Non-Display Storage
I keep a 3 watch rotation in the display storage in my main EDC valet near my entry door. Aside from the 3 I keep there that are display-worthy, I have 4 or 5 beaters that I've just been keeping loose in a drawer. What do y'all use as bulk storage for watches that you don't want to display and also don't want an overbuilt hard case for? Most of the watch storage options I find out there are centered around protecting nice watches. I was thinking of a roll but those only hold like 2 or 3 and are really made for travel as far as I can tell. Just looking for options that I may have overlooked.
Just an average desk-dwelling code monkey with an EDC obsession and a fledgling collection of basic, affordable watches. I'm a sucker for silver-tone dials. Catch me on the Best Damn EDC Discord serve...
Amazon and etsy are filled with cheap low profile solutions. You can also grab a bunch of inexpensive pouches and store in any box or drawer.
Pouches are a good idea. I just use a couple of cheaper ($48) watch boxes that are really nice. They are probably larger than you need, but you can get smaller versions than I got. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NHFFY9W?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
I use cigar boxes but spending the bucks for a kitchen drawer organizer will keep things separated.
I only have five working watches, of which two are beaters, so I just line them up on the dresser. My wife has to move them when she dusts. (No, I’m not a chauvinist, I do the vacuuming.)
I use watch boxes from Amazon.
Want to build a custom one myself at some point
Try socks with markings on them or hang them on hooks like I go. They are just tools after all.
My first watch box was less than $35 on amazon. Holds12 watches and has a drawer for straps and other jewelry. How can you beat that for a budget bulk storage option.
If buying a cheap box is over the top - maybe just a nice wood utensil tray to slip into the drawer so when you put your watches in they aren’t just knocking about 👌
I think I may have found what I am looking for from a seller called Case Club on Amazon. $25, no frills, no money spent on faux elegance. https://a.co/d/1TQL1xT