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watch boxes [message #14570] Sun, 28 February 2021 11:04 Go to next message
Jenneke is currently offline  Jenneke
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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?

You can only waste time if you forget to enjoy it - Loesje

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Re: watch boxes [message #14572 is a reply to message #14570] Sun, 28 February 2021 15:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
kastner is currently offline  kastner
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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 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Jenneke is currently offline  Jenneke
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Registered: May 2013
Location: Netherlands
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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.

You can only waste time if you forget to enjoy it - Loesje

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Re: watch boxes [message #14580 is a reply to message #14574] Mon, 01 March 2021 19:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
afire is currently offline  afire
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If only I had enough watches for a cabinet. My 12ish watches reside in a dresser drawer.

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Re: watch boxes [message #14581 is a reply to message #14580] Mon, 01 March 2021 19:38 Go to previous message
Gary is currently offline  Gary
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Jenneke wrote on Sun, 28 February 2021 11:04
How do you prevent piles?

Gimme your pink band cartouche!Twisted Evil


afire wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 19:24
If only I had enough watches for a cabinet. My 12ish watches reside in a dresser drawer.
No problem, PM me your address?

/vgforum/index.php?t=getfile&id=7898&private=0

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