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dba · 10 April 2020, 04:41 AM

Couldn't find this thread anywhere else. This is interesting.

https://robbreport.com/style/watch-c...ffort-2911546/

Travelair007 · 10 April 2020, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dba

Couldn't find this thread anywhere else. This is interesting.

https://robbreport.com/style/watch-c...ffort-2911546/

I mean good for them but you would think that watch boxes (in total volume) don’t really account for that much of paper usage? Marketing stunt?

Blansky · 10 April 2020, 06:34 AM

Hopefully there are still papers or we'd never be able to sell one used.

FTX I · 10 April 2020, 07:27 AM

I don't know what to say TBH.

Cryten · 10 April 2020, 07:40 AM

The signal of virtue will appeal to some, but will that mean new customers?

I somehow doubt it. Like banning plastic straws, they'll piss off their customers and achieve nothing meaningful in the process.

daveathall · 10 April 2020, 07:44 AM

Personally, I put the boxes for my watches under the stairs never to be seen again, if it was up to me I would rather not have any but a slight decrease in the price.

bayerische · 10 April 2020, 07:51 AM

I often wonder what sort of a world my daughter will have to live in....

To summarize the future in one word, my contribution is: Insanity.

superdog · 10 April 2020, 07:53 AM

Everything helps.

Spartacus · 10 April 2020, 08:37 AM

Very cool, I have two Breitlings. The second came with a digital warranty card.

~JJ · 10 April 2020, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

Personally, I put the boxes for my watches under the stairs never to be seen again, if it was up to me I would rather not have any but a slight decrease in the price.

X2, PITA to store a bunch of boxes, it drives me nuts.

superdog · 10 April 2020, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

I often wonder what sort of a world my daughter will have to live in....

To summarize the future in one word, my contribution is: Insanity.

Just one of the reasons I’m so incredibly grateful I don’t have kids.

Please don’t take that as an offense. It’s not intended. And I do realize the joy I miss out on. But the anxiety for a person like me might be too much.

Star Ferry · 10 April 2020, 09:52 AM

This is like hotels claiming they won't change sheets/towels unless you ask -- to help the environment

Let's take their argument to its logical limit. To really help out the environment, they could limit every customer to 1 watch. Or they could close up shop entirely and tell us to check the time on our phones.

RWH · 10 April 2020, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

This is like hotels claiming they won't change sheets/towels unless you ask -- to help the environment

Let's take their argument to its logical limit. To really help out the environment, they could limit every customer to 1 watch. Or they could close up shop entirely and tell us to check the time on our phones.

really funny but true

GB-man · 10 April 2020, 10:04 AM

I don’t use any of the boxes either but seems dumb.

Maxy · 10 April 2020, 10:23 AM

It should have been extra paperwork. Just minimum a box and 1 warranty card should be given. No other paperwork is needed for a watch!

Cryten · 10 April 2020, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartacus

Very cool, I have two Breitlings. The second came with a digital warranty card.

The digital card is nice and all, but if saving the environment is the goal then a plastic card is a better option than strip mining africa for the minerals to make an e-ink screen and battery for a card most will never need.

A paper warranty is even better again, Maybe they should try that

Old Expat Beast · 10 April 2020, 11:38 AM

I expect more Swiss watch companies might announce this move, or something similar, since China factories started shutting down due to the corona virus.

Chewbacca · 10 April 2020, 12:16 PM

Meh. I mean, they’re not Tiffany. Watch boxes are actually a pain IMOP.

Cost to ship, noobs that insist on them, thieves that use them to defraud people, they’re not recyclable... Hold on. Why did this take so long?

jnelson3097 · 10 April 2020, 12:24 PM

Boxes will still be available upon request. There’s a Breitling world summit on 4/16 that will be broadcast online and I’m sure they’ll explain this and the new digital way to track ownership of new watches.

Chewbacca · 10 April 2020, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnelson3097

Boxes will still be available upon request. There’s a Breitling world summit on 4/16 that will be broadcast online and I’m sure they’ll explain this and the new digital way to track ownership of new watches.

That’ll work.

MoosicPa · 10 April 2020, 02:40 PM

I find it comical that the Robb Report article mentions how some Rolex and PP dealers hold onto the boxes and papers to prevent flipping. Not a worry with Breitling as their watches lose 50% of their value when they walk out the door. Breitling collectors buy the watches because they like them, not to flip as they have no value on the secondary market.

dmhines · 10 April 2020, 10:26 PM

I have 2 Breitlings .. both came in cardboard boxes with Leather Carry Case and Digital Warranty card. If they just supply the Leather Case and Digital Card ... thats all I need. Breitling is not like OMEGA who goes way overboard on their boxes and presentation ..

karmatp · 10 April 2020, 10:34 PM

I think I just got the leather case and digital warranty card with the Superocean 42 I purchased from my AD in Dec.

brandrea · 10 April 2020, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Just one of the reasons I’m so incredibly grateful I don’t have kids.

Please don’t take that as an offense. It’s not intended. And I do realize the joy I miss out on. But the anxiety for a person like me might be too much.

Or maybe the next generation will pay more not to have box and papers

That was meant for Blnasky

brandrea · 10 April 2020, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Just one of the reasons I’m so incredibly grateful I don’t have kids.

Please don’t take that as an offense. It’s not intended. And I do realize the joy I miss out on. But the anxiety for a person like me might be too much.

You’d be a good dad IMO

brandrea · 10 April 2020, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blansky

Hopefully there are still papers or we'd never be able to sell one used.

I’m messed up this morning ... see reply I made to Seths post

Gee2789 · 10 April 2020, 11:18 PM

As a person with a closet full of boxes, I approve this trend. Or at least give me a small box please. Not a suitcase. Thanks.

jnelson3097 · 11 April 2020, 12:10 AM

You can register for the webcast on April 16th here:

https://www.breitling.com/us-en/camp...mpaign=organic

I’m not sure how much they’ll touch on the boxes outside the new releases but I’m sure there will be some mention.

EndlessEight · 11 April 2020, 12:37 AM

Seems as though Breitling is streaming the release of their 2020 lineup.

Chewbacca · 11 April 2020, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’m messed up this morning ... see reply I made to Seths post

Bri is reliving his Bluto Blutarsky days.

10 April 2020, 04:41 AM	#1
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daveathall 2021 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 6,352	Personally, I put the boxes for my watches under the stairs never to be seen again, if it was up to me I would rather not have any but a slight decrease in the price. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

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bayerische 2021 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: AP Posts: 19,826	I often wonder what sort of a world my daughter will have to live in.... To summarize the future in one word, my contribution is: Insanity. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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GB-man 2021 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On the run Watch: addiction issues Posts: 32,078	I don’t use any of the boxes either but seems dumb. __________________ Instagram @theuncaught1 "Pleasure delayed is pleasure doubled" - Neil (AK797)

10 April 2020, 06:34 AM	#3
Blansky 2021 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wine Country CA. Posts: 5,009	Hopefully there are still papers or we'd never be able to sell one used.

10 April 2020, 07:27 AM	#4
FTX I 2021 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 13,934	I don't know what to say TBH.

10 April 2020, 07:40 AM	#5
Cryten 2021 LVGREEN2 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,562	The signal of virtue will appeal to some, but will that mean new customers? I somehow doubt it. Like banning plastic straws, they'll piss off their customers and achieve nothing meaningful in the process.

10 April 2020, 08:37 AM	#9
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,454	Very cool, I have two Breitlings. The second came with a digital warranty card.

10 April 2020, 09:52 AM	#12
Star Ferry "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Watch: AP Posts: 3,895	This is like hotels claiming they won't change sheets/towels unless you ask -- to help the environment Let's take their argument to its logical limit. To really help out the environment, they could limit every customer to 1 watch. Or they could close up shop entirely and tell us to check the time on our phones.

10 April 2020, 10:23 AM	#15
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,973	It should have been extra paperwork. Just minimum a box and 1 warranty card should be given. No other paperwork is needed for a watch!

10 April 2020, 11:38 AM	#17
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2021 LVGREEN Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Posts: 23,618	I expect more Swiss watch companies might announce this move, or something similar, since China factories started shutting down due to the corona virus. __________________ _______________________ instagram.com/oldexpatbeast

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Chewbacca 2021 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 15,028	Meh. I mean, they’re not Tiffany. Watch boxes are actually a pain IMOP. Cost to ship, noobs that insist on them, thieves that use them to defraud people, they’re not recyclable... Hold on. Why did this take so long? __________________ Re-Education Camp Basel (Involuntary) 2021, 3.99 GPA, People’s Representative Council (Comrade Dean’s List), School of Perpetual Self-Criticism 2021, College of Superlative Re-Assimilation (PhD Candidate 2025)

10 April 2020, 12:24 PM	#19
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,129	Boxes will still be available upon request. There’s a Breitling world summit on 4/16 that will be broadcast online and I’m sure they’ll explain this and the new digital way to track ownership of new watches.

10 April 2020, 02:40 PM	#21
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,059	I find it comical that the Robb Report article mentions how some Rolex and PP dealers hold onto the boxes and papers to prevent flipping. Not a worry with Breitling as their watches lose 50% of their value when they walk out the door. Breitling collectors buy the watches because they like them, not to flip as they have no value on the secondary market. __________________ NAWCC Member "Nothing to too beautiful, nothing is too expensive" Ettore Bugatti.

10 April 2020, 10:26 PM	#22
dmhines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Atlanta Watch: Milgauss / GMT II Posts: 436	I have 2 Breitlings .. both came in cardboard boxes with Leather Carry Case and Digital Warranty card. If they just supply the Leather Case and Digital Card ... thats all I need. Breitling is not like OMEGA who goes way overboard on their boxes and presentation .. __________________ . Rolex Milgauss Black GV / Rolex GMT II Slate Serti Rolex 2-Line Submariner / Bell & Ross 03-94 RS17 Breitling SOH II - Brown 42 / Breitling 806 Re-Edition

10 April 2020, 10:34 PM	#23
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,725	I think I just got the leather case and digital warranty card with the Superocean 42 I purchased from my AD in Dec. __________________ My grails:

10 April 2020, 11:18 PM	#27
Gee2789 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Texas Watch: 1967 Doxa 300 no-T Posts: 108	As a person with a closet full of boxes, I approve this trend. Or at least give me a small box please. Not a suitcase. Thanks.

11 April 2020, 12:10 AM	#28
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,129	You can register for the webcast on April 16th here: https://www.breitling.com/us-en/camp...mpaign=organic I’m not sure how much they’ll touch on the boxes outside the new releases but I’m sure there will be some mention.

11 April 2020, 12:37 AM	#29
EndlessEight 2021 LVGREEN2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ, USA Watch: Hulk, BLRO Posts: 1,060	Seems as though Breitling is streaming the release of their 2020 lineup.

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