I just bought an aqua terra from an aftermarket dealer. They didn't have the exterior white box but everything else was included. The watch is a gift for my son so I'd really like the box to complete the set. Does anyone have any sources for this box?
Thank you!
They are definitely out there. Many are from Japan as it's common for people to buy an Omega there on vacation, or while there for work, due to the favorable currency rates. Many leave the box because they don't plan to declare the purchase for customs when re-entering their home country and don't want obvious evidence of a new purchase in their luggage. Or they plan to declare the purchase but don't have the room in their luggage to take it.
In addition to the search terms above, you can also search Omega cardboard box.
it's very findable but it won't be a true "original" set.
No one cares.
I have about 6 of these white boxes right now. If you mixed them with the "wrong" wooden box I'd never know. Nor would I care.
BTW - There's nothing magical about the Omega white and wooden boxes. When a watch is sold the SA scrounges around in the back for the proper sized box from their stack of them. The watch is shipped in a small box/coffin with the cards and you don't get that box. The watch is not shipped in the large wooden box or white box.
