I have waaaaaaay too many watches. It's a hobby. many are Invictas (though this case would accommodate any large watches). when I travel I sometimes throw this smaller case into my luggage. Other times, when I can keep an eye on it (since it fairly screams "I have expensive stuff inside" I carry it separately. I have no idea how anything could injure or damage the watches inside. It is thickly padded on all sides, including the top. It has a rubber seal around the inside that fits securely against the upper part of the case, making it water resistant, if not water proof. I just wish it held more watches. They make a larger one that holds 6, and I probably should have bought that one.