Do you own a Pocket Watch?

Technically I have three, but one is an incredibly cheap quartz and another is a vintage dollar watch that's in the shop. I wound the good one this morning, haven't worn it in about a month.

What do you have?

Oh, a $8.88 Walmart George, a 1933 Westclox (I think), and a key-wound movement by some defunct Parisian wacth maker in a gold Tiffany case (that inexplicably found its way into my family and is in remarkable condition to boot).

When I get home, I might have to photograph the one charm-laden chain that I can't really figure out. 

Wonderful

Heck yeah I gots pocket watches! 

One on the left is a cheapo with sentimental value, one in the middle is a early 70s Sekonda, and the far right is a pendant watch but IT STILL COUNTS DAMMIT

I don't have one, but I have one on the list of wanted acquisitions. 

This is the eternal issue. It seems that vintage pocket watches are in good supply and not that expensive. A suitable chain that isn't low-quality modern dreck is precious and scarce.

I've got one but didn't buy it and don't use it (but it works). It was my grandfather's 

I have 4 vintage (antique) pocket watches:

From left to right:

Lever set Waltham model 1892 from 1903

Pendant set Waltham model 1883 from 1899

Lever set Dingwall branded with Hamilton movement, from 1901

Porte & Markel ladies pocket watch, with unknown movement, unknown date

They are all in very good condition, all run, and all keep good time. I never wear them, but really enjoy having them in my collection.  

Of course a pendant watch counts 😂 

What are you thinking about?

That’s a beautiful Elgin. Probably 12s from the 1920-30s. 

Beautiful collection ❤️ 

Thanks - yep... My jewelry guy looked up the serial number and it was 1920something.  I have all the info written down somewhere.  I have it in a display dome - while I don't use it, obviously it has huge sentimental value.

Something vintage like a Waltham or Elgin. 

I have one that I've abandoned on my desk. Prefer wristwatches because it's faster to see the time when you are outside.

My wife got me this beautiful one for the morning we got married. So I've only got this, but will always have it. 

What a great gift 

So true — wristwatches are way more convenient… can’t argue with that. 😂

This needs to have its second hand reattached. It is from the 1920's. It was repayment of a favor. I also have a nameless quartz from the 1980's for some reason.

I want an Illinois (among others).

The Pocket Ben is a classic. I’ve never done research on the name though — very unusual. 

Thanks for all the votes everybody — keep them coming. 

Just this one for now. 

Its what started all of this. Gifted to me by a family friend for high school graduation. All original Hamilton 992 movement that he had serviced himself. If I remember right its from '31 or '32, but don't quote me. 

I had no idea mechanical watches were a thing, and it properly blew my mind. 

That’s a great watch! I don’t even remember if my folks took me out to dinner for high school graduation 😂… Getting that great PW is amazing. Congrats.

Thank you! Means extra coming from you!

Like any good watch nerd my 'uncle' was looking for any reason to buy a watch, my high school graduation gave him one 😂

10 years later, now we regularly chat watches and send each other watch porn!

Westclox trademarked Big Ben, Little Ben, and Pocket Ben for the U.S. market. They believed in the marketing potential of the most famous clock in the world. By far the most popular was the Little Ben, which was a desk/alarm clock. They are still made and sold, although I forget by whom (Sunbeam, perhaps). The Pocket Ben was made from about 1905 until the 1990's. It was always an open faced budget pocket watch.

My grandfather’s watch, handed down to me by my Dad. It’s from the 1800s, long before my grandfather was born. It’s 18k gold.

Great info. Thank you. 

E Howard makes a beautiful pocket watch. 18 karat gold case makes it even more beautiful. Congratulations.

What watch would you recommend for a new collector?