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TJMike · 18 April 2018, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by onmyhand

Perhaps with photos it would be easier to relate.
The first one I call the Jewel Box. This is given for all new purchases.
The second I call the Leather Pouch. I understand these are given, at discretion, when a watch is sent for repairs. Alternatively, AD might issue you as a gift.
The third I would call paper boxes. I understand AD would not issue these nowadays.

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I got the Jewel box and a travel watch case. Same one as in this ebay listing:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Patek-Phi...8/263614408107

PJ S · 18 April 2018, 07:50 PM

^
Funny, you managed to dig up the same listing I had posted 9 posts further up.
Surely it would’ve been easier to just reference that instead?

tyler1980 · 18 April 2018, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by onmyhand

Thanks Tyler for the info, especially on the phase de lune case.
That is why I like this forum. Getting knowledge where you might not be able to do so from ADs.

the only drawback is then you are acutely aware of all the gifts you are not getting from your AD. There is so much stuff available and you would never know it.

PJ S · 18 April 2018, 08:24 PM

^
Confirmed with Rhone – the change in what all was included in the purchase took place a month ago (mid-March). So if yours was around then, you should be able to “claim” the missing leather case.

Would be nice to get some feedback from the OP, now that we’ve helped him appreciate he didn’t get the presentation box, like he should’ve.

tyler1980 · 18 April 2018, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

^
Confirmed with Rhone – the change in what all was included in the purchase took place a month ago (mid-March). So if yours was around then, you should be able to “claim” the missing leather case.

Would be nice to get some feedback from the OP, now that we’ve helped him appreciate he didn’t get the presentation box, like he should’ve.

thanks. can one simply call Rhone? What i mean is are they customer facing at all?

TJMike · 18 April 2018, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

^
Funny, you managed to dig up the same listing I had posted 9 posts further up.
Surely it would’ve been easier to just reference that instead?

It was easier the way I did it. That is why I did it. Sorry for not giving you credit.

PJ S · 18 April 2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

thanks. can one simply call Rhone? What i mean is are they customer facing at all?

Yes, they would seem to have no issue with speaking directly to (potential) customers.

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Originally Posted by TJMike

It was easier the way I did it. That is why I did it. Sorry for not giving you credit.

Credit wasn’t the point – it was the fact you replicated what I’d already done and provided, that’s all.

martinr · 19 April 2018, 12:00 AM

Another thread about boxes fascinating.

PJ S · 19 April 2018, 12:47 AM

^
It involves leather this time, Martin – not brown cardboard – that’s what makes for such riveting reading.

dc98354 · 19 April 2018, 12:53 AM

Thanks all for charming in. I contacted the AD today and was told again beginning April all 'cheaper' SS watches will only be delivered with the travel case. This is a very reputable AD and the salesperson is good guy so I sort of believe it.

I have the proper wooden box and brown cardboard box for my 5712 I brought a few years ago.

The 5167 is the cheapest PP but I may contact PP to settle it once for all.

GB-man · 19 April 2018, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dc98354

Thanks all for charming in. I contacted the AD today and was told again beginning April all 'cheaper' SS watches will only be delivered with the travel case. This is a very reputable AD and the salesperson is good guy so I sort of believe it.

I have the proper wooden box and brown cardboard box for my 5712 I brought a few years ago.

The 5167 is the cheapest PP but I may contact PP to settle it once for all.

What lol they are axing the gorgeous wood box for low end pieces? That's cruel as it is the nicest box out there. I don't own a rolls so when I want a whiff of that luxury I go dig up my Patek boxes and give em a whiff

SC11 · 19 April 2018, 01:18 AM

Quick question OP, if they just gave you the watch in the travel case how were you handed the manual and warranty papers etc?

tyler1980 · 19 April 2018, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

What lol they are axing the gorgeous wood box for low end pieces? That's cruel as it is the nicest box out there. I don't own a rolls so when I want a whiff of that luxury I go dig up my Patek boxes and give em a whiff

im still not buying it. Maybe the AD is doing their own thing. A "low end" Patek is a 5711 and those are selling for the price of a PM Rolex at retail and 50k+ on the secondary market. Its not like they have a budget watch selection.

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Originally Posted by SC11

Quick question OP, if they just gave you the watch in the travel case how were you handed the manual and warranty papers etc?

exactly. this makes for an awful presentation. The box is part of the presentation and the ritual of it all. Thats why some people don't buy watches on the internet as there needs to be something special about it. Paraphrasing TheVTCGuy from his interview.

PJ S · 19 April 2018, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dc98354

Thanks all for charming in. I contacted the AD today and was told again beginning April all 'cheaper' SS watches will only be delivered with the travel case. This is a very reputable AD and the salesperson is good guy so I sort of believe it.

That’s as maybe, but the chap is yanking your chain, afaic.
Which AD are we talking about – one in Hong Kong or Portland, Oregon?
As far as I’m concerned, Patek operates a global policy rather than specific regional variations – that way everyone gets the same ensemble, irrespective of which AD they purchase from.

martinr · 19 April 2018, 06:30 AM

So I just asked my AD about it and here in the USA it’s only the wood box. And that’s always been the case here.

goog53 · 19 April 2018, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

So I just asked my AD about it and here in the USA it’s only the wood box. And that’s always been the case here.

To my knowledge, The UK doesnt typically discount and they provide you with something like the travel case as a thank you for your patronage.

AK797 · 19 April 2018, 07:22 AM

If true that is off, I even got a second wooden box when I stained my one with the brown dustbag left on the white leather, I even sold that on ebay and it paid for a nice dinner too.

cmcm3 · 19 April 2018, 08:04 AM

I don’t believe this at all, I think your AD is lying to you or misunderstanding Patek’s instructions and applying their policy on the cardboard boxes to the wooden ones. No way are Patek handing over a travel case and a documents envelope and nothing to keep them together in.

dc98354 · 19 April 2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Quick question OP, if they just gave you the watch in the travel case how were you handed the manual and warranty papers etc?

I got all the documents in the usual envelope. I totally agreed that from the best presentation to now what I would call crappy!

I got the watch in HK and will call the distributior today.

PJ S · 23 April 2018, 07:11 PM

Confirmed via Geneva, the 5167, as of a month ago, is sold with both box types.
Obviously, any old stock acquired prior to this would’ve only had the high-gloss wooden box, unless Patek were restrospectively sending out the leather travel case — but I suspect that wasn’t the case, and it was new stock only.

tyler1980 · 23 April 2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

Confirmed via Geneva, the 5167, as of a month ago, is sold with both box types.
Obviously, any old stock acquired prior to this would’ve only had the high-gloss wooden box, unless Patek were restrospectively sending out the leather travel case — but I suspect that wasn’t the case, and it was new stock only.

Thank you PJ

AJW232 · 28 May 2018, 05:24 PM

Has anyone who bought a PP since this policy came into effect not received a travel case with their watch? I bought an Aquanaut 5167a a fortnight ago and didn’t receive one. I didn’t question it at the time because I was happy enough to get the watch and already have two of the travel cases.

lapince · 28 May 2018, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

well i can confirm the first part... the 2nd case I have never gotten one.

It’s not mandatory but your AD can give it to you, I got the 2 watch one, pretty useful when I have 2 watches at home or if I go somewhere with 2 watches though I usually only have one watch when I travel and also a 1 piece phase de lune travel box

jrs146 · 28 May 2018, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AJW232

Has anyone who bought a PP since this policy came into effect not received a travel case with their watch? I bought an Aquanaut 5167a a fortnight ago and didn’t receive one. I didn’t question it at the time because I was happy enough to get the watch and already have two of the travel cases.

I got my 5712 May 5th and only got the wooden box.

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Basel_World · 29 May 2018, 05:08 AM

I just acquired a Patek this month and was given the normal, wooden box as well a the travel case for one watch.

jrs146 · 29 May 2018, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Basel_World

I just acquired a Patek this month and was given the normal, wooden box as well a the travel case for one watch.

Bummer, my AD didn’t give me one. Oh well still got a sweet watch

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SW1 · 29 May 2018, 03:38 PM

The wooden boxes that remain in the cardboard outers only yo be seen again when the watch is sold!! PP should make a box that can be more functional like Jurgensen. Insert the travel roll. Let the tray jabe space for cufflinks and pens and voika you have something useful that can be used every day

tyler1980 · 29 May 2018, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SW1

The wooden boxes that remain in the cardboard outers only yo be seen again when the watch is sold!! PP should make a box that can be more functional like Jurgensen. Insert the travel roll. Let the tray jabe space for cufflinks and pens and voika you have something useful that can be used every day

watch box/humidor thats the ticket

Or watch box with an insert for multiple watches. You could fit at least 3 Pateks in the current box. After purchase if you could use it for storage it might get used more.

JorgeCCW · 29 May 2018, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

watch box/humidor thats the ticket

Or watch box with an insert for multiple watches. You could fit at least 3 Pateks in the current box. After purchase if you could use it for storage it might get used more.

Cuervo y Sobrinos does that

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tyler1980 · 29 May 2018, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Cuervo y Sobrinos does that

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that is awesome and useful at the same time

19 April 2018, 08:04 AM	#48
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	I don’t believe this at all, I think your AD is lying to you or misunderstanding Patek’s instructions and applying their policy on the cardboard boxes to the wooden ones. No way are Patek handing over a travel case and a documents envelope and nothing to keep them together in. __________________ Platona with stickers off club.

18 April 2018, 07:50 PM	#32
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ Funny, you managed to dig up the same listing I had posted 9 posts further up. Surely it would’ve been easier to just reference that instead?

18 April 2018, 08:24 PM	#34
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ Confirmed with Rhone – the change in what all was included in the purchase took place a month ago (mid-March). So if yours was around then, you should be able to “claim” the missing leather case. Would be nice to get some feedback from the OP, now that we’ve helped him appreciate he didn’t get the presentation box, like he should’ve.

19 April 2018, 12:00 AM	#38
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	Another thread about boxes fascinating.

19 April 2018, 12:47 AM	#39
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ It involves leather this time, Martin – not brown cardboard – that’s what makes for such riveting reading.

19 April 2018, 12:53 AM	#40
dc98354 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Back in HK Posts: 110	Thanks all for charming in. I contacted the AD today and was told again beginning April all 'cheaper' SS watches will only be delivered with the travel case. This is a very reputable AD and the salesperson is good guy so I sort of believe it. I have the proper wooden box and brown cardboard box for my 5712 I brought a few years ago. The 5167 is the cheapest PP but I may contact PP to settle it once for all.

19 April 2018, 01:18 AM	#42
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Quick question OP, if they just gave you the watch in the travel case how were you handed the manual and warranty papers etc?

19 April 2018, 06:30 AM	#45
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	So I just asked my AD about it and here in the USA it’s only the wood box. And that’s always been the case here.

19 April 2018, 07:22 AM	#47
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,219	If true that is off, I even got a second wooden box when I stained my one with the brown dustbag left on the white leather, I even sold that on ebay and it paid for a nice dinner too.

23 April 2018, 07:11 PM	#50
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Confirmed via Geneva, the 5167, as of a month ago, is sold with both box types. Obviously, any old stock acquired prior to this would’ve only had the high-gloss wooden box, unless Patek were restrospectively sending out the leather travel case — but I suspect that wasn’t the case, and it was new stock only.

28 May 2018, 05:24 PM	#52
AJW232 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 67	Has anyone who bought a PP since this policy came into effect not received a travel case with their watch? I bought an Aquanaut 5167a a fortnight ago and didn’t receive one. I didn’t question it at the time because I was happy enough to get the watch and already have two of the travel cases.

29 May 2018, 05:08 AM	#55
Basel_World Banned Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 68	I just acquired a Patek this month and was given the normal, wooden box as well a the travel case for one watch.

29 May 2018, 03:38 PM	#57
SW1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: GB Posts: 296	The wooden boxes that remain in the cardboard outers only yo be seen again when the watch is sold!! PP should make a box that can be more functional like Jurgensen. Insert the travel roll. Let the tray jabe space for cufflinks and pens and voika you have something useful that can be used every day

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