When I recently traded my 1861 on a 3861, my AD told me the kit added at least $800 to it's trade value. It was a full kit, including an unworn bracelet with all links (I wore the 1861 on a deployant strap) with all the boxes and sleeves including the hang tag. It never made it into the pre-owned case, after the prerequisite testing, it was sold with a phone call. Definitely worth keeping.
You could always do this to it
https://omegaforums.net/threads/watchbox-build-your-own-for-10-speedies-in-original-box.56093/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/speedmaster-moonwatch-box-modification.89823/
The images belong to @hansmaulwurf and are from the first link
You could always do this to it
https://omegaforums.net/threads/watchbox-build-your-own-for-10-speedies-in-original-box.56093/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/speedmaster-moonwatch-box-modification.89823/
The images belong to @hansmaulwurf and are from the first link
OMG, this is absolutely awesome!!!
I used to have the previous iteration of Sapphire Sandwich, which I sold end of last year and got the FOIS. Then when I had FOIS I missed the big moonwatch box. I was lucky to buy brand new box with all amendities inside, just because I liked it 😀. But then I realised it's just a big box on the shelf for nothing. Now I know how to use it...
It makes a good suitcase.
Don’t forget to check-in, though, as it’s too big for the cabin…
That is what I did :0)….. having said that just bought a new one (Speedy) and I am missing the big box...… but not enough to want it back :0)
Awesome! I'm thinking of getting a box just to do this mod! Can someone please inform me as to what the difference is between these two boxes?
Tthey are quite different in size and features. The older “big box” has a metal medallion inside and some pockets to store a loupe, among other things, the size is bigger as stated above:
The current / newer Speedmaster box is smaller (size above) and has a removable, travel case for the watch:
In terms of use the newer box is more practical and takes less space; in terms of use for something else (convert them into a jewerly box or a multiple watch box) each has its advantages.
They are on my post above:
Bog box: 12 1/2 inches wide x 8 3/4 inches long x 4 2/5 inches deep (bottom portion)
Small box: 7 1/2 inches wide x 5 1/2 inches length x 2 inches deep (bottom portion)
Oh sorry now I see that! So have you converted the small one yet?
After reading this I am now thinking about selling mine. I have no plans of selling the watch and the box is taking up a lot of closet space.
This always cracks me up, a watch box intruding so much that an owner feels he needs to sell it to free up closet space. 😕
