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  1. Dr.Sascha Jun 8, 2020

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    What do folks use for a single watch? I have a RADO, but it's big and kind of ugly. Is a leather pouch sufficient for protection (seems kind of thin) https://ebay.us/E5Rsxf

    Looking to purchase in UK/Europe, if possible. Thanks in advance for the advice!
     
  2. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jun 8, 2020

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    Remove grapes.

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    Wrap watch.

    Put in container.

    Done.

    AUD$3.70.
     
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  3. Dr.Sascha Jun 8, 2020

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    Ah, but what if it's mistaken for illegal produce? One overzealous and clumsy baggage inspector and it's "goodbye, sweet Speedie!"
     
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  4. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jun 8, 2020

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    Your watch will be much safer in one of these than some flimsy leather pouch.

    And a "watch pouch" is an advertisement that "this container holds a watch", so watch out for :cautious:.

    I've received and shipped many watches in containers like these and there have been o problems.
     
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  5. DJG2645 Jun 8, 2020

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  6. KeithS Jun 8, 2020

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    Is there a specific reason you're worried about needing to take your watch off? If it's to get through airport security, there is another thread about that here. In general while traveling, I just leave my watch on (even when going through airport security).
     
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  7. Dr.Sascha Jun 8, 2020

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    I normally wear a chrono/tool watch. For longer trips, especially when I have to deliver papers/seminars/public talks, it's nice to bring along a dress watch as well.
     
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  8. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Jun 8, 2020

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    In the shipping best practices thread, someone noted that an insulated travel mug made a great packaging for a watch. Crush resistant, waterproof, not much interest to criminals
     
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  9. gostang9 Jun 8, 2020

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    I find a cheap hard eye-glass case is best.
    - The hard-case protects the watch from crushing
    - Wrapping the watch in a soft-cloth protects it from moving inside the case
    - The shape fits nicely into one of the pouches in my laptop bag
    - Won't attract any attention from would-be-thieves in a hurry (why would you want to have flashy advertising on a small item easy to snatch and hide on someone's person? best to "hide-in-plain-sight" and not get a second glance...)

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  10. alam Jun 8, 2020

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    I wrap my **ugly and big** watches inside my socks every time I travel - warning: make sure the watch is removed before tossing the dirty socks in the washer when back home. :)
     
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  11. eduk Jun 8, 2020

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  12. mz_cle Jun 8, 2020

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    I have one of these. It's cheap and works well, and it easily accommodates a big hand wound Hamilton that I used to wear.
     
  13. KstateSkier Jun 8, 2020

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  14. eduk Jun 8, 2020

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  15. NT931 Jun 8, 2020

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    Some info in earlier threads that cover travelling with single or multiple watches
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/best-way-to-travel-with-watches.56534/#post-699079


    I personally use one of these, USD4 off ebay. Search 'zipper travel watch case'. They're hard but padded with felt inside, and look quite nondescript.


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    for smaller watches I use these hard earphone cases, which are under $2 on ebay
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    Oakley watch vaults are also pretty good.
     
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  16. Evitzee Jun 8, 2020

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    What is the case for? Travel? Storage at home? Shipping? Watches are pretty rugged and unless they really take a hard knock aren't likely to be damaged under normal conditions. When travelling I usually use service cases from AP, Omega or other companies when they send your repaired watch back to you.
     
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  17. Utheman Jun 8, 2020

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    I'm also a fan of the single watch travel case, like the one in the foreground. The indentation keeps the clasp from rubbing against the caseback...

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  18. Duracuir1 Never Used A Kodak Jun 8, 2020

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    Like my friend @DaveK I dabble in leatherwork. A few years back I make a four watch roll. It’s not that big and if I travel with my wife we put her watches in it. I have a snap in the center for larger watches...

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  19. Stripey Jun 8, 2020

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    I also use a couple of casebudis for the same reason you mention - been doing so for a couple of years.
     
  20. dpercival1971 Oct 29, 2020

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    I recently purchased this Omega Single Watch Travel Case:
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