Status of pocket watches.

Unfortunately I don’t have to much interest in them.

My son's first watch was a pocket watch. He has 3 (one gifted to him by his grandfather at 16). Even though he has more wrist watches he still sports one every now and then and he's 22. Very cool and I'm thinking about getting one myself. Great question...

I am a sucker for low budget Canadiana so I do have a Westclox from the Peterborough factory - no older than 1960. A lot of older folks (even outside Ontario) remember the brand fondly.

I have an heirloom Elgin pocketwatch. It belonged to my great grandfather. From the beginning of the 20th century. Still runs, wore it on a chain with my 3 piece suit once.

Looked pretty slick 👌🏻

Great question! If I come across one with historical significance (Hamilton, Ball, etc.), I’ll pick it up. But I’m not actively looking for one. It would be a watch box only pick-up for me and I doubt I would actually use it.

I’m interested in pocket watches transformed into wrist watches . . . Either vintage examples of this or modern takes of the pocketwatch to wrist watch transition. A proper pocketwatch wouldnt be something I use though so much as a historical curiosity for display.

Maybe if you are wearing a vest all the time .?

i do have a few pocket watches that i got as a gift and still I haven't had an opportunity to use one. But I definitely will!

They can go in any pocket! One can hook the chain to a belt loop or belt and stick it in an actual watch pocket or front trouser pocket. Or hook to lapel buttonhole and stick in coat chest pocket.

I would recommend anyone avoid the hinged hunter cases unless they really want the hassle and spectacle of dealing with them.

Beware the relative delicacy of vintage (avoid impact, magnetism, moisture) but enjoy freeing the worst on occasion. They also prevent unnecessary time checks, which proves relaxing and maintains focus.

There is also some crap about history and affordability and fantastically decorated movements and all if you're into that. I don't.

If it's good enough for the punctual Japanese railway, it sure is good enough for me.