Putting my most expensive watches on display - Holme and Hadfield Display Box

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[@davidwck211170]

Nice, but would be even better if the watch could be displayed in the vertical position.

[@Bob_Smith19]

Have little kids that get into everything that isn’t nailed down. It’s why my watch boxes, cheap ones, are kept in a safe for peace of mind. The joys of having kids.

[@muffemod]

Sell the kids, get more watches.

[@frankschroth1919]

For free it's good!!! But I like my watches upright!

[@casualsuede]

Not much of a fan. They wasted the tray and I prefer my watches to be displayed vertically rather than on it's side. It looks unfinished as well, like some guy made it during a woodshop class and as you mentioned, it's not padding, just bare wood. At $89, it is priced fairly.

[@giamgiamgg]

Agreed with Dave. Would be an instant buy if the display section is lined with soft fabric & the acrylic is actually hinged with the base. Well let us monitor for better design!

[@spicydragon3881]

Looks very nice and the price is right in line. As a mid-level wood worker this gave me inspiration and ideas for improvements, framed and hinged top and front, leather on the where the watch(es) will sit, for some padding and maybe 1 or 2 others things along the way. We will see how it comes together organically. But this is very nice there are a lot of other options not made nearly as well for the same money. Thanks for another great review. Keep up the good work with the channel, and the church.

[@marc4199]

Hi Dave, another great review. I was more interested in WHAT you placed in the case than the case itself. I appreciate that you not only embrace affordable watches, but ones with leather straps as well. I really like the looks of the Orient after you swapped the strap out.

[@TheTownWatch]

Beautiful case! I really like these!

[@thehooch-man2657]

Sharp looking case. Really makes your watch collection look better.

[@Strapsco]

Another great video Dave 👏 loving your new merch.

[@991carreras3]

$80 im sold! Good find.

[@chasfoster9895]

Box is ok. LOVE that Hamilton!

[@Lorenzodial]

I love it I don’t see any negative to this case!

[@jobuckley2999]

Man, I like that Orient Star. The display looks sharp too.

[@davidwarburton8890]

Like the idea. Wish I only had 4 to handle. Don't need the see through top; would prefer totally enclosed. I actually like the post idea but would like a soft leather landing. Same goes for the tray; the wood looks nice but would want at least some of it with a lining.

[@AliasEveWatches]

The wood finishing looks really fancy! I get that it's not practical to have it stored upright. It's nice that your watches here are all similar in size so it's nice to see a symmetrical display. For me though, I prefer to keep my watches out of sight and locked so I wouldn't get a watch box display.

[@PheasantPluckersMate]

Interesting, but a ‘miss’ for me: no hinge to the lid is an inconvenience, the handle on the drawer isn’t horizontal, there should be a soft base to rest the watches on (leather/velvet). Like another commenter said, I prefer a vertical presentation of the watches, so even with some improvements, it wouldn’t appeal…Good work, as ever, with the review! Love the Hamilton!

[@Strideo1]

The handle on the drawer looks horizontal to me.

[@PheasantPluckersMate]

@@Strideo1 - just looked off later in t he review - during the last few minutes - check at about 6:28.

[@linkiibabe]

Agreed... the handle does not appear to be level.

[@CanalUnoMx]

That is one AWESOME tshirt, there!!!

[@AvgJoeWatchReviews]

Much cheaper than I expected actually. I like it. Nice job buddy 👍

[@victoribarra4840]

Side ways is pretty cool, everyone does vertical. Would like a padding so the watches don’t rest on a hard wood. Maybe an area tinted to raise the glass, so you don’t smudge the glass. Pretty good for the price though.

[@markbyrum4743]

Nice box. Nice piece of furniture. Good vid. Keep at it.

[@acquiresimplicity]

Great watch review,,, they have a lot of watch boxes in Tokyo. But I found this design on Amazon japan and like it because I don’t have to mess with pillow in the cases

[@johnmuthan286]

Thanks for the review. Interesting product, but would definitely appreciate some padding or at least a nice layer of leather for the watches to rest on. Nice dimensions though, i agree maybe a back side in wood going all the way up and some hinge just for an L shape plexy. Will be in my list of purchasing for sure.

[@mariog7213]

I like it. I’m going to buy one

[@djapojunior]

It's really nice, but I always prefer a watch box. The positioning of the watches and the fact you could store more is a bit more important to me. But hey, nothing better than this for having a few watches on display.

[@kennedymcgovern5413]

Wow! Brother, you and I are at the same mile marker in our journey. The most expensive watches I own all retail between $700 and $1000, but I waited to get ALL three when discounts were available, and paid between $500 and $650 for them. Mine are: Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic, Tissot Silicium and Bulova Sinatra Fly me to the Moon. I know how to admire and appreciate an Omega and a Tudor...but I have not yet made a decision to use my credit cards for my hobby, so I do not yet own them. My grail is a Rolex Air King...but that is WAY down this road from where I am currently travelling.

[@halfpastblog]

I think this looks really cool but I wouldn't put my four favourite watches there. I'd put four watches that I rarely wear but are sentimental. Maybe a vintage heirloom piece etc. Having to get fingerprints on glass would motivate me to rarely open it. Still looks great though. 👍

[@JusttheWatch]

Ooo that's a good idea.

[@oscarosullivan4513]

@@JusttheWatch I have seen the Yemma how is the Quality Control knowing Yemma’s reputation

[@JusttheWatch]

@@oscarosullivan4513 so far I haven't had any problems with mine, so I haven't had to have a reason to deal with their customer service department

[@oscarosullivan4513]

@@JusttheWatch I have read online and seen pictures of yemma qc problems

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

I have a jazzmaster day date auto, hammies are nice;)

[@bboooobbyy]

That Hamilton GMT is just awesome

[@bboooobbyy]

Update: all four of those watches are killer. Might have to look into getting one of those Orients...

[@ericp.elfman8167]

I like that it is different, although I feel that there is something missing to complete the overall design.

[@markgrieves1307]

Great video. Thanks Dave. If we actually paid pounds at the exchange rate for dollars I would consider it but it seems that whatever an item is in US dollars we would pay in GBP. Now almost 90 Great British Pounds makes it less attractive, bearing in mind the plexiglass and any possible issues with that. I can see a game possibility here though with maybe Jody and Shane's choices of what to put in it to a certain value, and whose display looks the best. 👍🙏🙇

[@Strideo1]

Cool.

[@stevendehoyos2999]

That Jazzmaster with the leather strap is 🔥 might be my next Hamilton

[@boujtonboul]

I was looking for a protective case for my solar / ecodrive watches. To protect them from dust or whatever, and keep the light reaching them. It won't be that one, the orientation of the dial is not ideal, hinges for the top could improve it, and maybe a softer material than wood where the watch seats....

[@leath25]

Looks expensive nice box for displaying watches .

[@rimas.kalpokas]

I don’t think I have much use for this at the moment, but as a point of improvement, as a few others have said, it would be good if the top could be locked somehow.

[@Miginath]

Some felt feet would be good to avoid scratching the surface that the box rests on.

[@lefroy1]

Far better value for money than that pleather watch box you reviewed recently. Usability isn't the best tho.

[@gimbydude491]

Definitely a different look to watch display/storage. Once that plexiglass gets scratched, it will ruin the overall look, so that would be a worry for me. Anyway, I like my $40 watch boxes that display/store 10 watches and look great, so this one, although different, is not for me. Thanks for the review though!!

[@astrobusa]

The giant Lego box ? Its a "no" for all the reasons previous posters have mentioned. My watch cases are on a shelf at waist height and the watches are displayed vertically. I can look down, select a watch and get on with my day. Thanks for the review tho.... :)

[@gregsnyder4268]

That crooked handle on the front would drive me bonkers.

[@simonwright6882]

Nice display for us watch nuts! Although it's not the most secure storage. On the upside I'm sure it will be a hit with any burglars out there 👍

[@Lenduya]

Lol if a burglar is inside your home, he'd take your watches regardless of what watch box you have them in. And he'd take many more things than four watches.

[@javierjimenez786]

Wasn't the Bulova Lunar Pilot your most expensive watch? It didn't even made the top 5. I like the box though it doesn't seem practical. As someone mentioned, padding would be nice, and overall I believe it fits best to display your "safe queen" pieces (ones you do not use often or would not risk into the outside world)

[@karlsenula9495]

Agree that padding would have been a good idea plus perhaps a way to display the watches face forward and not on the side .... and what's that you say? Plexiglass? ... not sapphire crystal or even hardlex??? 😉 You mentioned seeing glue? Is that how the wood components are attached together or is it possibly wood veneer?

[@jkhcu]

Even if you spend the whole $80 price on the glass I doubt you could get that in sapphire (reported to cost $30 for a much smaller iPhone glass), and hardlex is trademarked by Seiko. Agree with your other points.

[@karlsenula9495]

@@jkhcu .. was a joke because every watch that comes out people ask is it hardlex, sapphire, mineral crystal or plexiglass? ... and they usually want sapphire or hardlex.

[@TheDocrwm]

Didn't see any feet/pads on the base of the unit as you were handling it. That's a no-go for me. Would prefer vertical presentation but on the horizontal doesn't bother me as much as many here.

[@manuelnegrete2168]

Hi Dave, nice but my solution was that I picked up a used corner curio cabinet where I have a couple of H.D. models that were gifted to me and plan to cover a couple the glass shelves with felt and have my watches there in a spare bedroom. To be truthful, I feel that the price on your display case is a little high. Of course I have chosen to as yourself keep the eye simple and not go with luxury priced watches.....

[@bassmanbowman3266]

My watches live in a safe when I’m not wearing them, so I don’t need that, but I would get one for my beaters, if it came in black.😎

[@ozludo]

It's kinda reminiscent of either a Lego block or a screw terminal. Or possibly one of those nixie tube clock, with the lamps missing. Neither observation is meant as a criticism - the box simply reminds me very strongly of other things. It has some class. I'd be worried that over time the top wooden surface might get scuffed by my watches, rather than the other way around. But it looks pretty good. Solar watches should charge fine inside. Rating: 3/5. Not bad.

[@cartoonpete407]

Was gonna say museum display... and you did! Nice, but with more than 30 watches (or more) this may not be that practical. Nice one nonetheless!

[@WristwatchAddiction]

Dang! I actually reached out to them and they were the first company to ever flatly turn me down for a review! Even told them I wanted it for my background in very single video after the initial review. Honestly took me aback. Never had anyone just go “no” before 😂🤷‍♂️ Great video my friend!

[@LifexNick]

Maybe you didn't have enough subs?

[@WristwatchAddiction]

@@LifexNick Oh, yes. That is definitely what it was. Their response to my request however, made it sound like they were not taking any review requests at all. So, I just got taken aback a bit when I saw the review product. Lol! Having said that, I was so glad to see that they saw the value of his channel & he was able to obtain one from them as he is someone I consider a friend & always truthful in his reviews. My comment was supposed to come off as a compliment to how well he has grown his own channel & not critical at all. It’s a great thing to get to witness the growth here because he definitely deserves it. Sometimes my sarcasm and dry humor doesn’t translate to printed word very well. Lol! 👍

[@LifexNick]

@@WristwatchAddiction Don't get me wrong, I was just trying to figure out why they rejected you. The irony is I will be doing a review on the display next week :P

[@WristwatchAddiction]

@@LifexNick haha! Maybe I scared them with my awesomeness. 😂

[@LifexNick]

@@WristwatchAddiction Give it time, the next opportunity is around the corner :) Stay strong fellow youtuber :)

[@xiaoming9818]

Just curious, does it matter if the watch is facing crown up or down?

[@Dave-H]

What do you do with like 20 or 30 watches?

[@byronleonardo7134]

Can stroring a watch vertical damage or at least force the movement? Best. From Ecuador.

[@Bob_Smith19]

When on wrist your watch spends most of the time in the vertical position. It’s not going to effect it negatively. But a watch will run differently depending on the position it’s in. It’s why you take readings in multiple positions on a timegrapher.

[@byronleonardo7134]

@@Bob_Smith19 thank you.

[@janelavie4115]

Nice. But nothing compared to Archie’s hideous 10k LV watch box 😂

[@alejandrocornejo601]

Cuál es el reloj que dejaste afuera de la caja?

[@RelativeTime]

Looks good, but for some reason, it bothers me they are on their side. No idea why.

[@JusttheWatch]

Lot of people seem to have a problem with that.

[@gregorybarry4564]

What was number 5 Dave? Apologies if this has already been asked.

[@JusttheWatch]

Zelos Horizons 39 (not the GMT, the three hander with the 12 hour bezel.)

[@Zephyrdaze1819]

Maybe hide that display case for a first date.

[@WheeledandWellArmed]

Looks nice but awkward

[@hr7936]

It looks nice but for me a watch case is enough.

[@killerhawk2000]

Yeah I don't think that is practical without hinges it a pain to retrieve the watch. And me with ard 50 watches 4 display slot is way to little

[@mrbacchus6127]

Looks pretty good actually. The Hammy is pretty sexy btw

[@gregorybarry4564]

I thought the Hamilton looked really nice.

[@ChrisLoew]

Flexing, but cool

[@podsaveengland]

Basically " Here are my Free Watches, displayed in a Free Watch Case" Well done my friend... Top blagger..

[@davidkaiser810]

The handle on the drawer is crooked

[@dougritchie6870]

Being honest, I think it looks pretty cheap and naff IMHO. It looks like a container that Ferrero rocher would come in.

[@JusttheWatch]

Ha ha. I can see that.

[@richardman28]

Its nice. Ideal for burglars to come in and grab and go.

[@Lenduya]

If burglars are in your house, they'd take anything that isn't in a safe.

[@simonmonty7171]

Looks like a lego 😂

[@mrkdwld]

nice review, poor product. The wood looks nice and the overal finishing seems good. But no kind of padding? OK, indeed the wood is not to likely to scratch a watch, but even then. But my largest gripe is the fact that the watches are displayed on their side. That is an unaccepatble look (to me).

[@zillsburyy1]

not nearly enough storage

[@ThemysteriousMrP]

Half way there as a product imo

[@mohaime7]

nah.. not sideways

[@MrPleers]

When I have my watches on display. I want to see the watches with the dial vertically. Not on it´s side. No matter how nice the display case is. And this one isn't even that nice.

[@stavros_katsopr]

Lego wooden draw with plexi on top... no thanks, got better ideas. Thanks for the presentation anyway.

[@maclo97]

Decent idea, terrible execution. Great review as always tho!

[@jobgarside2719]

Nope

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Honestly, not a fan of the box. The handle is offset too. Actually wood is very abrasive, but if you don't move them around it should be fine.

[@okihaveaname]

No hinges, no fabric lining, and looks like a passenger ship with 4 smoke stacks. Pass. ✋🏽

[@arashmalekzadeh1]

Sorry but it is a useless box. Nice Hamilton

[@rarome1]

Definitely wouldn't buy this. 👎

[@thegorn]

It looks like wooden lego

[@garryellison]

why does every American try to sell you something?

[@rufus5208]

This looks trash. Not sure why anyone would buy this