What a watch box has to do
A cushion sized to the strap and clearance for the clasp. A deployant needs more room under the cushion than a pin buckle.
The moment it is opened
A watch box is often kept for the life of the watch, so construction matters more than on a gift box.
The mistake we correct most often
A cushion sized to the case and not to the clasp. A deployant needs more room under the cushion than a pin buckle, and it is the clasp that fouls first.
Lacquered wood on a watch box, specifically
The classic watch box. A lacquered shell with a padded cushion protects against crushing in a way no wrapped box does, and it takes a metal plate on the lid rather than a deboss.
What varies between versions
A single cushion, a cushion with a document recess, or a roll for travel. Ask how the customer will use it before choosing.
Why lacquered wood for this
A wood carcass built up in layers of lacquer and polished back to a piano finish. This is the heaviest and most formal thing we make.
Putting your logo on lacquered wood
Lacquer is engraved, or carries an inlaid metal plate. Foil does not bond reliably to a polished lacquer surface.
Cutting the interior in lacquered wood
The interior is a separate lined tray dropped into the carcass, so the lining material is chosen independently of the shell.
Dust with a dry microfibre cloth. Polish only with a product made for lacquer.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Watch dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Exterior and lining colour | Matched to a reference or swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Quantity in mind | Shapes what we propose |
| Lacquered wood for this piece | The classic watch box. |
Frequently asked questions
Is lacquered wood a good choice for a watch box?
The classic watch box. A lacquered shell with a padded cushion protects against crushing in a way no wrapped box does, and it takes a metal plate on the lid rather than a deboss.
How does lacquered wood behave in use?
Dust with a dry microfibre cloth. Polish only with a product made for lacquer.
What logo methods suit lacquered wood?
Lacquer is engraved, or carries an inlaid metal plate. Foil does not bond reliably to a polished lacquer surface.
Can I see it before ordering?
Yes. A physical pre-production sample is made to your specification and the bulk run is held to the sample you approve.
Make your watch boxes
Tell us the watch, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.