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Sorry, not right
Sorry, these velvet boxes were for the Omega Rg's, and production stopped IIRW in 1951.
The leather boxes were from the 1940s too, perhaps production started in the 30s and extended in the 40s? I have somewhere an advert and will post it.
Best
Franco
Box Play 1940’s: Omega Suverän reference 2400-7
Another example of 1940’s Omega with not overly large box. I never saw a special box for the Suverän as I did for the Officer, but both models were specially made for the Swedish market. Both boxes are of the same style, light beige/yellow, brown text, ma...
Brilliant! That white Suveran Omega I really like
and those vintage boxes...I wish manufactures will go back to more reasonably sized boxes. Compare that one with the box of the Omega Trilogy....'nuff said
Certainly not always the case...............
but I have read the packing costs for some watches can be higher than the cost of the movement used in the watch. Yes, I also wish packaging could be reduced, I see no need for the multiple boxes some watches come with.
I did a post on this once....
....it was surprising just how many people were in favour of teh lavish and huge modern boxes.
"sense of occasion"
....that was one argument used. Also, for many, the size of collection is 1-3 watches, so having a big box poses no issues of storage etc.
Yes, rhese kind of small boxes would make life much easier...!
The Suverän have a lot of the trades I like in a vintage time only watch and the Swedish connection makes it even more enjoyable for me! Best Blomman
Small boxes across the Omega range
Yes, Omega, Audemars, Patek , IWC all had boxes of normal size. Omega for its chronometres (which in the 40s must have been their best products), only had slightly more luxurious boxes than normal 30mm calibers (see image). But just about the same small s...
Thank you for your input Franco!
To my understanding these leather boxes are more related to Omega watches from the 1930's. Among others, I have seen ads with this kind of box for the Omega Marine. As for the velvet boxes, I suspect more related to the 1950's. But yes, boxes from all bra...
Sorry, not right
Sorry, these velvet boxes were for the Omega Rg's, and production stopped IIRW in 1951. The leather boxes were from the 1940s too, perhaps production started in the 30s and extended in the 40s? I have somewhere an advert and will post it. Best Franco
OK, thank you for the clarification!
I will try to share some other documents when I am home again. The leather box I am sure originates from the 1930's. Best Blomman
Here it is
Hi This is the one image I was referring to, it clearly shows the chronometre box. Bws Franco ...
Perfect! :)
Thank you for sharing this one! I could not find the document I was talking about, showing the Marine in such leather box... But, I have another document showing another box for 1940's Chronometre. The 1948 Centenary: Came in a Sterling Silver box which y...
Congratulatulation for this watches and the history, boxes ! GREAT!
I have this one, coming from a old Magazin, may be 60 years old, the paper is brownish. ...
Interesting to see this document!
I have an ad with the same watch (1949) but in French and with different content! I guess the R.A.F. reference is the 2777. Best Blomman ...
Not a single box here, Blomman . . .
. . . at least, not related to my vintage Omega collection. They're more of a curiosity than a compulsion personally. That said, I'd love to have the chronometer certificates offered to rg purchasers . . . unfortunately, none of mine came with them. Best,...
Nope, not a single one, Blomman . . .
. . . nor any accoutrements other than a few pamphlets. I do use an Omega lanyard at picnics to carry my vintage Brew 102 bottle opener. I'm the guy folks come to to have their bottle of Corona opened. And no, no reported cases of lockjaw . . . yet. ;-) ...
Officer black dial is a killer
Both of them are sharp and crispy. Thanks for sharing.
Will bring next time we meet, my friend! :)
BTW, I finally got the Longines back from watchmaker... Best Blomman