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pcbsaw · 10 January 2017, 01:36 PM

Hey guys,
I use the following box for my timepieces (https://www.barringtonwatchwinders.c...s/6-watch-case). It is a really nice box and does the job (Let me know if you have any questions regarding the box). However when one closes the box, one needs to lock it with the key which is provided. I find that pretty annoying and tend not to do it most of the times. This is really dangerous because if unlocked, the lid can open if the box is not picked up securely from the base causing the time pieces to fall out.

I wanted to add some magnets to the box (http://www.magnet4sale.com/Block-neo...ndfeb-Magnets/) but was wondering if that could potentially magnetize the timepieces.

Thanks in advance

zaydans · 10 January 2017, 01:55 PM

I don't get it? Why would the lid just open when you pick it up, unless you are turning it on its side or upside down? You don't need magnets. You just need to be more careful.

Rain49king · 10 January 2017, 02:01 PM

Magnets sound like a bad idea to me but I am no expert

cop414 · 10 January 2017, 02:06 PM

Depending on the strength and the proximity of the magnets to your watches they could become magnetized, I wouldn't do it.

Old Expat Beast · 10 January 2017, 02:16 PM

How about self-adhesive velcro strips, cut to size? Or just keep a thumb on the lid when carrying.

Thatguy · 10 January 2017, 03:21 PM

I wouldn't put magnets in a watch box. How about a big rubber band around the box or just be careful when you pick it up?

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Abdullah71601 · 10 January 2017, 03:54 PM

Here you go. Snap fasteners. Glue them on. Pack of 14 less than five bucks.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bostitch-14...er-Kit/3505410

lapince · 10 January 2017, 05:42 PM

magnets are not a good idea with watches

crowncollection · 10 January 2017, 07:04 PM

No

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pcbsaw · 10 January 2017, 11:55 PM

Thanks guys for your inputs. Reading all your response I don't think I will be adding the magnets to the box, I will just have to be a little more careful.

de66 · 11 January 2017, 06:18 AM

Duct tape should do the trick

10 January 2017, 01:36 PM	#1
pcbsaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 3	Watch box with magnets Hey guys, I use the following box for my timepieces (https://www.barringtonwatchwinders.c...s/6-watch-case). It is a really nice box and does the job (Let me know if you have any questions regarding the box). However when one closes the box, one needs to lock it with the key which is provided. I find that pretty annoying and tend not to do it most of the times. This is really dangerous because if unlocked, the lid can open if the box is not picked up securely from the base causing the time pieces to fall out. I wanted to add some magnets to the box (http://www.magnet4sale.com/Block-neo...ndfeb-Magnets/) but was wondering if that could potentially magnetize the timepieces. Thanks in advance

10 January 2017, 02:06 PM	#4
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,479	Depending on the strength and the proximity of the magnets to your watches they could become magnetized, I wouldn't do it. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

10 January 2017, 07:04 PM	#9
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,224	No Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

10 January 2017, 01:55 PM	#2
zaydans "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Joe Location: CONUS Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 994	I don't get it? Why would the lid just open when you pick it up, unless you are turning it on its side or upside down? You don't need magnets. You just need to be more careful.

10 January 2017, 02:01 PM	#3
Rain49king "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 79	Magnets sound like a bad idea to me but I am no expert

10 January 2017, 02:16 PM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,851	How about self-adhesive velcro strips, cut to size? Or just keep a thumb on the lid when carrying.

10 January 2017, 03:21 PM	#6
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,303	I wouldn't put magnets in a watch box. How about a big rubber band around the box or just be careful when you pick it up? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 January 2017, 03:54 PM	#7
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,565	Here you go. Snap fasteners. Glue them on. Pack of 14 less than five bucks. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bostitch-14...er-Kit/3505410

10 January 2017, 05:42 PM	#8
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	magnets are not a good idea with watches

10 January 2017, 11:55 PM	#10
pcbsaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 3	Thanks guys for your inputs. Reading all your response I don't think I will be adding the magnets to the box, I will just have to be a little more careful.

11 January 2017, 06:18 AM	#11
de66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ZRH Posts: 1,209	Duct tape should do the trick

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