The idea of selling a Nautilus 3700, an already unconventional piece at the time, in a box made out of cork was a rather gutsy move by Patek Philippe. As Ben Clymer of Hodinkee once said, “everything should come in packaging this good.” We couldn’t agree more. We are of course, referring to the cork box, which accompanied some of the original Nautilus 3700 watches. It’s pretty great that one of the most iconic watches of the 20 th century, is accompanied by an equally well thought-out, quite daring, box design. From the thoroughly well-crafted, to the charmingly utilitarian, we aim to cover a whole spectrum of design. Well, if not as important, then certainly worth an honourable mention. With the few boxes we’ve picked out, we hope to illustrate why some of the things that accompany a watch, have almost become as important to collectors, as the watches themselves. From including a watch winder, to incorporating aspects of the watch’s design, some of them have become collector items in their own right, while others are appreciated for their practical, no frills, functionality.Ī manual wind Audamrs Piguet from 1977 with its box, both stamped with the Omani Khanjar. What many may not realise is the surprising amount of thought that can go into a presentation box. Not to mention that in many instances, keeping the original box, along with the papers, helps protect the value of a watch more than other things. The finest examples can be seen as objects of design and craft, rather than just considered for their functional purpose. But owning a great box can be an unexpectedly satisfying and rewarding experience. After all, they’re typically one of the last things you think about, before adding a piece to your collection. You might be wondering why anyone would write an article about watch boxes.
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