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3k € for a simple watch box, a new record?

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We all know, that prices steeply rise in Speedmasters world since a couple of years.
However we recently see crazy prices even for related items that are nothing but additions to the main subject of desire: The watch.

An early Seahorse Box was now sold in italy for more than 3.000,- EUR which is simply crazy, as it is nothing but a cardboard box with a lining that looks like the trousers my father wears in winter 😁

Here is the sale:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Scatola-Omega-Speedmaster-ck-2915-2998-Seamaster-2913-Railmaster-2914-box-/232080306623?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=UXv9HNcW5lKZurwNtcUuLJMyuOg%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I have one of this boxes and I pictured it for my avatar here but I should think about putting it into a bank safe soon 😎

And if anybody needs the correct advert with that, I am sure it will be not cheape either
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Ultra-Rare-O...675344?hash=item4d4b0dc4d0:g:WhgAAOSw8w1X2lwF
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Sanmilc
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At this prices fake boxes will appear promptly on Ebay....
 
Dero13
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3k for a box? I'd rather have a nice watch for that price!
 
wristpirate
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adam78 adam78
I know. You can't wear a box.

Boxes are quite the fashion right now

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cvrle1
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wristpirate sailor
Boxes are quite the fashion right now

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In her defense I think she has a good reason for wearing it. Google cardboard and similar contraptions are a lot cheaper than the actual VR glasses. Saves a lot of $$$ for developers
 
westmtn
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Damn I wonder how much my 2318 box would sell for...
 
Archer
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cvrle1 cvrle1
In her defense I think she has a good reason for wearing it. Google cardboard and similar contraptions are a lot cheaper than the actual VR glasses. Saves a lot of $$$ for developers

Yep - CBC here in Canada offered this service on events during the Rio Olympics...uses your cell phone...
 
Tony C.
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Want to see a really rare box? Here you go. Not for sale, though truly silly offers will be considered... 🙄

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cvrle1 cvrle1
Similar one was listed for $4K, it didnt sell surprisingly.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/322259892304

Well, that auction says that it sold - was it relisted? And that one is in WAY worse shape than the one in the OP.
 
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I've been told that these original 1912 "Coffin Boxes" are pretty rare due to the limited production of these VC 1912s.
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I should add that I bought my 1912 NOS and wore it on an aftermarket strap and buckle. Gone but not forgotten 🙁
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MSNWatch
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Nice box though and just maybe not too much money if you have a $50k plus watch to put in it?
 
Fost
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I visited a vintage shop in the south of France and asked the guy if the small old box who was put in the vitrine as a decorative thing was for sale... No unfortunately but that was a 2915 box as well...

OK I didn't Insist because I don't have any 2915 but would have bought it for the fun to have something related to the first speedy ever made...
 
emilio
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Had a mooncrater box.. Found it totally rediculous someone wanted to pay €500 for it..

But 3k.. 🤨
 
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Fost Fost
I visited a vintage shop in the south of France and asked the guy if the small old box who was put in the vitrine as a decorative thing was for sale... No unfortunately but that was a 2915 box as well...

OK I didn't Insist because I don't have any 2915 but would have bought it for the fun to have something related to the first speedy ever made...
same story,different packing.Fishing is great...
 
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