Watch Security: Hyper Security Winder

KIH · 2012-08-26T07:39:25Z

Explore advanced watch security solutions like the 'Hyper Security Winder' with GPS and fireproofing. Discuss the best ways to protect luxury watch collections.

KIH

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KIH initiates a discussion on watch security, presenting an innovative 'Hyper Security Winder' from a Tokyo watch fair that features tilt alarms, fireproofing, and GPS tracking. This post prompts the community to consider the effectiveness and practicality of various security measures for luxury timepieces.

Sure you are, so are everybody. Some may choose to store the watches in the bank safe. Some even have the safe in house..... Some just insure them.

Now, this is one of these security measures I found at "The World Watch Fair" now being held in Tokyo.

"Hyper Security Winder"

Alarm rings or blares when certain level of "tilt" is sensed by the sensor. (yes, even the earthquake would trigger....). When the AC cord is unplugged, the battery will keep the alarm blaring for 45 minutes.

Inside the drawer is fire-proof.

Equipped with GPS, and with cooperation with the security company, this "safe winder" can be tracked down immediately.

"Lighter version" - equipped with GPS, but no fire proof drawer.....

Further, the bottom is welded to 1m x 1m thick steel plate which cannot get out of the standard house door.

I wish I had such big house with room to put this safe winder, but unfortunately, no.... Anyone?

Best,
Ken
This message has been edited by KIH on 2012-08-26 07:59:37

Key Points from the Discussion

The most secure method for storing valuable watches is a bank safe, as in-home safes, no matter how advanced, can still be compromised under duress, such as threats to family members.
No security measure is 100% foolproof; even bank safes have been targets of sophisticated robberies, highlighting the inherent risks in protecting high-value items.
For collectors with very large and valuable collections, robust home security measures like bolted-down safes, or even multiple safes, can deter theft by making removal impossible.
Some collectors manage risk by keeping only one 'good' watch at home and rotating others stored in a bank safe, balancing accessibility with security.
The design of the 'Hyper Security Winder' is criticized for its aesthetics, with one user humorously suggesting that a thief might prefer to steal the safe itself rather than its contents.
A practical question arises regarding the installation of the large 'Hyper Security Winder,' specifically how a unit welded to a 1m x 1m steel plate, designed not to fit through a standard door, would initially be brought into a house.

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patrickmaniac

Aug 26, 2012

Maybe sultan of Brunei or some oil sheik would want them? Cheers PAt

KIH

Aug 26, 2012

Well, but this may be too small for him? :-)

Frederick

Aug 26, 2012

This would be good for someone who has a very large and valueable collection. Reminds me of someone who told me he had two full size gun safes, and had them bolted together so it would be impossible to move, even when empty. No one ever tried to steal his "safe".

andrewluff

Aug 26, 2012

This is one of the ugliest safes I have ever seen... I would hope someone would just steal the safe and leave the watches :-) Cheers Andrew

amanico

Aug 26, 2012

Imagine this kind of system in your house. Ok for burglars. But now, what will yuo do if someone comes with a gun, and puts it on the head of your wife or children? You give all the content of your safe without thinking about it... So, the only secure way is to put all in your bank safe. No other mean, sadly; Best, Nicolas

AnthonyTsai

Aug 26, 2012

which cannot get out of the standard house door, then how do they get the safe in the house then? Put the safe in the room and then weld it to the steel plate which fits through the door sideways? - AT

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