Pocket Watch Guide

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 “10-Point Buck Pocket Watch Stand”. It features a beautiful white tail buck deer standing in a nature scene, with 24k gold accents. The artist has a 10-point pocket watch that he wanted to showcase, so he built the stand for it. Pocket watch enthusiasts can purchase their own for $37.00.

Pocket watch stands can vary from those mentioned above, to a wood stand with a glass dome enclosure, to a simple metal arch. If you are into sports, some sports teams offer branded pocket watches with their own accompanying pocket watch stand.

A best way to shop for a pocket watch stand is to consult a watchmaker. Ask them if they offer stands and what their prices are. You can get a general idea of the makes and models available to you which will help you narrow down your tastes. Many shops will offer a price match guarantee, so you can keep your business with the same shop, maintaining a great relationship while getting the best deal possible.

If you are looking for something truly unique; something that “stands apart from the crowd”, there are companies out there who make custom pocket watch stands – out of pewter, gold, wood, brass, and similar materials. A custom design and build will have a more costly price but will definitely add some nostalgia and meaning to your pocket watch stand.

Whatever you decide to do – know that there’s always a pocket watch and pocket watch stand out there for you! Keep on ticking!