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SSdayton · 17 January 2021, 07:41 AM

Hi all,

When storing your watches in a safety deposit box is there any rhyme or reason to put it in with the presentation box or just in a pouch - reason I am asking is, is there any benefit to putting the boxes in also as different sizes are different amounts when using a safety deposit box, I was thinking it could be stored in a pouch and probably be fine?

kieselguhr · 17 January 2021, 07:43 AM

Dead space never makes sense. Especially with regard to storage. I would put it in a Rolex service pouch.

C0d · 17 January 2021, 07:44 AM

Pouch has always worked for me. Box takes too much space. Its only to prevent the watch from rubbing against other pieces it's not like vault is gonna be in a truck.

Darlinboy · 17 January 2021, 07:45 AM

You can’t go wrong with a pouch in a box!

Benzsiam · 17 January 2021, 07:56 AM

It depends on the size of your safety deposit box.

I used to have a small one, so I put in watch pouches, now I have a large size box so I put in watch rolls.

Wes911 · 17 January 2021, 08:35 AM

My AD gave me the coffin it shipped in. Keep my watches in my home safe but if I were going to store it in a safety deposit box I would use that.

Aterth · 17 January 2021, 09:28 AM

A Rolex service pouch will do for me.

Alliy · 17 January 2021, 09:45 AM

Definitely a pouch for me.

SSdayton · 17 January 2021, 09:59 AM

Thanks all

RollieNZ · 17 January 2021, 10:24 AM

The only concern I would have is if someone stole the boxes with the paperwork etc.

They are worth quite a bit. If they went missing your individual watches would be devalued as they would no longer be a complete set.

I used to keep my watches in pouches in a smaller safe deposit box but ended up buying a larger safe and I now keep everything in the safe for peace of mind.

TonyD · 17 January 2021, 11:11 AM

I use a casebudi or oakley vault type container. Soft inside and hard outside. Flexible enough to cushion a drop. Highly recommended.

ltmgeller · 17 January 2021, 11:13 AM

Pouch is fine. Check what insurance coverage is for your box if there is theft or damage. It may be better to get a good safe and keep the watch at your house.

fsprow · 17 January 2021, 11:20 AM

I believe that if you are keeping watches in a safety deposit box you are viewing them as an investment, not something to wear frequently. Not a good investment idea in my view, other than perhaps vintage models.

BigAppleBill · 17 January 2021, 12:40 PM

Safe deposit box. Not “safety”. Sorry, it’s a pet peeve.

As for your question: most safe deposit boxes are not that big, which would preclude storing the original box. Something minimal in size with good padding and protection should suffice. It’s also a good idea to include a moisture-wicking desiccant packet.

RollieNZ · 17 January 2021, 01:04 PM

When you say safe deposit box....is this in your home or in a bank?

supernova · 17 January 2021, 01:06 PM

It doesn’t move when in a safe deposit box in the bank or your home so what is the point in using extra space storing in the box?

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2x4 · 17 January 2021, 01:27 PM

This may sound crazy, but stores the watches at home because I wear them. I actually stores the paper, card, and boxes in the safe deposit box.

Potawatomi · 17 January 2021, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 2x4

This may sound crazy, but stores the watches at home because I wear them. I actually stores the paper, card, and boxes in the safe deposit box.

Safe deposit box is 100/year. Insurance for the entire collection would be much more than that. I insure the best stuff and keep a couple uninsured models in rotation at the bank.

Fredrik · 17 January 2021, 06:23 PM

I have all the paperwork and watches in pouches in the bank safe deposit box. When I rotate I just walk to the bank and change watch, no big deal for me. The boxes would never fit and I see no point in storing them too, it is the watches and paperwork that has some value for me.

padi56 · 17 January 2021, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SSdayton

Hi all,

When storing your watches in a safety deposit box is there any rhyme or reason to put it in with the presentation box or just in a pouch - reason I am asking is, is there any benefit to putting the boxes in also as different sizes are different amounts when using a safety deposit box, I was thinking it could be stored in a pouch and probably be fine?

Your watch will not need to know or care if its in a box or pouch but the best place is on the wrist what it was designed for.

Gimoozaabi · 18 January 2021, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Fredrik

I have all the paperwork and watches in pouches in the bank safe deposit box. When I rotate I just walk to the bank and change watch, no big deal for me. The boxes would never fit and I see no point in storing them too, it is the watches and paperwork that has some value for me.

That is a good advice.

Maxy · 18 January 2021, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 2x4

This may sound crazy, but stores the watches at home because I wear them. I actually stores the paper, card, and boxes in the safe deposit box.

You keep boxes in safe deposit box and Rolex at home? Wow

Brian Page · 18 January 2021, 02:27 AM

I've never done the safety deposit box thing. For me it wouldn't work, I need 24 /7 access to my watches.

Jocke · 18 January 2021, 02:35 AM

Ziplocks.

Jocke · 18 January 2021, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Gimoozaabi

That is a good advice.

Same for me.

sunnygps · 18 January 2021, 02:41 AM

I store my watches in the safe deposit box at the bank in the plastic shipping boxes the watch came in or the Rolex pouch. Don’t have large enough safe deposit box to fit all the boxes, etc. the warranty cards and receipts are either in the bank safe deposit box or in the safe at home.

Take pictures of the warranty card and the receipts. Also, if possible insure your watches, just in case...

envuks · 18 January 2021, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Ziplocks.

That gives me such anxiety to see. Looks like a ding factory to me

To each their own

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envuks · 18 January 2021, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Potawatomi

Safe deposit box is 100/year. Insurance for the entire collection would be much more than that. I insure the best stuff and keep a couple uninsured models in rotation at the bank.

I just want to ensure you’re aware that the bank has zero liability for goods in a safe deposit box. If the bank had a loss (fire or flood for example), you would be required to claim losses on your own insurance.

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phillyEagles · 18 January 2021, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by envuks

I just want to ensure you’re aware that the bank has zero liability for goods in a safe deposit box. If the bank had a loss (fire or flood for example), you would be required to claim losses on your own insurance.

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Really? What’s the point of having it then?

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Wcdhtwn · 18 January 2021, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by envuks

That gives me such anxiety to see. Looks like a ding factory to me

To each their own

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Agree... that stresses me out.

17 January 2021, 07:41 AM	#1
SSdayton "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK LONDON Posts: 134	Safety deposit box - watch in pouch or box? Hi all, When storing your watches in a safety deposit box is there any rhyme or reason to put it in with the presentation box or just in a pouch - reason I am asking is, is there any benefit to putting the boxes in also as different sizes are different amounts when using a safety deposit box, I was thinking it could be stored in a pouch and probably be fine?

17 January 2021, 07:43 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,422	Safety deposit box - watch in pouch or box? Dead space never makes sense. Especially with regard to storage. I would put it in a Rolex service pouch.

17 January 2021, 07:45 AM	#4
Darlinboy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,696	You can’t go wrong with a pouch in a box! __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

17 January 2021, 07:56 AM	#5
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,922	It depends on the size of your safety deposit box. I used to have a small one, so I put in watch pouches, now I have a large size box so I put in watch rolls. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. Audemars Piguet: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) Patek Philippe: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996", Seiko: SRPA21,

17 January 2021, 11:11 AM	#11
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,456	I use a casebudi or oakley vault type container. Soft inside and hard outside. Flexible enough to cushion a drop. Highly recommended. __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

17 January 2021, 07:44 AM	#3
C0d Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kanata Watch: Dog Posts: 815	Pouch has always worked for me. Box takes too much space. Its only to prevent the watch from rubbing against other pieces it's not like vault is gonna be in a truck.

17 January 2021, 08:35 AM	#6
Wes911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Alabama Watch: 116710LN Posts: 146	My AD gave me the coffin it shipped in. Keep my watches in my home safe but if I were going to store it in a safety deposit box I would use that.

17 January 2021, 09:28 AM	#7
Aterth Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Posts: 159	A Rolex service pouch will do for me.

17 January 2021, 09:45 AM	#8
Alliy Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Posts: 141	Definitely a pouch for me.

17 January 2021, 09:59 AM	#9
SSdayton "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK LONDON Posts: 134	Thanks all

17 January 2021, 10:24 AM	#10
RollieNZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Auckland, N.Z. Watch: Day Date YG Posts: 320	The only concern I would have is if someone stole the boxes with the paperwork etc. They are worth quite a bit. If they went missing your individual watches would be devalued as they would no longer be a complete set. I used to keep my watches in pouches in a smaller safe deposit box but ended up buying a larger safe and I now keep everything in the safe for peace of mind.

17 January 2021, 11:13 AM	#12
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,377	Pouch is fine. Check what insurance coverage is for your box if there is theft or damage. It may be better to get a good safe and keep the watch at your house. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

17 January 2021, 11:20 AM	#13
fsprow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,405	I believe that if you are keeping watches in a safety deposit box you are viewing them as an investment, not something to wear frequently. Not a good investment idea in my view, other than perhaps vintage models.

17 January 2021, 12:40 PM	#14
BigAppleBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Bill Location: NYC Posts: 1,735	Safe deposit box. Not “safety”. Sorry, it’s a pet peeve. As for your question: most safe deposit boxes are not that big, which would preclude storing the original box. Something minimal in size with good padding and protection should suffice. It’s also a good idea to include a moisture-wicking desiccant packet.

17 January 2021, 01:04 PM	#15
RollieNZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Auckland, N.Z. Watch: Day Date YG Posts: 320	When you say safe deposit box....is this in your home or in a bank?

17 January 2021, 01:06 PM	#16
supernova "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe/Asia Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 1,278	It doesn’t move when in a safe deposit box in the bank or your home so what is the point in using extra space storing in the box? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

17 January 2021, 01:27 PM	#17
2x4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Doug Location: United States Watch: Skydweller Posts: 176	This may sound crazy, but stores the watches at home because I wear them. I actually stores the paper, card, and boxes in the safe deposit box. __________________ SkyDweller DJ 41 DJ 36 GMT II

17 January 2021, 06:23 PM	#19
Fredrik 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,826	I have all the paperwork and watches in pouches in the bank safe deposit box. When I rotate I just walk to the bank and change watch, no big deal for me. The boxes would never fit and I see no point in storing them too, it is the watches and paperwork that has some value for me.

18 January 2021, 02:27 AM	#23
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,527	I've never done the safety deposit box thing. For me it wouldn't work, I need 24 /7 access to my watches.

18 January 2021, 02:35 AM	#24
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,514	Ziplocks. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

18 January 2021, 02:41 AM	#26
sunnygps 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 1,135	I store my watches in the safe deposit box at the bank in the plastic shipping boxes the watch came in or the Rolex pouch. Don’t have large enough safe deposit box to fit all the boxes, etc. the warranty cards and receipts are either in the bank safe deposit box or in the safe at home. Take pictures of the warranty card and the receipts. Also, if possible insure your watches, just in case...

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