I have been a serious watch collector for over 15 years. I concentrate on mechanicals. The collection ranges from 1930's to present. The value ranges widely. I have made a few quartz watch purchases: Wegner and Citizen Eco-Drive. I am a fan of the Eco-Drive, FYI.

To the review of the case: started collecting before "cases" were really available. So, I have a wide variety. Selection has improved over time. This case looks great and the compartments are sized well (i.e., for current large watches, 45 to 50mm easily fit with room to spare). It is designed for static use...so there is really no padding except the pillows. The construction is OK...were it matters it is great (top and sides)...were it is hidden (e.g., the bottom panel) it is very thin & flexes easily (minimally constructed). I have much better cases BUT paid 5 times as much.

So, I consider this case an entry case purchase (or an extra case)...it is not top end but it is good. My good mechanicals (IWC, Omega, etc.) won't go in this case...but my Eco-Drives and inexpensive mechanicals (Orient, Invicta) will.

Shipping and packaging were great.

Why I decided to write this review: the dimensions are off. It is 14.25 inches wide. The specs say 14.5 inches wide. My safe interior width is 14.5 inches...so after the order I thought I screwed up big time and would need to return the case. It fits perfectly...only because the dimensional tolerances of the manufacturer are poor. A top quality case would be 14.5 inches on the money.

I am happy with the case and would buy again. Remember, you get what you pay for...this is a good entry level case...not a fine piece of craftmanship.

Oh, solvent smell from manufacture...it needs airing out...summer heat during shipping probably made it worse. The cling protective plastic on the clear top came off easy for me...probably because the case was warm from the shipping environment.