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jballva · 8 December 2010, 10:21 AM

OK, bought my wife nice 31 mm TT rolex for Christmas. I never thought i would spend 8K on a watch, but i did. I am only giving her the one gift his year as last year she had about 50 boxes to open. I was thinking today I would wrap it up nicely in my Fossil Watch tin and get a little kick out of her seeing the rolex after thinking she got a $100.00 watch i showed her. Or should i just wrap up the Rolex box and let the whole rolex presentation stand on her own? Any thoughts or other creative ways others have wrapped theirs? Might be a great thread for this time of year?

moviefreak · 8 December 2010, 10:24 AM

If you are going to take pictures of the moment, then all original watch inside the box..

kcmo · 8 December 2010, 10:32 AM

I'd keep it all original too! She's going to go nuts!!!! How cool!

cyglee · 8 December 2010, 10:34 AM

I vote for the original box, maybe some green gift wrap with a gold bow?

SaddleSC · 8 December 2010, 10:36 AM

All original presentation is best.

Alcan · 8 December 2010, 10:38 AM

Original box, inside a bigger gift wrapped box, inside a bigger gift wrapped box, inside a bigger.......

Rags · 8 December 2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Original box, inside a bigger gift wrapped box, inside a bigger gift wrapped box, inside a bigger.......

Al's idea is great. Let her work for it. Get as many boxes as you can & drive her crazy. BTW thats a excellent gift.

dsio · 8 December 2010, 10:56 AM

I'd be even meaner and wrap it in a king size Toblerone box, just because Toblerone is the most recognizable wrapped gift there is. That way she gets to ponder her chocolate for a few days until finding out its a Rolex.

jizeal · 8 December 2010, 11:03 AM

do both.... hide the rolex wrapped in the original box... then buy a cheap watch and let her unwrap that one first...

Gottog · 8 December 2010, 11:04 AM

Leave it in the original box. All wrappers and stickers intact for her to open. For some people being presented with a brand new Rolex is a once in a lifetime experience. Why muck it up for your enjoyment? Do it right!

GradyPhilpott · 8 December 2010, 12:07 PM

Maybe you should watch this:

http://link.brightcove.com/services/...tid=3130509001

freefly · 8 December 2010, 12:27 PM

Original presentation, but wrapped inside of a box for a clothes iron, vacuum cleaner, or pots & pans set.

ArthurU · 8 December 2010, 12:28 PM

I would leave it in the original box.

BarkMaster · 8 December 2010, 12:30 PM

I stuck my wife's in the toe of a pair of house slippers.

You should have seen her jaw drop.

jballva · 8 December 2010, 12:57 PM

i like the multiple box idea. I thought of that a few weeks ago but had forgotten.

dsio · 8 December 2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

I stuck my wife's in the toe of a pair of house slippers.

You should have seen her jaw drop.

The bark probably scraped the skin off the poor woman's toe when she put them on.

rosspanics · 8 December 2010, 02:16 PM

Original box... my wife just got hers early and immediately lit up upon seeing the crown on the sleeve. Then the excitement just builds as you open layer upon layer... :)

SkyKing31 · 8 December 2010, 02:52 PM

Keep it in the Rolex Box, and wrap it up .. She will love you all the same, and it will be awesome to see her face as she unwraps it knowing that you bought her something extra special .. Best of luck to you.

hdrazor251 · 8 December 2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by freefly

Original presentation, but wrapped inside of a box for a clothes iron, vacuum cleaner, or pots & pans set.

+1

PHDX2 · 8 December 2010, 03:26 PM

All original. More than enough to surprise and impress!

Sparky1970 · 8 December 2010, 04:30 PM

Keep it all original, remember the first time you opened your first Rolex, it's a moment that lives with you forever.
Let us know how it goes, Merry Christmas.....

zhiunit · 8 December 2010, 04:44 PM

roofie her, then put it on her wrist while she passed out =P

Chris B · 8 December 2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparky1970

Keep it all original, remember the first time you opened your first Rolex, it's a moment that lives with you forever.
Let us know how it goes, Merry Christmas.....

Thats the one

TSW · 8 December 2010, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparky1970

Keep it all original, remember the first time you opened your first Rolex, it's a moment that lives with you forever.
Let us know how it goes, Merry Christmas.....

X3

chstoft · 8 December 2010, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparky1970

Keep it all original, remember the first time you opened your first Rolex, it's a moment that lives with you forever.
Let us know how it goes, Merry Christmas.....

X4

And good luck with everything

BQueenan · 8 December 2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jizeal

do both.... hide the rolex wrapped in the original box... then buy a cheap watch and let her unwrap that one first...

I agree with this idea. Maybe let her stew a few minutes before presenting the other box. You could always say "you know we promised not to go overboard this year" or "you said it is the thought that counts".

RolexABC · 8 December 2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by zhiunit

roofie her, then put it on her wrist while she passed out =P

I'd keep it in the original box
I vote for the box in a box in a box....

xjeeunitx · 8 December 2010, 10:45 PM

I think the extra boxes will be great. I get nervous just thinking about it. The feeling of opening up a new Rolex box................ PRICELESS.

chicfarmer1 · 9 December 2010, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by zhiunit

roofie her, then put it on her wrist while she passed out =P

This is the kind of posting that drives women right off a watch board. Come on.

smallcandle · 9 December 2010, 05:54 AM

Definitley use the Rolex box. As others have already said it will create a lasting memory for the both of you. Congratulations and enjoy her surprise!

8 December 2010, 10:21 AM	#1
jballva "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: va Posts: 8	Need Votes on Xmas Wrapping of Rolex OK, bought my wife nice 31 mm TT rolex for Christmas. I never thought i would spend 8K on a watch, but i did. I am only giving her the one gift his year as last year she had about 50 boxes to open. I was thinking today I would wrap it up nicely in my Fossil Watch tin and get a little kick out of her seeing the rolex after thinking she got a $100.00 watch i showed her. Or should i just wrap up the Rolex box and let the whole rolex presentation stand on her own? Any thoughts or other creative ways others have wrapped theirs? Might be a great thread for this time of year?

8 December 2010, 10:24 AM	#2
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	If you are going to take pictures of the moment, then all original watch inside the box.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

8 December 2010, 10:36 AM	#5
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	All original presentation is best. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

8 December 2010, 10:38 AM	#6
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Original box, inside a bigger gift wrapped box, inside a bigger gift wrapped box, inside a bigger....... __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

8 December 2010, 10:56 AM	#8
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	I'd be even meaner and wrap it in a king size Toblerone box, just because Toblerone is the most recognizable wrapped gift there is. That way she gets to ponder her chocolate for a few days until finding out its a Rolex. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

8 December 2010, 10:32 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I'd keep it all original too! She's going to go nuts!!!! How cool!

8 December 2010, 10:34 AM	#4
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	I vote for the original box, maybe some green gift wrap with a gold bow?

8 December 2010, 11:03 AM	#9
jizeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: South Florida Watch: neilswatches@gmail Posts: 5,157	do both.... hide the rolex wrapped in the original box... then buy a cheap watch and let her unwrap that one first...

8 December 2010, 11:04 AM	#10
Gottog Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 168	Don't muck up the presentation for your enjoyment. Leave it in the original box. All wrappers and stickers intact for her to open. For some people being presented with a brand new Rolex is a once in a lifetime experience. Why muck it up for your enjoyment? Do it right!

8 December 2010, 12:07 PM	#11
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Maybe you should watch this: http://link.brightcove.com/services/...tid=3130509001 __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

8 December 2010, 12:27 PM	#12
freefly "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: AZ Watch: 4&5-digit Sub/GMTs Posts: 1,974	Original presentation, but wrapped inside of a box for a clothes iron, vacuum cleaner, or pots & pans set.

8 December 2010, 12:28 PM	#13
ArthurU Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Arthur Location: Toronto Watch: 116610 Posts: 173	I would leave it in the original box.

8 December 2010, 12:30 PM	#14
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	I stuck my wife's in the toe of a pair of house slippers. You should have seen her jaw drop. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

8 December 2010, 12:57 PM	#15
jballva "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: va Posts: 8	i like the multiple box idea. I thought of that a few weeks ago but had forgotten.

8 December 2010, 02:16 PM	#17
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	Original box... my wife just got hers early and immediately lit up upon seeing the crown on the sleeve. Then the excitement just builds as you open layer upon layer... :)

8 December 2010, 02:52 PM	#18
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Keep it in the Rolex Box, and wrap it up .. She will love you all the same, and it will be awesome to see her face as she unwraps it knowing that you bought her something extra special .. Best of luck to you.

8 December 2010, 03:26 PM	#20
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	All original. More than enough to surprise and impress! __________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

8 December 2010, 04:30 PM	#21
Sparky1970 Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Leeds, England Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 112	Keep it all original, remember the first time you opened your first Rolex, it's a moment that lives with you forever. Let us know how it goes, Merry Christmas.....

8 December 2010, 04:44 PM	#22
zhiunit "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: zhi Location: delaware Watch: grandseiko sbgj001 Posts: 374	roofie her, then put it on her wrist while she passed out =P

8 December 2010, 10:45 PM	#28
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,529	I think the extra boxes will be great. I get nervous just thinking about it. The feeling of opening up a new Rolex box................ PRICELESS.

9 December 2010, 05:54 AM	#30
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Definitley use the Rolex box. As others have already said it will create a lasting memory for the both of you. Congratulations and enjoy her surprise! __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

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