Swiss pocket watches have long set the standard in excellence in the world of watch making. They have been the pioneers of this industry and are the most reliable of pocket watch producers. It was during the 1800′s when the skill and talent of Swiss watch makers became the gold standard in the whole of Europe. But this was not always the case, the journey of how the Swiss became watch making royalty mainly started because of the American industrial revolution where the beauty of the assembly line made it possible to produce large numbers of pocket watches in the … Read the rest
Continue Reading →If you want to buy a high quality timepiece that will stand out from the crowd, then look no further than a pocket watch. Pocket watches declined massively in popularity once the first wrist watch came on the scene. Today though, there is a revival of interest in pocket watches because of a trend in fashion to bring back good ideas from the past. Whether you buy into this ‘retro-fashion’ theme or you just like the quality and timeless design of a great pocket watch, this article will hopefully answer some of the questions you have.
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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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