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Silver or leather, that is the question... (Hamlet??)
Hi all, most of you vintage oriented collectors will know the beautiful silver box which came with the Centenary chronometer. It is executed in sterling silver, has a wood interior and a brown velvet insert to hold the watch.
Recently I came upon a Centenary box which I knew only from the Omega book "A Journey Through Time" and I was able to grab it...
The wooden box is covered with leather and has a label in the lid as you can see in the picture below.
I have watched "the market" and I have observed that the silver box is more common, shows up every now and then. The silver box is desirable due to the precious metal and has a certain value per se... This leather covered box is much rarer... so what I would like to know from you: Do you consider the leather box more collectible or the silver box? Which one is more desirable for you? Let me know your thoughts! Kind regards Erich This message has been edited by mac_omega on 2011-04-29 11:42:42
Silver or leather, that is the question... (Hamlet??)
Hi all, most of you vintage oriented collectors will know the beautiful silver box which came with the Centenary chronometer. It is executed in sterling silver, has a wood interior and a brown velvet insert to hold the watch. Recently I came upon a Centen...
What a find!
I think Erich, it would be a toss up between silver with all the internal inserts including the felt cover over the inner box and the red box with its tray, envelope and chamoise. I would argue that the red box is less common (even rare) but the silver wi...
Tough question, Erich.
If I were a die hard Omega Collector, I would go for the Red leather covred box, as it seems to be rarer, according to you. If I were not a die hard Omega collector, I would rather go for the silver box, which is really beautiful. If I were a greedy die h...
I am...
Hi Nicholas, actually I am greedy... I have a red gold and a yellow gold Centenary - so both will have a home now kind regards and thanks for your thoughtful answer! Erich
the one in leather is more desirable
Because it suits the era when the watch was made, this means late 40's. congrats on the purchase. regards georges
You are right...
Hi Georges, I think the same - as silver boxes seem to be more common on the market.... It is the first leather box I came across "in the wild". regards Erich