 | I use the USPS priority mail 7 X 7 X 6 shipping box. By using this box you
have more room for shipping peanuts to surround the watch. |
| First wrap the watch in several layers of bubble wrap using two separate
pieces of the wrap. If possible use rubber bands, not tape, to secure the
wrap around the watch. Much of the tape today is very strong, nearly
invisible and is difficult to get off the wrap. This creates the potential to
damage the watch just trying to get the tape off the wrap. |
| Layer the bottom of the box with peanuts deep enough to provide a good
cushion. |
| Place the bubble wrapped watch as near the center of the box as possible
and surround and top off the box with peanuts. |
| Make sure there are enough peanuts in the box to exert a light pressure on
the bubble wrap when you tape the box shut. |
| Be sure to mark the box Fragile. |
| If you print your own shipping labels from the USPS web site you can save
14% in postage and save a lot of time at the post office, if yours is
anything like mine. |
| When getting a crystal replaced just send the bezel, you should avoid
shipping the movement whenever possible. |
| The post office contracts with Federal Express for priority mail shipments
so from what I can gather marking your package fragile probably does not get
it any special treatment. |
| Always insure valuable watches, insurance probably helps more than
,marking the package fragile in getting careful handling. |
