Vintage Watch Boxes: A Collector's Item

HSTE · 2017-09-23T06:07:08Z

Explore the surprising value of vintage watch boxes as collector's items. HSTE discusses their rarity and importance in the vintage market.

HSTE's 2017 post delves into the often-overlooked world of vintage watch boxes, highlighting their increasing value as collector's items. This discussion sheds light on how these seemingly ancillary components have become integral to a watch's provenance and desirability, offering a fascinating perspective on the broader vintage collecting landscape.

......and today many of these boxes are collectors' items in their own right.

Cheers, HSTE

Key Points from the Discussion

Matching a vintage watch with its original box significantly enhances its collector appeal and value, creating a 'game' for enthusiasts.
Historically, brands like IWC did not always provide a specific box for a specific reference, meaning a single model could come in various box types, making 'the match' less precise than today.
The presence of both original box and papers (B&P) is highly valued in the vintage watch market, becoming increasingly rare and desirable.
Collectors enjoy sharing examples of their vintage watches paired with their corresponding boxes, including pieces like the Zenith Chronometre Cal 135, IWC Ingenieur 666 AD, and Jaeger-LeCoultre models.

The Discussion

Arie - Mr Orange

Sep 23, 2017

Never knew Chronometro chocolates existed 😉 [nt]

HSTE

Sep 23, 2017

That's a good one Arie!

Cheers, HSTE

Ares501 - Mr Green

Sep 23, 2017

Superb post

Yes box and papers are super nice extra in vintage world and more and more rare. Excellent collection of boxes my friend

HSTE

Sep 23, 2017

Thank you! Yip, papers is even more difficult!

Cheers, HSTE

Alkiro1

Sep 23, 2017

Very interesting topic my friend. The Omega box with the Olympic logo is my favourite. Do you have the original cork box of your Nautilus?

Best wishes Alkiro

HSTE

Sep 23, 2017

Thanks my friend. My Nautilus was deliverd in the dark red box where the inside content crumbles away. As far as I understand, they used at least...

....three different types of boxes for the 3700. Cheers, HSTE

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