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watch boxes [message #14570]

Sun, 28 February 2021 11:04

Jenneke
Messages: 1985
Registered: May 2013
Location: Netherlands

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I would love to have to correct box for each watch I own. But reality is there are more watches than boxes out there. That is why I “fix” or try to remake an original box. But still... not enough boxes for all my watches.

Other than this, I do like to wear my watches. A pile of cluttered watches doesnt help. Very Happy

So, my solution. I buy vintage cutlery/christening set/spoon boxes. They have a velvet inside I can re-use. Or I make an insert from a second hand picture frame back. For the watch holders I use plastic elastic cord for jewelry making.

Example:
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Other option is to put them in shallow trays. How do you prevent piles?

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Re: watch boxes [message #14572 is a reply to message #14570]

Sun, 28 February 2021 15:49

kastner
Messages: 339
Registered: May 2013
Location: Pasadena CA

Gruen Guildsman

That's a nice container and an elegant solution!

I have a vintage cabinet with map drawers. I posted about it a while back: https://vintagegruen.org/vgforum/index.php?t=msg&goto=78 09&&srch=map+drawer#msg_7809

Another solution I once saw at a watch show was a vintage embroidery floss display. The woman was using it to show off her watch bands.

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Re: watch boxes [message #14574 is a reply to message #14572]

Sun, 28 February 2021 17:12

Jenneke
Messages: 1985
Registered: May 2013
Location: Netherlands

Gruen Authority

Those drawers are very nice for watches with leather straps. Nice collection you have.

For the few curvex/ristside watches I have, I will have to make some sort of a bulge in the middle. Some sort of foam. For pocketwatches I am searching for nice little hooks.

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