Around the end of the 19th century, the emergence of the railways meant that keeping accurate time became crucial for rail workers. So crucial that Levi Strauss made a very small pocket in the front pockets for his jeans, especially for the protection of the pocket watch. To this day, jeans are still produced with this small box. Whether you want a pocket watch for daily use or as an investment, in this article we share a number of tips for the (online) purchase of a pocket watch.
The first steps
Before you decide which pocket watch you want to buy, first consider why you want the watch. If you want one just because you like them to look at, this should guide your buying process. If you want to buy one that will keep its value or increase in value, there are a few more factors to consider.
Vintage or fashionable
For serious collectors and investors, the pocket watch won't be considered vintage unless it's been ticking for 75 years. Many even claim that the timepiece should no longer be in production to be able to call it vintage. As often happens with vintage objects, if all of the original parts are still intact, the value will be higher and a much more solid investment in the long run. If your eye catches a vintage Rolex pocket watch, look for the original crystal glass, which covers the watch's face. Sapphire crystal was introduced in the 1980s and therefore this material should not be present on vintage Rolex first copy watches.
Mechanical or quartz
Before buying a watch, it is important to decide whether you want a mechanical or a quartz pocket watch. Quartz watches are much more practical if you plan to use your pocket watch regularly. The battery can last up to two years and are available in all kinds of variations. Mechanical watches, also known as 'winding watches' have a more classic look. The operation of this watch is a bit more technical.
State
The dial is what makes this timepiece valuable, so always check it very carefully for marks and scratches. Small spots, a broken hinge or missing screws can be easily fixed, but obvious dents and missing parts become much more difficult and expensive to repair. Make sure the gears are made of metal rather than plastic as this will last much longer. Essential elements such as the bezel - the piece on the metal case that holds the crystal dial in place - must also be undamaged. Buy first copy watches online
Which brand do you choose?
Different watchmakers use different techniques. Expensive brands will always be worth more and keep their value or even become worth more. Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, Omega, IWC, and Patek Philippe are some serious watchmakers worth your time. They may be more expensive, but you can be a little more confident that you will get more than your money's worth.
Types of watches
There are a few styles of pocket watches to choose from: open face, full hunter, half hunter, double hunter, or double half hunter. Hunter styles have a round metal cover that goes over the crystal and dial of the watch. Open-face styles on the other hand do not have this feature. Below is a brief description of each individual style. If you want to go for a minimalist style, open-faced is the way to go. If you want a little more embellishment, the hunter styles may be more suitable for you.
Open-face pocket watch
A pocket watch without a cover. Today this style is very common, but it was not the case in the 18th and 19th centuries, as the watch could easily be damaged.
Half hunter pocket watch
A pocket watch with a cover that has a hole or crystal, which allows you to read the time without opening the watch.
Full hunter pocket watch
A full-cover pocket watch often engraved on the outside.
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Double hunter pocket watch
A pocket watch with a full cover on both sides, allowing the user to see not only the time but also the mechanical movements on the back of the pocket watch.
Double half hunter pocket watch
A pocket watch with a half cover on both sides of the watch, which allows the user to see not only the time but also the mechanical movements on the back of the pocket watch. The front has a hole or crystal so that the time can be read without opening the watch.