Lets make the ultimate Omega box thread !

AdamVT227 · Jul 11, 2024

Hi , while scrolling through eBay today i came across this unique box and thought about sharing it with you .
The first thing I noticed was the unique symbol on the outside and from a quick research i found it is "Coat of arms of Bahrain "
Which i believe came with one of the omega's that features either this symbol or "SHEIKH ISA BIN SALMAN AL KHALIFA" portrait .
If i am wrong so please correct me .
Unfortunately the shipping to my country is way too much , but maybe some of you could be interested in buying it .
https://www.ebay.com/itm/156294894704

gatorcpa · Jul 11, 2024

Constellations from that era almost always had boxes with the “Constellation” name inside.

That box might have gone with a different model with a ruler’s picture. Just not that watch.
gatorcpa

AdamVT227 · Jul 11, 2024

gatorcpa
Constellations from that era almost always had boxes with the “Constellation” name inside.

That box might have gone with a different model with a ruler’s picture. Just not that watch.
gatorcpa

My bad I used that picture just for the ruler’s reference I didn’t mean that exact watch

gbesq · Jul 15, 2024

I'm wondering what the community thinks about this one that I picked up on eBay over the weekend. The seller thinks that the wood is mahogany and the corner fittings are brass. The seller accepts returns, so I took a chance. I went through all 30 pages of this thread and found some boxes that look similar, but not identical. There is no Omega logo on the outside of the box so far as I can tell, but the logo on the inside of the lid certainly looks correct. So what say you, OF? Legit or not, and if legit, best guess as to what era the box is from and which model it was used for?

Radiumpassion · Jul 15, 2024

Looks to be «inspired» by the box for a marine chronometer. I would think it
is legit, but maybe you will know for sure when you have it in hand😀

https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/omega-ref-pe-5806-megaquartz-lot-333-369

Cayohuesovespa · Jul 15, 2024

Not too vintage yet but I absolutely love this one. Spacesuit material box that my x-33 came in. The red felt is falling apart faster than any other omega box I've owned. I had to put the wiping cloth, cards and hang tag into a baggie to keep them clean. I kept my watch in it for a long time but can't any more.

SOG53 · Jul 15, 2024

gbesq
I'm wondering what the community thinks about this one that I picked up on eBay over the weekend. The seller thinks that the wood is mahogany and the corner fittings are brass. The seller accepts returns, so I took a chance. I went through all 30 pages of this thread and found some boxes that look similar, but not identical. There is no Omega logo on the outside of the box so far as I can tell, but the logo on the inside of the lid certainly looks correct. So what say you, OF? Legit or not, and if legit, best guess as to what era the box is from and which model it was used for?

+1 on the marine chronometer idea. Maybe an oversized marine pocket watch chronometer.

AntoineD · Jul 18, 2024

Any idea of the purpose of this box, it's really big, the size of the big Speedmaster black suitcase.

No idea but probably for several watch or something that come with accessories

filfb22 · Jul 18, 2024

AntoineD
Any idea of the purpose of this box, it's really big, the size of the big Speedmaster black suitcase.

No idea but probably for several watch or something that come with accessories

First of all great piece!

I would think of it as a dealer window display piece or something that was given to Omega dealers to display watches in store

SOG53 · Jul 19, 2024

Incoming Seamaster Chronometer
Don’t see many Seamaster boxes, nor green ones

Now I need the watch…..

mac_omega · Jul 20, 2024

SOG53
Now I need the watch…..

First you need the missing insert to hold the watch 😀

Unfortunately most of these boxes on offer miss the insert...

SoyuzPilot · Jul 31, 2024

gbesq
I'm wondering what the community thinks about this one that I picked up on eBay over the weekend. The seller thinks that the wood is mahogany and the corner fittings are brass. The seller accepts returns, so I took a chance. I went through all 30 pages of this thread and found some boxes that look similar, but not identical. There is no Omega logo on the outside of the box so far as I can tell, but the logo on the inside of the lid certainly looks correct. So what say you, OF? Legit or not, and if legit, best guess as to what era the box is from and which model it was used for?

I think that one (plus the insert) is this one:

gbesq · Jul 31, 2024

SoyuzPilot
I think that one (plus the insert) is this one:

Yep, thank you. I passed it on to another OF member who owns the correct watch to go with the box. I bought it as a curiosity and can say that it’s beautifully made.

SoyuzPilot · Aug 1, 2024

Good move! I've always had a thing for wooden watch boxes.

Ericcjefferson · Aug 14, 2024

Does anyone have historical information on this Omega box? Perhaps what the inner looks like? I have a 1959 jumbo Connie 14395 and would love to finish this box out. Thank you in advance.

Ericcjefferson · Sep 2, 2024

Ericcjefferson
Does anyone have historical information on this Omega box? Perhaps what the inner looks like? I have a 1959 jumbo Connie 14395 and would love to finish this box out. Thank you in advance.

I saw a picture of an Omega Olympic presentation box and decided to make my own insert to treat my 14395 1 SC. What do you think?