Watch Roll

[Klara]

As I hadn't found a single watch roll of this type when I was looking for tips on making one, here is mine.

A basic roll is simple, but I wanted a pocket in the lid which complicated things:

The fabric is velvet from old IKEA curtains, the cushion stuffing washed, unspun wool, the sides an old yoga mat. 

[MtlBiker]

Looks like a nice job, @Klara.  Hand stitched?

But what is a "watch roll"?  Does that case hold 4 watches, each in its own little space?  I don't quite see how watches will fit into the case, especially if they have different types of straps, some metal ones don't bend too well.  Do you have a photo with the watches in place?

Cheers!
 

[Tugadude]

[MtlBiker]

@Tugadude - Thanks for that photo!  Much clearer to me now.  So the watches go around some kind of (fake wrist) object, and then that goes into the case between the separations.  Without having those fake wrist object in Klara's photo, I just didn't see how this would be used.

[Tugadude]

The pads take the place of the wrist and that's the best way to carry them because it prevents them from jostling around.  Also becoming popular among the watch aficionados is a pocket-style case.  That way you may carry multiple watches on your person without resorting to wearing one on each wrist ala Gen. Schwarzkopf.   

 

I suppose there's also times when you need to remove your watch for some reason.  Perhaps when doing something "messy" or potentially injurious to the watch and need a safe way to store it.

Edited December 8, 2022 by Tugadude

[Klara]

1 hour ago, MtlBiker said:

Without having those fake wrist object in Klara's photo, I just didn't see how this would be used.

In my roll the "fake wrist object" is the removable long blue cushion with the separations, which is not really recognizable as such in the picture, I admit. For  my case is much deeper than Tugadude's, because I wanted to make very sure that there would be no pressure on the watch glasses, even if the roll were squeezed in luggage and there were straps and a strap changing tool in the pocket.

I'll make more photos when the light is back! 

And yes, the leather is handstitched, I used the sewing machine only for stitching fabric to fabric. 

Regarding metal straps: In this case there is only space for two, one on each end. Because metal straps remain a closed loop that wouldn't fit over the separating cushions and other watches. Originally I wanted to make 4 separate little cushions that slide out of the separating walls, but that would have been a lot more complex. So I figured with a single watch with metal band in my "collection" (which will stay on my arm for the foreseeable future, as setting it was a PITA) a simple cushion would do.

Basically, a watch roll is a way to store and transport watches and a way for a leather worker to make something that's fairly easy (once figured out) and very interesting (to figure out). And very much worth the time and the leather, if one considers the prices of genuine leather watch rolls (the cheap ones are Chinese plastic).

 

 

 

[TomE]

Nice work, @Klara and @Tugadude.  It looks like that shape would be tricky to sew.  

 

[Tugadude]

Klara's tool roll has a nice feature that some might not have even noticed, I know because I didn't upon first glance.  The flap has a zipper and that allows for the storage of watch tools and also for additional straps.  Many like to change straps on their watches and now this allows you to store them safely within a protective pouch.  Very nice touch!

[chuck123wapati]

2 hours ago, Klara said:

In my roll the "fake wrist object" is the removable long blue cushion with the separations, which is not really recognizable as such in the picture, I admit. For  my case is much deeper than Tugadude's, because I wanted to make very sure that there would be no pressure on the watch glasses, even if the roll were squeezed in luggage and there were straps and a strap changing tool in the pocket.

I'll make more photos when the light is back! 

And yes, the leather is handstitched, I used the sewing machine only for stitching fabric to fabric. 

Regarding metal straps: In this case there is only space for two, one on each end. Because metal straps remain a closed loop that wouldn't fit over the separating cushions and other watches. Originally I wanted to make 4 separate little cushions that slide out of the separating walls, but that would have been a lot more complex. So I figured with a single watch with metal band in my "collection" (which will stay on my arm for the foreseeable future, as setting it was a PITA) a simple cushion would do.

Basically, a watch roll is a way to store and transport watches and a way for a leather worker to make something that's fairly easy (once figured out) and very interesting (to figure out). And very much worth the time and the leather, if one considers the prices of genuine leather watch rolls (the cheap ones are Chinese plastic).

 

 

 

its beautiful work and very unique i think I've never seen one in my life. You know i had no idea or really thought about folks using these or even carrying more than one watch. 

[GrampaJoel]

Nice work! 

a watch as an accessory to your dress style? Hummmm. I never thought of that.
I wear the same watch every day. But then I think of it as a tool. That’s why I don’t wear a fancy one.

I guess I’m behind the times again.

Still it’s a very nice case for your watches.

Joel