In Regard to Winders and Boxes

Jul 27, 2019,05:36 AM
 

I keep all my watches that are not on a winder in a home safe.  I live in a highrise so no worries about thieves.


I have several travel cases depending on how many watches I'm taking (2,4 and 10).

I do keep a few pieces on a winder, however, only those that are difficult to set.  I have a vintage AP PC and a Vintage auto PP with date (non-quick).  The PP is the reason for the winder.  As a way to speed up the process of setting the date, I would run the crown down my leg instead of turn the crown by hand.  Long story short, I SCREWED UP THE MOVEMENT.  $2500 of service and $550 for a winder and my PP keeps perfect time, and resides on a winder.

Those watches that have a quick set feature mostly reside in the safe and I can set them in under 30 seconds.

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Watch box advice?

 
 By: K-G : July 25th, 2019-06:06
All, As my collection has grown to a few pieces, I am now trying to navigate through the jungle of watch boxes and winders, and was wondering if you happen to have any advice? I am looking for a box for 8-10 watches, with room for large watches (Panerai),... 

Regarding winders....

 
 By: InDebtButOnTime : July 25th, 2019-08:35
I have more than a few.... they are collecting dust, in storage. Unless you have some pieces that are difficult to set with complications like a moon phase or perpetual or possibly annual calendar I avoid them. While they prevent the need to reset and win...  

Hi K-G, it's alle about choices,

 
 By: Bobbe : July 25th, 2019-08:43
do you want an ordinary box, or a very beautiful one, wood/leather/plastic, closed or glass lid etc etc. For +/- €100 you can have a nice leather box for 10 watches, but you also can spenderen a lot more. Send me an pm and I can give you more info if you ... 

My advice for experience is ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : July 25th, 2019-11:19
💥 Don’t bother with Watch winders - Pointless 💥 Wrap your watches with Clingfilm of similar 💥 Keep watches not being used in safe at bank

The best winder is your wrist and if you don't a particular watch every time, it deserves a bit of rest. As for watch boxes...

 
 By: amanico : July 25th, 2019-11:35
I understand your attraction for them, BUT... The problem is that you can never use them with 100% security. I had a very nice one for 10 or 12 watches, I don't remember. I put some nice watches inside. The thieves are still thanking me for this kind atte... 

I'm totally with you

 
 By: InDebtButOnTime : July 25th, 2019-12:46
on the fancy display box plan. And while leaving them at a bank is very secure they are out of reach... difficult to access, which is why I look for compact but safe (from damage) ways to fit into my not huge but bolted down safe at home. Not as safe as t... 

I know you’re a kind French guy but

 
 By: mahesh : July 31st, 2019-23:30
I never knew you donated watches with nice storage box too 😈🤐

LOL! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 1st, 2019-00:11

Leather

 
 By: Park : July 26th, 2019-12:24
If you have a secure location to keep it, Underwood makes a sturdy, handsome, black or brown leather 10-watch box large enough for oversized watches. I like that the watches sit far enough apart that there is no risk of metal-to-metal collisions within th... 

In Regard to Winders and Boxes

 
 By: PPJames : July 27th, 2019-05:36
I keep all my watches that are not on a winder in a home safe. I live in a highrise so no worries about thieves. I have several travel cases depending on how many watches I'm taking (2,4 and 10). I do keep a few pieces on a winder, however, only those tha... 

+1. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 28th, 2019-00:06

Don't bother with winders

 
 By: samwan : July 27th, 2019-19:09
As for watch boxes, I use Underwood and Giobagnara (please google for them) leather boxes. They are very elegant and durable. Sam

Never bothered with a winder...

 
 By: pejp : July 27th, 2019-20:18
...as others have said, they’re a waste of money, and I like setting my watch when I haven’t worn it in a while. On the topic of boxes, I’ve outgrown the cheap box I got from Amazon, and I want something that I can pickup and move easily and even lock awa...