PPJames
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In Regard to Winders and Boxes
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.
Watch box advice?
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....
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,
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 ...
💥 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...
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
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
I never knew you donated watches with nice storage box too 😈🤐
Leather
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
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...
Don't bother with winders
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...
...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...