The CheckMate is a humidor made of precious wood veneer with a piano lacquer finish — Spanish cedar interior, removable divider, precision hygrometer, humidifier, and anti-slip felt bottom included. 65 cigars, 27.4 × 21.6 × 10.6 cm. A refined case that enhances your collection while actively preserving it.
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Piano lacquer finish
Lacquer finish that highlights the natural grain of the wood — brilliant and refined look, worthy of a work of art
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Spanish cedar interior
Natural hygroscopic regulation and aroma intensification — active long-term preservation of your cigars
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Removable divider
Customizable organization — separate your cigars by brand or size according to your preferences
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Precision hygrometer
Optimal humidity level control — each cigar preserved in the best conditions
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Humidifier included
Constant humidity level — prevents drying out as well as excess humidity for your Habanos
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Anti-slip felt bottom
Protects your surfaces and ensures perfect stability — the CheckMate stays in place without scratching your furniture
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Precious wood veneer & piano lacquer — accessible luxury
The CheckMate combines two worlds: the natural grain of precious wood visible through its piano lacquer finish, and the Spanish cedar interior that silently works to preserve and enhance your cigars. A cigar box that can be displayed in a living room or on a desk as a refined decorative object, while performing its preservation role with precision.
📦 What's included in the CheckMate
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Humidifier
Constant humidity level — distilled water
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Precision hygrometer
Optimal humidity control
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Removable divider
Customizable organization
Spanish Cedar — Intensification and Preservation: its hygroscopic properties naturally regulate the humidity around your cigars. Its terpenes gradually infuse into the tobacco leaves, intensifying the aromas of your Habanos over time. It repels the tobacco beetle. The removable cedar divider amplifies these properties by offering more active surface area throughout the volume.
Compatible brands & sizes
65 cigars depending on the format:
Cohiba
Montecristo
Partagas
Romeo y Julieta
Davidoff
Bolivar
Distilled water only: refill the humidifier with distilled water — never tap water, which causes calcification. Maintain the hygrometer between 65% and 72%. The removable divider allows you to create two distinct zones if you store brands with very different aromatic profiles.
Piano lacquer finish maintenance: use only a soft microfiber cloth — never abrasive products that can scratch the varnish. Lacquer shows fingerprints — a dry cloth after wet cleaning restores the shine. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can alter the varnish in the long term.
| Name |
CheckMate Humidor |
| Exterior |
Precious wood veneer · piano lacquer finish |
| Interior |
Spanish cedar wood · removable divider |
| Bottom |
Anti-slip felt |
| Hygrometer |
Precision · included |
| Humidifier |
Included · distilled water only |
| Capacity |
~65 cigars depending on the size |
| Dimensions |
27.4 × 21.6 × 10.6 cm |
Complete your cigar ritual
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Luxurious and refined cigar gift: the CheckMate combines lacquered precious wood veneer, Spanish cedar, removable divider, hygrometer, and humidifier in an elegant and functional 65-cigar humidor. Ideal for a
birthday, Father's Day, or high-end business gift. Paired with a
torch lighter and a
cigar cutter, it's a complete and memorable set.
Frequently asked questions
What is the piano lacquer finish of the CheckMate?
The piano lacquer finish is a multi-layered varnish finish that highlights the natural grain of the precious wood veneer while creating a surface with deep brilliance. It is the same type of finish as grand pianos — it gives the impression of a mirror-like surface that reveals the natural beauty of the underlying wood. Resistant to humidity variations, it should only be cleaned with a microfiber cloth.
How to use the removable divider?
The divider splits the interior space of the CheckMate into two distinct zones — ideal for separating brands with different aromatic profiles (Cohiba on one side, Partagas on the other) and preventing mutual contamination in the long term. Remove it if you want to store a large quantity of a single size or to accommodate longer cigars.
Is the felt bottom really useful?
Yes — the anti-slip felt bottom serves two functions: it protects your surfaces (wood, marble, glass) from scratches that could be caused by moving the CheckMate, and it ensures perfect stability on any smooth surface. A finishing detail that demonstrates the care taken with every element of the CheckMate.
How to refill the CheckMate's humidifier?
Remove the humidifier and add distilled water only — never tap water, which calcifies and deposits minerals on the cedar. Refill as soon as the precision hygrometer drops below 65%. Maintain between 65% and 72% for optimal preservation of your 65 cigars.
Is the CheckMate a good gift for a cigar enthusiast?
Yes — piano lacquered precious wood, Spanish cedar, removable divider, precision hygrometer, humidifier, and felt bottom. A humidor that is displayed like a work of art while actively preserving 65 cigars. For a connoisseur who appreciates aesthetics as much as performance, the CheckMate is a memorable gift.