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REVIEW: Custom watch boxes by Rainer in Germany [PIC HEAVY]
This is my first review of a wrist watch case. I've been fighting feelings of envy about Greg_R's incredible 20-watch Modalo watch box at:
http://www.rwgboard.com/board/index.php?showtopic=3289
but I couldn't find that particular Modalo box online.
In desperation I turned to genuine watch forums including the Paneristi and Rolex forums. There I found custom watch boxes for big watches made by Rainer Schuster in Germany. Here is a selection:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/3533...INE+WATCH+BOXES++-++ideal+for+PANERAI+WATCHES
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=195448
and you can find more pics by searching "Rainer watch box" on Google.
As you can see his brown wood boxes look fantastic but I decided to go with a more contemporary feel. I initially wanted a black carbon fiber box but Rainer said he had a 12-watch black wood box ready to send, and I went for it. Here are some pics:
The transaction was as smooth as a forum TD, and he shipped within 3 days of my order and PayPal. He is completely English fluent, very courteous, and typically responded to emails within hours despite the time difference. My parcel arrived 2 weeks later, hermetically sealed and in a nice presentation gift box. The construction is very solid, with all inside surfaces padded and covered in black leather, excellent hardware, and felt bottom so you don't scratch it. The price was a very reasonable 129 EUR plus 29 EUR shipping (about $217).
To place an order, Rainer's email is: [email protected]
Here are some pics of the box. I apologize for the natural light rather than using a light box, but it was a great San Diego sunny day today and I didn't want to be inside.
And a few pics of the box "loaded". Note that I have a lot of tall profile watches (2nd pic), but only the AP ROOS in the back row is tall enough to leave an impression on the top lining (3rd pic), and that all watches fit nicely in their individual "cubbies".
Thanks for reading! Let me know if you have any questions about Rainer or the box.
-Mach
This is my first review of a wrist watch case. I've been fighting feelings of envy about Greg_R's incredible 20-watch Modalo watch box at:
http://www.rwgboard.com/board/index.php?showtopic=3289
but I couldn't find that particular Modalo box online.
In desperation I turned to genuine watch forums including the Paneristi and Rolex forums. There I found custom watch boxes for big watches made by Rainer Schuster in Germany. Here is a selection:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/3533...INE+WATCH+BOXES++-++ideal+for+PANERAI+WATCHES
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=195448
and you can find more pics by searching "Rainer watch box" on Google.
As you can see his brown wood boxes look fantastic but I decided to go with a more contemporary feel. I initially wanted a black carbon fiber box but Rainer said he had a 12-watch black wood box ready to send, and I went for it. Here are some pics:
The transaction was as smooth as a forum TD, and he shipped within 3 days of my order and PayPal. He is completely English fluent, very courteous, and typically responded to emails within hours despite the time difference. My parcel arrived 2 weeks later, hermetically sealed and in a nice presentation gift box. The construction is very solid, with all inside surfaces padded and covered in black leather, excellent hardware, and felt bottom so you don't scratch it. The price was a very reasonable 129 EUR plus 29 EUR shipping (about $217).
To place an order, Rainer's email is: [email protected]
Here are some pics of the box. I apologize for the natural light rather than using a light box, but it was a great San Diego sunny day today and I didn't want to be inside.
And a few pics of the box "loaded". Note that I have a lot of tall profile watches (2nd pic), but only the AP ROOS in the back row is tall enough to leave an impression on the top lining (3rd pic), and that all watches fit nicely in their individual "cubbies".
Thanks for reading! Let me know if you have any questions about Rainer or the box.
-Mach
