State of the Watchbox
Figured I’ve never done this but thought it be fun excuse to take some photos. Only plan to focus about what’s new in 2022 but I am sure you can figure out the rest in the box.
I got about 18 total watches as part of my collection. I won’t claim to wear them all, usually 2-3 in heavy rotation at a time and then I’ll sprinkle in the others depending on my mood. I live by the get what makes you happy (and can comfortably afford) motto - which is to say I don’t own anything made of unobtanium. 18 is a lot of watches… and I am using my box to tame this addiction: for every watch that comes in, one has to go out. This year brought 4 new kids to the pool.
Starting with the first watch was the Mathey-Tissot 1970 Chrono. This is a reissue of sorts from M-T’s past catalog, though this one features a far more colorful dial… with the triple blue registers giving it a bit of that El Primero vibe. Its definitely the brightest watch in my collection, as I am unfortunately a very boring, black dial watch owner.
Speaking of black dials, next up was my first watch from Boldr Supply Co, a model called the Kraken. A collaboration with Nitecore that has a very cool topo-pattern dial. This watch checked two other boxes for me as well - it was my first titanium and first PVD watch. I just recently purchased the titanium bracelet from Boldr to match to this, which I am hoping will mean it gets a bit more wrist time in the near future.
Next up is the Timex Q GMT - released earlier this year just before the boon of Seiko NH34a based GMTs hit the market. The minute this watch dropped I knew it was going to find a pillow in the box. Just really digging that aluminum bezel. Been a big Timex fan lately, with the Q’s being hardest to pass up. Considered adding the Batman colorway for awhile, but felt it would just take wrist time from this.
And finally, the big purchase this year was the recent Mido Ocean Star GMT collab with the Dink. Just a lot of wonderful details - and styling that I am naturally drawn to. At this stage, I don’t see myself wanting another GMT, but only time will tell (ha-ha).
Finally, the state of the watchbox wouldn’t be complete without speaking to some of the straps I got this year too. Two straps from Xeric: the blue ribbed-horoween rally strap and a green wool herringbone strap. Never been drawn to Xeric’s watches, but really love both these straps. From the Sydney Strap Co the grey wool herringbone, also a great strap perfect for the winter. I have another strap not seen here but found on my SARB from Horology Hour, black epsom leather with white stitching that really transform that watch. I had a couple of new single-pass nato straps from CNS find their way onto a couple watches this summer. And lastly I have a deployment-style leather strap coming in from the Strap Tailor hopefully by end of the year.
Well, that’s my box-o-junk. Don’t see anything in the near future finding a pillow, though still in the honeymoon phase with the Mido. There is always something though that tempts my wallet and challenges my marriage. 😂
Coffee drinker, dog enthusiast, and wearer of boring watches.
That watch box is just to frickn cool!!
Love the box!! Did you custom built it? I want one !!
That watch box is just to frickn cool!!
Thanks man! Works to keep my addiction all in one place. 😂
Love the box!! Did you custom built it? I want one !!
It’s a toolbox I repurposed. Re-felted and built the watch and strap organization.
This box is awesome. Well the box and it's content 😁
From pinch-zooming in I think we only have one watch in common, but there are many pieces I really like. 🤩
This box is awesome. Well the box and it's content 😁
From pinch-zooming in I think we only have one watch in common, but there are many pieces I really like. 🤩
Thank you. If I had my way, I’d have that Serica you own sleeping in my box too. Love the Cali dial… my actually be what I target next, 😂
I have this box as an EDC. Purchased at Harbor Freight. Built in China and decent build quality. $94.00
https://www.harborfreight.com/eight-drawer-wood-tool-chest-94538.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12145234740&campaignid=12145234740&utm_content=117048377516&adsetid=117048377516&product=94538&store=&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1sucBhDgARIsAFoytUsWQeMTj04RhucUoqdHteSv3R_xCzkFrG6229_oj1Kki9An4HFQVEUaAmH_EALw_wcB
I have this box as an EDC. Purchased at Harbor Freight. Built in China and decent build quality. $94.00
https://www.harborfreight.com/eight-drawer-wood-tool-chest-94538.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12145234740&campaignid=12145234740&utm_content=117048377516&adsetid=117048377516&product=94538&store=&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1sucBhDgARIsAFoytUsWQeMTj04RhucUoqdHteSv3R_xCzkFrG6229_oj1Kki9An4HFQVEUaAmH_EALw_wcB
Very similar box!
That watch box is just to frickn cool!!
Seriously cool 💪
Cool watches but I like others feel for your watch box.
Cool watch. Even cooler watchbox.
Drools at the serious watch collector stuff you got
So jelly. So jelly.... 😛
Great collection and a very nice watch box! Good job👍
Nice collection. Most of them are pretty, i envy your collection my friend
Your Mathey Tissot chronograph is simply gorgeous!
It’s a toolbox I repurposed. Re-felted and built the watch and strap organization.
I've designed one very similar in my head, the only real difference being that I want to tilt the watches up about 15-20 degrees.
If I found an old toolbox though, I love repurposing stuff.
Good to know if/when I ditch this box I have potential buyers 😂
That you do, my friend. That you do
Your Mathey Tissot chronograph is simply gorgeous!
About the only one who commented on one of the watches I mentioned, so thank you 😊 Its a nice watch that’s grown on me the longer I’ve owned it… at first I felt it was a bit too flashy (again boring black dial watch owner) but I realize maybe that’s not a bad thing for a change. If I could choose today though, I am fairly certain I would end up with the newer black dial version which is more akin to the original.
Nice collection. Most of them are pretty, i envy your collection my friend
Thank you! The only ugly ones don’t have black dials, am I right? #thehardtruth 😂
It’s a toolbox I repurposed. Re-felted and built the watch and strap organization.
That’s freaking awesome !! Hmm time for me to look for old furniture to repurpose!!
That’s freaking awesome !! Hmm time for me to look for old furniture to repurpose!!
I’ve always been on the look out for an old-school deep (3”) drawer flat file - seems like the perfect solution, or maybe that’s the architect in me 😂 Good luck 👍
I’ve always been on the look out for an old-school deep (3”) drawer flat file - seems like the perfect solution, or maybe that’s the architect in me 😂 Good luck 👍
Thanks! I think your set up is perfect! And yeah Nice watches too😉
Incredible watchbox
Incredible watchbox
Thanks man - it does it’s job well 🤙
About the only one who commented on one of the watches I mentioned, so thank you 😊 Its a nice watch that’s grown on me the longer I’ve owned it… at first I felt it was a bit too flashy (again boring black dial watch owner) but I realize maybe that’s not a bad thing for a change. If I could choose today though, I am fairly certain I would end up with the newer black dial version which is more akin to the original.
The black is nice, but I would totally choose yours over the black one. If a Zenith El Primero and a Sinn 103 St had a child, it would be your watch! Beautiful piece! 😉
I'm very curious about the plaque in pic 2(?) where it starts "You have chosen...", if it's ok OP would you mind sharing what it says in full?
I'm very curious about the plaque in pic 2(?) where it starts "You have chosen...", if it's ok OP would you mind sharing what it says in full?
It’s from the Last Crusade, what the knight speaks to Indy after he discovers the grail.
You have chosen wisely. But beware the Grail cannot pass beyond the Great Seal.
I ended up removing the old toolbox badges and wanted to replace with something special... quote from my favorite movie, which often gets used with respect to conversations around “grail watches”. 👍
I really like the box, But the star of the show is the Mathey-Tissot 1970 Chrono! It is a smoke Show! Love it!
I really like the box, But the star of the show is the Mathey-Tissot 1970 Chrono! It is a smoke Show! Love it!
Thanks man - it’s definitely a fun watch 🤙
Stellar presentation! Quite a few belters in there! Tank, Black Bay and Certina for a start! Glad to see another strap aficionado too 👍
Stellar presentation! Quite a few belters in there! Tank, Black Bay and Certina for a start! Glad to see another strap aficionado too 👍
Thanks very much! New straps are always (mostly always) cheaper than new watches 😂 Sometimes the best way to get that fix in without emptying the wallet. 👍