Pocket Watch Guide

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. Men’s pocket watches should of course be of this level of excellence as well. The most notable are mentioned here as well as prices and sources should they wish to get one for themselves or for people that they love.

Here are some pieces of pocket watches for men:

Charles Hubert pocket watch Paris Sterling Silver Quartz –… Read the rest

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

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

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

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

The idea of a digital pocket watch may sound absurd but they are really real and can be bought in almost the same stores that sell the more common pocket watches we are used to seeing. They are not as expensive as those usually “pure” and original pocket watches but are fun to have. Some are even making a cute mockery of the classic pocket watches and have a dial face that is entirely digital. They are cute to give to those who are close to us. Although collectors of pocket watches consider them ugly and made in bad taste.… Read the rest