Posted by Last week we had a look at some LeCoultre reference E 857 Deep Sea Alarm documents. This week I thought we should have a closer look at the box…
The fact that the Tribute To Deep Sea Alarm had a special green box have nothing to do with the original Deep Sea Alarm box.
No, the original Deep Sea Alarm did not have a green box or a special box for that matter…
The E 857 had a generic red box! Standard for LeCoultre during the end of 1950’s. I know for sure that this type red burgundy box was already in use the year before the launch of E 857, in 1958 for the 125 Year Anniversary.
Here is the outer paper box. Red burgundy with gold LeCoultre logo and lines.
This type of box existed in several different sizes depending on which watch inside…
The inner box is made of leather in the same red burgundy colour with a wooden frame. Same gold decoration…
One fun detail for me is that the boxes are made in Sweden!
Inside the box is dressed in silk and velvet in matching colours. LeCoultre established 1833 and the catch phrase from the time, “The most exceptional Watches and Clocks in all world”.
The box have a hidden compartment in the bottom to store the papers and manuals.
Many collectors talk about “complete set” and yes, that is always a special feeling…
Outer box, inner box, paper, instruction manuals, hang tag, price tag, 19 mm Tropical rubber strap (curved ends) and not to forget, the LeCoultre E 857 Deep Sea Alarm.
Yes, not only a cool watch, but it comes in a beautiful package as well!
Here is a link to my previous post on this watch: Shot of the day: LeCoultre E 857 Deep Sea Automatic Alarm
There are much more to tell about the E 857, a topic I will return to again (and again)… Stay tuned!
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