Watch Stand

[Jack T]

Seems the OP cares not one whit for anyone’s suggestions.

[duquephart]

Originally Posted by soran

Our products are hand-made in Europe with the highest quality Italian leather, and the finest stones which have been meticulously polished and beveled. What you see on Alibaba and other market places is a pirate copy of our product, which we have invented and patented the design of. The copies are of low quality materials - even fake leather, and poor build quality.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B8vkn7xlb0M/

/Soran, one of the founders of The Watch Stand

Is this why you will not say where your products are made? Maybe you're just asking stunning markups of the same stuff?

[Theothergreg]

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Originally Posted by garyk

Wonderful choices I had no idea about. Thanks to the OP for asking the question…

Thanks!

Originally Posted by myporsche

I couldn't even imagine spending $20. Id rather get a steak meal at Applebee's.

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To each his own, I guess. I derive much more pleasure from displaying my watches in a fun way than I could from any meal at Applebee's....

[AF_Rob]

I drop mine in the valet tray next to my bed. I see the appeal of putting one’s watch in the same place every night. Not my deal.


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[omar10213245]

Originally Posted by Rolexforthewin

I use this.


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which company did you get yours from? i actually want to get one of these marble-base stands as well, i just don't know which companies make reputable ones, and which ones are crap. i also would prefer geunuine leather.

[omar10213245]

Originally Posted by myporsche

I couldn't even imagine spending $20. Id rather get a steak meal at Applebee's.

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i wouldn't eat a steak from applebee's if you gave it to me for free

[myporsche]

Originally Posted by omar10213245

i wouldn't eat a steak from applebee's if you gave it to me for free

I'd rather eat the steak than spend money on these stupid peripherals. Just use A1

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[Rolexforthewin]

Originally Posted by omar10213245

which company did you get yours from? i actually want to get one of these marble-base stands as well, i just don't know which companies make reputable ones, and which ones are crap. i also would prefer geunuine leather.

I purchased mine from www.thewatchstand.com


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[omar10213245]

Originally Posted by Rolexforthewin

I purchased mine from www.thewatchstand.com


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oh, lol. well darn. i was hoping it would be from a less-expensive source

[omar10213245]

Originally Posted by myporsche

I'd rather eat the steak than spend money on these stupid peripherals. Just use A1

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lol well, i DO love me some A1

[Bizcut1]

$256 for a watch stand?

When pigs fly, lads, when pigs fly...

[Theothergreg]

Originally Posted by Bizcut1

$256 for a watch stand?

When pigs fly, lads, when pigs fly...

Awesome that your values are vastly superior to everyone else's. There are many who would say the same thing about dropping $10k+ on a watch.

[peterpl]

Just get the ones from AliExpress. And there are some on Ebay and Etsy.

They are the same. Marble is marble. Also PU leather and real leather on a watch stand makes ZERO difference. You cant even tell. I currently have 2 one with black marble base and one with the white marble base.

[SoylentGreenChi]

I recently bought a few stands from EstimoArt on Etsy and am quite pleased with them.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/EstimoArt

[Wuzagoodtime]

It amazes me that we are saying spending $200+ on a watch stand is ridiculous because it serves a simple purpose... As we have on a $10-$50k+ device that tells us what time it is.

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[RDT-G23]

Originally Posted by padi56

Cannot understand the need for a stand,most Rolex are made from SS one of the toughest things on this planet. Just lay it down if you want to protect your furniture, just lay watch down on any clean bit of cloth.

Disagree. Yes, most may be made of stainless; mine aren't. I'm not laying mine down on the side like the peasants...a stand costs < $50. Ball up.

[RDT-G23]

Originally Posted by omar10213245

which company did you get yours from? i actually want to get one of these marble-base stands as well, i just don't know which companies make reputable ones, and which ones are crap. i also would prefer geunuine leather.

This is proper storage, no matter the watch construction material.

[Number16]

Oh. Something else to buy!

[Bizcut1]

All leather and was surprisingly affordable...

[Polarexplorerii]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Just get the ones from AliExpress. And there are some on Ebay and Etsy.

They are the same. Marble is marble. Also PU leather and real leather on a watch stand makes ZERO difference. You cant even tell. I currently have 2 one with black marble base and one with the white marble base.

i agree

[soran]

Originally Posted by duquephart

Is this why you will not say where your products are made? Maybe you're just asking stunning markups of the same stuff?

Our stands are made in Poland with materials imported from Italy.

[soran]

Originally Posted by omar10213245

which company did you get yours from? i actually want to get one of these marble-base stands as well, i just don't know which companies make reputable ones, and which ones are crap. i also would prefer geunuine leather.

The one in the photo is ours, thewatchstand.com

[soran]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Just get the ones from AliExpress. And there are some on Ebay and Etsy.

They are the same. Marble is marble. Also PU leather and real leather on a watch stand makes ZERO difference. You cant even tell. I currently have 2 one with black marble base and one with the white marble base.

One thing to consider when you buy the pirate copy of our stand is that you are supporting counterfeit products. We have a design patent, but unfortunately new sellers pop up on Alibaba all the time.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by soran

One thing to consider when you buy the pirate copy of our stand is that you are supporting counterfeit products. We have a design patent, but unfortunately new sellers pop up on Alibaba all the time.

I get that, I really do - but how much did you invest in research and development? I mean, it's a watch stand - do you really need to charge more than 10 times higher than the counterfeiters? Maybe help your customers help you? The same goes for your watch cases, too.

[soran]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I get that, I really do - but how much did you invest in research and development? I mean, it's a watch stand - do you really need to charge more than 10 times higher than the counterfeiters? Maybe help your customers help you? The same goes for your watch cases, too.

You should compare them in person before you make that comment. And yes, innovation and creativity is something you can charge for. What do you think the production cost is for a Rolex Submariner? Nevertheless, each to their own of course. I just wanted to clarify that we invented that particurlar design and even made that product category a thing for home use.

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I get that, I really do - but how much did you invest in research and development? I mean, it's a watch stand - do you really need to charge more than 10 times higher than the counterfeiters? Maybe help your customers help you? The same goes for your watch cases, too.

There are some things wrong in the current market.

Vendors in certain countries are able to copy a product without legal repercussions, lower the prices by a lot, undercut competition and the biggest issue, offer free shipping. I've read an article that it's easier to buy a coffee mug from China than buy one locally here, because some sort of deal/treaty/... whatever that makes this free shipping possible. That's wrong.

So a shop based in Europe, with R&D, marketing, taxes, employees, website, ... the usual overhead that means you can't sell these for 20 USD/EURO. You simply can't. You're likely already looking at 100 euro minimum to keep everything going.

[karleone]

I have been using stands from thewatchstand.com for a year now and I absolutely love them. It’s a very elegant and safe way to store your watch when you go for sleep. I recommend!

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

There are some things wrong in the current market.

Vendors in certain countries are able to copy a product without legal repercussions, lower the prices by a lot, undercut competition and the biggest issue, offer free shipping. I've read an article that it's easier to buy a coffee mug from China than buy one locally here, because some sort of deal/treaty/... whatever that makes this free shipping possible. That's wrong.

So a shop based in Europe, with R&D, marketing, taxes, employees, website, ... the usual overhead that means you can't sell these for 20 USD/EURO. You simply can't. You're likely already looking at 100 euro minimum to keep everything going.

Read my post. I never suggested he should sell for 20 euro. But if you don't have a recognised high-end brand name, few people are going to pay 1,000% more for your stone and leather stand if they can buy 10 or 15 similar pieces for the same price online.

[Tikandtokalot]

I dont do any smoking pastimes but this spare part is ideal for a watch stand turn it upside down and the watch on bracelet just sits lovely on its side.
Doesn’t touch the table and can’t scratch as its silicon.
Very inexpensive and last forever.
Safe link to eBay below.
Select silicone bowl from dropdown menu.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184635912984

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Read my post. I never suggested he should sell for 20 euro. But if you don't have a recognised high-end brand name, few people are going to pay 1,000% more for your stone and leather stand if they can buy 10 or 15 similar pieces for the same price online.

I know, I was just adding extra information. I think a lot of people don't know why prices are what they are.

People want quality and prefer a US/European made product but not at that price point. So the company then decides to produce it in Asian countries and the US/Euro made tag disappears and consumers think it's cheap.