You know what I'm convinced should make a comeback?
Pocket watches.
Nothing seems more elegant and timely than a pocket watch, and how cool would it be if you pulled that out when someone asked you the time? So I did a little research to find out if this watch trend will ever make a comeback.
To my surprise, the first "pocket" watches did not start out being worn in the pocket: the watches were wore around the neck like a necklace. It wasn't until the 17th century that the change from "neck" watch to pocket watch occurred. They gained popularity with the building and the spread of railroads across America in the 19th century. I would imagine it would be critical to know the arrival and departure time of a train, so it did not crash into another train.
When I think of a pocket watch, however, I don't think of trains and crashes, I think of a refined gentleman, with the chain from his watch peeking out from his coat. And not with an open faced watch, those would be broken too easily. A pocket watch with a hunter case, also referred to as "savonette" for the French gentleman. These are the watches you have to press a button to pop open the case. How classy is that!
As time goes on, the value of antique pocket watches increases. One of the oldest watch making companies in the world,
Jules Jurgensen Pocket Watch,
http://www.julesjurgensen.com/
has had their demand for antique pocket watches on the increase recently. I'm hoping this is a good sign for the comeback of pocket watches.
Of course go to watchcases.com for your pocket watch case or pocket watch stand once you start you pocket watch collection!Until Next Time!
J.M.
Labels: J.M., Pocket Watch
by: WatchCases
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