An Elgin pocket watch is just one of the many sought after collectible pocket watches available in the market. So if you have one then you’re just in luck. Depending on the style and design of your Elgin watch you will be able to determine its value so that you can appreciate its history or prefer to sell to numerous watch collectors. Of course, it’s easy to sell these watches since you have the Internet to auction it out but the problem is do you really know its actual value? If not then read on for easy some steps on … Read the rest
Continue Reading →If you are big fan of the Victorian era then, maybe you have come across the steam punk movement. The steampunk movement is basically a sub genre of the Victorian era. This involves dressing up as airship pirates, super spies with top hats, and girl adventurers. If you love putting this on as an aesthetic style, then you will surely love steampunk pocket watches.
A steampunk pocket watch is a sublime engraved timepiece that was first produced in the 19th century. These pocket watches were customized and were styled along with engraved initials or designed with a family crest. … Read the rest
Continue Reading →The Elgin National Watch Company or otherwise known as the Elgin Watch Company has been around since August 1864 and has been producing high quality watches ever since they began. One of their best creations would be pocket watches.
Elgin pocket watches are true classical timepieces that were produced back in the middle of the 19th century during which the Civil Struggle was slowly dying down and when the Industrial Revolution of America was getting started. During that time, Elgin pocket watches have been recognized as symbols of that era. These pocket watches became very popular since they served … Read the rest
Continue Reading →Swiss pocket watches have long set the standard in excellence in the world of watch making. They have been the pioneers of this industry and are the most reliable of pocket watch producers. It was during the 1800′s when the skill and talent of Swiss watch makers became the gold standard in the whole of Europe. But this was not always the case, the journey of how the Swiss became watch making royalty mainly started because of the American industrial revolution where the beauty of the assembly line made it possible to produce large numbers of pocket watches in the … Read the rest
Continue Reading →Everyone has their own unique hobby that keeps them busy on their spare time especially during weekends and holidays. Some are into collecting toys, stamps and even umbrellas, but not everyone has taken a fancy to collecting vintage pocket watches. Only those who love and understand the history behind these watches can truly appreciate their worth. These classic timepieces are not as easy to procure as buying a generic wristwatch but the value they hold is certainly worth going the extra mile.
Vintage pocket watches should never be mistaken for an old or antique pocket watch. Vintage watches are … Read the rest
Continue Reading →For as long as people have been collecting pocket watches, the gold pocket watch has been a a much sought after item. As the price of gold continues to increase, more and more collectors are looking to purchase these precious timepieces for their collections. However, a gold pocket watch won’t necessarily come cheap these days. If you’re willing to spend some money though, you can find a wonderful selection of beautiful pocket watches made of gold.
There are some gold pocket watches out there that are simply plated or leafed. These are cheaper versions and should not be confused with … Read the rest
Continue Reading →The Hamilton Watch Company was established in 1892 by Charles Rood and Harry Cain. These two men actually bought out the older Adams & Perry Watch Manufacturing Company to form Hamilton.
During this era, raillroading was spreading from coast ot coast and throughout America heralding the industrial revolution in this country. Most railroaders carried the famous Hamilton Pocket Watch with them because of its accuracy and dependability.
The Hamilton was a working man’s watch. It was not inexpensive, but it had a class and prestige of its own. As the years passed and its influence grew, the Hamilton Watch Company … Read the rest
Continue Reading →The humble pocket watch chain, very much misunderstood in its value, and formerly not only the helper in the keeper of time’s arsenal but a device of security.
The pocket watch chain may date previous to the 16th Century somewhere along the timeline. But its popularity at least along with the obvious fob watch or fob protection face leaped in the 16th Century.
The symbol of status, that was undoubtedly the main focal piece of the actual watch itself, or maybe not depending on your view. It was not detracted in its keeper’s value until at least World War I, … Read the rest
Continue Reading →The railroad pocket watch became a staple for all railway workers in the late 1800′s – but only by means of one of the greatest train wrecks.
The event occured on April 18, 1891, as two trains approached each other in Kipton, Ohio. On a passenger train, the pocket watch of an engineer stopped working for four minutes. As a result of this mixup the train was running late. Another train – a mail freighter – was heading in the same direction on another side of town. The trains missed their usual rendezvous point and wrecked near the edge of … Read the rest
Continue Reading →For those chosen few who are privileged enough to own a beautiful pocket watch, they would like to preserve it for as long as they can. These pieces of precious jewelry are meant to last forever but just in case they may break down or need winding, it takes a very skilled professional to be able to repair them. And not all offer these kinds of services. It is suggested that most pocket watch owners learn a few tricks of the trade when it comes to repairing their very own watches. Pocket watch parts and tools can be purchased from … Read the rest
Continue Reading →When it comes to dressing up for an occasion, men are surely better off than women. They can easily find a suit, pair of leather shoes and fitting watches then they are ready for any occasion. Women, however have a lot of steps to go through before getting ready for a party. But some men also need help putting together a stylish do and the only jewelry most of them wear is their watches.
A Colibri Pocket watch is often times the only missing piece in a carefully planned out ensemble. Most men forget that they need to stand out … Read the rest
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Welcome to the Pocket Watch Guide! Feel free to check out our site and send your feedback!My name is Danny, and I created this site with the hope to share my passion for collecting, maintaining, and looking at all kinds of pocket watches. Ever since I was young I have loved the look and feel that such a classic timepiece can provide.
