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Maintaining your collection’s functionality and appearance is an important aspect of watch ownership. Of course, the extent depends on the style and build of each watch, but what about when they’re not on the wrist? As much as your sock draw may appear handy, simply put, it isn’t the place for timekeepers to reside after a long day (it’s the place for socks). Whether your watches join you on the road, retire to a safe, or live within arm’s distance, there are several ways to keep them when they're not on duty. Below, we’ve highlighted the latest storage options for every watch owner's taste.
01. Charles Simon Hudson 3 Nubuck and Aluminium Watch Stand
A watch stand is a convenient spot to place your beloved daily, and in the case of this Hudson 3, it might just be the most beautiful. Imagined by the two Canadian engineers behind Charles Simon, it’s a bespoke take on the conventional watch stand with room for three watches. Made from solid aluminium and covered by hand in soft nubuck, this high-grade stand will suit any space you decide it deserves to occupy, be it the nightstand, home office, or side table. And once its purpose has been served, the sculptural form becomes a striking piece of individual decor.
02. Scatola Del Tempo Rotore 6 Leather Six Watch Winder
Typically, mainsprings in mechanical watches will fully unwind after a few days, and the age-old ritual of winding starts again. To skip this, we have watch winders, and Scatola Del Tempo’s Rotore Winder is one of the best out there. Crafted from copious amounts of Italian leather, the French door-style openings reveal a special orange interior for six watches, each with a winding module programmable from your phone. For a regularly rotated collection or one featuring complicated calendars, the Rotore 6 Winder is a game changer – thank us later.
03. Rapport London Box Vantage Leather Eight-Piece Watch Box for MR PORTER
We all admire watches for various reasons, but one thing that unites us is an appreciation for the handmade nature of haute horology. So, why stop at the watches? Rapport London handcrafts its Vantage box from smooth green leather and complements it with an uber-soft suede lining throughout. Produced in collaboration with yours truly, this special MR PORTER edition of the Vantage introduces golden-coloured hardware, elevating this modern classic box. Secure your collection away with the key for an extra layer of confidence.
04. Charles Simon Mackenzie Full-Grain Leather Watch Case
Appropriately keeping track of 10 or more watches without proper means can quickly become an organisational nightmare, but Charles Simon’s Mackenzie case makes it a breeze. Constructed from lightweight but robust carbon fibre and satinised aluminium, this briefcase style case is the ultimate in modern style. Wrapped in full-grain blue leather with an air-force blue Alcantara® lining, it’s the sleek choice for dedicated collectors. Complete with additional compartments for tools or your favourite straps, its combination lock adds extra peace of mind.
05. Charles Simon Eaton Full-Grain Leather Three-Piece Travel Watch Case
Business on the outside, party on the inside, this blacked-out full-grain leather and aluminium travel-ready case will take pride of place on your dresser between time-zone hopping trips. There’s room for three, with sizeable removable cushions offering plenty of breathing space for your compact collection. Unassuming externally while appropriately bold within thanks to its orange Alcantara® interior, the Eaton comes highly recommended for those lucky enough to have nailed the art of a three-watch collection.
06. Rapport London Mayfair Five Box
In its substantial and well-crafted form, the Mayfair by Rapport London accommodates five watches and embodies traditional sophistication. Painstakingly handcrafted from solid wood, it’s finished with the distinctive Macassar veneer before layers of lacquer are applied by hand. Accented by a unique black crocodile-effect leather, if you fancy yourself more Logan Roy than Kendall, this old-world slice of luxe has your name all over.
07. Scatola Del Tempo Valigetta 8 Full-Grain Leather Watch Box
The plush full-grain leather and elegant fold-over clasp signed “Scatola Del Tempo” first catches the eye, then the continuation of the leather to every facet of its soft interior. Crafted in Italy from a buttery smooth grey leather, the Valigetta is the ideal home for your precious mechanical babies. It’s an ageless execution of the quintessential watch box, delivered with finesse. Protruding padding above each slot keeps your watches secure, leaving you to enjoy the daily routine of opening the box and deciding which watch will join you for the day ahead.