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Old 2 May 2013, 12:39 AM   #1
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Oakley watch case

Am interested in getting a Oakley watch case to use for when i go travelling..i have seen a few members post pics of there watches inside these cases..can someone please tell me what size is good to hold a Sub as they come in two different sizes and i want to make sure it is the right one i order..thanks for the help in advance..
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Old 2 May 2013, 12:56 AM   #2
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You need the small case for the Sub.
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Old 2 May 2013, 01:00 AM   #3
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Small case for just about any watch but a Panerai or UBoat or something. I saw a friend put a Yacht Master II in a small Oakley watch vault and it fit perfectly.
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Old 2 May 2013, 01:10 AM   #4
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These are hard to find. Many threads in this topic but Oakley is out of stock...many theories re whether or not they will be sold again.

A knock off called "case buddy" has been seen on amazon.

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Old 2 May 2013, 01:54 AM   #5
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You need the unobtanium size small.
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Old 2 May 2013, 04:14 AM   #6
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What's the harm in using the large one?
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Old 2 May 2013, 04:28 AM   #7
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No harm, just not as snug fitting so the watch will move around in the case. You can just wrap a microfiber cloth inside to take up the extra space. Extra bonus, you've got something to give your watch a quick wipe down before putting it on.
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Old 2 May 2013, 06:06 AM   #8
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I bought the Amazon Casebudi ($12.99) and I find it to be perfect. It fits my 36mm DJ just fine, fits my 40mm SD perfectly, and even zips closed over my 48mm Breitling (many say it only fits up to 40mm but I don't find this to be the case at all.

http://www.amazon.com/CASEBUDi-Watch...words=casebudi
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Old 2 May 2013, 07:11 AM   #9
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I bought the Amazon Casebudi ($12.99) and I find it to be perfect. It fits my 36mm DJ just fine, fits my 40mm SD perfectly, and even zips closed over my 48mm Breitling (many say it only fits up to 40mm but I don't find this to be the case at all.

http://www.amazon.com/CASEBUDi-Watch...words=casebudi
Yeah I was going to say I couldn't find the Oakley and bought the CASEBUDi from Amazon. I love Amazon Prime on a side note
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Old 2 May 2013, 07:31 AM   #10
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I just ordered the Casebudi as well, via Prime of course, let's see how well it works!

Thanks for the recommendation...
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Old 2 May 2013, 07:36 AM   #11
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Doesn't the Oakley have something in the center to hold the watch more securely? Looks like the Casebudi does not???
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Old 2 May 2013, 07:38 AM   #12
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Size small for the Sub.

Small Oakley watch vault = Unicorn
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Old 2 May 2013, 08:19 AM   #13
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Just a heads up, the large Oakley watch vault is available on their website if anyone needs one.
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Old 2 May 2013, 09:19 AM   #14
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The small size should suffice.
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Old 2 May 2013, 09:31 AM   #15
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Small fits my GMT so should work well with the Sub!
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Old 2 May 2013, 10:22 AM   #16
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Those casebudi cases started at 9.99 when we found them a few months back. Increased sales shouldn't equate to increased prices...well at least not in my world.
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Old 2 May 2013, 01:56 PM   #17
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The small Oakley is the one and sells for $20. Well worth it
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Old 2 May 2013, 11:24 PM   #18
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Doesn't the Oakley have something in the center to hold the watch more securely? Looks like the Casebudi does not???
It's concave on both sides and meets in the middle, keeping the bracelet from collapsing on itself.
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Old 2 May 2013, 11:39 PM   #19
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I just bought a large vault from oakley because it looked like the small size. It is definitely 2 big for the sub and i will have to pack it out a little bit it im going to use it for anything 42mm and under.
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Old 3 May 2013, 12:13 AM   #20
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My Exp 2 42mm istill on the small side to be stored in the large case and fits perfectly in the small case... I would say the lage case would be good for 44mm and up.
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Old 3 May 2013, 12:35 AM   #21
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I said this before and got dinged...but I'll say it again.

I like the small Oakley watch vaults for storage. I have a few. However, they really are not meant for travel protection. The watch does move about a fair bit unless you stuff the case with a cloth. That's fine if you don't mind.

There are other true travel cases if you need protection...it's a very nice product for what it was meant to do.
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Old 3 May 2013, 12:41 AM   #22
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What's the harm in using the large one?
The watch will move around inside the case.
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Old 3 May 2013, 12:43 AM   #23
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I said this before and got dinged...but I'll say it again.

I like the small Oakley watch vaults for storage. I have a few. However, they really are not meant for travel protection. The watch does move about a fair bit unless you stuff the case with a cloth. That's fine if you don't mind.

There are other true travel cases if you need protection...it's a very nice product for what it was meant to do.
I travel quite a bit and need a good case.Any particular brand you can recommend? Thanks!
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Old 3 May 2013, 12:47 AM   #24
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UK supplier has stock on the way, got mine there a couple of years back & a good price

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productD...categoryID=301
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Old 3 May 2013, 04:06 AM   #25
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I travel quite a bit and need a good case.Any particular brand you can recommend? Thanks!
The Regent Roll from Logan Zane looks cool. I don't have one, but plan to. He markets this to be used for home safe storage though, not a travel case. Hodinkee also has a cool leather watch roll.
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Old 3 May 2013, 04:13 AM   #26
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UK supplier has stock on the way, got mine there a couple of years back & a good price

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productD...categoryID=301
I've been on the "pre-ordered" list with CycleStore for a few of these since December and they just keep backing up the date that the stock is supposed to come in. They do have a good price, but at this point I don't really believe that they'll ever actually get any in stock any more.

They dont charge your card until they have them in stock though; that and because the price is so good, are the only reasons I have not cancelled my order with them.

If anyone just has to have the oakley case instead of the casebudi, they can be had on ebay for around $50-$80US each.

I went ahead and got a casebudi for my after-work gym bag and they seem to be of good quality and do the job well.
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Old 3 May 2013, 04:28 AM   #27
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I use the Oakley Small Vault for a 44mm Boschett Cave Dweller 2, which is a very tall watch. It just barely fits and once sealed, there is no internal movement.
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