Antique pocket watches have a charm and elegance that transcend time, and for watch collectors and enthusiasts, they are a treasure worth owning. Although vintage wristwatches have their own appeal, antique pocket watches are often overlooked and underrated. However, there are several compelling reasons why collectors should give antique pocket watches a closer look. In this blog post, we explore the reasons why antique pocket watches deserve a place in every watch collection.

Antique pocket watches are a timeless piece of history that many individuals seek out for their style and charm. These timepieces have a long history, dating back centuries ago to the early 1500s. Despite the advent of modern watches, antique pocket watches are still highly valued by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Not only are they admired for their intricate designs and craftsmanship, but they are also an excellent investment opportunity for those who appreciate their value. Whether you are an avid collector or have just started considering investing in antiques, antique pocket watches can be a great addition to your portfolio. They are highly sought after by collectors and investors, and their value has increased substantially over the years.

Prior Verge Fusee Pocket Watch ... Germany Staiger Alarm Clock … Elgin National Pocket Watch … Seth Thomas Mantle Clock … Antique Leroy Repeater Pocket Watch What do the above have in common? Well, besides being timekeepers, all of them are examples of old, classic,...

Pocket watches have been an important part of contemporary civilization and developments in the watch world. Since the 16th century, they have actually been an integral part of male style. These small, round watches represented portable clocks and were a status sign...

INTRODUCTION : Pocket watches have been an important part of modern civilization and developments in the watch world. Ever since the 16th Century, they have been an integral part of male fashion. These small, round timepieces represented...

Many European-made pocket watches have a wealth of information written on the dust cover and/or movement. Unfortunately, not only are the words often in a foreign language such as French, they are often highly idiomatic and not in common usage today. Many novice...

Early clocks were powered by heavy weights attached to long chains. Every day the weight was returned to the top of the clock, and throughout the day gravity pulled the weight down, thereby causing the gears to move. Unfortunately, this only worked if the clock was...

For much of human history, precise timekeeping simply wasn’t that big of a deal. Aside from the fact that there wasn’t any way to keep accurate time thousands of years ago, there simply wasn’t the need to do so. Early cultures that were based on agriculture worked as...

With many old pocket watches, it is difficult or even impossible to determine the exact date of production. In many cases, especially with lower grade European watches that were marketed under a variety of names, it is often impossible to even determine who the true...

American Waltham Watch Company (Waltham, MA. 1851-1957) Also commonly referred to as the “Waltham Watch Company,” the American Waltham Watch Company was the first company to mass produce watches in America and is generally considered to be the most important American...

Hardly a day goes by that I don’t get e-mail from somebody wanting my help in identifying an old pocket watch that they just bought or inherited. Often the person includes a ton of detail about the watch, but at the same time fails to give me the information I...