The burgeoning connoisseur of wristwatches will likely want to investigate watch boxes to protect fine watches. A watch box is very literally a box for watches, for their organization and protection. The design may vary, but generally only within the narrow limits of a specific form, namely, the form of a box.

This is not to say, however, that a watch box is nothing more than a box. It has cultural value beyond that of a storage unit, exploring the boundary between furniture and art. Aesthetically, it can be seen as a reflection of its contents, a quiet symbol of their value to their owner. Even the most basic speaks of a watch owner’s investment in quality. It represents the value they place in presentation and longevity of fine watches.

Watch boxes vary primarily in their material and in the number of watches they can store. Travel cases, for example, may be designed for a single watch, like a rather nondescript zippable cushion. However, most boxes hold at least three. Some may hold twenty-six watches or more. Obviously, a box holding twenty-six watches will cost more than a box holding three, all else being equal.

The price is also affected by the material of which it is made. Though the majority are made of wood or leather, aluminum watch boxes are also easy to find, though of lesser quality. Wood boxes are commonly Maple, Rosewood, Walnut, Elm or Mahogany, and the wood used is commonly burl, a type of wood prized for its unusual grain patterns. The choice of wood affects the price of the box: rosewood is significantly more expensive than walnut, for example, but all kinds of wood are generally more expensive than leather.

Major brands offering watch boxes include Corley’s and Watchbox, brands which specialize in watch accessories, from straps to winders. Brands like these offer the greatest selection, but time spent investigating other brands may be worthwhile. Heiden and Fossil, for example, offer a smaller selection, but of fine quality.

The watch box is a sensible investment for the protection of a fine watch, the most expensive of which are symbols of luxury across the world, costing thousands of dollars. For such a watch, a simple box serves the same purpose as a strong case for a fine violin. However, it can also be a small luxury for the daily worker, a token of comfort for an orderly household, and a fine gift.

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