Let's See Those Pocket Watches!

Well it's a modern version of an early 20th century late 19th century pocket watch. They sell new for about a hundred bucks. Usually gold-plated over stainless Steel or more likely IP. The movement is usually a Miyota 8n33 manual wind no hacking @ 21600 bph. They usually keep pretty good time but there they are notorious for low amplitude. Two companies that I know of that are still selling them are Gotham and Brelson

1. Here’s my one and only pocket watch. 

I'm really digging that Avalon in the OP.  I haven't done much serious looking at pocket watches,, but I definitely would like to find the right one for me one day. 

The one on the right looks like a conductor's pocket watch 

This is the pocket watch I wore all though high school. 

I can't see myself ever wearing a pocket watch, but I find them fascinating. Antique pocket watches in very good condition can be picked up very inexpensively, and in my opinion offer amazing value. I find it fascinating that watches over a century old are not only still functioning, but also functioning well and keeping great time.

The first one I picked up was a lever set Waltham Model 1892 from 1903. It was working when I bought it, but I dropped it, so it required a service, which was more expensive than the watch itself. After the service, it runs great and keeps excellent time.

I later picked up a couple of others from an estate sale. The first was a crown set sterling silver Waltham Model 1883, from 1899. It still works and keeps good time, but it's somewhat difficult to set, since the crown setting is a bit finicky. Unfortunately, the movement view is pretty bland and boring. 

Finally, a "Dingwall" from 1901 with a lever set Hamilton railroad grade movement. This one looks like it led a very pampered life, as it appears to be in almost like new condition. It even came with the original box, which hasn't survived quite as well. It works as expected, and keeps good time.

My total investment for all 3 watches, including the servicing for the Waltham, is around $750 CAD. 

Functioning 120 year old (per serial code) Ingersoll Waterbury Yankee watch. "The watch that made the dollar famous". My only pocket watch and which I think has some horological significance. Purchased off ebay for $25.