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notyet100 · 4 June 2013, 12:58 AM

Finally I got my first Rolex few days ago. Before that, my Omega Speed Master was the daily work horse. As I was about to retire it to its box, I realized part of the skin of the box has been disintegrated. The box has lost its past beauty.

Just curious if anyone can share how you store away your Rolex box and is it important to keep the box in good condition for future selling with the watch?

Reu · 4 June 2013, 01:03 AM

Everyone is different but I personally put the original watch boxes away safely as soon as I get them to keep them in new condition and safe.

I have a drawer to keep all my watch boxes and paperwork etc together.

I then use my watch storage box to place all my watches in together.

james1787 · 4 June 2013, 01:03 AM

It's packed away in a bigger box on a shelf. I don't really have any reason to open it or look at it. I think it may have been taken out of 'storage' maybe 3 or 4 times since I've owned the watch 13+ years.

boogiebot · 4 June 2013, 01:04 AM

yes i do. i like the boxes i think they look nice

beshannon · 4 June 2013, 01:04 AM

I keep all the boxes and papers for all my watches. I recently sold three watches and everyone seemed happy to get the complete package

DanG · 4 June 2013, 01:10 AM

I have a box drawer where I keep all my boxes with papers and extra links.

CKL1213 · 4 June 2013, 01:13 AM

wrap it and keep it somewhere out of dust

wantonebad · 4 June 2013, 01:15 AM

makes the watch more complete, and easier to sell later. Even if you are not going to sell the watch, your estate will have to eventually...

Did that sound as morbid as it was to type?

hpowders · 4 June 2013, 01:17 AM

^^Agree.

mtrunner · 4 June 2013, 01:17 AM

Yes like everyone else I have kept everything for all my watches. I just store them in my closet.

Lion · 4 June 2013, 01:20 AM

Welcome to the Forum and enjoy your time here. You could pack the Rolex box, complete, in another larger box or container and keep it dry and clean. Now if you were to decide to sell your watch at a future date in time.....many people prefer to buy the watch with all the original packaging. But of course it's not imperative that you keep it but it is a good idea!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

Rolex-10 · 4 June 2013, 01:23 AM

Safely in a draw.

xhype · 4 June 2013, 01:24 AM

Boxes and papers is in the safe

notyet100 · 4 June 2013, 01:26 AM

Thanks folks for the quick replies.

No one had any box that had disintegrated skin? My Red Omega suffered that after staying in a closed closet for years. Now I have to look for a better storage space for my Rolex Box.

Chainring · 4 June 2013, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

....many people prefer to buy the watch with all the original packaging. But of course it's not imperative that you keep it but it is a good idea!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

What Leo said. I'm one of those persons who would prefer to buy the complete set so I do think it is important to keep it all for the future.

Reu · 4 June 2013, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notyet100

Thanks folks for the quick replies.

No one had any box that had disintegrated skin? My Red Omega suffered that after staying in a closed closet for years. Now I have to look for a better storage space for my Rolex Box.

Personally no, but if you're concerned about your Rolex box doing the same as your Omega box despite having put it away then just get a sealable air-tight bag/container.

Furbo · 4 June 2013, 01:52 AM

I keep my boxes and when I'll have enough of them, I'll sell them all and buy me another Rolex. :D

MonBK · 4 June 2013, 01:59 AM

I rent a 20'x 20' air conditioned storage unit for $1,500/month.

In the center of the room I placed a piedestal with the box on top.

My Rolex AD told me it would be enough with a 10' x 10' unit but I want the box to be able to breath.

mjclark32 · 4 June 2013, 02:00 AM

Mines in a drawer...

Reu · 4 June 2013, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

I rent a 20'x 20' air conditioned storage unit for $1,500/month.

In the center of the room I placed a piedestal with the box on top.

My Rolex AD told me it would be enough with a 10' x 10' unit but I want the box to be able to breath.

This sort of caper wouldn't surprise me given some of the content on this forum...

Daytona-Dan · 4 June 2013, 02:22 AM

I keep the box and warranty card with the receipt in a separate safe (ie: separate to the watch). It's essential for resale as far as I'm concerned, everyone wants a complete set if they can get it.

Swift_Movement · 4 June 2013, 02:24 AM

I keep the box, the instruction booklet, the COSC tag, etc. Everything I can. It doesn't take up much room to keep all of the little things the next guy might appreciate. And I appreciate having it all myself as well. I usually look at the stuff every few months.

padi56 · 4 June 2013, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

I rent a 20'x 20' air conditioned storage unit for $1,500/month.

In the center of the room I placed a piedestal with the box on top.

My Rolex AD told me it would be enough with a 10' x 10' unit but I want the box to be able to breath.

If I remember mine are somewhere in the attic with the rest of the clutter I have massed over the years its cheaper,but I keep the real important bits the watches on my wrist or if not worn in my sock draw.

Daytona-Dan · 4 June 2013, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

If I remember mine are somewhere in the attic with the rest of the clutter I have massed over the years its cheaper,but I keep the real important bits the watches on my wrist or if not worn in my sock draw.

Actually this is not a bad idea, if YOU can't find something up there when you're looking for it and you know it's there, any potential thieves have no chance!

mrhy · 4 June 2013, 02:31 AM

I keep them in an armoire and I store the watches in them

iloveomegawatch · 4 June 2013, 02:32 AM

Obviously

swils8610 · 4 June 2013, 02:53 AM

I keep all my boxes and papers together in my safe.

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floater156 · 4 June 2013, 02:55 AM

Yes, I keep everything in my safe.

Watchflair · 4 June 2013, 02:55 AM

Yea I keep my boxes and papers in a safe location. Put them high up in an area I don't access often to maintain the integrity of the whole package.

Frosty · 4 June 2013, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notyet100

Finally I got my first Rolex few days ago. Before that, my Omega Speed Master was the daily work horse. As I was about to retire it to its box, I realized part of the skin of the box has been disintegrated. The box has lost its past beauty.

Just curious if anyone can share how you store away your Rolex box and is it important to keep the box in good condition for future selling with the watch?

I had the same thing happen with a Seamaster Box. In the Omega Section I have seen this mentioned before. I have not had that problem with a Rolex Box.

4 June 2013, 12:58 AM	#1
notyet100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Asia Posts: 2	Do you keep your Rolex box? Finally I got my first Rolex few days ago. Before that, my Omega Speed Master was the daily work horse. As I was about to retire it to its box, I realized part of the skin of the box has been disintegrated. The box has lost its past beauty. Just curious if anyone can share how you store away your Rolex box and is it important to keep the box in good condition for future selling with the watch?

4 June 2013, 01:04 AM	#5
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I keep all the boxes and papers for all my watches. I recently sold three watches and everyone seemed happy to get the complete package __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

4 June 2013, 01:15 AM	#8
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	makes the watch more complete, and easier to sell later. Even if you are not going to sell the watch, your estate will have to eventually... Did that sound as morbid as it was to type? __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

4 June 2013, 01:20 AM	#11
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Welcome to the Forum and enjoy your time here. You could pack the Rolex box, complete, in another larger box or container and keep it dry and clean. Now if you were to decide to sell your watch at a future date in time.....many people prefer to buy the watch with all the original packaging. But of course it's not imperative that you keep it but it is a good idea!!! Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

4 June 2013, 01:24 AM	#13
xhype "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 850	Boxes and papers is in the safe __________________ GMT MASTER 16710 AKA THE XHYPE

4 June 2013, 01:03 AM	#2
Reu Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,152	Everyone is different but I personally put the original watch boxes away safely as soon as I get them to keep them in new condition and safe. I have a drawer to keep all my watch boxes and paperwork etc together. I then use my watch storage box to place all my watches in together.

4 June 2013, 01:03 AM	#3
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	It's packed away in a bigger box on a shelf. I don't really have any reason to open it or look at it. I think it may have been taken out of 'storage' maybe 3 or 4 times since I've owned the watch 13+ years.

4 June 2013, 01:04 AM	#4
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	yes i do. i like the boxes i think they look nice

4 June 2013, 01:10 AM	#6
DanG Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: WA State Watch: Rolex Yachtmaster Posts: 133	I have a box drawer where I keep all my boxes with papers and extra links.

4 June 2013, 01:13 AM	#7
CKL1213 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 367	wrap it and keep it somewhere out of dust

4 June 2013, 01:17 AM	#9
hpowders "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Tampa, Fl Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 313	^^Agree.

4 June 2013, 01:17 AM	#10
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Yes like everyone else I have kept everything for all my watches. I just store them in my closet.

4 June 2013, 01:23 AM	#12
Rolex-10 Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: UK Posts: 288	Safely in a draw.

4 June 2013, 01:26 AM	#14
notyet100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Asia Posts: 2	Thanks folks for the quick replies. No one had any box that had disintegrated skin? My Red Omega suffered that after staying in a closed closet for years. Now I have to look for a better storage space for my Rolex Box.

4 June 2013, 01:52 AM	#17
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	I keep my boxes and when I'll have enough of them, I'll sell them all and buy me another Rolex. :D

4 June 2013, 01:59 AM	#18
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	I rent a 20'x 20' air conditioned storage unit for $1,500/month. In the center of the room I placed a piedestal with the box on top. My Rolex AD told me it would be enough with a 10' x 10' unit but I want the box to be able to breath.

4 June 2013, 02:00 AM	#19
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Mines in a drawer... __________________

4 June 2013, 02:22 AM	#21
Daytona-Dan Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: UK Watch: 116528 Posts: 1,049	I keep the box and warranty card with the receipt in a separate safe (ie: separate to the watch). It's essential for resale as far as I'm concerned, everyone wants a complete set if they can get it.

4 June 2013, 02:24 AM	#22
Swift_Movement Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: Kitchener, Canada Watch: The Throne Posts: 375	I keep the box, the instruction booklet, the COSC tag, etc. Everything I can. It doesn't take up much room to keep all of the little things the next guy might appreciate. And I appreciate having it all myself as well. I usually look at the stuff every few months.

4 June 2013, 02:31 AM	#25
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	I keep them in an armoire and I store the watches in them

4 June 2013, 02:32 AM	#26
iloveomegawatch Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: US Posts: 50	Obviously

4 June 2013, 02:53 AM	#27
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,210	I keep all my boxes and papers together in my safe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 June 2013, 02:55 AM	#28
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Yes, I keep everything in my safe. __________________ Lead by example through production.

4 June 2013, 02:55 AM	#29
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	Yea I keep my boxes and papers in a safe location. Put them high up in an area I don't access often to maintain the integrity of the whole package. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

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