Humidity and storing Watch Boxes

[unkaleong]

I keep my watch boxes in a cupboard. When I needed to access my warranty card for one of my watches, I found that humidity was doing a number on my watch boxes

I was wondering how you all store your watch boxes? I am thinking of buying a dry box to store my watch boxes. Anyone here store their watch boxes in a dry box?

[bulletnos]

Try using a dehumidifier in those cupboards..."Thirsty Hippo" or those from Aeon / Daiso...you have to change regularly once filled up though.

[dpkong]

this is one reason why I've been thinking about getting rid of some boxes.. they won't last and not much use after taking the watch out

[pleasuresaurus]

which is kinda a shame though isn't it? some of the packaging these watches came in r themselves lovely works of art. mcm rugi la jugak...im thinking i ought to repurpose the boxes i have to some extent, rather than worry too much about preserving them for a supposed aftersale

[unkaleong]

Try using a dehumidifier in those cupboards..."Thirsty Hippo" or those from Aeon / Daiso...you have to change regularly once filled up though.

Yar, there's a thirsty Hippo in the cupboard already. Didn't change it out  :'(

this is one reason why I've been thinking about getting rid of some boxes.. they won't last and not much use after taking the watch out

Boxes are kept for the off chance that I choose to resell the watches.

which is kinda a shame though isn't it? some of the packaging these watches came in r themselves lovely works of art. mcm rugi la jugak...im thinking i ought to repurpose the boxes i have to some extent, rather than worry too much about preserving them for a supposed aftersale

Got to love the fluffy pillows that the watch comes strapped in 

[dpkong]

Try using a dehumidifier in those cupboards..."Thirsty Hippo" or those from Aeon / Daiso...you have to change regularly once filled up though.

Yar, there's a thirsty Hippo in the cupboard already. Didn't change it out  :'(

this is one reason why I've been thinking about getting rid of some boxes.. they won't last and not much use after taking the watch out

Boxes are kept for the off chance that I choose to resell the watches.

which is kinda a shame though isn't it? some of the packaging these watches came in r themselves lovely works of art. mcm rugi la jugak...im thinking i ought to repurpose the boxes i have to some extent, rather than worry too much about preserving them for a supposed aftersale

Got to love the fluffy pillows that the watch comes strapped in 

unlikely I'd ever have to sell any and I don't think a buyer would like a dilapidated box especially those from the R brand..

[jf98]

I store all of my boxes in another large cardboard box with some silica gel sachets. Recently sold one of my watches and discovered the PU on the inside was peeling already. So i guess that didn’t work for me. Would appreciate any other ideas too




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[unkaleong]

Somewhat similar to my Watch case. The PU was stuck to the warranty card. I am thinking of getting one of these https://shopee.com.my/Samurai-Dry-Box-No-Electric-Needed-Foto-Dry-Box-A2217-(F-380-6L-F-580-14L)-Free-Silica-Gel-500g--i.2735188.2333862766?sp_atk=7e6b8943-99d4-4752-8f2e-7469fddf22d4&xptdk=7e6b8943-99d4-4752-8f2e-7469fddf22d4.

[dpkong]

does keeping it dry like that actually help prevent the PU parts from "melting" ?

[unkaleong]

does keeping it dry like that actually help prevent the PU parts from "melting" ?

It will help, but will need to diligently monitor the desiccant.

[dpkong]

does keeping it dry like that actually help prevent the PU parts from "melting" ?

It will help, but will need to diligently monitor the desiccant.

not sure the cost and effort is worth the value of the box you're trying to save

[Henry T]

My Omega box from 2005. 

[ohlian]

last time stay condo,
my year 200x Breitling box and omega red watch box also happen the same even i already put the dehumidifier powder into the wardrobe.
already give up, no idea how to settle it.

until i move to terrace, only issue solved.

[nielyee]

Isn't terrace house more humid? Or maybe depends on the area also.

[bulletnos]

maybe can try keeping them in a big plastic box - sealed? havent tried...i just simpan all in my cupboard...

[dpkong]

maybe can try keeping them in a big plastic box - sealed? havent tried...i just simpan all in my cupboard...

is it the moisture that is destroying the boxes or just age?

basically, we're dealing with the fake leather (PU) and suede or other cloth material that is used

[bulletnos]

maybe can try keeping them in a big plastic box - sealed? havent tried...i just simpan all in my cupboard...

is it the moisture that is destroying the boxes or just age?

basically, we're dealing with the fake leather (PU) and suede or other cloth material that is used

I think some - a combination. My Panerai “suede” interior has disintegrated…but the Rolex boxes’ faux leather still holds up after all these years…

[dpkong]

this one reason why I'm considering selling boxes so that I don't have to deal with them... free up space AND get extra money for more watches

[ohlian]

this one reason why I'm considering selling boxes so that I don't have to deal with them... free up space AND get extra money for more watches

how if the next time if u want to flip ur watch?
so will only watch and the warranty card?

[unkaleong]

Isn't terrace house more humid? Or maybe depends on the area also.

Only makes a difference if you are living coastal area I think...

[dpkong]

this one reason why I'm considering selling boxes so that I don't have to deal with them... free up space AND get extra money for more watches

how if the next time if u want to flip ur watch?
so will only watch and the warranty card?

no point include a rotting box don't you think? I don't see the value in it and if really want to sell, maybe better to go buy a nice new box

[ohlian]

this one reason why I'm considering selling boxes so that I don't have to deal with them... free up space AND get extra money for more watches

how if the next time if u want to flip ur watch?
so will only watch and the warranty card?

no point include a rotting box don't you think? I don't see the value in it and if really want to sell, maybe better to go buy a nice new box

okok. got point also. 

[justinbaka]

I think it's really your luck. I've kept my boxes in cupboards without much care and the box and it's inside PU still in good condition. The boxes are from Tudor and Frederique Constant.

[DonFlamingo]

I read a few tips & tricks about storing sneakers might help. Never put moisture absorber anywhere near what your storing, because it'll suck the life out of the thing your trying to keep. The peeling of the faux leather is because of the overly dry condition, that's why we never see small gel packets in new shoe boxes. But if the room is very humid then it's a whole other conversation.

[bulletnos]

I read a few tips & tricks about storing sneakers might help. Never put moisture absorber anywhere near what your storing, because it'll suck the life out of the thing your trying to keep. The peeling of the faux leather is because of the overly dry condition, that's why we never see small gel packets in new shoe boxes. But if the room is very humid then it's a whole other conversation.

interesting...maybe need to monitor humidity like Piano...hahaha

Honestly, I think even with reasonable effort, it is hard to keep the box/lining in pristine condition, especially if the materials used are not designed to last. 

Eg. Lining for the Panerai velvet material is now disintegrating (>10years) into powdery material, ORIS F1 rubber outer layer is melting, JLC I've seen even new boxes inner faux leather lining peeling (the SA almost gave me one, and I requested for a change!), IWC inner faux leather peels, and the list goes on.

Good ones: So far, my Rolex boxes and lining has been holding up really nice though. And My Seiko 5 and GShock boxes and lining are also still rocking it!  hahaha