Pocket Watch Guide

POCKET WATCH BUYER’S GUIDE

WHICH POCKET WATCH TO CHOOSE?

This first part is mainly dedicated to those who wish to buy a pocket watch but do not know how to choose it and which one will best meet their expectations.

But then, which pocket watch to choose? It is straightforward; you must first know your needs and the use you will have for your future acquisition. Then you can determine which movement is really for you.

From the mechanical movement with manual winding to the automatic and quartz movement, we explain everything in detail!

Secondly, the aesthetics! Our pocket watches adopt different designs (vintage, modern, steampunk), so you can find the one that will allow you to assert your style with elegance and refinement!

HOW TO RECOGNIZE A VALUABLE POCKET WATCH?

This second part is for people wishing to acquire an antique pocket watch but who do not know the different points to check, to appraise themselves, and their future acquisitions.

But then, how do you recognize a valuable pocket watch? First, you will have to examine the clock in great detail. Indeed, its condition, its materials, its movement, and its origin are all vital elements so that you can determine its value.

But rest assured, all these points and many more are mentioned and detailed so that you can examine your future timepiece from every angle.

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THE ULTIMATE Guide

In this buying guide, you will find all the answers to the questions that we have been asked most frequently by our customers. In addition, you will find a manual that will help you to ask the right questions so that you can afford the pocket watch that best suits your needs and, above all, your personality!

The Movement
The Case
The Chains
The Accessories

QUARTZ

Finally, the quartz movement is the most recent of the three. Indeed, it was invented in 1962 by the famous watch manufacturer Seiko. Thanks to the piezoelectric effect and its tiny battery, this movement can give an accurate and reliable time.
Less expensive and easy to use, the quartz watch has nothing to envy the other two. And for a good reason! It is the most sold mechanism in the world of watchmaking. This type of watch is for people who want to own one or more beautiful pocket watches without worrying about what’s going on inside.
Simple but effective!

MECHANICAL

A mechanical pocket watch with manual winding has the oldest and, indeed, the most prized mechanism among watch lovers. It reflects the watchmakers’ expertise and years of experience who imagined, developed and designed it.
The mechanical watch works thanks to dozens of gears, assembled one after the other with great meticulousness.
To bring it to life, you must turn the winding crown a few times in a clockwise direction. This way, you will have the pleasure of admiring the workings of your watch, coming to life and turning to the rhythm of time.
*Their power reserve is usually about forty hours.
Collectors pay special attention to this movement model and wind it manually every morning. This is considered an actual watchmaking ritual!

Open Face

The open face was one of the first cases to see the light of day. After that, we made many changes to the case and the mechanics to evolve with users and modern society’s new needs.

Full Hunter

The pocket watch evolves to adapt to the activities of the time. Watchmakers quickly understood that hunters needed an opening system to protect their measuring instrument while not losing sight of the primary purpose of telling the time.

Half Hunter

Half Hunter pocket watches are for people who want to combine elegance with reliability. You can quickly wear it with a shirt or in your jeans pocket without fear of scratching the dial.

Double Hunter

The double-hunter pocket watches have the particularity of having a double flap. Each side opens with a simple push on the crown. You keep the protective and ornamental spirit of the hunter case while having a clear view of the mechanism.

D. Half Hunter

It is one of the most charming Pocket Watches. Worked with finesse in the engravings, the double Half Hunter has two openwork covers. The first cover allows you to read the time without opening it.

Necklace

The necklace Pocket Watch is becoming a trendy fashion accessory for women. It comes in all shapes and styles. The necklace can also lend itself to a more masculine version for a modern look. You will find glamorous forms, rhinestones, etc.

Belt Chain

The belt chain is often used on casual pants or jeans but can be worn just as easily on the belt of your suit pants.

Albert T Chain

The Albert-T chain is the most popular chain for pocket watches. It consists of a clip at one end to attach to the watch and a T-shaped bar at the other.

Bolt Ring Chain

There are two types of clasp chains a ring or lobster clasp. One as the other allows, especially the port to the pants.

Double Albert T Chain

The double Albert-T chain is a variant of the Albert chain. It is designed with a single T-shaped clasp and two chains.

The Box

The pocket watch case is here to protect the glass from scratches and the movement of dust. It is appreciated to preserve its new timepiece and give a gift with a touch of elegance.

The Stand

To present and expose the pocket watch to the eyes of all. The display stand is the ideal accessory for a pocket watch lover.

The Bag

To offer, to store, to secure his favorite pocket watch gently. This small leather or velvet bag is the ideal accessory.

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