cvp3 2,099 Posted December 11, 2017 Hopefully no one gets the disease as bad as I have it right now. I will be letting some go soon (says every addict) for sure. Here's a step by step build for storing 200+ watches. Recipe: 2 Halifax 7 drawer cabinets - $80 apiece if you catch them on sale @ Amazon Link -> https://www.amazon.com/Winsome-Halifax-Cabinet-Closet-Drawers/dp/B006WYUR10/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1512949095&sr=8-2&keywords=black+halifax+cabinet Closed cell foam - $34 also from Amazon Link -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015JRXH1W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 6 - 18ct. watch trays from Jewelry Supply - $12.74 apiece (they were ~$11 when I bought mine) Link -> https://www.jewelrysupply.com/Black-Velvet-Lined-Watch-Display-Tray_p_2493.html 6 - 12ct. watch trays from Walmart - $24.95 apiece Link -> https://www.walmart.com/ip/Watch-Tray-Display-Storage-for-Watches-Black-Velvet-Home-Closet-Dresser-Safe/886639606?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=4299&adid=22222222227064582038&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=169500957968&wl4=aud-310687322322:pla-275956941003&wl5=9009617&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113548480&wl11=online&wl12=886639606&wl13=&veh=sem 2 - 24ct. watch cases, ebay - $30 apiece (no link as the sellers come and go quite frequently GRAND TOTAL = ~$400 after a few link through rebates and using my Discover Card Putting together the 2 cabinets is the hardest part really. It'll take most people 2 hours total, just a lot of assembly there. Here was my poor watches sitting on towels until my trays arrived. No bueno. Filling the trays was no issue, but now the trays were rattling around in the drawer. Still, no bueno. The closed cell foam was super easy to work with. I had a metal square and a long razor knife. This stuff is really forgiving. The best part was the foam's width was EXACTLY the width of the drawer. Larger blocks push the trays all the way forward in the drawer. Smaller pieces line each side and hold them in place tightly. How tightly? I miscut a piece and tried to pull the tray out...no bueno. Had to use a screw driver to get the foam out. LOL Just a little bit of foam leftover: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted December 11, 2017 You forgot to tell your opening hours, do you take group visits ? Nice project for your awesome collection ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,099 Posted December 11, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Glaude said: You forgot to tell your opening hours, do you take group visits ? Nice project for your awesome collection ! Nothing worth a whole lot really. The Timex stuff I picked up for $10 to $50, which include swapping out the strap. I've been pretty lucky finding vintage stuff on ebay. I hit UK, US and Canada ebay looking for unique ones that are cheap. I've only had 3 out of 60 arrive D.O.A. and every seller gave me an immediate refund. I have a BelAir headed back to a seller to reattach the second hand. The case is gold plated and was hideous, but a little cape cod and she was absolutely gorgeous. There just a lot of fun. I've got some Swiss, British, Indian, Soviet and Chinese handwinders too, again all under $50. Lots and lots of reps of course and then about 35 watches from some upstarts like Helgray and Vratislavia that I really like. Outside of Timex, my gen's are mostly Seiko and the new microbrands, but I do have 2 Hamiltons that I'm very fond of. Edited December 11, 2017 by cvp3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted December 11, 2017 Congrats, this cabinet is a clever way to save money for serious watch collectors. And with room to store them free watch catalogues & books in bottom drawers if you have less than 200 watches It can also be wheeled out of sight when nosy relatives come over. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarmaToBurn 1,419 Posted December 11, 2017 Tell me about the Sharkey SBDX001! I've been trying to get info on it but even legendwatch won't get back to me lol. I know they had some QC issues when they were first released and then haven't heard anything since... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTinMan 13 Posted December 11, 2017 F*ck! My excuse for not buying more watches is that I have no where else to keep them. This gives me a perfect place to put more watches. Good work. Looks really, really good. Well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,099 Posted December 11, 2017 34 minutes ago, KarmaToBurn said: Tell me about the Sharkey SBDX001! I've been trying to get info on it but even legendwatch won't get back to me lol. I know they had some QC issues when they were first released and then haven't heard anything since... I bought 2 and had no issues. Mine have been flawless. PM me if you want my other one. I tried to sell it here but no luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted December 11, 2017 1 hour ago, cvp3 said: Nothing worth a whole lot really. The Timex stuff I picked up for $10 to $50, which include swapping out the strap. I've been pretty lucky finding vintage stuff on ebay. I hit UK, US and Canada ebay looking for unique ones that are cheap. I've only had 3 out of 60 arrive D.O.A. and every seller gave me an immediate refund. I have a BelAir headed back to a seller to reattach the second hand. The case is gold plated and was hideous, but a little cape cod and she was absolutely gorgeous. There just a lot of fun. I've got some Swiss, British, Indian, Soviet and Chinese handwinders too, again all under $50. Lots and lots of reps of course and then about 35 watches from some upstarts like Helgray and Vratislavia that I really like. Outside of Timex, my gen's are mostly Seiko and the new microbrands, but I do have 2 Hamiltons that I'm very fond of. They worth what you value them, that's the only important thing ! I'm pretty sure they are all interesting with a bit of history attached to them, either history by what they are or history by how you got them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted December 11, 2017 Fucking Marvellous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,941 Posted December 11, 2017 holy shit, what time do you leave the house by the way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,941 Posted December 11, 2017 i threw this one together on Sunday afternoon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted December 11, 2017 Oh WHEW! It's a DIY... else I would have... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iabounty 8 Posted December 11, 2017 Nice work, I'm impressed!!! I hereby award you 100 Bounty Bucks. Congratulations!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGilli 1 Posted December 11, 2017 Bookmarking this page for future reference! Well done.... 9 hours ago, brang1 said: holy shit, what time do you leave the house by the way? In such bad taste - which is why I spit out my food laughing when I read it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,099 Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) My OCD kicked in further last night and I visited jewelry supply again and ordered: 12 - 1" stackable trays with 7x1 and 3x6 flocked inserts for sorting extra straps and things 2 - 50ct storage jars in foam, thought this would be a great way to store bracelet links and spring bars, etc. ***Also found out how I got the cheaper price on the trays last time. Coupon code GIVEME10 takes 10% off everything. Edited December 12, 2017 by cvp3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted December 12, 2017 12 hours ago, cvp3 said: 12 - 1" stackable trays with 7x1 and 3x6 flocked inserts for sorting extra straps and things . I once had a nasty case of flocked inserts, but the doctor gave me some cream, and it all cleared up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted December 12, 2017 On 12/10/2017 at 20:12, KarmaToBurn said: Tell me about the Sharkey SBDX001! I've been trying to get info on it but even legendwatch won't get back to me lol. I know they had some QC issues when they were first released and then haven't heard anything since... Mine has been flawless as well. These are a great value, contact @cvp3 and get one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,099 Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) Finished the project today. Used up nearly all my foam. Started with jewelry supply's standard, stackable, textured plastic tray. Lined the edges with closed cell foam again. 3 trays fit, stacked in each drawer.Used the flocked inserts for parts, bands and tools.And finally the capsule trays to sort bracelet links. Even longer, wider links will fit like this engineer bracelet. Overall I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. Edited December 19, 2017 by cvp3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted December 19, 2017 14 hours ago, cvp3 said: Overall I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. And you can be, this is very nice ! The link tray with the capsule looks amazing, even if this is only bracelet links, it has a candy store feeling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlanetZoom 1 Posted December 22, 2017 That is remarkable. Great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edsjunk 0 Posted December 24, 2017 Now attach the entire thing to a large motor to wind all the watches at once....... Ok maybe not..... Still very very cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rudehack3r 0 Posted December 26, 2017 Finished the project today. Used up nearly all my foam. Started with jewelry supply's standard, stackable, textured plastic tray. Lined the edges with closed cell foam again. 3 trays fit, stacked in each drawer.Used the flocked inserts for parts, bands and tools.And finally the capsule trays to sort bracelet links. Even longer, wider links will fit like this engineer bracelet. Overall I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. Now this i wish I had! Only thing I need to do is to get 50 more watches to have so many watch parts. Empty wallet - here I come!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites