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dsstephens
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I've found plenty of posts on watch storage (boxes, roles, whatever), but what about straps? I've got an abundance of bracelets, natos, rubber straps, buckles, deployant clasps, etc and right now they are kind of all dumped in a pelican case. Well, the bracelets are in some leather pouches and then dumped in the case. I would like to lay them all out side by side in drawers maybe. I've looked at a few different set ups, but I short of a pretty large and spendy gerstner type engineers toolbox I'm not liking the solutions. Any creative solutions out there? Or just dump them in a drawer and move on?
 
redpcar
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I keep my straps sorted by size in 3 ring binders. Each binder holds about 100 straps. Very easy to access. Haven't found a better way. Doesn't work with bracelets (too heavy). I put these in shallow drawers sorted by size and style. Don't get me started about end links 😉

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redpcar redpcar
I keep my straps sorted by size in 3 ring binders. Each binder holds about 100 straps. Very easy to access. Haven't found a better way. Doesn't work with bracelets (too heavy). I put these in shallow drawers sorted by size and style. Don't get me started about end links 😉

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That’s some serious strappage. Nicely done.
 
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redpcar redpcar
I keep my straps sorted by size in 3 ring binders. Each binder holds about 100 straps. Very easy to access. Haven't found a better way. Doesn't work with bracelets (too heavy). I put these in shallow drawers sorted by size and style. Don't get me started about end links 😉

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Holy crud. I just use a couple giant ziplock bags. 😁
 
dsstephens
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redpcar redpcar
I keep my straps sorted by size in 3 ring binders. Each binder holds about 100 straps. Very easy to access. Haven't found a better way. Doesn't work with bracelets (too heavy). I put these in shallow drawers sorted by size and style. Don't get me started about end links 😉

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I mean...just wow. I would like to amend my earlier use of the word "abundance". I see now it has a different definition. 😀

But...now...what about those end links? 😉
 
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redpcar redpcar
I keep my straps sorted by size in 3 ring binders. Each binder holds about 100 straps. Very easy to access. Haven't found a better way. Doesn't work with bracelets (too heavy). I put these in shallow drawers sorted by size and style. Don't get me started about end links 😉


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What are you using for the “pages” that hold the straps? Did you make them?
 
redpcar
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My wife is a school teacher. She has this kick butt laminator. Laminate paper and weave elastic 18 to 24mm depending on the strap size. Best way that I've found to lay everything out in a quick and visible fashion. I also tried this for my bracelets. Ugh. Failure! (too heavy)
 
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https://omegaforums.net/threads/watch-strap-bracelet-storage.54377/ omegaaddict
Thread 'Watch strap/ bracelet storage' ·
Hello all,

Wondering what the members on here do for strap and bracelet storage if they have big strap collections.

I used to store mine in a storage drawer that came under the winder I had...
omegaaddict ·
https://omegaforums.net/threads/watch-strap-storage.104086/ mikekchc
Thread 'Watch Strap Storage' ·
Hey OF!
I know there’s a thread about watch storage - recently I’ve been thinking about better ways to store my watch straps. Curious to hear what y’all do.
mikekchc ·
https://omegaforums.net/threads/watch-strap-nato-and-bracelet-storage.133117/ night0wl
Thread 'Watch strap/NATO and bracelet storage' ·
Anyone have a suggestion on a nice storage box for your straps NATO's and bracelets ? I bought one that holds the omega straps nice but I have a bunch of NATO's and bracelets laid out in the same...
night0wl ·
 
M'Bob
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The other issue regarding leather strap organization is the issue of leather care.

Most “experts” say you shouldn’t seal leather in plastic as it needs to “breathe.” I took two identical straps, kept one sealed, the other allowed air flow.

The sealed one looks much better, the one exposed to the air had “bloom,” which I guess is some white, oily substance that migrates to the surface.

My take? If you live in a place with extreme temperatures and humidity, seal your straps. If your climate is moderate, it’s probably not critical either way.
 
hen
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Damn! Some of you guys need help.


Or maybe a government grant?
 
zimonyig
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I have this - very nice and clean if you don’r have too many straps 😀

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