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2th Dr · 7 April 2009, 09:05 AM

Just curious what type of safe you keep your watches in. Mine is a small, cheap one, and I'm looking to upgrade. The only things I have to store in there are my Rolexes, my pen collection, a handgun and documents. Pictures if you got them please, and your thoughts...

Randy1989 · 7 April 2009, 10:12 AM

Check out the liberty home safes. I believe one of these would be large enough to serve your needs. Gun stores usually have different models of this brand.

diablojota · 7 April 2009, 10:16 AM

This is similar to the safe I have (click linky):
Safe

2th Dr · 7 April 2009, 10:38 AM

Thanks so much guys! I just want to better protect my babies!

landroverking · 7 April 2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy1989

Check out the liberty home safes. I believe one of these would be large enough to serve your needs. Gun stores usually have different models of this brand.

I too have a liberty gun safe that holds at least 12 guns and all my other goodies. Fire proof as well.

ippon20 · 7 April 2009, 10:45 AM

I'm with you...I just received about 20 firearms from my father who is in giveaway mode since being given a bad bill of health recently. I need a large gun safe pronto and would like to put my watches in there as well.

therolexguy · 7 April 2009, 10:46 AM

Check Costco or Sam's club. They've got good deals on pretty nice safes. Good luck. BTW, do you still like that GMT?

2th Dr · 7 April 2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by therolexguy

Check Costco or Sam's club. They've got good deals on pretty nice safes. Good luck. BTW, do you still like that GMT?

Thanks. I'll check them out as well. Regarding my GMT, I love it more every day! I can't stop looking at it!

Tools · 7 April 2009, 11:00 AM

A safe needs to do more than just hold stuff.
'
It should have a burglary rating and a decent fire rating. You are just as likely to lose your valuables in a fire as having them stolen...

I use this one for peace of mind:

txbikerdude · 7 April 2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

A safe needs to do more than just hold stuff.
'
It should have a burglary rating and a decent fire rating. You are just as likely to lose your valuables in a fire as having them stolen...

I use this one for peace of mind:

that is a nice safe

2th Dr · 7 April 2009, 11:02 AM

That's what I'm looking for Larry, something that's fireproof/waterproof, AND burglar-resistant I guess, as I'm not sure anything is burglar-proof.

emmagee · 7 April 2009, 11:05 AM

I've got a walk-in 8" or reinforced concrete all the way around, holds a bit more than my few watches...

oops, forgot about the rule, edited for content

ippon20 · 7 April 2009, 11:06 AM

Hey Larry, do those bolt down from the inside or is the shear weight the deterrent? I remember a member on here saying the glued on down.

2th Dr · 7 April 2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmagee

i've got a walk-in 8" or reinforced concrete all the way around, holds a bit more than my few watches...

GOOD GOD!

emmagee · 7 April 2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ippon20

Hey Larry, do those bolt down from the inside or is the shear weight the deterrent? I remember a member on here saying the glued on down.

A safe should always be bolted down. I've moved enough safes to know what a pain, but how easily they can be moved, a few golf balls and/or pipes and you can move them around a lot easier than you imagine.

2th Dr · 7 April 2009, 11:22 AM

Reminds me of the movie "Tremors"! They were ready for the SHTF!

hooliganhooker · 7 April 2009, 11:25 AM

I'm with Tools! Liberty Presidential!

2.5 hour burn rating, 26 1-1/2" bolts all the way around the door.

Here's a stock photo, mine arrives in June.

Tools · 7 April 2009, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ippon20

Hey Larry, do those bolt down from the inside or is the shear weight the deterrent? I remember a member on here saying the glued on down.

Mine weighs 800 pounds, but it is also bolted into the concrete floor from the inside....

The front door plate is 7/8" thick, Hardened steel plates and ball bearing "bit breakers" around the dial, 14 - 1" hardened steel bolts that extend into the frame when locked, UL Listed, 90 minute 1200 degree fire rated (max internal temp rise to 275 degrees).

It'll still be there when the Earth impacts the Sun.........

Mike B · 7 April 2009, 11:31 AM

Holy CRAP, that's not a safe, it's a VAULT!!!! lol

pirchryn · 7 April 2009, 11:35 AM

Good God Gents!

2th Dr · 7 April 2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

It'll still be there when the Earth impacts the Sun.........

Got room for one more?!

seedgun · 7 April 2009, 11:42 AM

I got a Winchester safe from Sams. Weighs ~760 lbs. Holds 14 guns, 7 watches and a bunch of other stuff. Cot $499 as I recall.
Andy

MrCowboy99 · 7 April 2009, 11:46 AM

http://www.ftknox.com

None better and less then a price of one watch.

Even Bo Derek uses them.

hooliganhooker · 7 April 2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MrCowboy99

...less then a price of one watch.

Got to agree with the Cowboy here. We can all debate which safe is the best for days on end, but at the end of the day, a high end safe with a good burn rating and bolted to the floor is a significantly small investment compared to even the lowliest Rolex sitting on one of the shelves.

dcc · 7 April 2009, 12:54 PM

Impressive safes!

Bisquitlips · 7 April 2009, 12:59 PM

I like safes, but the best safe is to insure your timepieces.

Widows Son · 7 April 2009, 01:10 PM

I have two. One Browning Whitetail, and one Sawmill. They hold all my watches, papers, jewelry, and the unmentionables!!!

GNote · 7 April 2009, 01:24 PM

Remember no safe is fireproof all safes are fire resistant. That said, Liberty safes are good. Cannons are also good. Just make sure it has a decent fire rating. I would think anything that is rated 30 minutes or better is a good bet. Here is a quick read:
http://cannonsafe.com/fireprotection.nxg

Also, as others have said, make sure it is bolted down.

Lastly, your most valuable possessions should be at the bottom as this is the coolest area.

casadecamporolex · 7 April 2009, 01:40 PM

I used to believe in safe deposit security for all my watches and my wife's expensive diamonds. However, about 11 years ago, a fine family jewelry business near my hometown was going out of business. I walked in and made a cash offer to the owner for an ISM, TR TL 6 sided protection. I guess that means it is tool and torch resistant as well as fire proof. This monster is a massive safe; cost me more to move it to my house than I paid for it. The moving guy had to have a special rig and huge metal plates to place it in my garage.
No more insurance except on wife's engagement ring and her plat Rolex.

GNote · 7 April 2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by casadecamporolex

I used to believe in safe deposit security for all my watches and my wife's expensive diamonds. However, about 11 years ago, a fine family jewelry business near my hometown was going out of business. I walked in and made a cash offer to the owner for an ISM, TR TL 6 sided protection. I guess that means it is tool and torch resistant as well as fire proof. This monster is a massive safe; cost me more to move it to my house than I paid for it. The moving guy had to have a special rig and huge metal plates to place it in my garage.
No more insurance except on wife's engagement ring and her plat Rolex.

Nice! This is a safe I want to see a picture of.

7 April 2009, 09:05 AM	#1
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	For those who have safes... Just curious what type of safe you keep your watches in. Mine is a small, cheap one, and I'm looking to upgrade. The only things I have to store in there are my Rolexes, my pen collection, a handgun and documents. Pictures if you got them please, and your thoughts...

7 April 2009, 10:16 AM	#3
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	This is similar to the safe I have (click linky): Safe __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

7 April 2009, 10:45 AM	#6
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	I'm with you...I just received about 20 firearms from my father who is in giveaway mode since being given a bad bill of health recently. I need a large gun safe pronto and would like to put my watches in there as well. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

7 April 2009, 11:00 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	A safe needs to do more than just hold stuff. ' It should have a burglary rating and a decent fire rating. You are just as likely to lose your valuables in a fire as having them stolen... I use this one for peace of mind: __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 April 2009, 11:05 AM	#12
emmagee Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 237	I've got a walk-in 8" or reinforced concrete all the way around, holds a bit more than my few watches... oops, forgot about the rule, edited for content Last edited by emmagee; 7 April 2009 at 11:10 AM.. Reason: not PC

7 April 2009, 10:12 AM	#2
Randy1989 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Randy Location: US Watch: rolex Posts: 153	Check out the liberty home safes. I believe one of these would be large enough to serve your needs. Gun stores usually have different models of this brand.

7 April 2009, 10:38 AM	#4
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Thanks so much guys! I just want to better protect my babies!

7 April 2009, 10:46 AM	#7
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Check Costco or Sam's club. They've got good deals on pretty nice safes. Good luck. BTW, do you still like that GMT?

7 April 2009, 11:02 AM	#11
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	That's what I'm looking for Larry, something that's fireproof/waterproof, AND burglar-resistant I guess, as I'm not sure anything is burglar-proof.

7 April 2009, 11:06 AM	#13
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	Hey Larry, do those bolt down from the inside or is the shear weight the deterrent? I remember a member on here saying the glued on down. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

7 April 2009, 11:22 AM	#16
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Reminds me of the movie "Tremors"! They were ready for the SHTF!

7 April 2009, 11:25 AM	#17
hooliganhooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Robert Location: Iowa Watch: Rolex MilGauss Posts: 513	I'm with Tools! Liberty Presidential! 2.5 hour burn rating, 26 1-1/2" bolts all the way around the door. Here's a stock photo, mine arrives in June. Attached Images

7 April 2009, 11:31 AM	#19
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Holy CRAP, that's not a safe, it's a VAULT!!!! lol

7 April 2009, 11:35 AM	#20
pirchryn "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Watch: Sub SS Posts: 110	Good God Gents!

7 April 2009, 11:42 AM	#22
seedgun Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andy Stone Location: ill.,Jeyll Is,Stl Watch: All of them! Posts: 188	I got a Winchester safe from Sams. Weighs ~760 lbs. Holds 14 guns, 7 watches and a bunch of other stuff. Cot $499 as I recall. Andy

7 April 2009, 11:46 AM	#23
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	http://www.ftknox.com None better and less then a price of one watch. Even Bo Derek uses them. __________________ I do not offer or provide any Rolex investment advice or opinion regarding the nature, potential, value, suitability or profitability of any particular watch, collections of watches, transaction or investment watch collecting strategy, and you shall be fully responsible for any watch decisions you make, and such decisions will be based solely on your evaluation of your financial circumstances, watch objectives, risk tolerance, and what looks good in yoru opinion on your wrist.

7 April 2009, 12:54 PM	#25
dcc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 61	Impressive safes!

7 April 2009, 12:59 PM	#26
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I like safes, but the best safe is to insure your timepieces. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

7 April 2009, 01:10 PM	#27
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	I have two. One Browning Whitetail, and one Sawmill. They hold all my watches, papers, jewelry, and the unmentionables!!!

7 April 2009, 01:24 PM	#28
GNote "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Posts: 55	Remember no safe is fireproof all safes are fire resistant. That said, Liberty safes are good. Cannons are also good. Just make sure it has a decent fire rating. I would think anything that is rated 30 minutes or better is a good bet. Here is a quick read: http://cannonsafe.com/fireprotection.nxg Also, as others have said, make sure it is bolted down. Lastly, your most valuable possessions should be at the bottom as this is the coolest area.

7 April 2009, 01:40 PM	#29
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC/FCGC Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,329	I used to believe in safe deposit security for all my watches and my wife's expensive diamonds. However, about 11 years ago, a fine family jewelry business near my hometown was going out of business. I walked in and made a cash offer to the owner for an ISM, TR TL 6 sided protection. I guess that means it is tool and torch resistant as well as fire proof. This monster is a massive safe; cost me more to move it to my house than I paid for it. The moving guy had to have a special rig and huge metal plates to place it in my garage. No more insurance except on wife's engagement ring and her plat Rolex.

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