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Any Downside To Using These For Watch Storage?

  1. pitpro Likes the game. May 3, 2013

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  2. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector May 3, 2013

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    First time I have seen these, are they ziplock sealed? I would always be concerned that they sealed in moist air.
    Breathing works for me.
     
  3. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member May 3, 2013

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    I have about 50 of them...it's fine for storage IMO. :thumbsup:
     
  4. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy May 3, 2013

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  5. pitpro Likes the game. May 3, 2013

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    yes thats the combo I was thinking about.
    They are very thick plastic, would seem to keep the watch from scratches.
     
  6. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe May 4, 2013

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    Ah watch storage....not starage. Now I get it
     
  7. ulackfocus May 4, 2013

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    Fixed.
     
  8. woodwkr2 May 4, 2013

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    Those vinyl bags work fine. Indeed, that's what you'll find used at many larger service centers to keep the watch from getting dinged up about the shop and over to the shipping department... though when you buy them in bulk, they're obviously loads cheaper.

    The silica desiccant is a good idea if you're planning long term (ie safety deposit box) storage.
     
  9. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter May 6, 2013

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    I've jus picked up some dessicants $3 inc postage for 15 1g pouches!
     
  10. pitpro Likes the game. May 6, 2013

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    link?
     
  11. AuBuyer Posh Nouveau Yank May 6, 2013

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    I would think if it's good enough for this watch, you could put any watch in plastic...
     
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  13. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member May 6, 2013

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    I use these bags for all my vintage watches. I don't put the dessicant in every bag - I put a bunch in the safe they are in as well as in the plastic boxes I store a bunch of these vinyl bagged watches.
     
  14. pitpro Likes the game. May 6, 2013

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    any chance the desiccant can do a chemical transference to watch metal, and tarnish or worse?
    any chemists in the house?
     
  15. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member May 7, 2013

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    There is a big difference between plastic (styrene), polyethylene, and vinyl. I would use some caution with some products. Any container that you can sniff and detect any odor is off gassing. Harmful, perhaps not. Good for the watch? Unlikely, but perhaps better then exposure to humidity, heat, and materials in the air. Factors involved concern length of time of exposure, confinement area, products used on the dial and hardware, permeability of the case. If you use desiccants (advised), they need to be replaced periodically. New product should be "aired out" for a while before employment. This also applies to vinyl watch cushions and watch boxes. Bottom line, use diligent caution, don't put your watches away for 5 years without periodic checking.
     
  16. ulackfocus May 7, 2013

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    Before storing your watch in that pouch, how about wrapping it in a non-abrasive material, like a Sontara cloth?

    Yeah, like every hour on the hour. Just don't do an "Indecent Proposal" and dump them on the bed and roll around in them. :p