southwest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I was wondering what the best watch preparation and packaging would be for mailing a watch. Is there an accepted way to protect the bracelet, etc. Should the watch be stopped or not wound? Any information would be helpful. Regards, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 My call: screw in the crown. might brake off if not screwn down when the package gets screwed around ( ask nanuq for his daytona crown ) running or not, never mind.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Personally, if it was a bracelet watch, such as Sub, or SMP, I would put a piece of cardboard inside the bracelet, just to prevent it knocking against itself and scuffing up the caseback. I would then wrap the whole thing in several layers of bubblewrap, place in a bubblewrap-lined envelope and post. If it was a watch on a strap (without a deployant clasp) I would simply wrap it in bubblewrap, and then bubblewrap-lined envelope. I guess you could always substitute the bubblewrap-lined envolope for a small box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I received a watch once that was encased in a length of pipe insulation. You know, the foam-like stuff you buy at the hardware store used to wrap and insulate the pipes in your basement. Simply split it and make a sandwich with your watch; hold the mayo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwiggum Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Buy some expanding foam place the watch in a sandwich bag spray in the foam and it will never be rattled about - lol. No seriously, the better it is padded the less chance that it will slip and slide and grate. Bubblewrap, cardboard, small jiffy and then pop in a larger one. You could then kick it all the way to its ultimate destination. I have never given it much thought about whether to charge the watch or not but I would certainly leave the crown in for the reasons given above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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