Over the years I've had a variety of storage options. I've learned a bit about what I like and what I don't. I've had several for many years and a couple that are new. What I've learned is that in addition to larger more immobile cases; I do not like "portable" cases but do like "travel cases". What's the difference. Portables often look like an old fashioned briefcase or a Pelican case (handle, etc) and hold many watches (12-24 sometimes) while travel cases can vary from a leather roll, to a zippered case with a couple cutouts, to a hard shelled round case for 1-4 watches with pillows.
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In the past I used winders for storage and found that a) they don't last (yes, even the "good ones") and b) they're a poor use of space because the mechanicals (which fail) take up so much space. So, old fashioned hinged cases, preferably with a see through top, that uses pillows are my main storage. But recently I got two new(er) storage options that I have come to like a good bit which are very affordable while looking IMHO very good. Neither is from AliExpress, hence they are not in that thread.
The first was a stand that allows the watches to sit on microfiber while the bracelets/straps hang. It also has small storage for rings and EDC items.
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I've found that 4 normal watches fit just fine on the bar. Three are in the photo below because it was originally for the SInn forum but there is another to the right of the 757UTC that fits just fine.
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This one is for the watches that I am currently wearing most often. Sits on my dresser and makes them easily accessible while displaying them nicely. No problems with balance or tipping at all, despite several of the watches being a bit heftier than typical (yes, I'm looking at the U1).
The other is a newer addition that is a glass enclosed space but using pillars instead of pillows for display.
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It has space for 7 forward facing watches with their bracelet/strap closed. It has the advantages of displaying the watches while keeping them dust-free. The lower drawer is set up in a simlar manner to the stand but with greater space and privacy for the items stored. I'm using this case for the watches that are next most likely to be worn (with the exception of the G-Shock which is on the window sill).
So, how are you storing your watches these days?
In the past I used winders for storage and found that a) they don't last (yes, even the "good ones") and b) they're a poor use of space because the mechanicals (which fail) take up so much space. So, old fashioned hinged cases, preferably with a see through top, that uses pillows are my main storage. But recently I got two new(er) storage options that I have come to like a good bit which are very affordable while looking IMHO very good. Neither is from AliExpress, hence they are not in that thread.
The first was a stand that allows the watches to sit on microfiber while the bracelets/straps hang. It also has small storage for rings and EDC items.
I've found that 4 normal watches fit just fine on the bar. Three are in the photo below because it was originally for the SInn forum but there is another to the right of the 757UTC that fits just fine.
This one is for the watches that I am currently wearing most often. Sits on my dresser and makes them easily accessible while displaying them nicely. No problems with balance or tipping at all, despite several of the watches being a bit heftier than typical (yes, I'm looking at the U1).
The other is a newer addition that is a glass enclosed space but using pillars instead of pillows for display.
It has space for 7 forward facing watches with their bracelet/strap closed. It has the advantages of displaying the watches while keeping them dust-free. The lower drawer is set up in a simlar manner to the stand but with greater space and privacy for the items stored. I'm using this case for the watches that are next most likely to be worn (with the exception of the G-Shock which is on the window sill).
So, how are you storing your watches these days?
