Weird question (please don’t judge). Do any of you “display” your watch boxes? I have two Rolex’s and currently, the green boxes live in my closet. I bought a brand new home office desk and was considering “displaying” the boxes on my desk. Is this pretentious? Does anybody else do this? Thanks in advance for answering a weird question lol

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Yes it is pretentious. If you really want to "display" your watches then get a winder, still pretentious but at least practical

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Makes sense thanks! I’m 28 and just started making good money (grew up in a low income household in Africa) and I’m still trying to learn what is considered pretentious and what isn’t in American culture. Thank you

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Above my kitchen cabinets, it goes like this:

Empty grey goose bottle, empty patron bottle, Rolex box, empty pappy bottle, empty Vacheron box.

Loads of compliments.

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I am 32 years old. My mattress isn’t on the floor anymore. I can’t be seen doing this.

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Mine are stowed away. Never know who will walk through the house. I’d rather “display” the one I’m wearing, because then at least it’s safely on my wrist. The rest are hidden away in the closet/safe haha.

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Thanks for the insight!

Yes.

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My wife does the same thing and told me she doesn’t like the colors of the books and is also embarrassed with the titles and would rather show the pages 😂

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Under a bunch of clothes in my closet. I don't need cleaners or similar walking off with one or all. I don't particularly think anyone will steal them and the watches are insured but there is no reason to leave $30K+ in a conspicuous spot.

Unfortunately, the boxes are decorative and meant for presentation, not daily use or storage. They wear and fade very easily. They should be in their white sleeve and put away out of the sun and heat.

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