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Dan Pierce · 3 September 2011, 01:02 AM

Borrowed this great idea from a member of The SCWF [Seiko & Citizen Watch Forum]. I love simple, easy to produce solutions like this.

Bought pipe insulation for the cushions. You can experiment with different sizes and combos but found this as the best solution for my watches.

This allows for storage of extra straps as well.

Pros:
-All watches and many straps stored in one place.

-Easy to carry to GTG's.

-Easy to customize.

-Inexpensive DIY.

-Fits watches w/ nato's, bracelets, and straps w/ ease.

-Easily fits larger sized watches.

Cons
-A thief can grab all your stash in one hand.

-Certainly doesn't pass the snob test.

A quick trip to Home Depot and you can do the same.

dP

tfduff723 · 3 September 2011, 01:11 AM

Dan,

That is awesome!

Love the attention to detail and use of creative ideas. It really looks like it works well.

Pretty nice collection as well.

Good stuff!!

Out of curiousity - what kind of chrono is the watch in the box one up from the bottom right corner?

Route 66 · 3 September 2011, 01:13 AM

Very clever Dan.

I especially like your solution for the cushion material.

Kokyuryoku · 3 September 2011, 01:21 AM

Excellent job Dan

Another plus is that in case of an emergency, you can grab your whole stash too

Dan Pierce · 3 September 2011, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfduff723

Dan,

That is awesome!

Love the attention to detail and use of creative ideas. It really looks like it works well.

Pretty nice collection as well.

Good stuff!!

Out of curiousity - what kind of chrono is the watch in the box one up from the bottom right corner?

Thanks, it a Pierce pilots watch, circa 1940's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevArn

Very clever Dan.

I especially like your solution for the cushion material.

Can't take credit for the material but can for the interlocking design.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokyuryoku

Excellent job Dan

Another plus is that in case of an emergency, you can grab your whole stash too

Good point!

dP

Dickson Lim · 3 September 2011, 03:41 AM

Superb idea you got there mate! Would like to try it out as soon as possible! =)

tfduff723 · 3 September 2011, 03:48 AM

[QUOTE=Dan Pierce;2712951]Thanks, it a Pierce pilots watch, circa 1940's.

Very cool piece - I will have to learn a bit more about Pierce. The look reminds me a bit of the old Universal Geneve chronos

Chipmunk · 3 September 2011, 03:52 AM

That's a great idea.

TSW · 3 September 2011, 03:57 AM

Very nice Dan!!

nauticajoe · 3 September 2011, 04:01 AM

I like it Dan!

Great job!

drockadam · 3 September 2011, 04:20 AM

Very nice Dan! Beautiful watches! What ever happened to your Alpha Chronograph?

belk7 · 3 September 2011, 04:36 AM

Terrific project, Dan - and it's really neat to see all of those great vintage Seikos together with all of the straps and braclets

I've been studying the photos and I'm pretty sure you can fit a few more in there. Maybe your wife will even let you grab it when she kicks you out of the house

mboverst · 3 September 2011, 04:40 AM

Wow, that looks awesome! Very nicely done

Dan Pierce · 3 September 2011, 05:04 AM

Thanks, everybody!

Quote:

Originally Posted by drockadam

Very nice Dan! Beautiful watches! What ever happened to your Alpha Chronograph?

That was a generous gift from my friend, Chris [belk7]. A couple months ago when my bro in law was looking for a Speedy I was showing him my only manual chrono and his eyes popped.

Since he didn't have a beater [hate to use that term because this was virtually brand new] and followed the space program [hence the Speedy] I bought a reissue space velcro strap and the Alpha. He wore it in chicago a few weeks ago, he loves it. Chris was very understanding about it and thought of it as passing it forward.

Quote:

Originally Posted by belk7

Terrific project, Dan - and it's really neat to see all of those great vintage Seikos together with all of the straps and braclets

I've been studying the photos and I'm pretty sure you can fit a few more in there. Maybe your wife will even let you grab it when she kicks you out of the house

Chris, I think you might have stumbled upon something there.

This is also intended [designed] to harness my spending habits. One more will fit but beyond that, one in, one out!

dP

Aivas47a · 3 September 2011, 06:43 AM

Now you just need to mount the whole thing on some kind of turntable so it can function as a winder too! :-)

Rigsby1 · 3 September 2011, 06:45 AM

Excellent Dan,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mine is full of plumbing fittings!!!!!!!!!

masterserg · 3 September 2011, 06:50 AM

I wouldn't mix that awesome collection and "common folk" in the same sentence ...

BH13GMT · 3 September 2011, 07:25 AM

Hi Dan

Wow that is an awsome and ingenious wis case.
I am thinking of getting a mid size Peli case with several cut outs and spend the next ten years filling it up

Just don't tell the wife !!!!!

BTW I love the Bullhead on todays WRUW (top row centre stage) it looks like NOS.

Great thread

h999r · 3 September 2011, 08:01 AM

Brilliant !

DOUGHN · 5 September 2011, 02:23 AM

very brilliant idea.. im gonna copy this. thanks

padi56 · 5 September 2011, 02:30 AM

Great idea Dan myself done similar with one of my old diving camera waterproof cases.Just cannot see any point in spending huge money on fancy boxes to keep any watch in no matter what the price.

Dan Pierce · 5 September 2011, 03:08 AM

Thanks again, everyone!

I should also mention I installed a layer of foam insulation in each compartment for a tighter fit and more protection.

dP

DCgator · 5 September 2011, 03:27 AM

What a great idea Dan!

Art 1 · 5 September 2011, 03:55 AM

Perfect.

Z-Dweller · 5 September 2011, 04:06 AM

The foam pipe insulation looks like a great idea. I may replace the holders in my Rotolution winder since I'm not too happy with the spring tensioned holders in the winder.

Arby · 5 September 2011, 09:09 AM

I love the Hamilton Ventura from the first time I saw one.

Edit... I've been looking on the internet and it seems this was originally a gold watch (Elvis had one) but they were reissued in quartz and Stainless since 1988. Still it's a darn cool watch. Dan is it a quartz or the automatic version?

Demosthene · 5 September 2011, 10:33 AM

That one is quartz.
The automatic has a skeletonised face.

swatty · 5 September 2011, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Thanks again, everyone!

I should also mention I installed a layer of foam insulation in each compartment for a tighter fit and more protection.

dP

Great idea Dan, I was going to suggest something along those lines, well done mate

dalip · 5 September 2011, 12:24 PM

What a great idea...Thanks for posting Dan. Like that a lot

toph · 5 September 2011, 12:31 PM

awesome, your watches look immense in that! i do love some of your seiko chrono!

3 September 2011, 01:02 AM	#1
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,827	Watch Storage For The Common Folk Borrowed this great idea from a member of The SCWF [Seiko & Citizen Watch Forum]. I love simple, easy to produce solutions like this. Bought pipe insulation for the cushions. You can experiment with different sizes and combos but found this as the best solution for my watches. This allows for storage of extra straps as well. Pros: -All watches and many straps stored in one place. -Easy to carry to GTG's. -Easy to customize. -Inexpensive DIY. -Fits watches w/ nato's, bracelets, and straps w/ ease. -Easily fits larger sized watches. Cons -A thief can grab all your stash in one hand. -Certainly doesn't pass the snob test. A quick trip to Home Depot and you can do the same. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

3 September 2011, 01:21 AM	#4
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	Excellent job Dan Another plus is that in case of an emergency, you can grab your whole stash too __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

3 September 2011, 03:52 AM	#8
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	That's a great idea. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

3 September 2011, 03:57 AM	#9
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Very nice Dan!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

3 September 2011, 04:20 AM	#11
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Very nice Dan! Beautiful watches! What ever happened to your Alpha Chronograph? __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

3 September 2011, 01:11 AM	#2
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	Dan, That is awesome! Love the attention to detail and use of creative ideas. It really looks like it works well. Pretty nice collection as well. Good stuff!! Out of curiousity - what kind of chrono is the watch in the box one up from the bottom right corner?

3 September 2011, 01:13 AM	#3
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	Very clever Dan. I especially like your solution for the cushion material.

3 September 2011, 03:41 AM	#6
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	Superb idea you got there mate! Would like to try it out as soon as possible! =)

3 September 2011, 03:48 AM	#7
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	[QUOTE=Dan Pierce;2712951]Thanks, it a Pierce pilots watch, circa 1940's. Very cool piece - I will have to learn a bit more about Pierce. The look reminds me a bit of the old Universal Geneve chronos

3 September 2011, 04:01 AM	#10
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I like it Dan! Great job!

3 September 2011, 04:36 AM	#12
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	Terrific project, Dan - and it's really neat to see all of those great vintage Seikos together with all of the straps and braclets I've been studying the photos and I'm pretty sure you can fit a few more in there. Maybe your wife will even let you grab it when she kicks you out of the house

3 September 2011, 04:40 AM	#13
mboverst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Dallas Posts: 1,683	Wow, that looks awesome! Very nicely done

3 September 2011, 06:43 AM	#15
Aivas47a Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Dallas Watch: Love them all Posts: 225	Now you just need to mount the whole thing on some kind of turntable so it can function as a winder too! :-)

3 September 2011, 06:45 AM	#16
Rigsby1 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Darren Location: England Posts: 401	Excellent Dan,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mine is full of plumbing fittings!!!!!!!!!

3 September 2011, 06:50 AM	#17
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,427	I wouldn't mix that awesome collection and "common folk" in the same sentence ... __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

3 September 2011, 07:25 AM	#18
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,631	Hi Dan Wow that is an awsome and ingenious wis case. I am thinking of getting a mid size Peli case with several cut outs and spend the next ten years filling it up Just don't tell the wife !!!!! BTW I love the Bullhead on todays WRUW (top row centre stage) it looks like NOS. Great thread __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

3 September 2011, 08:01 AM	#19
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Brilliant !

5 September 2011, 02:23 AM	#20
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	very brilliant idea.. im gonna copy this. thanks

5 September 2011, 02:30 AM	#21
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,387	Great idea Dan myself done similar with one of my old diving camera waterproof cases.Just cannot see any point in spending huge money on fancy boxes to keep any watch in no matter what the price. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

5 September 2011, 03:08 AM	#22
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,827	Thanks again, everyone! I should also mention I installed a layer of foam insulation in each compartment for a tighter fit and more protection. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

5 September 2011, 03:27 AM	#23
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	What a great idea Dan!

5 September 2011, 03:55 AM	#24
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Perfect.

5 September 2011, 04:06 AM	#25
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	The foam pipe insulation looks like a great idea. I may replace the holders in my Rotolution winder since I'm not too happy with the spring tensioned holders in the winder. __________________ A Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-Le-Coultre, Officine Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, Hamilton, Laco.

5 September 2011, 09:09 AM	#26
Arby "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: NJ Posts: 726	I love the Hamilton Ventura from the first time I saw one. Edit... I've been looking on the internet and it seems this was originally a gold watch (Elvis had one) but they were reissued in quartz and Stainless since 1988. Still it's a darn cool watch. Dan is it a quartz or the automatic version?

5 September 2011, 10:33 AM	#27
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	That one is quartz. The automatic has a skeletonised face.

5 September 2011, 12:24 PM	#29
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	What a great idea...Thanks for posting Dan. Like that a lot __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

5 September 2011, 12:31 PM	#30
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	awesome, your watches look immense in that! i do love some of your seiko chrono! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

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