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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

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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.

brandrea · 10 April 2020, 10:45 PM

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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

Chewbacca · 11 April 2020, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

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

Bri is reliving his Bluto Blutarsky days.

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.

~JJ · 10 April 2020, 09:43 AM

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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.

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, 09:45 AM

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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.

brandrea · 10 April 2020, 10:43 PM

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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

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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

Bluebirdwatch1 · 19 April 2020, 09:48 PM

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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.

Agreed. But I’m sure people had this same thinking in 1900.

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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.

Cryten · 10 April 2020, 11:21 AM

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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

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

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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

Bill2e · 26 December 2021, 09:43 AM

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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.

Spot on. The in,y reason they are doing this is it makes sense in the balance sheet.

That said the new box is fine and functional. I kind of freaked out when I didn’t see the warranty card until I learned it was digital.

Although for the money. I want the presentation box.

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!

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

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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.

Event Horizon · 11 April 2020, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dmhines

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 ..

Same here.

I like that I got a nice travel case with my purchase.
I'd be just fine w/ the travel case and digital warranty card.

I do have to admit I can appreciate the wooden box and suitcase box I received w/ my smpc300 and speedy.

10 April 2020, 04:41 AM	#1
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10 April 2020, 07:44 AM	#8
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	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

10 April 2020, 07:51 AM	#10
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	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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superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,681	Everything helps. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

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GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	I don’t use any of the boxes either but seems dumb. __________________

10 April 2020, 06:34 AM	#3
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,071	Hopefully there are still papers or we'd never be able to sell one used.

10 April 2020, 07:27 AM	#6
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	I don't know what to say TBH.

10 April 2020, 07:40 AM	#7
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	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	#16
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,698	Very cool, I have two Breitlings. The second came with a digital warranty card.

10 April 2020, 09:52 AM	#18
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	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	#22
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,225	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	#23
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,354	I expect more Swiss watch companies might announce this move, or something similar, since China factories started shutting down due to the corona virus. __________________ _______________________

10 April 2020, 12:16 PM	#24
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	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?

10 April 2020, 12:24 PM	#25
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	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	#27
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,157	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 is to too beautiful, nothing is too expensive" Ettore Bugatti.

10 April 2020, 10:26 PM	#28
dmhines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Atlanta Watch: Milgauss / GMT II Posts: 464	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	#29
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	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:

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