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What's the watch roll that you like best?

  1. M'Bob Jan 26, 2018

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    Combining qualities like value, protection, quality, etc. thanks.
     
  2. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Jan 26, 2018

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    i like the one i made for myself best...
     
  3. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jan 26, 2018

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    KUKI Leather bought for $50 off a member here. Older it gets the better it is
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    Have better storage when not in a roll so the above does the job.
    (Humidity a issue for me so pelican cases with re usable silica gel)
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  4. micampe Jan 26, 2018

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    Where did you get the foam? Did you cut it yourself?
     
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  5. time flies Jan 26, 2018

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    SM58 perhaps?
     
  6. M'Bob Jan 26, 2018

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    Thanks, looks great, nice job.:)
     
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  7. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Jan 26, 2018

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    Don't have it with me (I take one watch with me to work daily, usually on my wrist)...but it looks kinda like Standy's...minus some fluff.
    I went for the 'lets see what I can do with $15 worth of leather off-cuts' approach and managed to make 3 rolls that I am happy with...a 7 watch roll, a 6 watch roll and a 4 watch roll...

    value : 5/5 (I'd give it 15/5)
    protection : 3/5 (all roles are mostly the same IMHO)
    quality : 4/5 (its good leather)
    looks : 4/5
     
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  8. Tet I prefer Dilmah do try it Jan 26, 2018

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    Pic not showing for me?
     
  9. CajunTiger Cajuns and Gators can't read newspapers! Jan 26, 2018

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  10. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Jan 26, 2018

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    I made this one.
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  11. bjmoose Jan 26, 2018

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    I use the sturdy canvas 3 watch roll I got with my Dan Henry 1963 chronograph. It's for when I travel and want to bring a few watches along for some variety on my wrist.
     
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  12. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jan 26, 2018

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  13. Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Jan 26, 2018

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    I really enjoy the leather three-holers [I have two] that I purchased from OF member @timeismoney. :thumbsup:

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  14. Professor Jan 27, 2018

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    Nice looking accessories.
    I'd never given these a thought till now.
    I've seen something similar used to carry a collection of pocket knives but had not realized these could be used to carry watches on a trip.

    I've been planning to get a Vostock divers watch. Been many years since I did any free diving and don't plan to start up again, but I have relatives who live near the ocean so a dive watch would be a natural choice when using my new metal detector at a beach.
    I might even get a wild hair and go in the water.

    A three watch roll would be perfect. The Vostock in the center with my Slava dress watch and Pobeda on either end.
    Vostock for outdoors at the beach, the Slava for going out on the town, and the Pobeda for everyday lounging about or whatever.
    None are expensive, dirt cheap in fact, but should be attention getters and conversation pieces.

    I have some very thin foam about 3/16" thick or less, and some ultra thin brushed horse hide for a liner. I have some large enough scraps of sturdy leather upholstery material for the exterior, both in black and light tan.
     
  15. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Jan 27, 2018

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    O all right then ;)

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  16. NT931 Jan 27, 2018

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    love this simple and affordable 3 compartment leather roll from Etsy. Custom-made by a very nice seller; you just tell them the number of compartments you need.

    The more I use it, the more distressed the leather, and the more I like it!
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  17. alam Jan 27, 2018

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    I would like to get the specs/dimensions of the roll that comes with the Speedmaster 57 (trilogy edition) and have a good Leathersmith make one for me... anyone??
     
  18. Fost Jan 27, 2018

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    I just tried my first one yesterday...
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  19. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jan 27, 2018

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    Would be a bit of work in making one @alam but most good leather workers enjoy a challenge

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    Must admit the leather used for the ST is quite supple and the leather used above looks a lot thicker
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  20. alam Jan 27, 2018

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    thanks! - looks very good :thumbsup: do you have access to this roll? I'll be willing to pay for quality leather/good craftsmanship... anyone?