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Single watch travel case or pouch

Dr.Sascha
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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!
 
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Remove grapes.

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Wrap watch.

Put in container.

Done.

AUD$3.70.
 
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Remove grapes.

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Wrap watch.

Put in container.

Done.

AUD$3.70.

Ah, but what if it's mistaken for illegal produce? One overzealous and clumsy baggage inspector and it's "goodbye, sweet Speedie!"
 
JimInOz
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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 😒.

I've received and shipped many watches in containers like these and there have been o problems.
 
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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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KeithS KeithS
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).
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.
 
DaveK
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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
 
gostang9
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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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alam
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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. 😀
 
mz_cle
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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.
 
Evitzee
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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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Utheman
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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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Duracuir1
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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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Recently I made leather storage pouches for a friend who has a wall safe. I designed them with snaps so they can stack together like Legos. They can also be used separately as single travel pouches. I liked it better than my watch roll, so the ones pictured are my own!

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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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I also use a couple of casebudis for the same reason you mention - been doing so for a couple of years.
 
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