Mulitple watch winding box needed

[AdvocatusD]

I am in the fortunate position of having to require a winding box for a collection of 2 x Vacherons, 1 x Patek, 1 x IWC, 1 x Cartier and potentially a couple more nice watches.

I just don't wear the watches enough, and I hope that with the box I will have more acess to the watches without any hassle.

I am looking for a 6 x watch winding box. Having done a little research online, the costs are absolutely ludicrous!

Can anyone suggest some good value boxes? I am not looking for any fancy woods, just something tahat resembles good taste. Just because the watches cost what they do, doens't mean I am particulary keen on spending the same on their boxes. I just can't justify the prices!

Thanks in advance for any help.

[andy_s]

You'll only be believed if you stick a few pictures up; no custard required though.

I've no idea but something like this perhaps?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Premier-Watch-Winder-watch...

or:

http://www.watch-winder.co.uk/Burlwood-Four-Watch-...

(Beats by a magnitude of twenty the price of the Orbitas and similar I think, but no idea about noise & longevity. Perhaps two 3 watch winders may be easier?)

[whoami]

AdvocatusD said:

I am in the fortunate position of having to require a winding box for a collection of 2 x Vacherons, 1 x Patek, 1 x IWC, 1 x Cartier and potentially a couple more nice watches.

I just don't wear the watches enough, and I hope that with the box I will have more acess to the watches without any hassle.

I am looking for a 6 x watch winding box. Having done a little research online, the costs are absolutely ludicrous!

Can anyone suggest some good value boxes? I am not looking for any fancy woods, just something tahat resembles good taste. Just because the watches cost what they do, doens't mean I am particulary keen on spending the same on their boxes. I just can't justify the prices!

Thanks in advance for any help.

I have a Scatola del tempo. Lovely, but not exactly cheap.

[AdvocatusD]

Thanks Andy, that's more like the price range I think these things are worth. Not really bothered if I am believed or not...

whoami said:

I have a Scatola del tempo. Lovely, but not exactly cheap.

Thank Whoami, that looks the ticket!

http://www.scatoladeltempo.com/eng/index.php?optio...

Can't seem to find any prices though... They will be too pricey though I think, given the single is £400. I do like it though - looks like it is an item of quality. I thought I wanted a box with a window to admire them, but I think perhaps better to have a closed, solid door for security and noise?

Edited by AdvocatusD on Sunday 20th March 15:58

[al1991]

We won't help until we have pictures

[AdvocatusD]

al1991 said:

We won't help until we have pictures

lol, that's more like it! You must be a devil with women...

Only two watches as can't be bothered opening up stuff for the others. Sorry for the bad quality, but hopefully its a substitute of sorts for custard. The watch on the left is my daily drive.

[whoami]

AdvocatusD said:

Thanks Andy, that's more like the price range I think these things are worth. Not really bothered if I am believed or not...

whoami said:

I have a Scatola del tempo. Lovely, but not exactly cheap.

Thank Whoami, that looks the ticket!

http://www.scatoladeltempo.com/eng/index.php?optio...

Can't seem to find any prices though... They will be too pricey though I think, given the single is £400. I do like it though - looks like it is an item of quality. I thought I wanted a box with a window to admire them, but I think perhaps better to have a closed, solid door for security and noise?

Edited by AdvocatusD on Sunday 20th March 15:58

I'm afraid that the one you linked to will probably be in the region of £3K.

[NDA]

The trouble with watch winders is that they don't fit in the average safe..... A bonus for burglars as the watches are beautifully presented and all showing the right time!

Your collection needs to be in a safe, so a point maybe worth considering.

[XG332]

Save yourself the money, and just set the time each time you wear one.

[AdvocatusD]

NDA said:

The trouble with watch winders is that they don't fit in the average safe..... A bonus for burglars as the watches are beautifully presented and all showing the right time!

Your collection needs to be in a safe, so a point maybe worth considering.

Indeed, which is one of the reasons I don't have one to be honest. They're all insured, but that's not the point. Perhaps a smaller case for just a couple that I can swap around easily is more suited to the cause.

[whoami]

NDA said:

The trouble with watch winders is that they don't fit in the average safe..... A bonus for burglars as the watches are beautifully presented and all showing the right time!

Your collection needs to be in a safe, so a point maybe worth considering.

The problem with putting them in the safe all the time is that I am too lazy to mess about getting them out.

The result being that I wear the same watch all the time negating the pleasure of having a collection.

The solution is to get an insurance policy which allows a certain total value of watches to be permitted outside of the safe.

[andy tims]

You have 2 x Vacherons, 1 x Patek, 1 x IWC, 1 x Cartier and "potentially a couple more nice watches" and you're moaning about the price of a watch winder? WTF?

[Pesty]

6x watches £217 plus shipping no idea how good they are . Not as nice as above but almost certainly cheaper

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Uhrenbeweger-fur-6-7-Uhren-A...


8x for £261

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Uhrenbeweger-fur-8-9-Uhren-A...

[AdvocatusD]

andy tims said:

You have 2 x Vacherons, 1 x Patek, 1 x IWC, 1 x Cartier and "potentially a couple more nice watches" and you're moaning about the price of a watch winder? WTF?

I don't need an elephant gun for an ant, and a number of the systems for sale seem to be more complex than I need (though I am not an authority on watches, simply an enthusiast and this statement might be entirely wrong and I am open to correction).

Not sure what you are construing as "moaning", but my ethos is paying what I think something is worth, rather than some arbitrary cost attached to it. It has served me well enough and allowed me whatever I have. I regret naming the watches now, but unfortunately there is little point in editing the post as it has been quoted.

I've applied that to everything I have ever purchased whether it cost pounds or pence and that is entirely my prerogative, but thanks for your helpful post.

Edited by AdvocatusD on Sunday 20th March 22:42

[Bohemianesque]

My Mrs bought me 3 Beco Boxy watch winders for Xmas (Google it). They have a carbon finish and are pretty compact (mine are in my wardrobe). Best thing is they are stackable (up to 12 I think) and you only need one power supply. They wind both directions too, switchable.

About £65 each. I happy with mine. Worth a look.

[AdvocatusD]

Bohemianesque said:

My Mrs bought me 3 Beco Boxy watch winders for Xmas (Google it). They have a carbon finish and are pretty compact (mine are in my wardrobe). Best thing is they are stackable (up to 12 I think) and you only need one power supply. They wind both directions too, switchable.

About £65 each. I happy with mine. Worth a look.

Funky! Thank you!

[al1991]

AdvocatusD said:

my ethos is paying what I think something is worth, rather than some arbitrary cost attached to it.

So why don't you wear a £50 Seiko 5?

[Pesty]

Bohemianesque said:

My Mrs bought me 3 Beco Boxy watch winders for Xmas (Google it). They have a carbon finish and are pretty compact (mine are in my wardrobe). Best thing is they are stackable (up to 12 I think) and you only need one power supply. They wind both directions too, switchable.

About £65 each. I happy with mine. Worth a look.

i like those.

jesus every time i look in this section it costs me cash

[andy_s]

^ Yup - they look fine, I like that you can buy & build up according to need. Nice spot!

[Bohemianesque]

Pesty said:

i like those.

jesus every time i look in this section it costs me cash

Sorry...!!