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Racer X · 4 December 2010, 11:35 AM

Anyone know of a good reference for info re: vintage Rolex boxes? I'm thinking of getting a box for my '69 sub but I'm not sure if that would be the "coffin" top box with the inner slash card, or the later flat-top box with the C-shaped bendable watch support. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Racer X · 4 December 2010, 12:31 PM

Just realized that coffin-top may not be the correct term. I'm referring to the boxes with the faceted top from the 60s.

HL65 · 4 December 2010, 12:48 PM

I have one for my 69 Red Sub--both outer and inner from original owner. When I am up to it--will take pics and email to you. Shoot me your email via pm.

Racer X · 5 December 2010, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

I have one for my 69 Red Sub--both outer and inner from original owner. When I am up to it--will take pics and email to you. Shoot me your email via pm.

Thanks, PM sent. Also, maybe a good idea to share the pics with the group? Just a thought.

dsio · 5 December 2010, 04:25 AM

I'm keen to see what 1680 boxes are meant to look like too, currently I've got a weird buckle-top DayDate box for mine which is definitely wrong.

TimeToGo · 5 December 2010, 04:26 AM

This is a great site for information:

http://www.rolexephemera.com/Rolex-s...ery-master.htm

Racer X · 5 December 2010, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeToGo

This is a great site for information:

http://www.rolexephemera.com/Rolex-s...ery-master.htm

Yes, thanks. I did poke around on that site. It gives you a general idea of which boxes were used in what decade. I was just wondering if there was a site out there that was more specific on the years. Maybe not though.

I suppose we could figure out this information if people with original boxes (like Steelers) posted pics of their boxes along with the dates (as determined by the watch serial number). Maybe this would be a good TRF project. We could probably piece together a pretty good history of boxes if enough folks participated. Thoughts out there? If others think it's worthwhile, I can start a new thread.

HL65 · 5 December 2010, 04:41 AM

1969 Tropical Red Sub boxes:
1969 Sub boxes 001.jpg

HL65 · 5 December 2010, 05:07 AM

PS--Here is what goes with the boxes:

Tropical Sub 002.jpg

Racer X · 5 December 2010, 05:14 AM

Thanks Steeler. Do you have a pic of the top of the inner box?

HL65 · 5 December 2010, 05:18 AM

Nope--Camera put away as is box--It just has the gold Rolex coronet in center though.

Racer X · 5 December 2010, 10:34 AM

Oh, okay. Is it a flat top or raised, faceted top? That's the main thing I'm trying to determine. Thanks.

HL65 · 5 December 2010, 10:40 AM

Flat top.

Racer X · 5 December 2010, 10:45 AM

What took you so long to respond?

Great, thanks for the skinny.

HL65 · 5 December 2010, 11:00 AM

I even showed you the watch that came in it!! LOL

4 December 2010, 11:35 AM	#1
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Vintage Rolex boxes Anyone know of a good reference for info re: vintage Rolex boxes? I'm thinking of getting a box for my '69 sub but I'm not sure if that would be the "coffin" top box with the inner slash card, or the later flat-top box with the C-shaped bendable watch support. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

4 December 2010, 12:48 PM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,472	I have one for my 69 Red Sub--both outer and inner from original owner. When I am up to it--will take pics and email to you. Shoot me your email via pm. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 December 2010, 04:25 AM	#5
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	I'm keen to see what 1680 boxes are meant to look like too, currently I've got a weird buckle-top DayDate box for mine which is definitely wrong. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

5 December 2010, 04:41 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,472	1969 Tropical Red Sub boxes: 1969 Sub boxes 001.jpg __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 December 2010, 05:07 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,472	PS--Here is what goes with the boxes: Tropical Sub 002.jpg __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 December 2010, 12:31 PM	#2
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Just realized that coffin-top may not be the correct term. I'm referring to the boxes with the faceted top from the 60s.

5 December 2010, 04:26 AM	#6
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,613	This is a great site for information: http://www.rolexephemera.com/Rolex-s...ery-master.htm

5 December 2010, 05:14 AM	#10
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Thanks Steeler. Do you have a pic of the top of the inner box?

5 December 2010, 05:18 AM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,472	Nope--Camera put away as is box--It just has the gold Rolex coronet in center though. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 December 2010, 10:34 AM	#12
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Oh, okay. Is it a flat top or raised, faceted top? That's the main thing I'm trying to determine. Thanks.

5 December 2010, 10:40 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,472	Flat top. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 December 2010, 10:45 AM	#14
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	What took you so long to respond? Great, thanks for the skinny.

5 December 2010, 11:00 AM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,472	I even showed you the watch that came in it!! LOL __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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