Storage cases for your collection

[Muxi]

Everest for me too

[HogwldFLTR]

I've got two rolls; one Wolf and one el cheapo. Both bought off of Amazon at far, far less than the Everest. I mean I can't brag that I've got the most expensive best made in the world however they doe the job really well.

[jaisonline]

I tried all types of watch boxes all until settling for more portability and importantly, protection over aesthetics. This one cost me $70 from amazon last year. Looks like Case Club customizes Pelican cases.

[Radar1]

With something like this I'd try and get a professional foam converter to make a custom insert. I've cut foam inserts before, but by hand, you're never gonna get the kind of accuracy these deserve. This place offers custom foam inserts, there are probably plenty more that will do it as well. Not sure how much it will set you back though. Have a shop around I say.

[Frits1980]

Originally Posted by Mlgatl

Currently I have my collection in a pelican rifle case with a custom foam insert. A few weeks ago I had a friend over to look at watches and he said are you “f-ing” crazy someone is going to see the case even if it’s under your bed if they break in and steal it.

That ate away at my brain for a week. I ordered a fairly large jewelry safe that’s coming in two weeks; a Liberty Home 12.

I am looking at options for storage boxes in the 10-12+ size range. Want the option of housing up to 32-36 watches.

I could split that up into three cases. Could do Rolex/Tudor in one, Omega in another and “other” in the third.

Here is what I think requirements are:
Cell space big enough that watches won’t touch.
Cells covered in something soft.
See through top.
Looks nice (the pelican case was very functional but that’s it)
Cases stored horizontally; shelves are 13.5” (34cm) x 19.5” (49.5cm)

I’ve been looking on Amazon where some things look great but I can’t tell what’s looks-good-crap or not.

Thoughts on quality cases? Any thoughts on topic in general?

Thanks!

Uhh why not simply store the pelican cases in the safe? You can get custom made pelicn cases for 3/6/12/24/36 watches i believe. Thats how i do it. Bit tight in my case, i fit 4 cases, each hold 6 watches but i can bang the pelican cases in the safe when putting them in or taking them out, no problem.

[brnn]

Can anyone comment on if these $30-$60 Amazon cases have soft enough inserts to accomodate a 6.5" bracelet fitment? I currently have a cheap case I want to replace (plus it only holds 4 watches), and the inserts are fairly hard and don't compress. I have to store watches with the clasp undone, unless I want to put a lot of stress on the bracelet by forcing it closed.

Even better would be literal pillows to wrap the watch around, which would be very compliant. Haven't seen that kind of design except in presentation single watch boxes though.

[donas]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Thanks!

I use 3 pieces of pipe insulation folded into each other & cut to size. That way it compresses nicely to hold the watch. You can buy any size that fit's your wrist. Customizable in many ways.
dP

Simple but very neat - thanks for sharing. I'll be copying your ingenuity.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by brnn

Can anyone comment on if these $30-$60 Amazon cases have soft enough inserts to accomodate a 6.5" bracelet fitment?

Also have smallish wrist (6.75"). Have a collection so ordered <cough> a few </cough> of these for $32 each. They're really great, COMPACT for the efficiency of storage, and keeps the timepieces padded and safe. Even the 44mm Paneri Luminor is fine, so it can store larger timepieces too. It is more a SNAP close and not a (strong) magnet, so no need to be paranoid about magnetism:

https://amzn.to/30chYWX

[Juan Luis]

I found this at an AD/Jewelry store that sold a few brands sans Rolex. By chance I spotted this with the Rolex green color. I could not pass it up.

[WatchNutcase]

It's WATCHPOD all day for me

[Plansb]

Originally Posted by Juan Luis

I found this at an AD/Jewelry store that sold a few brands sans Rolex. By chance I spotted this with the Rolex green color. I could not pass it up.

THat looks like the underwood i just ordered, i went with the tan three watch configuration. Can't wait to get it in, quality looks A+.

[barneb10]

Case elegance has nice options.


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[DG123]

Scatola Del Tempo

[Speed]

Originally Posted by Mlgatl

Currently I have my collection in a pelican rifle case with a custom foam insert. A few weeks ago I had a friend over to look at watches and he said are you “f-ing” crazy someone is going to see the case even if it’s under your bed if they break in and steal it.

That ate away at my brain for a week. I ordered a fairly large jewelry safe that’s coming in two weeks; a Liberty Home 12.

I am looking at options for storage boxes in the 10-12+ size range. Want the option of housing up to 32-36 watches.

I could split that up into three cases. Could do Rolex/Tudor in one, Omega in another and “other” in the third.

Here is what I think requirements are:
Cell space big enough that watches won’t touch.
Cells covered in something soft.
See through top.
Looks nice (the pelican case was very functional but that’s it)
Cases stored horizontally; shelves are 13.5” (34cm) x 19.5” (49.5cm)

I’ve been looking on Amazon where some things look great but I can’t tell what’s looks-good-crap or not.

Thoughts on quality cases? Any thoughts on topic in general?

Thanks!

If you want to put all your watches (eggs?) in one basket (box?) it certainly makes it easier for a thief to get everything in one go.

[colpol]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Also have smallish wrist (6.75"). Have a collection so ordered <cough> a few </cough> of these for $32 each. They're really great, COMPACT for the efficiency of storage, and keeps the timepieces padded and safe. Even the 44mm Paneri Luminor is fine, so it can store larger timepieces too. It is more a SNAP close and not a (strong) magnet, so no need to be paranoid about magnetism:

https://amzn.to/30chYWX

This might be my next purchase- looks the business for the money

[Vinnee]

This is a nice thread.

[socalwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by colpol

This might be my next purchase- looks the business for the money

I can confirm. Probably the best value out there for a box. It's very well made.

**The blue box is much darker in person.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by colpol

This might be my next purchase- looks the business for the money

Have about 12 various timepiece cases here from my 'old' LV Monogram 8-watch to Wolf, and quite a few others. For mass storage with efficiency, the Amazon one I posted above really is the best I've found and quality is good. Report back once you get it.

[Juan Luis]

Originally Posted by Plansb

THat looks like the underwood i just ordered, i went with the tan three watch configuration. Can't wait to get it in, quality looks A+.

[wohlfecc]

Any thoughts on trapping condensation in a Pelican case from the foam insert (or from it oxidizing over time)? Apparently it's a concern for other communities (guns, cameras, etc).

[Time2Travel]

Everest, I think it’s nice quality watch roll.

[Mick8moses]

For at home I love the Everest roll.



For travel, I use Oakley/Casebudi singles.


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[jcatral14]

Has anyone tried Rainer's wood boxes?

[jamesbondOO7]

Rolex services pouches thrown in a shoe bag.

[VincentM]

Aevitas. Very nice.

https://www.aevitas-uk.co.uk/collect...hes-by-aevitas


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[Robf52]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

I use a Wolf. Good quality and reasonably priced. If you check sites like overstock you can them for a good deal.

Have the Wolf 12-watch glass top case; one of my better buys....Wolf sale 75% off $100 list price.

[RDT-G23]

Originally Posted by wohlfecc

Any thoughts on trapping condensation in a Pelican case from the foam insert (or from it oxidizing over time)? Apparently it's a concern for other communities (guns, cameras, etc).

I'd think a desiccant pouch would solve this concern.

[Time2Travel]

Everest watch roll for storage and Everest watch pouch for travel.




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[aliasneo07]

Noob question. Got my first Rolex today, and have a couple omegas to go with it. I don't envision my collection ever going past 10.

I was just going to buy a couple Wolf rolls and throw them in my safe.

My question is about moisture. With guns, for example, even ones that are stainless steel, people say never to keep them in foam cases or in anything that can retain moisture. Is there not the same concern for watches? These guns that you see people keeping in dehumidified safes are stainless also, yet they still say, never store in foam or soft cases.

Thanks.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

DIY project

You left out the toilet paper rolls