Watch band storage trays, cases and boxes [MERGED]

[the future]

Simple, yes. Cheap, not so much.

The neodymium push pin magnets are almost $1/each (20 for $18 plus tax) on Amazon ... you need two magnets for each band... so that's 264 magnets for your 132 bands... at $18/20 pieces, it's almost $240 for magnets plus the cost of the white boards... there are other magnets that are cheaper (60 for $16 plus tax), but they are not the neodymium magnets, and may not hold as strongly - slipping, sliding down the board.

Do you have a cheaper source for the neodymium push pin magnets?

It wasn't super cheap, but in relation to the cost of a vast collection of watch bands it was cheap enough (to me). Also, the 1/1 ratio of €/$/magnet doesn't hold when you buy a larger amount. I got 72 magnets for 48 Euros 48/72 and the IKEA white boards were also pretty cheap. But yeah, it's more expensive than just throwing the lot in a big drawer.

 

[Strangedream]

Started looking for a box to keep my watch bands in, then realised I already have one...

I wish they still sold those boxes.

 

[bruinsrme]

I have 51 apple bands and 12 3rd party. Sandwich sized zip lock bags and a drawer.

 

[twanj]

You guys are fancy!

I just use a drawer.
Bands, Nike bands, link bracelet, Milanese, loops, S3, S4, S5.
Some bands missing.

 

[Mad4clay]

Yes, I do my best to match something each day. I just reprinted out a new label set to include the three new Sport band colors. Lol...I don’t know which color is my favorite — in some ways, every sport band is because I love trying to find clothes to match them with. All of these are Apple’s, too...not into knock-offs. Took me a while to find some that were out of production from 2015 but now that I have them, I’ll continue to get each season’s Sport bands as long as Apple continues to make them!

I too love to match my band with what I'm wearing. I think it's fun to do.

 

[Mad4clay]

New label set and hue order complete. Is it odd that this brings me such happiness? Lol...obsession at its best.
I need to get a third bin, though — two Nike bands don’t have drawers now.

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WOW!!!!!

 

[Altaira9]

I used to have my Apple Watch straps in transparent acrylic drawers from Muji, but for me this solution still lacked „visibility“ and I would always take a few out of the drawers to decide which one to wear that day. Not anymore! I got two magnetic whiteboards from IKEA and a lot of strong small magnets. For me, this is ideal as it‘s much easier to pick and choose.

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I love this idea, it turns the bands into an art piece while displaying them. Unfortunately I don’t have any easily accessible wall space available, or I’d totally do this with cork board. Maybe in the future... for now I’ll just have to stick with my decorative box.

 

[Boardiesboi]

Just saw this on the Apple store. Von Holzhausen watch strap portfolio. VERY expensive.

Does anyone have one and can share some real life pics and reviews?

 

[Foxhound357]

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The two boxes are totally different but very similar sizes. I got them both at goodwill! One was a salt box that held some kind of yard sport game like horseshoes or? The other was a collection display case that had some little rectangle indentation insert, who knows? Lol I painted them both to match my room.

You did a great job on those boxes.
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I made myself a storage box for all of watch bands. I bought a box at Joann's, sanded it, stained it and lined it with felt.

That's some really nice work. Great looking box.

 

[InfiniteJoules]

You did a great job on those boxes.
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That's some really nice work. Great looking box.

Thank you.

I'm looking for a bigger now. This one is currently full and won't hold but just a few more.

 

[twanj]

4 in each column

 

[PugMaster]

I bought this storage case for my straps:

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I really like it. But unfortunately, I need another one straight away 🤭

 

[Joelcarlos]

I bought some stackable wooden boxes at The Container Store ($4 each) plus a division so the bands stay in place, and voilá!

Inside my IKEA Kallax drawer:

 

[Pitch]

I got this one on Amazon I'm really happy with. It folds up for travel so I don't have to leave my bands at home during trips. Only thing is it looks like I'm gonna need a second one soon.

 

[mikeb298]

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I got this one on Amazon I'm really happy with. It folds up for travel so I don't have to leave my bands at home during trips. Only thing is it looks like I'm gonna need a second one soon.

Can you link this? I like the way that looks.

 

[Pitch]

Can you link this? I like the way that looks.

Here ya go.

 

[mikeb298]

Here ya go.

Thanks!

 

[joeledition]

Hey there fellow bandaholics,

I'm new to this community, but I've been a band collector for quite some time now. I wanted to share with you my own design for a band storage/display out of Lego bricks. It's made out of standard bricks and easy extensible. If you're interested in making one, I've included pictures that should enable you to build it yourself (it's made up of several identical modules attached together; a single module is shown below in red), and maybe even tweak it / improve it. Feedback is welcome. Hope this will be useful !

 

[Jason Hensley]

Hey everyone, I’ve reduced my band collection in recent months so I don’t need a lot of my storage boxes. The trays and folder I’ll send to anyone that wants it for free, just pay shipping. The boxes I’ll sell for $20 + shipping (they originally sold for $80). Send me a PM if anyone wants some of these!

 

[henry72]

Just saw this on the Apple store. Von Holzhausen watch strap portfolio. VERY expensive.

Does anyone have one and can share some real life pics and reviews?

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Does anyone have their watch band?
Looks great but I am unsure about the quality. Any photos would be much appreciated

The 24mm Watch Band - Sample Sale

Details: The 24mm Classic Watch Band is made with Technik-Leather 2.0, our premium performance fabric that’s 100% vegan yet captures the essence of leather. It’s created from recycled plastic.Designed to fit: the Apple Watch® 42mm Series 3, 44mm Series 4 and the 44mm Series 5. The gunmetal...

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[UKBeast]

I see people having 10s of bands and thinking are all these original apple bands or knockoffs ? you can buy the watch itself with the money you pay to a few of those bands.

 

[jwlbel]

I ran out of space with my old storage. I searched and searched for something that was the right dimensions. Most were either not deep enough or not long enough. This was perfect for the way I like to store my bands. Especially, since I am expecting 10 more bands. I still have a lot of room in the bottom drawer. All I have to do is stand the bands up like I have them in the upper drawer. If I run out of room with this one, all I have to do is buy another one and stack them on top of each other. Best of all it was pretty cheap. Before anyone asks. Here is the link. https://www.target.com/p/sorbus-makeup-storage-case-large-display-drawers/-/A-54455761

 

[Fhotofaerie]

I see people having 10s of bands and thinking are all these original apple bands or knockoffs ? you can buy the watch itself with the money you pay to a few of those bands.

Buy them used or resold. I switched to all oem and the majority of them I’ve bought for $10-$20. Not much more than you’d pay for a knockoff - and worth it, especially since some colors grow in value. Join the fun!
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I ran out of space with my old storage. I searched and searched for something that was the right dimensions. Most were either not deep enough or not long enough. This was perfect for the way I like to store my bands. Especially, since I am expecting 10 more bands. I still have a lot of room in the bottom drawer. All I have to do is stand the bands up like I have them in the upper drawer. If I run out of room with this one, all I have to do is buy another one and stack them on top of each other. Best of all it was pretty cheap. Before anyone asks. Here is the link. https://www.target.com/p/sorbus-makeup-storage-case-large-display-drawers/-/A-54455761 View attachment 911475 View attachment 911476

My current small storage I’ve outgrown and I fully plan on using this ?

 

[jwlbel]

Buy them used or resold. I switched to all oem and the majority of them I’ve bought for $10-$20. Not much more than you’d pay for a knockoff - and worth it, especially since some colors grow in value. Join the fun!
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My current small storage I’ve outgrown and I fully plan on using this ?

Fhotofaerie
I have been bad lately I have been finding too many good deals. I have 10 more bands on their way. So I am already out of space in photo/link I posted above. So I bought this one.It is basically the same, just more drawers

This band thing is so addicting

Sorbus Cosmetic Makeup and Jewelry Storage Case Display (4 Large/2 Small Drawers)

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[Fhotofaerie]

Fhotofaerie
I have been bad lately I have been finding too many good deals. I have 10 more bands on their way. So I am already out of space in photo/link I posted above. So I bought this one.

This band thing is so addicting

Sorbus Cosmetic Makeup and Jewelry Storage Case Display (4 Large/2 Small Drawers)

Read reviews and buy Sorbus Cosmetic Makeup and Jewelry Storage Case Display (4 Large/2 Small Drawers) at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.

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? how many did you squash into the first one before you ran out of room? I’m out of money to use so I’ve gotta stop looking for now...