Colibri Pocket Watch Buying – A Brief Guide
Posted By: DannyWhen 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 and make a subtle statement during a party. But getting a silver plated pocket watch may not only save you on one occasion, they are versatile enough to be used over and over again like a good pair of boots, only these ones are “bedazzled”, suited for men who want to look stylish. When it comes to choosing watches, make sure that they not only match your taste and preference but is classically built to match any and all types of styles be it for roughing it outdoors or for formal get-ups. Choose the ones with a sturdy chain in order to avoid losing this precious item and also those that have a classic frame to make mixing and matching easy. For those who plan to use them as they would a regular wristwatch, it is suggested that they get one with a protective cover to avoid scratching the face of the watch.
Most silver or gold plated Colibri pocket watch models may come in a myriad of prices, some may cost as little as $200 dollars while some go as high as a few thousand. They long been known to offer stylish men’s accessories like lighters and cigar cutter aside from their watches. The best buys are usually somewhere in between a few hundred dollars as these are handcrafted and unique in style but does not come with a hefty price. The good kinds of watches last for a long time (they do not need batteries) and with the right choice you may need only one piece to keep. Some fathers who want to give something special to their sons may also have this as a unique gift idea. These pieces like, hunting or pocket knives signal a coming of age for men. They can be treated like prized family heirlooms.




Can you tell me the value of a gold Colibri, white faced with second hand and the case has a monogramed initial. It was given to my husband 25+ years ago.
I assume it is gold plated? Thanks, Kathy