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6 Watch Storage Ideas to Organize and Display Your Collection

Published on July 20, 2020 by Brian Adee · Accessories May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

Whether you own one watch or a dozen, the watch storage ideas in this list will help you safely store, organize and display your favorite timepieces.

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Best of all, you won’t need to embrace a hyper-organized, minimalist aesthetic to get the most out of these watch storage solutions. There are options suitable for traveling, showing off your favorite watches and keeping all of your accessories in one convenient location.

While this list is by no means a comprehensive treatment of the subject, it will give you a head start on deciding which type of watch storage is right for you.

Watch Storage Ideas

Here are some cool and practical way to store your watches…

Watch Boxes

Boxes for storing and organizing your watches are available in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and materials. They’re a simple, convenient solution — but often run a bit on the bulky side, and can take up valuable real estate on top of your dresser.

Glenor Co Watch Box
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The biggest benefit of choosing a box for storing your watches is how well they can display your whole collection. Choose a glass-topped box like this 12-compartment model from Glenor Co to show off your watch collection in refined style.

Watch Rolls

A compact and versatile solution to your storage needs, watch rolls come in two main styles.

WOLF Watch Storage Case
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Most commonly, you can find them with hard case inserts; Wolf makes a beautiful 3-compartment solid case watch roll in this style. They’re more durable, but the stiff cases take up more space in your luggage if you’re using them for travel storage.

Hide & Drink watch roll
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On the more affordable side, you’ll find rustic waxed canvas or leather roll-up bags like this one from Hide & Drink. If you only have a few watches in your collection, this type of watch roll is a perfect all-in-one storage solution for home and travel use.

Watch Racks

Offering immediate access to your most-worn watches, a watch rack may make an excellent addition to your morning routine.

Ikee Designs watch racks
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Sometimes advertised and sold as “jewelry racks” — like this inexpensive option from Ikee Designs — we like using racks as an in-between storage space for everyday carry timepieces.

Since your watches’ weight can be left hanging from their bands, however, this style of storage doesn’t make the best long-term solution.

Watch Pouches

Single-watch travel pouches make it easy to carry a backup while you’re on a trip. Because they offer extra protection and take up a minimum of space in your bag, watch pouches make a fine addition to any man’s gym bag, too.

ZWATCH Leather Watch Travel Pouch
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We’re big fans of this soft and natural nubuck leather pouch from ZWATCH. It’s handsome enough to earn a place in your vacation luggage, yet rugged enough for everyday use as well.

Valet Trays

Practical and appropriate for quickly storing and organizing your watch, wallet, keys, glasses and phone, valet trays are a rounded solution to short-term storage of everyday items.

Londo Leather Tray Organizer
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In our opinion, Londo produces one of the best-looking, functional and highest quality valet trays for daily use.

Watch Accessory Boxes

Storing all of your bands, buckles, screws and spring bars might be the biggest organizational challenge that comes with collecting watches.

For up to 20 of your watch bands at a time, it’s hard to find a better storage solution than Optima’s zippered folio-style case. Lightweight and super thin, it zips up and stores away easily in a closet or suitcase.

Optima zippered folio-style case
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If you’re going to collect and store more than a few watches, do yourself a big favor and pick up a plastic jewelry box organizer.

Plastic Jewelry Box Organizer
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The dividers can be moved and rearranged to accommodate whatever you need to store, and the clear plastic case makes it easy to see what you have inside. They’ll keep your small accessory storage from getting out of hand.

How to Choose the Right Watch Storage Solution

Now that you’ve acquainted yourself with the varieties of watch storage solutions available today, you may be wondering how to find the best one for yourself. In that case, we recommend considering the following four key points to determine what type of watch storage is right for you:

Size

Ask yourself: How many watches do you need to store? Then — because this hobby can be so addicting — be sure to choose a storage solution that gives you room to grow.

Protection

How much wear and tear is acceptable for your watches? Hard case options offer the best durability and protection, while soft cases or hanging racks can still leave your watches prone to minor damage and wear.

Portability

Will you be taking your watches to work, the gym or on vacation? If so, you’ll need a soft case watch roll or pouch, as hard case storage solutions will be clunky and unpleasant to travel with.

Display

How important is it to you to show off your watches? Glass-top watch boxes or open watch stands will let you display your collection in its full glory.

Final Thoughts on Watch Storage Solutions

While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to watch storage for every situation, you’re still fully capable of choosing a storage solution that’s appropriate to your lifestyle.

We hope this list has given you a good start on ideas for storing and displaying your watch collection — please drop us a line if you have any questions or great watch storage ideas we could include in the next edition of this article.

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About Brian Adee

Brian looks for that special quality in everything he does, from everyday style to traditional handicrafts and outdoor activities. You'll often find him with his backpack and an old book, hitting the streets or the trail in search of fresh inspiration.

Background: Brian Adee got his start in men’s fashion at just seven years old, when he found a purple silk shirt at a secondhand store and decided to wear it everywhere and all the time. This would be the start of a long and fruitful obsession with dressing well.

Taught to read and write by his older brother Jonathan, Brian has gone on to make a career out of reviewing clothing and gear. He has a particular fondness for any brand that is buy-it-for-life quality, and strives every day to live with only what is essential.

Expertise: An industry expert and prolific writer with a background in the food industry, Brian's work has been featured in publications including Effortless Gent, Kitchen Ambition, GearMoose and The Slender Wrist.

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  1. rajat bisht says

    July 25, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    These watch storage ideas look great!

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  2. OldProf says

    July 20, 2020 at 9:42 am

    I wish you had included some storage options that have winding mechanisms for automatic watches or recharging options for my eco drive Citizen watches.

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