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  1. rossirossi46 Jun 8, 2015

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    Hi guys I need your help !
    Does anyone know where I can pick up a Speedmaster Mark ii box? I bought the watch on Friday but the jeweller who is cutting ties with Omega didn't have the original box. I've asked Omega direct and the want £50 which seemed a bit steep. And advice would be appreciated.
    Cheers.
     
  2. dennisthemenace Hey, he asked for it! Jun 8, 2015

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    £50 isn't too bad compared to what some sellers are asking for beat up boxes on e-bay. Did you get the cards with the watch?
     
  3. yinzerniner Jun 8, 2015

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    Which box are you looking for? You didn't state which Mark II (original or re-issue) you might have. I'm only asking because if you have an original Mark II from the late 60's, early 70's then finding an original box for that piece will be hard and expensive. If you have a reissue then finding those boxes (Red Leather, Gold Insignia, white interior with double pad) and associated packing items is much easier.
    A pic of what you're looking for would help in terms of other offering pricing assistance.
     
  4. rossirossi46 Jun 8, 2015

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    Hi
    hi yeah I've got the cards and other stuff. I do have a box, pic attached ..... But as you can see it's not what I'd want to keep !
     
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  5. rossirossi46 Jun 8, 2015

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    It's the new reissue, having looked on eBay £50 from Omega isn't bad, at least it's the right box for the watch. I could sell the box it came in if anyone can tell me what watch it's for?
     
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  6. yinzerniner Jun 8, 2015

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    Crikey, that thing is hideous!
    50 quid for another box isn't bad if it's from an Omega AD. Also, you can probably make back your investment if you sell the original. Similar ones on the 'bay are going for $100 and up
     
  7. Paedipod Jun 8, 2015

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    That's just like the one my wife's Ladymatic came in.
     
  8. rossirossi46 Jun 9, 2015

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    It's got to be a woman's watch box with the bow on top ! It needs to go !!!
     
  9. DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 9, 2015

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    100% woman's....

    It reminds me of car showrooms that put those hideously big bows on the top of exotic cars - it looks ridiculous!!

    Put it this way... I sold a used red box in very good condition with outer white box for $75.

    So here are your options....

    1/ spend the 50 and get the correct box and sell that steaming pile of turd.

    2/ hit that with a hammer and still buy a new one

    3/ pick option 2
     
  10. rossirossi46 Jun 9, 2015

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    Ha ha I love that ! Yes it's going on eBay first chance I get. Horrid looking thing.
     
  11. rossirossi46 Jun 16, 2015

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    Hi guys, I've got the awful box on eBay so we'll see what happens ! In the meantime can anyone confirm that this is the box for the Speedmaster markII that I've recently bought?
    Thanks image.jpg
     
  12. DLT222 Double D @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 16, 2015

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    Yes it's a std red box with the MK II re-issue.
     
  13. rossirossi46 Jun 17, 2015

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    Great I'll get it ordered.
    £50 inc delivery wasn't to bad I suppose...
     
  14. rossirossi46 Jun 20, 2015

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    The hideous box has just sold for £44 on eBay. The proper ox will now be ordered !