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petesjag · 25 March 2010, 01:11 AM

I have decided to put my collection of 9 watches in a safety deposit box at my local bank.
I was wondering how fellow members store their watches in them?
Seeing that they are too small for the Rolex watch boxes, what type of cushions or other storage system do you use? I guess I could just wrap them up in soft microfibers......??
thanks,
pete

Dr. Robert · 25 March 2010, 01:30 AM

I use a safe deposit box @ my bank............I put the watches in soft brushed cotton shoeshine mitts(clean) that I've collected from all my biz/hotel stays.

Randy · 25 March 2010, 01:34 AM

Invest in a Quality Vault/Safe, keep at Home. Time back and forth to bank/safety deposit area =hassle.

spuds · 25 March 2010, 01:44 AM

I'm guessing (hoping?) that you mean just the ones you're not wearing right Pete mate??

Pleeeeease don't let your beautiful watches become 'safe queens!'

rocco1109 · 25 March 2010, 01:51 AM

I bought several large Oakley watch cases. They're great for storage and fit nicely in my safety deposit box.

Safetrends · 25 March 2010, 02:55 AM

If you pay 3,000.00 USD for a good safe it will save you big $$ in the long run.

Do not buy some cheap gun safe that the fire and burglary rating is crap either. You need something that will hold up against a fire for more than an hour with high tempatures, when we had a firestorm in San Diego it destroyed many safes that were not rated for more than 30 minutes. Also make sure you have the safe on a outside wall, and get one that will stand up against a attack against the safe, not some POS type of Sentry safe.

Pay for renal, pay for gas, having to wait when the bank is open, having to wait to get to the safe deposit box.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...10#post1613410

Check this tread out for more information.

petesjag · 25 March 2010, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

I'm guessing (hoping?) that you mean just the ones you're not wearing right Pete mate??

Pleeeeease don't let your beautiful watches become 'safe queens!'

No..No.. I will only place them in the safe during the rotation! I wear them all...

petesjag · 25 March 2010, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safetrends

If you pay 3,000.00 USD for a good safe it will save you big $$ in the long run.

Do not buy some cheap gun safe that the fire and burglary rating is crap either. You need something that will hold up against a fire for more than an hour with high tempatures, when we had a firestorm in San Diego it destroyed many safes that were not rated for more than 30 minutes. Also make sure you have the safe on a outside wall, and get one that will stand up against a attack against the safe, not some POS type of Sentry safe.

Pay for renal, pay for gas, having to wait when the bank is open, having to wait to get to the safe deposit box.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...10#post1613410

Check this tread out for more information.

I will definitly look into this option...
I am going to check out a safe specialist next week..What do I need to look for? and what do I need to ask the sales people to assure I buy the right one, if I choose this route?
pete

Safetrends · 25 March 2010, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petesjag

I will definitly look into this option...
I am going to check out a safe specialist next week..What do I need to look for? and what do I need to ask the sales people to assure I buy the right one, if I choose this route?
pete

First in writing and on the safe somewhere is a fire rating very important 2 hour fire rating.

Second is a burglary rating we use in the US is TL-30 or TL-15. Both of them are very good for a rating. Your country may rate them diffenent.

PM me with some makes and I will help you determine what you have.

In the US we have a AMSEC AMVAULT. That is what you can use as an example for a safe with your needs.

Remember you are going to protect valuable watches and the safe needs to reflect it. If you were going to protect papers then you would not need so much protection.

walz@safetrends.com

mike · 25 March 2010, 03:39 AM

Depends on the size of yopur safe deposit box. I have one that will hold an eight watch box. For any overage these work quite well.

Safetrends · 25 March 2010, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Depends on the size of yopur safe deposit box. I have one that will hold an eight watch box. For any overage these work quite well.

Mike, great idea I have them for my watches also.

mikefrmnj · 25 March 2010, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Invest in a Quality Vault/Safe, keep at Home. Time back and forth to bank/safety deposit area =hassle.

+1
I bought an Amsec and its like 900lbs. fire and burg cost me 1400 delivered. Works like a charm. I would like to swap out the digital keypad because it does eat batteries.

Safetrends · 25 March 2010, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikefrmnj

+1
I bought an Amsec and its like 900lbs. fire and burg cost me 1400 delivered. Works like a charm. I would like to swap out the digital keypad because it does eat batteries.

ESL-10 when they have a short will eat them right up. Change to a LaGard and your problems will be solved.

Casey VP-26 · 25 March 2010, 05:30 AM

I also use safe deposit box. (something about the big vault and piece of mind) Also use Hotel shoe shine Pockets and Rolex Service boxes with a good rubber band work very well if needed, However I use a large safe deposit box and put watches in original boxes when I have them. I do go into the vault to wind and swap different wearers at least once every 3 months. Good Luck

valentine · 25 March 2010, 05:38 AM

green suede rolex pouches! they are perfect! ive got mine in a safe deposit box all tucked in their green pouches.

AuMDLST · 25 March 2010, 05:45 AM

In a fire safe - need a tow truck to break it free from its location. On the plus side - I get to choose any watch I want on Sundays

arabesque · 25 March 2010, 06:19 AM

Was wondering, if a safe is big and conspicuous and an armed robber breaks in while you are inside the house, you think he'll not command you to open it?

I think you should have 2 safes, a big one for documents and less expensive jewelries and maybe some cash (some burglars leaves after getting cash) and one small hidden safe for the more valuable items.

Is there a small highly fireproof, high burglar-proof rating, out of sight safe you can install inside the house?

woody88 · 25 March 2010, 07:15 AM

hey guys,

new to the forum, and wanted to chime in on this. do any of you know for sure that safety deposit box at a bank is a good solution? I have read that banks are not liable for the loss of goods in the box. and I have called my local bank, and they confirmed this. meaning that if the bank gets robbed, or if we have some crooked internal employees that steal the goods, we are out of luck. can anyone comment on this further? Thank you.

ziphe · 25 March 2010, 08:23 AM

I put each watch into a sock. So it looks like I have a safe deposit box full of sock. Very cheap too. 6 pair for like $3.50 at walmart.

spuds · 25 March 2010, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woody88

hey guys,

new to the forum, and wanted to chime in on this. do any of you know for sure that safety deposit box at a bank is a good solution? I have read that banks are not liable for the loss of goods in the box. and I have called my local bank, and they confirmed this. meaning that if the bank gets robbed, or if we have some crooked internal employees that steal the goods, we are out of luck. can anyone comment on this further? Thank you.

I've read of the same thing here in the UK too....

(& btw welcome!

)

Safetrends · 25 March 2010, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AuMDLST

In a fire safe - need a tow truck to break it free from its location. On the plus side - I get to choose any watch I want on Sundays

Fire safe will not do the job, needs a burglary rating of TL-30 or TL-15.

Fire safe is just that a fire safe and nothing else.

Questions: http://www.safetrends.com

spuds · 25 March 2010, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petesjag

No..No.. I will only place them in the safe during the rotation! I wear them all...

Excellent!!

Good call Pete mate........

superb · 25 March 2010, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ziphe

I put each watch into a sock. So it looks like I have a safe deposit box full of sock. Very cheap too. 6 pair for like $3.50 at walmart.

You better pray it's not a sock thief....

bewithabob · 25 March 2010, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ziphe

I put each watch into a sock. So it looks like I have a safe deposit box full of sock. Very cheap too. 6 pair for like $3.50 at walmart.

i have drawer full of socks- at home, which looks like i have a drawer full of socks- at home. is that ok? alarm is good, security cameras in place, but socks are not fireproof (sorry for my bad humor).

bewithabob · 25 March 2010, 11:10 AM

sorry

bewithabob · 25 March 2010, 11:10 AM

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25 March 2010, 01:11 AM	#1
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Safety deposit boxes? sleeping beauties.. I have decided to put my collection of 9 watches in a safety deposit box at my local bank. I was wondering how fellow members store their watches in them? Seeing that they are too small for the Rolex watch boxes, what type of cushions or other storage system do you use? I guess I could just wrap them up in soft microfibers......?? thanks, pete __________________ 116718LN Black dial

25 March 2010, 01:44 AM	#4
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I'm guessing (hoping?) that you mean just the ones you're not wearing right Pete mate?? Pleeeeease don't let your beautiful watches become 'safe queens!' __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

25 March 2010, 05:45 AM	#16
AuMDLST "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 162	Fire safe In a fire safe - need a tow truck to break it free from its location. On the plus side - I get to choose any watch I want on Sundays

25 March 2010, 11:10 AM	#25
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	sorry __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

25 March 2010, 11:10 AM	#26
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	s __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

25 March 2010, 01:30 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,962	I use a safe deposit box @ my bank............I put the watches in soft brushed cotton shoeshine mitts(clean) that I've collected from all my biz/hotel stays.

25 March 2010, 01:34 AM	#3
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Invest in a Quality Vault/Safe, keep at Home. Time back and forth to bank/safety deposit area =hassle.

25 March 2010, 01:51 AM	#5
rocco1109 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Will Location: Colorado USA Posts: 556	I bought several large Oakley watch cases. They're great for storage and fit nicely in my safety deposit box.

25 March 2010, 02:55 AM	#6
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	If you pay 3,000.00 USD for a good safe it will save you big $$ in the long run. Do not buy some cheap gun safe that the fire and burglary rating is crap either. You need something that will hold up against a fire for more than an hour with high tempatures, when we had a firestorm in San Diego it destroyed many safes that were not rated for more than 30 minutes. Also make sure you have the safe on a outside wall, and get one that will stand up against a attack against the safe, not some POS type of Sentry safe. Pay for renal, pay for gas, having to wait when the bank is open, having to wait to get to the safe deposit box. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...10#post1613410 Check this tread out for more information.

25 March 2010, 03:39 AM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Depends on the size of yopur safe deposit box. I have one that will hold an eight watch box. For any overage these work quite well.

25 March 2010, 05:30 AM	#14
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,718	I also use safe deposit box. (something about the big vault and piece of mind) Also use Hotel shoe shine Pockets and Rolex Service boxes with a good rubber band work very well if needed, However I use a large safe deposit box and put watches in original boxes when I have them. I do go into the vault to wind and swap different wearers at least once every 3 months. Good Luck

25 March 2010, 05:38 AM	#15
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	green suede rolex pouches! they are perfect! ive got mine in a safe deposit box all tucked in their green pouches.

25 March 2010, 06:19 AM	#17
arabesque "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: joe Location: Laguna, SoCal Watch: dd Posts: 220	Was wondering, if a safe is big and conspicuous and an armed robber breaks in while you are inside the house, you think he'll not command you to open it? I think you should have 2 safes, a big one for documents and less expensive jewelries and maybe some cash (some burglars leaves after getting cash) and one small hidden safe for the more valuable items. Is there a small highly fireproof, high burglar-proof rating, out of sight safe you can install inside the house?

25 March 2010, 07:15 AM	#18
woody88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 62	hey guys, new to the forum, and wanted to chime in on this. do any of you know for sure that safety deposit box at a bank is a good solution? I have read that banks are not liable for the loss of goods in the box. and I have called my local bank, and they confirmed this. meaning that if the bank gets robbed, or if we have some crooked internal employees that steal the goods, we are out of luck. can anyone comment on this further? Thank you.

25 March 2010, 08:23 AM	#19
ziphe "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Rolex Posts: 41	I put each watch into a sock. So it looks like I have a safe deposit box full of sock. Very cheap too. 6 pair for like $3.50 at walmart.

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