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It kinda looks like a dark mother of pearl, but actually it's a matte black face.

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What should I be looking for in a nice wristwatch case? I'd like to build my own as I'm a woodworker, but really have no idea what features y'all look for in a case. I appreciate any input.

Wade

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The case has to fit the watch movement for one. I have seen a few done in hardwood. Your best effort would be to copy a case and then swap the movement over. Holding the case in place is the most difficult, so perhaps doing that in a big blank and then cutting it down the right size after would be the method.

We make the tooling to hold the watches cases for many big brands in Switzerland. Each unique piece on a watch has its own tooling.

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I think he may mean a watchholder as opposed to the case itself.

My main features in the one I went for was:

Big enough to hold the watch without hitting the glass. If you like big watches this happens with a lot of cases.

Pillows. There are a few designs for pillows on the web.

Enough slots to hols all my watches.

A drawer to hold all the pieces that comes with some watches. Extra links, polishing cloths, etc.

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I started drawing one up tonight, I think I got a pretty solid plan, just need to find the pillows, but I didn't even search that yet.

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Just bought three watches yesterday, nothing great, all cheapos but I love everyone of them, so yeah, it's time to start building a watch box.

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sweating this 47mm beauty.....

http://www.watcheshead.com/wp-conten...tion-watch.jpg

Oris Carlos Coste LE

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make sure you make the slots wide enough in case you plan on buying wide watches. also make them deep enough so that the crystals dont hit the inside of the box top.

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You guys are hardcore man, I just spent $63 on three watches yesterday! :r

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I've been working on the design and I'm relatively close, however I need watch pillows. I could sew them myself, but my sewing skills are average at best, I could have an upholstery shop make them, but I would think that would get pricey, I'm looking for something like the ones pictured below, but just can't find anything other than the actual square pillow looking things which I don't want. Any ideas guys?
http://www.mountolympusawards.com/im...se_4_blond.jpg

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There are a couple of them on ebay. Here is one: http://cgi.ebay.com/White-Watch-Wind...item439e5e2a4c


Google also provided quite a few with the keywords "watch winder pillow" and "watch pillow"

http://www.swisstgallery.com/heiden-...ide-black.html

http://www.buywatchwinders.com/watch...ories-c-9.html

The square pillow design is not a bad one. I know it's not what you want, but it may be cheaper and it would provide a slimmer profile. I don't think it would cost much at all do have done by someone who makes cornhole bags or the like.

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Hehe, you said "cornhole"!

I found those same ones online, the watchwinder style, but at $9-10 each I'm looking for something just a little more cost effective. I want to do a case with either 16-20 watches, two rows each tray of either 8-10 and two trays.

I just got my drawing finalized, and found a great piece of Honduran Mahogany that's been in my shop for years just waiting for the right project and this is it. But I really think I need the pillows first, I'm gonna check with the guy who did the upholstery on my camper on Monday.

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For pillows. ... Why not just find a cheap watch case on eBay and chuck the case. But keep the pillows.

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I wanted to add, that you will also want to pad the partitions of the box. The pillows alone won't be good rubbing against each other.. Bobby has a good idea, but at 16-20 that's a very large box. You may want to look at doing two 8's.

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I say go big.

I want to add another point ten bucks for a single pillow is unreal. Type in "sicuro" on eBay and find their 16 or 2o watch case. It should be less than half what your looking at paying for pillows and includes pillows obviously. Sicuro pillows are Amazing and big. You won't be disappointed. Then use the leftover case to display logo balls hehe.

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here it is (Completed listing)

http://cgi.ebay.com/SICURO-Free-Stan...item45f963986d

The pillows are wonderfull, and its a 3rd the price as if you bought the pillows seperately. Plus, the quality is great.

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You don't need pillows, just use a bent piece of metal with leather glued to the outside. If the metal is thin it should have enough spring in it to keep the watch in place and the leather will protect it.

Make the shape out of wood and bend the metal around it.

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Picked up this 48mm Beauty for $60 shipped recently.

http://cdn1.techbargains.com/icache/...882871338.jpeg

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I thought the same, found one online for about $40 with the pillows I like, so I think I'll go that route and just use the box for something else.

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Yep, I'm aware of that. I've looked at quite a few boxes, just want one that fits my minds eye.

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I though of that originally, but really want to use the pillows.

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any bulk collectors interested in buying an entire "Lot" of watches from me? i could get into details, but its probably better done through PM. But they are mostly everyday brands (i.e. invicta, textile brands such as Kenneth Cole, Ecko, etc). I bought the lot about 2 years ago from a fashion warehouse that has tons of accesories for photoshoots, etc.. It definately will bolster anybodies collection... just looking to unload most of them for cheap, willing to trade for cigars too.. lol

Sorry if this post is in the wrong place, just figured since all the wristwatch people were viewing, it'd be easier?

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this could be very cool if done correctly....


Im no engineer. but i believe this design will work for several reasons. The leather will keep from scratching the watch, the metal will keep the "pillow" boyant and allow it to hold the watch tightly. and the wood (if cut to correct width) will fit snug and taught in the slot.


if those other guys sell OEM pillows for 10, imagine how much you could sell these for?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...atchpillow.jpg

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Here are my two watches I picked up this year. Love them both. They are HUGE!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...l/100_1827.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...l/100_1828.jpg

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Give me some current rec's, looking for a new 'sport' watch. Has to be BIG, and somewhere under $500.

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Certina
Sector
Invicta

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I have a couple Bulova's that I like but they eat batteries at a ridiculous pace. Might go window shopping tonight for a while.

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Get an automatic, no more battery changes.

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Of course, of the 30 watches I tried on tonight my favorite one was a Bulova. :) I'll see if I can find a pic.

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shameless bump to say that this watch is for sale if anyone is interested

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I finally found out what's wrong with me as a person. I don't give a 5hit what time it is!
That only just occurred to me tonight after flipping through 8 pages of this and finding out
there were 42 pages of it. I have worn a watch for the equivalent of about one of my
48 years in total. Just don't like the feel of it on my arm. I have developed an uncanny
ability to know what time it is within about five minutes at any time during the day. It must
be like blind guys being able to hear really well. Those are some nice watches, fellers

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I really want to get a Ziiro watch. Like really badly.

http://www.ziiiro.com/shop

http://www.ziiiro.com/images/product...enta_big_1.png

http://www.ziiiro.com/images/product...grey_front.png

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A new Rado.

http://www.soochx.org/images/horse1.jpg

http://www.soochx.org/images/horse2.jpg

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That is so awesome! I love the Rado, that I have!!

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Rado have really turned their image around the last decade or so. Always innovative and tough, but odd styling. Now they have a perfect balance of the two. Been thinking of getting a Rado as well. They are well priced in general and made right near our shop. More popular in Switzerland than USA it seems. Same with Mido.

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I really like these watches.


I love watches but can't afford to collect them.

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I love watches. Rolex Submariner does not come off my wrist.

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I'm a huge watch enthusiast!

I have 7 LUM-TECs, an Omega Great White, Rolex Sub, TAG F1 Grande Date, Seikos, 2 Stowas and my latest addition is a Panerai 111

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...s/7a51f8fc.jpg
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Another new watch for me. I have a couple of pricey watches that I'm almost always afraid to wear. I hate desk dings. Anyway, I picked this Seiko up for 90.00 with the intention of it being my knock around watch. Turns out, it's nicer than that and I wear it all the time. Seiko makes nice watches for not a lot of money.

http://www.soochx.org/images/seiko6.jpg

Larry

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I'm really not a watch guy, but still feel so inadequate with my stainless Timex.

I had a Swiss Army Renegade, but the face came loose and the fluorescent paint came off the hands. Would cost as much to fix as to replace.

If I had my druthers, I would get either a Luminox or a Tag. Just like the looks of them.

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This one was delivered to my house today. It's my first Invicta, I can see more in my future, LOVE this watch 10x more than I thought I would when I ordered it. No picture will do it justice.

http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/watchingyourtime/0974.jpg

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Very unique styling. Kind of like a Corum and I don't know what, but cetainly sticks out. I did not know there were Invictas made in CH?

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What makes you think this watch was made in China?

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I thought they were made in China (CN) or Japan (JP), not Switzerland (CH).

My girlfriend has an Ivicta dive watch and it does not say made in Switzerland on the face...

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I think that they are a Japanese company but a lot of their watches have Swiss movements.

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I thought cigars was a slippery slope.....until I found watches :sl

Deep Sea Sea Dweller

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...kelrs2/5-2.jpg

Green Sub

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...wkelrs2/16.jpg

Omega PO XL

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...kelrs2/PO5.jpg

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I love Panerai watches. I cannot afford a real one so I had a friend pick up a fake Marina while in China. I will post a pick when I get my camera cord back.

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I see a repeating theme... Do you dive?

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Not sure, but the first pic is taken on the water! Very nice watches sir.

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Beautiful Watch, Wade! :tu