Mr Stubbs 0 Posted April 23, 2018 There is only one difference between collecting and hoarding: organization. If you have a bunch of old wine bottles on the coffee table, on the nightstand and piled on the refrigerator, you are a Hoarder. And also a fun person to party with. But organize those empty bottles into a display case, and you are a Collector. Same thing for watches. Narikaa mentioned that foam pipe insulation was the poor man's watch cushion. I looked around at my watches overflowing their boxes onto the dresser, shelves and even around the bathroom sink. Definitely a hoarder. So I'm combining Home Depot pipe insulation with a pair of Studio Decor display boxes from the craft store Michaels. And voila, I'm a collector again! The display box has 28 slots that are 2 1/4" x 5". The clear plastic front is framed and hinged. I cut the foam into 2 1/2" sections, to make a compression fit in the box . This allows watches to be held firmly in place. Try to make the cuts as straight as possible. Neatness counts. In all things. This foam is made with pre-glued edges. Peeling away the yellow tape allows you to adhere the foam edges together. I found that 47mm wide watches would fit, but not any with particularly deep cases (like Hublot, U Boat, G-Shock). Filling the slots... And the final result. Suitable for behind the bar or on top of the dresser to free up some space. I was going to hang this on the wall, but decided not to risk it. Twenty-eight watches are heavy! Display box on sale for about $20, foam insulation $3 for 72". And yes, I am a poor man. Addendum: This particular foam has an OD of exactly 7". That diameter allows me to close my steel bracelets for a reasonably good fit. HOWEVER, for larger wrists or a tighter fit to hold the watch in place, you can add an extra piece of foam. I cut an extra 1/2" x 2" strip and used the existing adhesive edges to do this, although I didn't actually need it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redmack 0 Posted April 23, 2018 good idea mate, looks cool as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J!m 289 Posted April 23, 2018 Nice job! looks much nicer than $23. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted April 23, 2018 Good job mate! Well done! A few AD would be jealous of your display case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,224 Posted April 23, 2018 Awesome job. Nice watch collection too, you funky mofo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Stubbs 0 Posted April 23, 2018 Thanks guys! Now there's room for more watches! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGilli 1 Posted April 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Mr Stubbs said: Filling the slots... That's what she said. So. I'm like - damn - for the $ this is the best watch DIY Display case I've seen on this forum. And, quick to put together. I was really happy with your work. But then... I saw that Rolex, bottom row, in the middle. Drooping down, so sad... Like... So sad... So - is that from the bracelet being too large? Or - too tight (that's what she said) and it can't lock onto the foam? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy 105 Posted April 23, 2018 32 minutes ago, Mr Stubbs said: Thanks guys! Now there's room for more watches! Very nice Welded Lug you have there, sir. And the display case is nice, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Stubbs 0 Posted April 23, 2018 26 minutes ago, McGilli said: That's what she said. So. I'm like - damn - for the $ this is the best watch DIY Display case I've seen on this forum. And, quick to put together. I was really happy with your work. But then... I saw that Rolex, bottom row, in the middle. Drooping down, so sad... Like... So sad... So - is that from the bracelet being too large? Or - too tight (that's what she said) and it can't lock onto the foam? Never thought anything could be too tight, until ... ANYHOO, that sub is just drooping because the bracelet was unclasped when I took the pic. It’s all happy again, now. I promise. The insulation is for 1 1/4” pipes, and has an outside diameter of 7”. So the ‘cushions’ are exactly the same diameter as my wrists. Just a happy coincidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Stubbs 0 Posted April 23, 2018 15 minutes ago, Daffy said: Very nice Welded Lug you have there, sir. And the display case is nice, too. Thanks Daffy. The parts were all from River and the beautifully distressed strap was made by our member GottaHaveRolex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted April 24, 2018 4 hours ago, Mr Stubbs said: Thanks guys! Now there's room for more watches! That what I like to hear ! Nice DIY project ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mossback 0 Posted April 24, 2018 So by this time next year you'll be building another one? Lovely work, well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted April 24, 2018 Gorgeous mate! Now only if that lazy bastard Thommo would get off his arse and finish his cabinet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stfrance 17 Posted April 24, 2018 When you do sale it on m2m, I’ll get in the line.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted April 24, 2018 One of the best DIY .... ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wriggles 12 Posted April 24, 2018 Thats a lovely display case. Makes my Lidl tea boxes look shit. Cos they are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamsonAusKognito 31 Posted April 24, 2018 Nice work, this looks really good. Have you thought about to sew something like thin leather or coloured Cloth like from a shirt over the cushions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Stubbs 0 Posted April 24, 2018 1 hour ago, SamsonAusKognito said: Nice work, this looks really good. Have you thought about to sew something like thin leather or coloured Cloth like from a shirt over the cushions? I was considering black or red velvet. I want to think of myself as a Renaissance Man, but my ability with a sewing machine is zero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamsonAusKognito 31 Posted April 24, 2018 Red would be an eyecatcher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloon 0 Posted May 2, 2018 Beautiful case! Can you grab the box in other colors/tones? It would be great ot have a wooden resin type box! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Stubbs 0 Posted May 6, 2018 On 5/1/2018 at 19:04, bloon said: Beautiful case! Can you grab the box in other colors/tones? It would be great ot have a wooden resin type box! I haven't noticed them in other finishes, but it would be worth searching online for collectible display cases. The trick is to get something as inexpensive as this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 52 Posted May 7, 2018 On 24/04/2018 at 05:03, Thommo82 said: Gorgeous mate! Now only if that lazy bastard Thommo would get off his arse and finish his cabinet Never. Gonna. Happen. That useless twat moves furniture, not makes it. The only modifications he makes to furniture is when he drops it out of the wagon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,224 Posted May 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, tabuktime said: Never. Gonna. Happen. That useless twat moves furniture, not makes it. The only modifications he makes to furniture is when he drops it out of the wagon. You just know that's how he broke his toe. Even if he says otherwise. Fucking ugly toe too whilst we're on the subject! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 52 Posted May 7, 2018 27 minutes ago, Gingerbubba said: You just know that's how he broke his toe. Even if he says otherwise. Fucking ugly toe too whilst we're on the subject! Fortunately I've dodged the post where this was disclosed *phew*. Please don't enlighten me any further... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites