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Old 7 April 2011, 11:01 AM   #1
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Transport problems...

Hey guys,

So I travel a lot with work and when I'm away I like to take some of my watches with me....I tend to travel for weeks at a time you see.

Now, the problem I have is carrying my watches. It's not practical for me to cart my watch winder in my suitcase, but at the same time I don't really want to wear two watches on each wrist!

So - what do you guys do when you travel with your watches? Do you have little cases that can fit in a laptop bag, rucksack or suitcase? Do you just wrap them in towels or something else?

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Old 7 April 2011, 11:07 AM   #2
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Chris, I usually travel with one, but if I had to have two, I always wear one and carry the other on in the carry on luggage or a backpack in a watch travel case.
The Rolex green service pouch comes in handy, but I usually use an Omega travel case as it is abit firmer than the Rolex pouch.
Many members uses Oakley travel pouch with great success.

Edit - this is the one I use most times. courtesy of mr. Omega

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Old 7 April 2011, 11:09 AM   #3
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I have a little watch case my AD gave me a couple of months ago. It's a bit bigger than what I would ideally want, but it was free and holds and protects 2 watches. So it works. There are a number of styles and types on the internet, and I am sure someone will post a pic or 2 here soon.
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Old 7 April 2011, 11:16 AM   #4
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That was the next question - where can I buy these pouches/carriers?
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Old 7 April 2011, 11:17 AM   #5
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Check out Bill's cases on Broadarrow.net Well padded, compact, easy to pack in briefcase, day pack, messenger bag, etc.
They come in 4,6 & 8 watch capacity. Check them out.
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Old 7 April 2011, 11:19 AM   #6
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That was the next question - where can I buy these pouches/carriers?
The pouches sometimes available in the sales forum or eBay, no idea if they are genuine or not...

The Oakley watch case is available online if you do a search. There are two sizes and I'm not too sure which size is suitable for which watch.

The red Omega one can also be purchased from Omega boutique stores.

Hope this helps.
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Old 7 April 2011, 11:22 AM   #7
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I bring one watch and call it good.
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Old 7 April 2011, 12:46 PM   #8
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I bring one watch and call it good.
Exactly..
I mean, come on.. you need more than 1 (primo) watch with you while traveling?!?!?
Concentrate on the job on hand , not what's on it... (just my opinion...!)...
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Old 7 April 2011, 01:05 PM   #9
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Interestingly enough, in John Mayer's "Where The Light Is" DVD - there is a scene with him backstage choosing a watch to go out on stage with. As interesting as the collection is - the case was pretty cool too..

http://www.johnmayer.com/community/s...ad.php?p=22885

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If I have to carry an extra watch, I have the valet wear it... he doesn't mind as he needs to keep track of the time too...

If I wanted a pouch I wouldn't worry where they are.......... I'll just send him out with orders to get an appropriate one.......
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Old 7 April 2011, 01:38 PM   #12
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Oakley small size case.
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Old 8 April 2011, 10:24 AM   #13
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If I have to carry an extra watch, I have the valet wear it... he doesn't mind as he needs to keep track of the time too...

If I wanted a pouch I wouldn't worry where they are.......... I'll just send him out with orders to get an appropriate one.......
..Oh my, Your own valet.. LaDiDa...!!
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Old 8 April 2011, 07:14 PM   #14
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i've got a Wolf Design travel case... fits two
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Old 8 April 2011, 09:06 PM   #15
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Have a look at this if you plan on carrying more than one extra watch http://forums.watchuseek.com/f423/th...se-201907.html I have 3 different sizes.
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if i have to carry an extra watch, i have the valet wear it... He doesn't mind as he needs to keep track of the time too...

If i wanted a pouch i wouldn't worry where they are.......... I'll just send him out with orders to get an appropriate one.......
x2.If I carried extra watches I just put them in a clean sock in my small carry bag.
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Old 8 April 2011, 11:08 PM   #17
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flattery try flattery... go into your local ad with a box of chocs and see if you can get a green suede one. imho.
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Old 8 April 2011, 11:46 PM   #18
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That was the next question - where can I buy these pouches/carriers?
I use the Oakley 07-233 Small Watch Soft Vault Storage Case; you can get it from Amazon. I just toss it in my carry-on.
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try this

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Old 9 April 2011, 12:36 AM   #20
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Transport problems...

Hey.... I take a big chain and put them all around my neck !!!

... no seriously... come on... why would you need to change so often ?... if you go on hols ok, nice to have acouple of them with you... but I go for a business trip, one is enough (any of them )...
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Old 9 April 2011, 07:05 AM   #21
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I've been looking for a better option for storing my Exp II while I'm on the golf course, that Oakley looks like the ticket. Thanks for the tip, guys!
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Old 9 April 2011, 07:13 AM   #22
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Think outside the box, get a JLC Reverso for travel. Now you have one very nice watch that has two completely different looks depending upon which watch face you currently are showing (facing outwards)...
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Old 9 April 2011, 07:18 AM   #23
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A GMT will be great.... I personal don't prefer travel with more then one watch since I can only wear one at a time.... just piece of mind IMHO.


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Old 9 April 2011, 07:34 AM   #24
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I wear my extra watches around my ankles when on vacation, I always wondered why people look at me funny when I'm wearing shorts.
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Old 10 April 2011, 01:14 PM   #25
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I came across this http://orbita.com/NEW/StorageCase-Verona.htm but the price seems a bit too high, you can find cheaper ones on ebay.
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I wear my extra watches around my ankles when on vacation, I always wondered why people look at me funny when I'm wearing shorts.
It's probably not the watches it's the skinny ankles and tiny feet. It's a wonder you don't topple over when the wind blows, oh ya you have weights on your ankles. You know what they say about guys with tiny feet.... They have to buy small shoes.:cheers:
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Old 10 April 2011, 09:29 PM   #27
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I personally use Oakley Watch Vaults (Small). They're small, give good protection and so easy to transport.
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