{"id":4154,"date":"2014-01-31T01:01:36","date_gmt":"2014-01-31T09:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/?p=4154"},"modified":"2026-07-03T15:00:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T22:00:21","slug":"rolex-box-survives-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/just-because\/rolex-box-survives-fire.html","title":{"rendered":"Rolex Box Survives Fire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, the little things that survive a disaster are amazing and make our lives happier. While most of us will, fortunately, never have to deal with the problems related to a house fire, those who have know that finding a small token of the &#8220;old life&#8221; in the rubble can be a bright spot in an otherwise dark day.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/rolex-watch-box-survives-fire.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/rolex-watch-box-survives-fire-1024x818.jpg\" alt=\"rolex watch box survives fire\" class=\"wp-image-4156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/rolex-watch-box-survives-fire-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/rolex-watch-box-survives-fire-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rolex watch box that survived a fire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was the case for a Rolex owner who recently suffered a number of losses in a fire. One of the things that survived, incredibly, was the original box in which his Rolex came. The box features the Rolex crown imprinted inside the cover and a sunken center cavity to hold the watch, while the outside is covered in black leather. The interior is in lovely velvet, providing a cushion to prevent accidental damage or scratching of the Rolex watch that was originally housed in the box. The watch itself sits on a raised section of velvet that is also embossed with the signature crown and the word &#8220;Rolex&#8221; in gold.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/rolex-box-gold-day-date.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/rolex-box-gold-day-date-798x1024.jpg\" alt=\"rolex box gold day date\" class=\"wp-image-4155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/rolex-box-gold-day-date-798x1024.jpg 798w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/rolex-box-gold-day-date-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rolex Box with Gold Day Date watch is kept in perfect condition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Rolex is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-president-1.html\">Day Date in gold, with a date window and gold bezel and dial<\/a>.&nbsp; This handsome watch was not in the box at the time of the fire; however, having the ability to return the watch to its original box increases its value (assuming the box is in good condition).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/rolex-box-fire-victim-day-date-watch.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/rolex-box-fire-victim-day-date-watch-1024x888.jpg\" alt=\"rolex box fire victim day date watch\" class=\"wp-image-4158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/rolex-box-fire-victim-day-date-watch-1024x888.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/rolex-box-fire-victim-day-date-watch-300x260.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A side view of the Rolex fire victim.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people do not realize how much value the original box adds to a Rolex watch.&nbsp; If you have the original box, you can often resell your Rolex for much more than if you no longer possess the container.&nbsp; Additionally, having the original box is one more clue that a Rolex might be authentic, as only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/rolex-info\/how-to-spot-a-fake-rolex.html\">genuine Rolex watches are sold in these types of quality boxes<\/a>. However, do error on the side of caution. It is possible to purchase a used box. The best way to safe guard yourself from buying a fake Rolex model is to purchase from a reputable dealer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/green-rolex-box.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"988\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/green-rolex-box-988x1024.jpg\" alt=\"green rolex box Rolex Box Survives Fire Bob's Watches\" class=\"wp-image-4159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/green-rolex-box-988x1024.jpg 988w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/green-rolex-box-289x300.jpg 289w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/green-rolex-box.jpg 1956w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taking a look inside the Rolex Box Survives Fire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately for the owner, this box was kept in a place in which it was preserved from the flames and smoke associated with a fire.&nbsp; If you have a vintage Rolex watch or box, it is very important to store it in a place where it will be safe from damage.&nbsp; The safest possible spot is in a safety deposit box at a reputable bank.&nbsp; Failing that, invest in a smoke- and fire-resistant safe in your own home.&nbsp; A good safe, bolted into a wall, will provide as much protection as possible from fire, theft, flooding and other disasters.&nbsp; Remember, it is important to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.com\/gds\/How-to-Care-for-Your-Rolex-Oyster-\/10000000178705902\/g.html\">take care of the box your Rolex came in as well as the Rolex itself<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes, the little things that survive a disaster are amazing and make our lives happier. While most of us will, fortunately, never have to deal with the problems related to a house fire, those who have know that finding a small token of the &#8220;old life&#8221; in the rubble can be a bright spot in an otherwise dark day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4157,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2272],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2286],"class_list":["post-4154","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-just-because"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Of All The Things In A House Fire, One Thing Lives On. Rolex Box Survives Fire<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A house fire is a tragic event. Most people lose almost all their possessions. 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