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Ow

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1,630 posts

219 months

Tuesday 16th February 2010
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Where do you all keep you watch collections then?

I've just bought a new watch (only a cheapy) and thought it might be time to look at getting a box to keep my watches in. Don't want anything expensive really, but other than a few on ebay I haven't seen much.
I'm probably looking at something for 5/6 watches as it's always nice to have space for some additions!

Any suggestions, or do you want to show us what you have?

Cheers

huwp

833 posts

197 months

Tuesday 16th February 2010
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"Dulwich" watch box in safe. Empty boxes at back of wardrobe. Sorted.

Ow

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219 months

Tuesday 16th February 2010
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I saw a nice Dulwich 6 watch one on the net, bust most places seem to be sold out. It was £50 though I think, more than I want to pay really.

just seen these linked on another thread:
http://www.watch-winder.co.uk/Black-PU-Leather-Six...

Seems pretty decent value, plenty of choice too - might have to go for one of them!

huwp

833 posts

197 months

Tuesday 16th February 2010
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Ow - the one you have found looks good to me. Have fun filling it - if you haven't already.

I have never understood why manufacturers supply watches in such big boxes.... Still you need to hang on to them to get a good resale price.

Ow

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Tuesday 16th February 2010
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huwp said:
Ow - the one you have found looks good to me. Have fun filling it - if you haven't already.

I have never understood why manufacturers supply watches in such big boxes.... Still you need to hang on to them to get a good resale price.
I have 5 at the moment, so 6 seems a good idea for now! Nothing too special mind, but thought it would be nice to have them in a case together. A few Seiko's, Citizen and a Christopher Ward on it's way.
Only really wear one or two of them now, but may aswell fill it until I get some replacements!

andy_s

19,785 posts

281 months

Tuesday 16th February 2010
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Pelican case, just in case they get run over.

aberdeeneuan

1,412 posts

200 months

Tuesday 16th February 2010
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I got this one in John Lewis from the missus last Christmas, really pleased with it. Filled the blooming thing though, so now thinking I need another!

http://www.johnlewis.com/230481791/Product.aspx

andy tims

5,598 posts

268 months

Tuesday 16th February 2010
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After reading about these on TZ-UK I ordered a Natural Oak 12 watch version from aandtcrafts (via eBay)

It actually arrived today & I'm very pleased.

A few very quick shots





and (almost) filled



I went for the basic spec 'classic' black interior, oiled finish and flush lid - £75.00 including £10.00 for DHL courier - very well packed & quite heavy.

As you can see from the "filled shot" each compartment is pretty big, so no problems for the 47mm Panerai boys with one of these babies.



Edited by andy tims on Tuesday 16th February 22:44

Ow

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219 months

Tuesday 16th February 2010
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some good ideas there, I like the pelican cases.

Nice wooden one above too, looks great.

I Like the look of this one:



£19.99 + £5 postage seems a bit of a bargain. Would rather have had a black one though.
Probably a good idea it only has 5 spaces too, can't be spending anymore money on watches to fill it just yet!

Pesty

42,655 posts

278 months

Wednesday 17th February 2010
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Roofas

219 posts

194 months

Wednesday 17th February 2010
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^^Do you have any order in which you wear them or just close your eyes and point? smile

Ikemi

8,610 posts

227 months

Wednesday 17th February 2010
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Technically it's not a box, but I've just received this to keep my watches wound:



I'm impressed with the overall quality for the price, but I haven't got round to plugging it in yet! hehe

LukeBird

17,170 posts

231 months

Wednesday 17th February 2010
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I quite like that natural finish box Andy.
WIll have to investigate that seller... smile

Adrian W

15,058 posts

250 months

Wednesday 17th February 2010
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Pesty said:
OK where did you get that, I want one (I think) only thing that worries me doing that is that at the moment I keep all the valuble ones in the safe.

But that is very nice

Pesty

42,655 posts

278 months

Wednesday 17th February 2010
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article number on ebay 250581205731

http://cgi.ebay.de/Exklusiver-Vitrinen-Uhrenbox-fu...

79 euro plus shipping its from germany at the moment. shipping was not too bad when I bought it IIRC edit seems its another 29 euro on top.
exchange rate has buggered thing up for us here frown since I bought it. I work it out at around £95
it was years ago i got mine so he must have plenty if you are concidering it I wouldnt get in a bidding war he will put another up when thats sold i recon



holds 40 watches I have removed most of the partitions in the lower draw to hold all the straps and tools very handy.

nicely made a bargain in my eyes compared to what I could find in this country check out his shop he sells winders that go quite cheap.









Edited by Pesty on Wednesday 17th February 16:17

jamieboy

5,921 posts

251 months

Wednesday 17th February 2010
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Ikemi said:
Technically it's not a box, but I've just received this to keep my watches wound:
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I'm impressed with the overall quality for the price, but I haven't got round to plugging it in yet! hehe
Any more details on that? I keep thinking I could do with a winder, but I've not found a balance between cheap ones which seem rubbish and good ones which cost an arm and a leg.

Pesty

42,655 posts

278 months

Wednesday 17th February 2010
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Roofas said:
^^Do you have any order in which you wear them or just close your eyes and point? smile
I pick to compliment the shirt Im wearing smile

Edited by Pesty on Wednesday 17th February 20:45

Ow

Original Poster:

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Wednesday 17th February 2010
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jamieboy said:
Ikemi said:
Technically it's not a box, but I've just received this to keep my watches wound:
...
I'm impressed with the overall quality for the price, but I haven't got round to plugging it in yet! hehe
Any more details on that? I keep thinking I could do with a winder, but I've not found a balance between cheap ones which seem rubbish and good ones which cost an arm and a leg.
Looks like the one's on the link I posted earlier http://www.watch-winder.co.uk/

Seem pretty cheap, but don't know what sort of quality they are

jamieboy

5,921 posts

251 months

Wednesday 17th February 2010
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Ow said:
Looks like the one's on the link I posted earlier http://www.watch-winder.co.uk/
redface Oops - I saw that you were talking about boxes, as opposed to winders, and completely skipped over the URL.

Thanks. smile

Batteryboy

236 posts

216 months

Wednesday 17th February 2010
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no no no no

6 months ago I had 1 watch, now I have a bunch of them, (I BLAME U LOT)

So now I have to buy a box to put/display them in. aaargh.