From the monthly archives: February 2010
One of the more unique hobbies some individuals have today is collecting antique pocket watches. Whether for their nostalgia or their simple beauty, these vintage timepieces have come a long way since their invention in the 16th century, though the earliest models may not have been as close in appearance to the images of pocket watches people often have etched in their minds.
In the early 16th century, clock makers devised a process to use springs instead of weight to operate their timepieces. This switch allowed them to significantly condense the size of the pieces that allowed personal timepieces to … Read the rest
Continue Reading →If you value your pocket watch and want to show it off to friends or relatives, a pocket watch stand (or pocket watch dome) can be a great way to showcase your beautiful timepiece.
Leaving your pocket watch in a drawer, on a shelf, or somewhere unprotected can expose to a manner of dangers – from dust to a friend or family member’s accident bump. We all know that one accidental bump and fall of a pocket watch can lead to costly repairs and irreversible scratches.
My favorite pocket watch stand is one by The Franklin Mint – called the … Read the rest
Continue Reading →What is a Pocket Watch?
According to the New Oxford American Dictionary, the pocket watch is defined as “a watch on a chain, intended to be carried in the pocket of a jacket or vest.” The pocket watch, sometimes also spelled “pocketwatch”, was first invented in the early 15th century. In fact, Peter Henlien, originally a master locksmith, was a notable pocket watch maker around the year 1524.
Initially, pocket watches were worn around the neck – and devices were fairly big compared to their size today and in recent history. Some estimate that it took only one century for … Read the rest
Continue Reading →As I sit here writing, my elgin pocket watch is sitting on my desk, ticking away as if there was no other world out there. A commonly asked question I get when I talk to people who have received a gift, inheritance, or a new purchase, is how to clean a pocket watch.
Of course, the number one rule is use common sense. I cannot stress this enough. Properly taking care of your pocket watch can promote its lifespan by decades, and perhaps even for a century or more – which could enable you to give it on to future … Read the rest
Continue Reading →Welcome!
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.
