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.
I've used that stuff for years on my couch cushions! Seriously, I think it's a great idea, perhaps add a small silica moisure control packet or "dessicant" as they're called if moisture is a concern. I know they are widely used with sensitive photo equipment. http://www.adorama.com/AQU905.html?gclid=CPiK9urv-rYCFVQFMgodcioAyw
yes thats the combo I was thinking about. They are very thick plastic, would seem to keep the watch from scratches.
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.
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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.
any chance the desiccant can do a chemical transference to watch metal, and tarnish or worse? any chemists in the house?
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.
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.