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Want to know some of the best pocket watches for men? Men who have impeccable taste often want the best of everything. The best in the kinds of clothes that they wear to even the top of the line in accessories, second best is never acceptable and this also reflects in their character. Here are some pieces of pocket watches for men:
Charles Hubert pocket watch Paris Sterling Silver Quartz – this round shaped pocket watch comes with a limited warranty from the manufacturer. A French company, they have been in the business of watch making for decades. Price is … Read the rest
Continue Reading →Fusee pocket watches have not been given as much appreciation as most common pocket watches. Only some of the most passionate and well researched enthusiast can truly give credit to these time pieces and even take the time out to look for them. A fusee watch has mainly two parts. The cone shaped pulley and a main spring barrel; these two were connected by a small chain which is used to wind the spring as it loosened while the watch is functioning.
Fusee Watch Buying
There are fusee pocket watches that are ornate in style though much of the earlier … Read the rest
Continue Reading →The Masonic pocket watch is a watch proudly owned by members of the freemasonic society. They have been known as pillars in the development of society and governments since the early 1500′s. These proud men of distinction have long been associated with symbolism and many are seduced by the secrecy of this organization. Freemasons have been said to be among the forefathers of American freedom and have been said to participate among the many landmarks in history where they have left an indelible mark. Of course, some of these claims have not hold true but the only thing that is … Read the rest
Continue Reading →The Howard Pocket Watch Company was established in 1857 after it was partially gained from Waltham Watch co. which did not fare so well on its own. Edward Howard, after claiming the parts and machineries that were yet being developed at the time, moved the company to Roxbury, Massachusetts and established his very own watch making factory; bringing with him all the tools, parts and other essentials needed for the factory. However, it took a year for his pocket watches to go out into the public and be marketable. The watches Edward Howard made were packed with new innovations and … Read the rest
Continue Reading →The Ingersoll Company has long been in the trade of making reliable watches since 1892. They have revolutionized the American standards of watch making as they continuously set the bar a little higher. Among these milestones of achievements, they have made several pocket watches that have changed the industry and also were the first to successfully adapt an automated production line.
As the production increased they were able to develop reliable and precise watches that did not cost as much as the more sophisticated Swiss watches of their time. Robert Hawley Ingersoll and his brother Charles established this company in … Read the rest
Continue Reading →Looking for a digital pocket watch? We’ve got some answers.
I tried scouring the web for a “true” digital pocket watch – but most are clip-style digital watches without pocket watch chains. Amazon.com has a pretty good selection of digital clip watches, but some have poor reviews (granted, only one or two reviews – so take that with a grain of salt.). Amazon lists a bunch of Colibri digital pocket watches, but the reviews aren’t too exciting.
Duluth Trading Company has their “GuardDog II” watch that looks VERY similar to a pocket watch, but with no chain/fob. This clips to … 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.Seeking Appraisal or Value Information?
The best resource for getting the value of your pocket watch is at the International Society for Appraisers (ISA). They have a "Find an Appraiser" tool (click here) where you can type in your state, or select the USA (or your country) and see a list of nearby appraisers.
The NAWCC also has a great resource for looking up serial numbers. This is particularly useful for finding out the year of your watch. Click here to check it out.
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