Pelican 1120 pelicase

[crazymcmichael]

Anyone experience with the Pelican cases? i bought one to store my watches, it seems fine but on top of the watches, the crystal there would be a small presure when the box is closed. Now i saw more people use this boxes as a watch storage, and for me it is extremely handy especially for travelling, anyone knows if the lil pressure on top matters?
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[enjoythemusic]

Pelican cases are ^%&& AWESOME! Have hauled more things in more Pelican cases than i care, or dare, to try and remember. Slight pressure is fine, though if you want to be super ultra-careful then simply place a new / clean microfiber cloth atop the dials, then close case. This also ensures you have a clean surface touching the dial side.

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Pelican cases are ^%&& AWESOME! Have hauled more things in more Pelican cases than i care, or dare, to try and remember. Slight pressure is fine, though if you want to be super ultra-careful then simply place a new / clean microfiber cloth atop the dials, then close case. This also ensures you have a clean surface touching the dial side.

And remove the egg-foam stuff that is in top now?? I like the box especially cause if i am going to travel or so now i can putt them in and they won't move in the box.. Or simply putt the cloth under the egg foam and on top of the dial?

[BlueAZ]

I think he means lay a soft cloth on top of the watches and then close the case with the egg-shell foam in place. If you're going to go that far, then you should also have someone walk in front of you as you walk with the case and sprinkle rose pedals on your path. You can never be too careful with these delicate Rolexes!

[BlueAZ]

Maybe put some battery-powered LEDS in there too so you can have this effect:

[WatchOut4It]

Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

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You did a great job cutting out those watch areas. Like you, I have a few cases with the perforated foam and my cutouts don’t look anywhere as neat. What’s the secret? :-)

And for the record, I also don’t find the lid pressure to be of any concern.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

And remove the egg-foam stuff that is in top now??

Oh gosh no, leave all foam there as it is now. The thin microfiber cloth covering just the dial side is fine and simply ensures a clean surface. You know, just in case any containments get trapped in the upper foam and all that.

JMHO

[Jagsie]

I keep mine in a Pelican 1060. Just the perfect size for 3 watches and safe friendly.




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[Finslayer83]

I have the 1120 for my sub.

The 1170 for the other watches.

Many others for items that aren’t discussed on the board. Great cases and can’t go wrong

[RJRJRJ]

Originally Posted by Jagsie

I keep mine in a Pelican 1060. Just the perfect size for 3 watches and safe friendly.

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Did the foam come with it?

[81sforlife]

Check out Nalpak Group that make some sweet foam inserts for the Pelican 1120 and larger cases.

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by WatchOut4It

You did a great job cutting out those watch areas. Like you, I have a few cases with the perforated foam and my cutouts don’t look anywhere as neat. What’s the secret? :-)

And for the record, I also don’t find the lid pressure to be of any concern.

Thank you man!! LOL..
I just did it with a victorinox German army knife and toothpicks but it ain't completely neat aswell…. Thank you again

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by 81sforlife

Check out Nalpak Group that make some sweet foam inserts for the Pelican 1120 and larger cases.

Cool indeed but i am from Europe:(

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Oh gosh no, leave all foam there as it is now. The thin microfiber cloth covering just the dial side is fine and simply ensures a clean surface. You know, just in case any containments get trapped in the upper foam and all that.

JMHO

Not an bad idea. I also Always like a clean watch :)

[T01]

Very cool! Those are very well protected watches!

[Macnavara]

Ive got a bunch of watches in my pelicans but ive got them in the shipping coffins that the watches come in.....sort of adds double protection and take the pressure off the watchs....ask your ad for a few or if not you can pick em up on ebay for a few quid.

[Urosfan]

Just got mine from nalpak with the custom cutout so far so good I put a microfiber on top before I close the box, I love the case so far

[Jagsie]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Did the foam come with it?

Indeed it did.


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[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by Macnavara

Ive got a bunch of watches in my pelicans but ive got them in the shipping coffins that the watches come in.....sort of adds double protection and take the pressure off the watchs....ask your ad for a few or if not you can pick em up on ebay for a few quid.

Urosfan can You post a photo?

[Colin G]

Originally Posted by 81sforlife

Check out Nalpak Group that make some sweet foam inserts for the Pelican 1120 and larger cases.

Nalpak makes a gun case I am after so thanks for the tip.

[nac060]

The submariner is rated for deep water diving, which causes an much more pressure than some foam, should be fine ... the explorer might not fair so well

[NoCokeNoHope]

I use the Pelican 1200 for transportation to the bank safety deposit box. I prefer to have the egg foam firmly pressed against the crystal so the watches will not move and bang around inside the case.



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[J!m]

You can use a piece of foam pipe insulation to wrap the bracelets around. Better than pic-n-pluck which eventually all falls apart.

But you can also cover the pic-n-pluck with the fabric of your choice from the fabric store (leather?) and spray glue to keep everything together if it’s a daily box with high use.

[jmrxtr]

Originally Posted by BlueAZ

Maybe put some battery-powered LEDS in there too so you can have this effect:

awesome

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by nac060

The submariner is rated for deep water diving, which causes an much more pressure than some foam, should be fine ... the explorer might not fair so well

The 114060 is a bit higher than the explorer in the box, i think it takes some of the pressure. The pressure is purely based on foam that can be pressed all in very smooth with the fingers, but i will take ur advice and try to putt the explorer as much as possible on the wrist while travelling.
Anyone else thinks the explorer not smart to putt in there ?

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by NoCokeNoHope

I use the Pelican 1200 for transportation to the bank safety deposit box. I prefer to have the egg foam firmly pressed against the crystal so the watches will not move and bang around inside the case.



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nice box!! Yes that is also a bit my thought, but again i am very afraid to damage something :(

[NoCokeNoHope]

Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

nice box!! Yes that is also a bit my thought, but again i am very afraid to damage something :(

Thanks. It’s under disguise of a DeWalt sticker and some drywall dust so it looks like a power tool case.

If you are worried about placing pressure on the watches, I guess you can store them sideways inside the case similar to how RSC ship with their foam box.



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[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by NoCokeNoHope

Thanks. It’s under disguise of a DeWalt sticker and some drywall dust so it looks like a power tool case.

If you are worried about placing pressure on the watches, I guess you can store them sideways inside the case similar to how RSC ship with their foam box.



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hahah yes that makes em so brutal the tooly look of it... Yes i see.. That was maybe a better idea, perhaps i can widen the holes with 1 block and than putt the lit of that on top of the watch and store them like u mention, on the other hand it makes a extra brutal look to see what is inside directly offcourse and it bring s quite a bit of enjoyment to look at the watches while u see the tooly case with it... u have also the egg foam stuff? and at least u havent had any damage of using it i guess

[BlueAZ]

Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

The 114060 is a bit higher than the explorer in the box, i think it takes some of the pressure. The pressure is purely based on foam that can be pressed all in very smooth with the fingers, but i will take ur advice and try to putt the explorer as much as possible on the wrist while travelling.
Anyone else thinks the explorer not smart to putt in there ?

Man....you could park your car on top of these watches all day long and they'd be fine (scratches aside).

[nac060]

Originally Posted by BlueAZ

Man....you could park your car on top of these watches all day long and they'd be fine (scratches aside).

That's the point I was making ... in a facetious way. I'm sure the foam wont cause any scratches of concern either. Even the pelican box could go diving with the submariner & survive.