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Another vote for Everest. I’ve got their new release box on pre-order too… worth checking out if you favour a box.
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Nice stuff indeed but since Turkey turned Hagya Sophia into a mosque, I decided to boycott everything turkish, from food to products to women. This watch case falls in the products category.
I would recommend Wolf, they have great quality products at decent prices. Quote:
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The owner of Bosphorus Leather has nothing to do with what you mentioned. I’m not really sure why anyone would boycott his products for something he had nothing to do with. But that’s your choice.
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Such a broad spectrum depending on price range.
Lower end but great quality = Wolf. Higher end next level quality = Bosphorus Leather. |
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Thanks for this! This is exactly what I’ve been struggling with. Do you have any recommendations based on your experience for a roll and a watch box? |
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1) Wristsize 2) Watches you plan on using it with, how many slots needed? (Some rolls only support up to 11mm thick watches, others max 45mm diameter pieces) 2) For travel or for display around the house? 3) Important to have real leather? Preference to interior? (Natural suede, alcantara, velvet?) 4) Budget? - Budget is probably the deciding factor in terms of point #4 Feel free to send a PM instead if you're more comfortable with that. Bospherus, as many mentioned, is a good product. Decent leather quality (the leather is not super high-end but i guess 'OK'). I'm not a big fan of how the wall-pieces are attached. Meaning that the ends flap down when not connected and that the middle pieces aren't fixed -i.e. you can remove it completely out of the roll. That's just my own personal preference though. They smell great, but that is more attributed to the tanning process, than it is the leather quality. A plus is that the pillows are stitched as opposed to some brands just gluing them. (Cheap chinese rolls... and even Patek.. ![]() |
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I’m looking for a box, I’m probably too particular so I’m willing to compromise on the below if necessary. 1) Wristsize 7” 2) Watches you plan on using it with, how many slots needed? (Some rolls only support up to 11mm thick watches, others max 45mm diameter pieces) 6-9 40/42mm sport watch’s mostly, might get a bigger watch one day but doubtful. Mostly on bracelets if that matters. 2) For travel or for display around the house? Display around the house. It would primarily sit on a shelf around chest height so it would be nice if the watches could be angled or the box could sit vertically. Lid is optional and it would be nice to have a little compartment for straps. For pillows I like how the Rolex ones have wings so the watch looks snug but not bunched up. I like a mix of classic but not antique, and modern but not techy, no carbon fiber or swoopy lines. Yeah, people rave about the Bosporus, but they just don’t do it for me personally. I probably would have pulled the trigger on this if it was a 6 slot. https://charles-simon.com/collection...eaton-graphite ![]() I also kinda liked this: ![]() 3) Important to have real leather? Preference to interior? (Natural suede, alcantara, velvet?) Real leather or wood for the box, natural suede preferred or alcantara. 4) Budget? - Budget is probably the deciding factor in terms of point #4 Under $1,000? Thanks for any advice! I know I’m probably asking for a lot. |
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Other contenders could be Wolf with their Analog/Shift Collection - It's fake leather though and very obvious to see. Underwood London could be another possibility but not so many available colours. It doesn't mention what leather is used for the outside but since they're made in Italy I suppose it's a decent quality. A final alternative could be going on Etsy (Search; leather watch box) and working directly with one of the sellers to customize something for you. There are actually some decent looking products out there, here are a few that I found (Leather is probably not the best but I imagine getting in touch with the seller, asking for better options, they could find better ones): ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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If your budget allows its hard to go past Bosphorus for either a roll or a case
You'll be waiting a while if you don't pick something from the "Next Day Shipping" section on their website though Everything is hand made to order but they are very helpful and happy to walk you through your interior and exterior color/material options if you drop them a line |
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I’m not a fan of Wolf winders but their Windsor watch box is very nicely done, different sizes up to fifteen watches. Essentially it’s vinyl and nylon but the build quality is excellent. You can buy direct from Wolf or from Amazon prime with free returns if you don’t like it.
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While searching to find if Elie Bleu made watch boxes (I could not find that they did), I came across some beautiful looking watch boxes from Rapport London ...
does anyone have any experience in ownership of these boxes ? |
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Thanks for the recommendations, I feel like we’re of the same mind! I really liked the analog shift boxes, especially the cork one but the A/S branding was a no go. I might be able to buff the logo off the plate though. I spent a long time pouring over Etsy but either they were too unrefined or they looked like they were just buying cheap boxes on alibaba and reselling them. Since my last post I did find this which might be an option. ![]() https://www.abpconcept.paris/collect...e-cuir-leather I also reached out to Charles Simon and they said they were releasing new case sizes too, so I might just hold off till those come out. |
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I can’t argue the quality but the style of their cases just aren’t for me. Wish they were! |
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I had Steve at Bedo’s Leatherworks make me a travel watch case out of a Saddleback Leather bag. I have several Saddleback pieces and wanted them to match. Steve is a great guy to work with and a true master of his craft. I was very impressed with what he came up with after our discussions.
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Bennet Winch
Made in The U.K Tuscan leather and Alcantara https://www.bennettwinch.com/collections/the-watch-roll |
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I love Everett navy blue leather with tan interior
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Aaron Bespoke watch roll, he customizes everything from color to watch holder size (for bigger or smaller wrists).
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I like these Bosporus Leather rolls
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I have this same roll and highly recommend. Very well made, love the individual sliders, the leather is soft and supple, the green and cream make it look like a genuine Rolex product ... I just wish I had jacksprat's collection in mine! Jokes aside, I do love my collection. Fitting to have my Explorer dead centre in the "Everest" roll. And yes, before some of you tell me, I know the Explorer never actually reached the summit!
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