little box was TOO Big, and this little box was too small but this Box was Just Right!"

And Jumbo size which came with my platinum DD...

Big, BIG, BIGGER and BIGGEST!!

imono · 27 December 2011, 11:10 AM

Here are some of the wavy ones ...

Ebruner · 27 December 2011, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

You are generally correct.

However, the watches come to the Ads in styrofoam & plastic cases. The Ads put the watches - along with books et al - in the green plastic presentation boxes. From time to time / depending on supply on hand, a watch may be sold in a random box.

Spot on!

-Eddie

AAP8 · 27 December 2011, 11:29 AM

Ok, but based on the pictures above, what should a Gold Watch come in ... specifically Gold Sport's Watch

HL65 · 27 December 2011, 11:33 AM

The large box.
Although I can't tell from pics and I am not going to run upstairs and measure boxes!

Mickey® · 27 December 2011, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imono

Here are some of the wavy ones ...

By the looks of that...I got the medium one! LOL
Thanks.

imono · 27 December 2011, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AAP8

Ok, but based on the pictures above, what should a Gold Watch come in ... specifically Gold Sport's Watch

I think it is the first picture on the Right - the one that measures 7".

AAP8 · 27 December 2011, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imono

I think it is the first picture on the Right - the one that measures 7".

If thats true, what do you have to buy to get the big one? I mean seriously thats the box I thought the gold models would get. Its not a big deal, especially since the Watch will not live in the box, just figured any all gold/plat watches would get the same big box.

imono · 27 December 2011, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

By the looks of that...I got the medium one! LOL
Thanks.

I am told any regular SS gets the small box.
Higher up with Gold Bezel gets the bigger one.

The smaller one I have has 16520 Black Index label on the outer white box. A Daytona in a small box. I'd have never imagine that.

imono · 27 December 2011, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AAP8

If thats true, what do you have to buy to get the big one? I mean seriously thats the box I thought the gold models would get. Its not a big deal, especially since the Watch will not live in the box, just figured any all gold/plat watches would get the same big box.

The biggest green one is for the regular President.
The Ultimate is for some crazy President Masterpiece.

If you request a bigger box you might get it from the AD.

HL65 · 27 December 2011, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AAP8

If thats true, what do you have to buy to get the big one? I mean seriously thats the box I thought the gold models would get. Its not a big deal, especially since the Watch will not live in the box, just figured any all gold/plat watches would get the same big box.

Not sure what you are referring to but the big boxes come with the gold sports watches. The platinum DD comes with a huge box which makes the large look tiny and even has side compartments. Maybe you got the wrong box but I have 3 gold sports watches and all came with large boxes as did regular DD.

imono · 27 December 2011, 12:11 PM

OK. Here are boxes for the Gold Models.
Older box on left.
Newer box on right.

HL65 · 27 December 2011, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imono

OK. Here are boxes for the Gold Models.
Older box on left.
Newer box on right.

Those are not gold model boxes but old and new boxes for platinum DD.

Time2time · 27 December 2011, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imono

I am told any regular SS gets the small box.
Higher up with Gold Bezel gets the bigger one.

The smaller one I have has 16520 Black Index label on the outer white box. A Daytona in a small box. I'd have never imagine that.

In UK, SS sports= Medium one.

HL65 · 27 December 2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Time2time

In UK, SS sports= Medium one.

Same in the US.

GradyPhilpott · 27 December 2011, 12:14 PM

Those are pretty nice boxes, but I'm afraid that regardless of the size, they would wind up in the closet, which is where my "smaller" boxes are now.

imono · 27 December 2011, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Those are not gold model boxes but old and new boxes for platinum DD.

Pardon me for getting all my facts wrong!
I'll just quietly post pics next time...

dddrees · 27 December 2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gradyphilpott

those are pretty nice boxes, but i'm afraid that regardless of the size, they would wind up in the closet, which is where my "smaller" boxes are now.

x2

Joe(UK) · 27 December 2011, 08:23 PM

I got the smallest one with my GmtII-C and a medium one with my SS DJ

scooba · 27 December 2011, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AAP8

Ok, but based on the pictures above, what should a Gold Watch come in ... specifically Gold Sport's Watch

We have 5 sports 18K @ home all are supplied with the big box ,If you are spending big money you want the big box !

The dealer can source you a big box make him get you the right box ,The right box is the one that makes you happy ,You obviously arent Happy otherwise you wouldnt be asking the question ,

18k WG Sub 2 off

18k YG Gmt

18K Rose Gold Daytona

18K Ceramic

all came with big boxes

padi56 · 27 December 2011, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Those are pretty nice boxes, but I'm afraid that regardless of the size, they would wind up in the closet, which is where my "smaller" boxes are now.

Exactly its a packaging box if its made from plastic, wood, or any other material or any size its still a packaging box.

HL65 · 27 December 2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Those are pretty nice boxes, but I'm afraid that regardless of the size, they would wind up in the closet, which is where my "smaller" boxes are now.

AAP8 · 28 December 2011, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Those are pretty nice boxes, but I'm afraid that regardless of the size, they would wind up in the closet, which is where my "smaller" boxes are now.

Thats the difference, for most people they do not use the box to store their watch, my dad does ... which is why this is important.

Mickey® · 28 December 2011, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AAP8

Thats the difference, for most people they do not use the box to store their watch, my dad does ... which is why this is important.

I always wondered..."How did the watch AND box and papers get stolen"...
Now I know!

AAP8 · 28 December 2011, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

I always wondered..."How did the watch AND box and papers get stolen"...
Now I know!

Actually, no, for us the papers are all in the safe deposit box with all of the important docs, the box is not the holder of those papers.

27 December 2011, 08:53 AM	#1
AAP8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: AP Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: SubC LN Posts: 428	Different Watch Box Sizes? Hey Everyone, My dad is in the market for a new White Gold Sub, I was at the jewelers with him and I think either he or I are very confused about Rolex's packaging of watches. It was my understanding that Steel models get a Small box, Steel/Gold models get a Medium Box, and All Gold (Yellow/Rose/White) get a Large Box. Is this not the case anymore? When my uncle got his all gold DJ 2 years ago, the box was much bigger than the one that they give on Gold Models at this AD ... Am I mistaken? Is the AD Mistaken?

27 December 2011, 11:10 AM	#7
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Here are some of the wavy ones ... Attached Images

27 December 2011, 11:33 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	The large box. Although I can't tell from pics and I am not going to run upstairs and measure boxes! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 December 2011, 12:11 PM	#17
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	OK. Here are boxes for the Gold Models. Older box on left. Newer box on right. Attached Images

27 December 2011, 12:14 PM	#21
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Those are pretty nice boxes, but I'm afraid that regardless of the size, they would wind up in the closet, which is where my "smaller" boxes are now. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

27 December 2011, 09:15 AM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	You are generally correct. However, the watches come to the Ads in styrofoam & plastic cases. The Ads put the watches - along with books et al - in the green plastic presentation boxes. From time to time / depending on supply on hand, a watch may be sold in a random box.

27 December 2011, 10:30 AM	#3
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	I got a medium box for my Sub-C and my Milgauss GV. Wife got a large box for her Lady datejust TT.

27 December 2011, 10:43 AM	#5
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Love to see some Small, Medium & Large Pictures... All I got are the same for my Explorer II, GMT II and 11610LV...never knew there were different sizes. If this were a childrens bedtime story (Ala 3 Little Bears) I'd read it every night. "This little box was TOO Big, and this little box was too small but this Box was Just Right!"

27 December 2011, 11:29 AM	#9
AAP8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: AP Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: SubC LN Posts: 428	Ok, but based on the pictures above, what should a Gold Watch come in ... specifically Gold Sport's Watch

27 December 2011, 08:23 PM	#24
Joe(UK) "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Somerset, UK Watch: PAM417, PAM000 Posts: 233	I got the smallest one with my GmtII-C and a medium one with my SS DJ

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