Most people nowadays use their phones or wrist watches to keep track of time. however if you want something a bit unusual and stylish, you might consider using a pocket watch. There are many styles of pocket watches and are a good options for those who prefer to avoid wrist jewelery for work or other reasons. Choosing the right pocket watch can be a difficult task for most people. There are a few factors to consider when choosing a pocket watch.
Type of pocket watch
There are three main types of pocket watches in terms of design. These are open face, half hunter and full hunter. The open face design consists of a watch with an open face which is unprotected and open to the elements. The half hunter and the full hunter have a protective cover to the watch with the half hunter usually protecting the face of the watch but still leaving the time on display to see. The full hunter protects the face of the watch fully and usually covers the watch face in full. Most pocket watches re made of metal and can be crafted of brass, steel, gold or silver and often have an engraved relief decoration pictured on the front.
Choosing the chain
Depending on what the watch case is made of, the decoration as well as the watch workings may be subject to damage if the watch is accidentally dropped. This is why most watches have a chain to keep them safe. Some pocket watches come with a matching chain while others don’t hence one is required to buy one separately. Most people prefer a chain matching the color of the watch. Some people also choose to keep several chains of different lengths to use according to where they keep their watch. This, however, is entirely dependent on their wardrobe choices.
How to wear a pocket watch
Pocket watches can be kept in a shirt pocket, a vest pocket, a pants pocket or a jacket pocket. Wherever you keep your watch, you must make sure the chain is secured by a loop which is usually attached to the watch. This will prevent your watch from falling and breaking in case you bend down or it slips accidentally.
There are various brands of pocket watches in the market. One’s choice will vary from another depending on their taste in terms of color, design as well as size of the watch.
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