Displaying Watches For All Time

Watch collectors can showcase prized possessions in equally luxurious temples. Crafted by Pinel & Pinel, the Piaget Collector's Trunk houses 51 timepieces. Made from leather-covered poplar wood and brass, it comes with remote-controlled interior lighting, an integrated watch winder and a travel case. The bespoke trunk—which takes three months to complete—can be personalized with 20 different colors and a custom-engraved nameplate (price upon request; www.piaget.com/mini sites/malle). Available in various coverings including the LV monogram, Louis Vuitton's trunk can house 16 watches and features a "secret" compartment for documents ($33,000; louisvuitton.com). At the end of the month, Smythson of Bond Street will introduce a black pigskin-leather watch cabinet with a Mondrianesque interior, a not-so-secret storage space and additional room for cuff links, tie pins or pens ($6,670; smythson.com).

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