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Psychotic offers a unique and entertaining mini-review, meticulously weighing and examining the presentation cases of various luxury watches. This unconventional approach provides a fascinating look into an often-overlooked aspect of watch ownership, sparking a discussion among collectors about the perceived value and quality of these accessories.
Rolex GMT Master II
Bvlgari Diagono Calibro 303
Mont Blanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph MB R200
Porsche Design Flat 6 P6340 Chronograph
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase (5712)
Patek Philippe Aquanaut (5167)
Interesting exercise, weighing watch boxes !? Well why not indeed ! Any conclusions ? Does a heavier box relate to the quality of the watch? If so, I have a watch box that, put on my bathroom scales, tops out at 4kg. Dean
...other than being a little disappointed at the cheap feel of the Rolex Datejust case and the ultra luxurious piano-type wood that came with the Pateks. I can't seem to fight off the thought of a Bentley's interior when I admire the PP's cases. =============================================================================================================================== A 4 kg watch case sans manual and other doodads? Mon dieu! Which watch came with its own Fort Knox?! =========================
I also find some vinyl or plastic surfaces age badly, particularly in the heat, like your Porsche Design box. Do you enjoy the high quality boxes for nice watches, or do you feel that you are just paying for something that takes up room in a cupboard? I guess it adds to the initial pleasure of opening a nice watch though. But would you prefer if Patek instead knocked a couple of thousand off the price? Or perhaps some people use tehs lovely boxes to display their treasures? I wonder how reliably
First, to comment about your query of sales staff just picking up any old case to accompany your new watch: --> notice the Aquanaut's box has a distinct aged yellow tinge to it. Even the cushion that the watch rests upon is yellowed. In contrast, the Nautilus' box looks brand new. What is not seen is the way the cases close. On the Aquanaut's case, there is no resistance to gravity and if you are not careful, the lid slams shut - wood on wood. The Nautilus' case, on the other hand, closes on
... rather than stacking them away under the bed or in a cupboard. And I agree that the packaging is part of the overall experience of buying the watch and the 'feeling' does stay with you as you wart the watch on the wrist. It is part if the watches 'story'. But for me personally, I prefer simple and less ostentatious packaging. Regard, Andrew
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