A watch collection can quickly gain value as it grows, with some aficionados' horological treasures running into the millions of dollars. Add to this the fact that timepieces are high on the list of objects thieves seek out during a home robbery, and you realize that keeping a watch collection safe has never been more important. Years ago, collectors would either keep their watches in a safety deposit box at the bank or a safe hidden in the wall, but a new generation of security devices designed specifically for watches are now being given pride of place in watch connoisseurs' homes.

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