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Old 13 December 2017, 04:15 PM   #1
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5107G arrived/Question on box

After a few weeks wait, I finally took delivery of my 5107G. I’m pretty happy with it and it now joins my Nautilus in my small collection.



I have a question about the box it came with though. It did not come with the big wooden box that my Nautilus came with. Instead it came in a small, thin box along with the papers. See photo



Did this reference always come in this type of box? The watch was originally purchased in 2002. Any thoughts would be appreciated.



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Old 14 December 2017, 05:45 AM   #2
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I think that the rectangular leather box that you have is correct for most non complicated Calatravas until around 2006-2007 when Patek started using the black lacquered wooden box.

I actually prefer these older smaller boxes; they're much easier to store and the new ones always seemed like overkill.

It's a very nice reference btw, congratulations!

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Old 14 December 2017, 08:31 AM   #3
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Great watch. Congrats!


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Old 14 December 2017, 10:40 AM   #4
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Old 14 December 2017, 11:33 AM   #5
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Congrats, very nice and classy!
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Old 14 December 2017, 03:01 PM   #6
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Congrats on the watch, I regret selling mine, as its one of my favorite calatravas (this and the 5196p). Mine was from '02 and had the exact same small rectangular box
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Old 14 December 2017, 08:08 PM   #7
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Thanks everyone. Did a bit more research and indeed it seems that this is the correct box for this reference. Here are a few more photos:






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Old 14 December 2017, 08:41 PM   #8
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nice , congrats
are you wear it kinda loose ?
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Old 14 December 2017, 09:15 PM   #9
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nice , congrats
are you wear it kinda loose ?


Not that loose, i use the last hole in the strap but I guess my wrist isn’t that big (6.75 inches)


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Old 14 December 2017, 09:35 PM   #10
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Old 15 December 2017, 06:49 AM   #11
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Yes, I have a 2008 5196r that came with the same box. I agree the lacquered box is a bit overkill for a simple calatrava. The only issue I have with this box is that the interior dries out and cracks easily.
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Old 15 December 2017, 08:26 AM   #12
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Old 19 December 2017, 02:53 AM   #13
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Congrats, would make a very good dress watch.
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Old 19 December 2017, 05:35 AM   #14
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that is the correct box for that watch :)

It has nothing to do with type of watch and everything to do with date or purchase on that one
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Old 19 December 2017, 01:44 PM   #15
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Old 20 December 2017, 11:50 AM   #16
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Not that loose, i use the last hole in the strap but I guess my wrist isn’t that big (6.75 inches)


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You can phone HSWA and buy a short strap and the watch will fit snug and perfectly on your wrist.
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Old 20 December 2017, 12:01 PM   #17
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You can phone HSWA and buy a short strap and the watch will fit snug and perfectly on your wrist.


Thanks for the recommendation. Actually I just purchased a short strap from the local boutique this weekend. I went with the chocolate brown.





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Old 20 December 2017, 12:57 PM   #18
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Thanks for the recommendation. Actually I just purchased a short strap from the local boutique this weekend. I went with the chocolate brown.





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Sweet, on my 6006g Calatrava the regular strap didn’t fit, so I also had to get a short strap.




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