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  1. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Nov 20, 2015

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    I have a space problem developing, not an Apollo 13 type space problem but a space problem all the same. I have three storage boxes for my watches, one holds my Apollo 11 Speedy series, the other my non Apollo 11 Speedies and the other my mixed watches. I have two places left in the Apollo 11 box which I intend to fill, no spaces in the other speedy box and six left in the miscellaneous box. Problem is I have one non Apollo 11 Speedy on the way and 3 miscellaneous watches on the way.

    I also have a power problem, not like an Apollo 13 power problem but a will power problem, if I buy another storage box I will feel the need to fill it because that is what we do and then the vicious cycle starts all over again. This watch hobby is just so stressful.::screwloose::

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  2. Bienne2998 Nov 20, 2015

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    Impressive Mr. Barking Mad
    I have got an idea. Why don't you buy one (or better two) of these cool B & Z vaults...
    so your unbelievable treasures are stored safely. BUBEN-ZORWEG-Luxury-Safe-Collector-Safe__2__01.jpg BUBEN-ZORWEG-Luxury-Safe-Collector-Safe__4__01.jpg


    they look quite cool. check it out on their website...
     
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  3. lillatroll Nov 20, 2015

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    You could give some away, that would give you some space:whistling: I live near by and have loads of space. :thumbsup:
     
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  4. M.D. Nov 20, 2015

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    Have you considered having a custom watch box made? This way you can decide how many watch spaces you have.
     
  5. dragoman Nov 20, 2015

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    These dreamboxes hold 72 watches and seem very nice indeed

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    Currently a german seller offers them at ebay.
     
  6. base615 Nov 20, 2015

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    Quality humble brag ;)

    I would suggest getting bigger boxes and immediately destroying the original ones to reduce the urge to purchase more watches.... or just purchase more watches.
     
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  7. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Nov 20, 2015

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    Start collecting PP,s should slow you up a touch. :whistling:
     
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  8. Canuck Nov 20, 2015

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    You might consider collecting pocket watches. How many you gather determined by the capacity of your storage space, rather than the capacity of your wallet! image.jpeg image.jpeg
     
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  9. marturx Nov 20, 2015

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    I think the psycho-analytic term is CWH, Compulsively Watch Hoardering. It sits in you reptile brain, an inheritage back from the stone age people who hoarded nuts and berries in order to survive. I'm pretty sure I'm suffering from it myself. :)

    I also think there is help to get, psycho therapy. But why be cured, when it's such an enjoyable disorder? :D
     
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  10. italy1861 Nov 20, 2015

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    I'm at a loss of words.:cool:
     
  11. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Nov 20, 2015

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    Just start selling 5 existing watches to fund a new one. Repeat 4 times. Problem solved........... for a while.
     
  12. Jones in LA Isofrane hoarder. Nov 20, 2015

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    If there was a fire and you only had time to grab your sweetheart and one briefcase, I'm guessing you'd grab Briefcase #1 (the leftmost) :)
     
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  13. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Nov 20, 2015

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    OoO, OoO, I'll take one (or five)!
     
  14. repoman Nov 20, 2015

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    I'd grab in the following order:

    1. Box on left
    2. Box in the middle
    3. The dog
    4. Box on right
    5. Girlfriend/wife

    :D

    Also, with two open slots in left box, there is room for the 45th anniversary Apollo XI... which is conspicuously absent.
     
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  15. Kobus Nov 20, 2015

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    fokkit

    Wow