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vintagewaferthin · 4 May 2020, 12:51 PM

Is it beneficial to put a silica pack in a watch storage box? Cant recall the brand, but mine has a glazed wood experior, and can hold about 10 watches, so not a huge storage box. Ive kept the silica pack it came with in there although it said "throw away." Ive had the box since roughly the end of 2012. Took the silica pack out today, figuring I should probably change it. Does it make a difference to have this in there? This box is where I store my 5500 AK when its not worn as well as a few other pieces. Thanks all!

Onikage · 4 May 2020, 12:54 PM

Depends on your atmosphere. They are generally for transport. There are also arguments both for and against since they can actually draw moisture out of the atmosphere and into the box. Boomstick forums are full of threads on this. Personally I'd throw it.

42itus · 4 May 2020, 01:49 PM

Here in Hawaii it’s pretty humid but my watches in their box have never been affected by humidity.
I do keep those silica packs in my firearms cases and it definitely helps those because before I did that I would start to see corrosion. But I’m guessing watches can hold up against humidity better than firearms.

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Tools · 4 May 2020, 01:52 PM

Do you have a mold or mildew issue where you are at?

The pack is there to keep the box environment stable while it is undergoing dramatic changes during shipping.

77T · 5 May 2020, 12:22 AM

Once the container is put into service, the shipping silica pack is fairly useless. As Larry said, mostly for shipping and storage of an unopened box (because it is fairly airtight in its packaging).

But a Watchbox put into service is going to be opened on a regular basis. It’s also not airtight where condensing humidity could play havoc.

But if you want one for yours, consider those that are sized properly for the size of your box. Those that work in safes are quite a bit larger than the ones used in shipment.

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Robf52 · 5 May 2020, 07:42 AM

i pack the little packets in mine. May help desiccate or may not, but can't hurt.

iwenger · 5 May 2020, 11:02 PM

I've tossed the little silica packet, but I do keep a "rechargeable" silica box in our safe and near the watch box. Does it help? I don't know, but it gives me some peace of mind.

Gold Crown · 6 May 2020, 01:46 AM

Won't hurt.

polaris72 · 6 May 2020, 07:04 AM

I would say keep the packet out of reach of children. If you worry about humidity, I would try to change/regulate my A/C and or get those bags for closets. Not all boxes are created equal, depending on the environment, they will start deteriorate at some point (Breitling in my case).

vintagewaferthin · 6 May 2020, 11:27 AM

The box is stored on a bedroom night stand, so no massive humidity where it is.

4 May 2020, 12:51 PM	#1
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,610	Silica pack in watch box Is it beneficial to put a silica pack in a watch storage box? Cant recall the brand, but mine has a glazed wood experior, and can hold about 10 watches, so not a huge storage box. Ive kept the silica pack it came with in there although it said "throw away." Ive had the box since roughly the end of 2012. Took the silica pack out today, figuring I should probably change it. Does it make a difference to have this in there? This box is where I store my 5500 AK when its not worn as well as a few other pieces. Thanks all!

4 May 2020, 12:54 PM	#2
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Depends on your atmosphere. They are generally for transport. There are also arguments both for and against since they can actually draw moisture out of the atmosphere and into the box. Boomstick forums are full of threads on this. Personally I'd throw it. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

4 May 2020, 01:52 PM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,160	Do you have a mold or mildew issue where you are at? The pack is there to keep the box environment stable while it is undergoing dramatic changes during shipping. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 May 2020, 12:22 AM	#5
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,947	Silica pack in watch box Once the container is put into service, the shipping silica pack is fairly useless. As Larry said, mostly for shipping and storage of an unopened box (because it is fairly airtight in its packaging). But a Watchbox put into service is going to be opened on a regular basis. It’s also not airtight where condensing humidity could play havoc. But if you want one for yours, consider those that are sized properly for the size of your box. Those that work in safes are quite a bit larger than the ones used in shipment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

5 May 2020, 07:42 AM	#6
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 4,737	i pack the little packets in mine. May help desiccate or may not, but can't hurt. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

4 May 2020, 01:49 PM	#3
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Here in Hawaii it’s pretty humid but my watches in their box have never been affected by humidity. I do keep those silica packs in my firearms cases and it definitely helps those because before I did that I would start to see corrosion. But I’m guessing watches can hold up against humidity better than firearms. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 May 2020, 11:02 PM	#7
iwenger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Isaac Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: Smorgasbord Posts: 242	I've tossed the little silica packet, but I do keep a "rechargeable" silica box in our safe and near the watch box. Does it help? I don't know, but it gives me some peace of mind. __________________ ______________________ Tudor Black Bay Bronze, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Shinola Runwell Chrono, Rolex Ref. 8094 "Carré Galbé"

6 May 2020, 01:46 AM	#8
Gold Crown Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Chicago Area Watch: 6265 18K Daytona Posts: 928	Won't hurt.

6 May 2020, 07:04 AM	#9
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	I would say keep the packet out of reach of children. If you worry about humidity, I would try to change/regulate my A/C and or get those bags for closets. Not all boxes are created equal, depending on the environment, they will start deteriorate at some point (Breitling in my case).

6 May 2020, 11:27 AM	#10
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,610	The box is stored on a bedroom night stand, so no massive humidity where it is.

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