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Beginnerluck · 6 May 2013, 03:33 AM

Hi everyone,

New to this forum and kinda a newbie to rolex watches. I currently have the submariner ceramic 2012 and am in the process of buying the GMT master 2 black and blue ceramic 2013 model. I'm in need of a reasonable priced safe with watch winders built in. I have found a lot of safes on the net varying in price and size but was after advice from people in the know! Hopefully someone can help me out?

Thanks

PatekSF · 6 May 2013, 03:53 AM

Why not purchase a high-quality commercial safe and in it place a battery operated winder? http://store.orbita.com/

Beginnerluck · 6 May 2013, 05:31 AM

Thanks, had not actually thought of that.....Der..!

ttmedical · 6 May 2013, 06:25 AM

I don't know if your timepieces warrant such security (I know I'm a paranoid person

), but you can't go wrong with this company: http://www.doettling.com/en/ Their safes are incredible, and many have winders built in, but if you want something a bit smaller check their "table top" models!

ryanbush · 6 May 2013, 06:28 AM

you could buy a lot of insurance with what a good safe cost, and even with the best safe it does nothing for you if it's not in there.

Just get good insurance and no more worrying what so ever!

blue lion · 6 May 2013, 06:30 AM

Another option is buy a nice gun safe, fire rated, and put your winders in it. I'm not sure if they are electrical powered winders, I assume so. But it may be cheaper to do the gun safe and battery-powered winders? If not the suggestions above will work.

ttmedical · 6 May 2013, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ryanbush

you could buy a lot of insurance with what a good safe cost, and even with the best safe it does nothing for you if it's not in there. Just get good insurance and no more worrying what so ever!

+1, this way you're less worried and can wear them without thinking about anything but scratches (of course, you have ceramic bezels so lucky you!).

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue lion

Another option is buy a nice gun safe, fire rated, and put your winders in it. I'm not sure if they are electrical powered winders, I assume so. But it may be cheaper to do the gun safe and battery-powered winders? If not the suggestions above will work.

This is definitely a cheaper option than one of the doettling safes and will provide the same protection without the premium for looks.

Beginnerluck · 6 May 2013, 07:17 AM

Thanks for the replies. I already have good insurance but I also have other jewellery to go in the safe. Insurance company have suggested to keep premiums down a safe is not a bad idea. I'll check out the gun safes and see what they are about. Thanks

theloxmyth · 6 May 2013, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue lion

Another option is buy a nice gun safe, fire rated, and put your winders in it. I'm not sure if they are electrical powered winders, I assume so. But it may be cheaper to do the gun safe and battery-powered winders? If not the suggestions above will work.

Fire rated gun safe is an oxymoron...

To get real fire protection, you must spend. BROWN SAFE COMPANY

Brown..."Avoid fireboard or drywall based fire safes: Although fire safes constructed with fireboard, drywall, fiberboard, or other panel based insulation materials make up the majority of safes sold today, they provide inferior fire protection when compared to true composite fire safes or composite clad fire safes.
More importantly, these panel based safes provide fire protection at the cost of highly reduced burglary protection. The majority of fireboard style safes provide little to no burglary protection."

T. Ferguson · 6 May 2013, 07:46 AM

Another option if you are willing to sacrifice a bit of convenience for maximum security at little or no cost, is a safe deposit box at your local bank.

Rich2putt · 6 May 2013, 09:53 AM

I keep this in my basement

theloxmyth · 6 May 2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich2putt

I keep this in my basement

Have you considered upgrading?

moviefreak · 6 May 2013, 11:04 AM

What about a bank safe.... But I believe stuff there is not insured...

A.Sharp · 8 May 2013, 04:01 AM

I am actually in the process of shopping for one right now.

Most of the 'fire resistant' safes suggest they are fire resistant for up to one hour, and cost considerably more.

If they are insured im guessing a regular safe will do?

SLS · 8 May 2013, 04:05 AM

Check out Liberty safes, most safe companies have built in power outlets so you can plug in you winders, dehumidifiers, etc. Not sure how popular gun safes are across the pond though...good luck.
Scott

Reu · 8 May 2013, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Beginnerluck

Hi everyone,

New to this forum and kinda a newbie to rolex watches. I currently have the submariner ceramic 2012 and am in the process of buying the GMT master 2 black and blue ceramic 2013 model. I'm in need of a reasonable priced safe with watch winders built in. I have found a lot of safes on the net varying in price and size but was after advice from people in the know! Hopefully someone can help me out?

Thanks

http://www.underwood-london.com/en/c...ood-Safes.html

TX - Longhorns · 8 May 2013, 04:38 AM

How about this?

You know how we roll in TX, everything is a bit larger!!!

floater156 · 8 May 2013, 04:48 AM

I'd recommend insurance over a safe. It will cover a lot more than just theft.

Mason2314 · 8 May 2013, 04:50 AM

My advice on gun safes:
Get a mechanical lock.
Buy one bigger than what you think you need so you can fit your papers, etc.
Hang a strand of rope light inside for unobtrusive light and humidity control.

6 May 2013, 03:33 AM	#1
Beginnerluck "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 3	Watch safe Hi everyone, New to this forum and kinda a newbie to rolex watches. I currently have the submariner ceramic 2012 and am in the process of buying the GMT master 2 black and blue ceramic 2013 model. I'm in need of a reasonable priced safe with watch winders built in. I have found a lot of safes on the net varying in price and size but was after advice from people in the know! Hopefully someone can help me out? Thanks

6 May 2013, 07:46 AM	#10
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Another option if you are willing to sacrifice a bit of convenience for maximum security at little or no cost, is a safe deposit box at your local bank. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

6 May 2013, 09:53 AM	#11
Rich2putt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: MA Watch: TOG, Exp ll white Posts: 549	I keep this in my basement Attached Images __________________ The late, great Jackie Gleason once said, "the greatest waste of money is not spending it".

6 May 2013, 11:04 AM	#13
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	What about a bank safe.... But I believe stuff there is not insured... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

8 May 2013, 04:01 AM	#14
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	I am actually in the process of shopping for one right now. Most of the 'fire resistant' safes suggest they are fire resistant for up to one hour, and cost considerably more. If they are insured im guessing a regular safe will do? __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

6 May 2013, 03:53 AM	#2
PatekSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Client n.9 Location: Upper Volta Watch: what I like to do Posts: 444	Why not purchase a high-quality commercial safe and in it place a battery operated winder? http://store.orbita.com/

6 May 2013, 05:31 AM	#3
Beginnerluck "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 3	Thanks, had not actually thought of that.....Der..!

6 May 2013, 06:25 AM	#4
ttmedical "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 147	I don't know if your timepieces warrant such security (I know I'm a paranoid person ), but you can't go wrong with this company: http://www.doettling.com/en/ Their safes are incredible, and many have winders built in, but if you want something a bit smaller check their "table top" models!

6 May 2013, 06:28 AM	#5
ryanbush "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 155	you could buy a lot of insurance with what a good safe cost, and even with the best safe it does nothing for you if it's not in there. Just get good insurance and no more worrying what so ever!

6 May 2013, 06:30 AM	#6
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	Another option is buy a nice gun safe, fire rated, and put your winders in it. I'm not sure if they are electrical powered winders, I assume so. But it may be cheaper to do the gun safe and battery-powered winders? If not the suggestions above will work.

6 May 2013, 07:17 AM	#8
Beginnerluck "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 3	Thanks for the replies. I already have good insurance but I also have other jewellery to go in the safe. Insurance company have suggested to keep premiums down a safe is not a bad idea. I'll check out the gun safes and see what they are about. Thanks

8 May 2013, 04:05 AM	#15
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Check out Liberty safes, most safe companies have built in power outlets so you can plug in you winders, dehumidifiers, etc. Not sure how popular gun safes are across the pond though...good luck. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

8 May 2013, 04:38 AM	#17
TX - Longhorns "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dallas Watch: 116610LN Posts: 86	How about this? You know how we roll in TX, everything is a bit larger!!! Attached Images

8 May 2013, 04:48 AM	#18
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	I'd recommend insurance over a safe. It will cover a lot more than just theft. __________________ Lead by example through production.

8 May 2013, 04:50 AM	#19
Mason2314 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 24	My advice on gun safes: Get a mechanical lock. Buy one bigger than what you think you need so you can fit your papers, etc. Hang a strand of rope light inside for unobtrusive light and humidity control.

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