It’s amazing how many PW are still made. Most seem to be prestige pieces by boutique and legendary manufacturers. The Bruguet watches are my favorites too. Just gorgeous. The B&R is really interesting to me, I like it’s modern interpretation. But you are right with vintage. My 1920s Hammy 912 in its original display case and instruction set was only about $200 and it runs beautifully.
The Mondaine is modeled after the official Swiss Railways (SBB) clocks originally designed by Hans Hilfiker in 1944. This quartz watch features a unique movement that pauses the ticking seconds hand at 58 seconds, allowing the minute hand to move forward before the ticking resumes.
@Sam_D The pocket watch version of Mondaine does not have the so called Stop2Go feature. It is a simple quartz. It is now possible to once again buy the Stop2Go to which you refer but it is considerably more expensive than all the other models, despite being a quartz, and only comes in wristwatch mode.
Thank you. I’d recommend a neo vintage pocket watch. You get the best of both worlds. For example… I just picked up an absolutely beautiful citizen pocket watch. Modern movement with shock absorption and an incredibly reasonable price under $100. I’ll release a video about it soon.
can you do a video about repeater pockket watches, maybe what the cheapest old options are or what the nicest option are old and newer, maybe loop in wrist watch converserions too so you can wear them more easy
That’s a tough one 😁 - I’m definitely not an expert on repeaters… but, I’m sure I can figure out a few examples leaning toward the less expensive. I’ve always wanted to buy one.
Hello I have a pocket watch that has a battery mechanism and was wanting to swap two of mechanical mechanism and was wanting to know if that's something you could do It's a collector's edition 25th anniversary Disney pocket watch with a Disney castle on the front. Majesti made one of only 2000
My guess that would be difficult to do. I’ve seen many watches converted from mechanical to quartz but not the other way around. Sadly, I’m not capable of making that change.
Good review. One old pocket watch company which was bought out by Hamilton in about 1927 is the Illinois Watch company. They made perhaps one of the most beautiful rail road watch movements. If you really want a great pocket watch for an affordable price get an American rail road pocket watch….properly cla’d they’ll keep COSC time for less than 1/8 the price if a lower end Rolex. If you want a smaller pocket watch a size 10-22 1900-1930’s Hamilton 19-23 jeweled pocket watch would be nice. Vortex watch used these movements in their wrists watches. Again good review….I subscribed….keep it up and thanks.
My biggest problem with vintage over modern is the lack of shock protection. I received my grandfathers pocket watch when he passed. I was in my early 20's and knew nothing about movements and shock protection and the thing died and had to be fixed 3 times in a year because I didn't know how delicate it was. I want something more durable as a daily driver.
That is very true - I’m not the biggest fan of the hype that follows Rolex. But, I have to give Rolex credit - great shock protection, great anti magnetism, and great timing reliability. Vintage has a hard time keeping up with that.
Agree with you on shock protection but been carrying my Ball 999b vintage 1940’s for years and no problems. Instead if a watch chain, I use a small diameter nylon para-cord that I get at REI.
Missed you on the last livestream, you keep it salty! I’ve been catching up on your videos in preparation for going through the many pocket watches, chains and fobs that I’ve accumulated while buying estate lots of watches and jewelry. I’m actually looking for the right vest to wear with whatever pocket watch, chain and fob I salvage from my horde for a fun dressy excursion to one of the several period correct speakeasies in SoCal. Thanks for being such a comprehensive resource!
Wow so many beautiful pocket watches and so much information thank you. It’s always a pleasure seeing your work. Throughly enjoyed the show pls keep posting. 😎👏👍
I have secured an older pocket watch that I have been trying to get running again. Do you know of any watch techs in the Nashville, TN, area that are proven pocket watch techs? Thank you.
Thank you for trying to assist me. Since I am not a member of NAWCC I learned the following: Because library reference is a benefit of NAWCC membership, the Library & Research Center charges non-members a reference fee of $40 for each question. I will continue to leave this old pocket watch in the drawer that has been in for the last few years.
@@PocketWatchTime I suppose, but these watches are larger and easier to work on than their wristwatch counterparts, so the work involved is not out of reach for a trained watchmaker. Of course sourcing parts can be a challenge, but there are suppliers out there, and there are lots of movements available cheaply (like for fifty bucks or so) that could be scavenged for parts if you need to go that route.
If only there was an (new) American brand that took the beautiful craftsmanship of yesteryear with all the intricate demaskeening and made it into a modern rugged pocket watch. Maybe we can suggest that to Watch Angels since they brought back the Waltham infantry watches?
I wish that too. If all the Swiss companies can make beautiful watches/well finished watches… I think an American company can too. Vortic - I think plans of making an in-house movement sometime soon… I don’t know any specifics but that’s exciting news. And absolutely Watch Angels might be able to spearhead a project like that. Good idea.
I'm trying to find the watch from the 1980 film "Somewhere in Time". I think it is a "Hamilton" but I don't know what model it is. Does anyone know where I can purchase that watch?
If you search “Hamilton 941” on eBay you’ll see a couple available currently. If you check the completed auctions, you can see some nice ones that have sold before. The current offerings aren’t so great. If you’re patient and keep searching you’ll find a nice one. It looks like they sell for about $300 to $400. If you’re looking for the exact model in the movie with what’s called a “fancy dial“ you’ll be looking a lot longer. Fancy dials are an aftermarket customization and are far more rare than regular dials. These dials also range in the way they look… So if you’re looking specifically for that blue dial it might be a really long time.
Excellent video!! I read some crazy stuff regarding the “Marie Antoinette” pocket watch like how it was finished after her death and that it was recently valued at $30 million 🤯.. Maybe that’s a cool topic for one of your videos?? Really like the content of your channel. Congratulations!
I don’t know-modern watches, using the names but otherwise entirely unrelated to old respected brands-are just lacking. I’ll stick with history-nothing can replace the thrill of owning either a special, healthy antique pocket watch or a vintage wristwatch. Talking of brands-recent Omega wristwatches (for me) have lost the plot-even compared to their products of 10 years ago… prices are out of control and style has deserted the designs. I’d rather aspire to an entirely unreachable creation by George Daniels…
Completely agree… New models are just so tame and boring these days. Where is all the fun and innovation of the 1970s. Omega, Cartier, Seiko… All these brands were so interesting back then and relatively stale today.
I took your advice and went to the local watch repair guy. He got me a cheaper Renfrew serviced for $200 and helped me sort out a Hamilton. Ended up he could get ahold of a model 23 for me that he is gonna be delivering tomorrow. Wasn't able to find a whole lot about it on youtube, just some blogs. Its pretty cool to me and I'm curious what you think of my purchase at just $250 Canadian freshly serviced.
@@PocketWatchTime that was what I thought as well but Roberto at Precision Watch Repair was honest and forthright when I picked it up today. He said some parts were not original and that he used mine for parts to repair a better condition one for a client who didn't want anything that wasn't original. So yes I got it for free-ish but Roberto had them pay for mine as well and it was already disassembled. This is a true craftsman with a wonderful heart and why I have had so much fun exploring this new hobby. I repair shoes next to his shop so I feel we are both 50-100 behind the modern entrepreneur in some ways but lightyears ahead of them in know-how and long term service.
Very new to the pocket watches. What vintage watch do you suggest to start tith. I would like something classic/ gentlemen looking with a hunter case . I wear suits everyday.
The Tissot Pocket Watches are decent because you can always find them at a discount. $500, no, but you can get them for $300, yes. For that price, you cannot make much wrong if you just want to dip your toes into the world of pocket watches. And they are new and durable enough for people who are worried.
Very true - I’m sure some of the prices in the article aren’t exactly accurate. You’re right…secondhand or even new discounted prices are much different. The panerai I love drops down from $180,000 to around $70,000. Still too expensive for my blood. 😂
Tissot is what got me interested in pocket watches. i was looking for something for work that i didn't have to wind or wear on my wrist but also not Chinesium. settled on tissot after seeing a $350 blue dial watch marked down to $250.
@@PocketWatchTime it would be interesting so see more videos geared towards more practical+quality pocket watches. kinda like Pocket watches for EDC. do you have any videos like that or know of any channels geared towards people who aren't quite collectors but are still interested in carrying a pocket watch.
Of all these the watch with the best story vs quality vs heritage vs price just has to be the hamilton Railroad. Hands down (see what I did there ?), every time.
The biggest challenge is collecting pocket watches that gain value. The vintage ones (American) seem to get stuck these days with no increase in value, while servicing and parts are more expensive and less available. I have three of them. No one is paying the asked for amounts for American pocket watches in great condition. I certainly would not pay $64,000 for a pocket watch, with the prospect of no buyers for pre-owned. There are many articles that are supposed to 'motivate' pocket watch buying, but it is not happening.
I’m the odd collector that doesn’t pay much attention to rising or stagnant pricing - I mostly collect to preserve. Don’t get me wrong… I never hope my collection becomes worthless. The relatively inexpensive aspect of American pocket watches is what I find so endearing - I can collect a larger quantity and not feel like I’m breaking the bank. I wouldn’t collect PWs if they were 10k a piece. What 3 American watches do you have?
@@PocketWatchTime I should say 2. Hamilton 1947 950B model A; Hampden size 12 number 310, 1913; and a rare Zenith 1926 18-28-1-PE, from their factory in Besancon, France. All perfect dials.
The Hamilton , Tissot, and Ball, real all the Swiss ones have the same ETA movement. Tissot is the one to go with if you would buy one. The base models msrp $800 can be had for a little less. None are worth it really unless you’re an everyday wearer like me. Tissot Swiss quartz $300 very accurate and no shock issues. I’ve never seen a Gotham but for a quartz everyday wear, ok I guess.
Definitely an advantage of quartz is the shock resistance. I’ve got my eyes on a particular vintage Seiko quartz pocket watch… I just haven’t found one available yet.
@@PocketWatchTime I’ve been checking out old Accutron pockets. It would be really cool to see them do a pocket watch case for the Spaceview. I had a Swiss Army GMT alarm pocket watch from off Ebey about a year ago. Unfortunately I broke it before I even got any time with it. I had a Swiss army pocket about 20 years ago it was ok.
@blueringoctopuss I’m not sure if it was factory or if it was somehow not officially produced… But I saw a spaceview pocket watch in solid gold. Sadly, because it was gold it went for more than I was willing to pay. But, super cool.
16:14 Because value like why get a $300 tisot non railway quatz pocket watch when you can get a gothem that does have nice features the $100k brands won't touch like 24 hour, minute time? But yeah like most stuff on amazon the CQ is terrible and while if you get luckly it an amazing watch.... You have to get lucky. Also don't knock digital pocket watchs for under $100 you honestly can do better anolog.
You have to do your research on the watch before purchase. As you said… Sometimes you can spend only 100 bucks and get a great watch. There are some great bargains out there if you can find them.
@@PocketWatchTime No, I sould have mentioned it previously. The pocket watch I bought is green dial, cromed brass, and a hunter case, with the crown at 3 o clock. i would give this watch 2.5/5 stars. I had pocket watches as cheap as $10 and $100. if vintage is still expensive then I recommend Gathom. Its better than the typical China factory watch with a peculiar brand name.
So true… I bought this little leather attachment that you put on the end of a watch chain to save both the chain and the watch bow. Great little invention.
I have 2 Gotham watches. A railroad styled dial for work and a gothic styled one for at home and about. Both quartz and running +- 2 sec a month. I am really enjoying them.
@@PocketWatchTime Not Sure. I am not a collector. I just re-found my enjoyment of analog time keeping and hate having anything on my wrist. I do enjoy living vicariously through other peoples collections :)
Absolutely. I know you cover a lot of topics on your channel… but I always watch your complete assembly/disassembly videos. One of these days I’ll get the confidence to service my own watches.
Nothing here that really competes at any level with the classic American pocket watches, especially the RR grade items from Waltham, Hamilton, Elgin, Illinois, Burlington, etc. The beauty of those elegant, decorated and accurate movements eclipses literally all of the gimmickry on display, here, and the prices of the high-end watches are so far out of reach of the average citizens as to be laughable. Likewise it may be possible to improve on the classic blued hands on white enamel face look of the early 20th century classics, but it does not appear among those described. At least we need to be thankful that prices for high-quality vintage watches has not climbed into the stratosphere, which is may do at some point, since none of the original manufacturers are making them anymore. No doubt the economics of recreating those old classics, in terms of tooling, materials, manufacturing and labour (assuming you could find craftsmen with sufficient skill to assemble and finish them) would make for some hefty prices at retail, which is likely why we are not seeing this happen. Aston Martin did a small, limited-production, new run of their DB5 coupes, as used in the original James Bond movies with Sean Connery. These were made old-school with the techniques used in the 50's and 60-'s. and the labour costs ran the price of these up into the millions. .
Worst review if seen in my live on any topic Calling youself a pocket watch enthusiast and having to hear "i didnt know this brand made pocket watches" "i would have to do my research" "I guess it has a good mechanic in it" maybe do your research first and then a video
It’s amazing how many PW are still made. Most seem to be prestige pieces by boutique and legendary manufacturers. The Bruguet watches are my favorites too. Just gorgeous. The B&R is really interesting to me, I like it’s modern interpretation. But you are right with vintage. My 1920s Hammy 912 in its original display case and instruction set was only about $200 and it runs beautifully.
I agree - some beautiful new watches but hard to justify the price over vintage.
The Mondaine is modeled after the official Swiss Railways (SBB) clocks originally designed by Hans Hilfiker in 1944. This quartz watch features a unique movement that pauses the ticking seconds hand at 58 seconds, allowing the minute hand to move forward before the ticking resumes.
Interesting. That’s a complex quartz for that price point. Thanks for the info.
@Sam_D The pocket watch version of Mondaine does not have the so called Stop2Go feature. It is a simple quartz. It is now possible to once again buy the Stop2Go to which you refer but it is considerably more expensive than all the other models, despite being a quartz, and only comes in wristwatch mode.
Interesting. I never knew about this feature.
Thanks!
Thanks Shaun 🙌🏼
Fun to hear your thoughts. I do not own a pocket watch, but am looking into this type of watch. Subscribed.
Thank you. I’d recommend a neo vintage pocket watch. You get the best of both worlds. For example… I just picked up an absolutely beautiful citizen pocket watch. Modern movement with shock absorption and an incredibly reasonable price under $100. I’ll release a video about it soon.
can you do a video about repeater pockket watches, maybe what the cheapest old options are or what the nicest option are old and newer, maybe loop in wrist watch converserions too so you can wear them more easy
That’s a tough one 😁 - I’m definitely not an expert on repeaters… but, I’m sure I can figure out a few examples leaning toward the less expensive. I’ve always wanted to buy one.
Hello I have a pocket watch that has a battery mechanism and was wanting to swap two of mechanical mechanism and was wanting to know if that's something you could do It's a collector's edition 25th anniversary Disney pocket watch with a Disney castle on the front. Majesti made one of only 2000
My guess that would be difficult to do. I’ve seen many watches converted from mechanical to quartz but not the other way around. Sadly, I’m not capable of making that change.
Hello , found your channel today, glad I did….time to play catch-up and watch more of your videos,
Thanks Eric. Welcome. 🙌🏼
Aero watches should be on the list. A Swiss family owned firm . In production since 1910 and still going strong. 😊
Not familiar with that brand. I’ll check it out. Thanks for watching. 🙌🏼
Good review. One old pocket watch company which was bought out by Hamilton in about 1927 is the Illinois Watch company. They made perhaps one of the most beautiful rail road watch movements.
If you really want a great pocket watch for an affordable price get an American rail road pocket watch….properly cla’d they’ll keep COSC time for less than 1/8 the price if a lower end Rolex.
If you want a smaller pocket watch a size 10-22 1900-1930’s Hamilton 19-23 jeweled pocket watch would be nice. Vortex watch used these movements in their wrists watches.
Again good review….I subscribed….keep it up and thanks.
Illinois made a great railroad watch. I also agree the smaller Hamilton 922 & 923 are amazing watches.
My biggest problem with vintage over modern is the lack of shock protection. I received my grandfathers pocket watch when he passed. I was in my early 20's and knew nothing about movements and shock protection and the thing died and had to be fixed 3 times in a year because I didn't know how delicate it was. I want something more durable as a daily driver.
That is very true - I’m not the biggest fan of the hype that follows Rolex. But, I have to give Rolex credit - great shock protection, great anti magnetism, and great timing reliability. Vintage has a hard time keeping up with that.
Agree with you on shock protection but been carrying my Ball 999b vintage 1940’s for years and no problems. Instead if a watch chain, I use a small diameter nylon para-cord that I get at REI.
Fabric or Leather cords are a great alternative.
agreed. Somebody needs to come with an incabloc conversion set for old balance jewels haha.
That would be great. Looking at you Vortic Watch Co. 👀
Missed you on the last livestream, you keep it salty! I’ve been catching up on your videos in preparation for going through the many pocket watches, chains and fobs that I’ve accumulated while buying estate lots of watches and jewelry. I’m actually looking for the right vest to wear with whatever pocket watch, chain and fob I salvage from my horde for a fun dressy excursion to one of the several period correct speakeasies in SoCal. Thanks for being such a comprehensive resource!
Thank you. I’m here to add 🧂 anytime. 😂
Wow so many beautiful pocket watches and so much information thank you. It’s always a pleasure seeing your work. Throughly enjoyed the show pls keep posting. 😎👏👍
Thanks Matt 🙌🏼
I have secured an older pocket watch that I have been trying to get running again. Do you know of any watch techs in the Nashville, TN, area that are proven pocket watch techs? Thank you.
It’s tougher and tougher to find experts in pocket watches these days. Look up the NAWCC and see if you can find a resource on their website.
Thank you for trying to assist me. Since I am not a member of NAWCC I learned the following: Because library reference is a benefit of NAWCC membership, the Library & Research Center charges non-members a reference fee of $40 for each question. I will continue to leave this old pocket watch in the drawer that has been in for the last few years.
@tedchesnutt5832 join the forums on NAWCC - it’s free and you can ask questions directly to experts in the field.
@@PocketWatchTime I suppose, but these watches are larger and easier to work on than their wristwatch counterparts, so the work involved is not out of reach for a trained watchmaker. Of course sourcing parts can be a challenge, but there are suppliers out there, and there are lots of movements available cheaply (like for fifty bucks or so) that could be scavenged for parts if you need to go that route.
I’ve scavenged many a dial, hand, or case to improve a movement. 😁
Thanks for taking the ‘Time’ to create this content, Very Enjoyable…and Very Much Appreciated..!😇
Thank you. I’m surprised I haven’t made more videos with content like this. Thanks for the encouragement.
If only there was an (new) American brand that took the beautiful craftsmanship of yesteryear with all the intricate demaskeening and made it into a modern rugged pocket watch. Maybe we can suggest that to Watch Angels since they brought back the Waltham infantry watches?
I wish that too. If all the Swiss companies can make beautiful watches/well finished watches… I think an American company can too. Vortic - I think plans of making an in-house movement sometime soon… I don’t know any specifics but that’s exciting news. And absolutely Watch Angels might be able to spearhead a project like that. Good idea.
I'm trying to find the watch from the 1980 film "Somewhere in Time". I think it is a "Hamilton" but I don't know what model it is. Does anyone know where I can purchase that watch?
This is what I found… “Hamilton grade 941, SN 205038 dating from 1903, with a fancy blue dial”
Do you have any recommendations of where I could possibly buy this watch?@@PocketWatchTime
If you search “Hamilton 941” on eBay you’ll see a couple available currently. If you check the completed auctions, you can see some nice ones that have sold before. The current offerings aren’t so great. If you’re patient and keep searching you’ll find a nice one. It looks like they sell for about $300 to $400. If you’re looking for the exact model in the movie with what’s called a “fancy dial“ you’ll be looking a lot longer. Fancy dials are an aftermarket customization and are far more rare than regular dials. These dials also range in the way they look… So if you’re looking specifically for that blue dial it might be a really long time.
Thank you.@@PocketWatchTime
Would $1500.00 be a reasonable retail price for this watch in good condition in your opinion?@@PocketWatchTime
Excellent video!! I read some crazy stuff regarding the “Marie Antoinette” pocket watch like how it was finished after her death and that it was recently valued at $30 million 🤯.. Maybe that’s a cool topic for one of your videos?? Really like the content of your channel. Congratulations!
Thank you so much. 🙌🏼
I don’t know-modern watches, using the names but otherwise entirely unrelated to old respected brands-are just lacking. I’ll stick with history-nothing can replace the thrill of owning either a special, healthy antique pocket watch or a vintage wristwatch. Talking of brands-recent Omega wristwatches (for me) have lost the plot-even compared to their products of 10 years ago… prices are out of control and style has deserted the designs. I’d rather aspire to an entirely unreachable creation by George Daniels…
Completely agree… New models are just so tame and boring these days. Where is all the fun and innovation of the 1970s. Omega, Cartier, Seiko… All these brands were so interesting back then and relatively stale today.
I took your advice and went to the local watch repair guy. He got me a cheaper Renfrew serviced for $200 and helped me sort out a Hamilton. Ended up he could get ahold of a model 23 for me that he is gonna be delivering tomorrow. Wasn't able to find a whole lot about it on youtube, just some blogs. Its pretty cool to me and I'm curious what you think of my purchase at just $250 Canadian freshly serviced.
If I read that right… a serviced Model 23 for CAD$ 250 - that’s a free watch for the price of a reasonable service. Great deal. Congrats. 🎉
@@PocketWatchTime that was what I thought as well but Roberto at Precision Watch Repair was honest and forthright when I picked it up today. He said some parts were not original and that he used mine for parts to repair a better condition one for a client who didn't want anything that wasn't original. So yes I got it for free-ish but Roberto had them pay for mine as well and it was already disassembled.
This is a true craftsman with a wonderful heart and why I have had so much fun exploring this new hobby. I repair shoes next to his shop so I feel we are both 50-100 behind the modern entrepreneur in some ways but lightyears ahead of them in know-how and long term service.
That’s great. It’s so tough to find someone you can trust to work on these watches.
Very new to the pocket watches.
What vintage watch do you suggest to start tith. I would like something classic/ gentlemen looking with a hunter case . I wear suits everyday.
I’d recommend a 12 size Waltham Riverside. It’s the perfect size. A high-grade movement without the extra price of some of the even higher grades.
The Tissot Pocket Watches are decent because you can always find them at a discount. $500, no, but you can get them for $300, yes. For that price, you cannot make much wrong if you just want to dip your toes into the world of pocket watches. And they are new and durable enough for people who are worried.
Very true - I’m sure some of the prices in the article aren’t exactly accurate. You’re right…secondhand or even new discounted prices are much different. The panerai I love drops down from $180,000 to around $70,000. Still too expensive for my blood. 😂
@@PocketWatchTime The discount in percentage is the same but yeah, different league 🤣.
Tissot is what got me interested in pocket watches. i was looking for something for work that i didn't have to wind or wear on my wrist but also not Chinesium. settled on tissot after seeing a $350 blue dial watch marked down to $250.
Definitely good value for a quality watch.
@@PocketWatchTime it would be interesting so see more videos geared towards more practical+quality pocket watches. kinda like Pocket watches for EDC. do you have any videos like that or know of any channels geared towards people who aren't quite collectors but are still interested in carrying a pocket watch.
Of all these the watch with the best story vs quality vs heritage vs price just has to be the hamilton Railroad. Hands down (see what I did there ?), every time.
I actually picked up that watch for less than $400. It’s beautiful. It comes with so much stuff too… I’ll make a video about it sometime soon.
The Breguet Marie Antoinette No 160 is the best watch ever made.
Absolutely amazing!
The biggest challenge is collecting pocket watches that gain value. The vintage ones (American) seem to get stuck these days with no increase in value, while servicing and parts are more expensive and less available. I have three of them. No one is paying the asked for amounts for American pocket watches in great condition. I certainly would not pay $64,000 for a pocket watch, with the prospect of no buyers for pre-owned. There are many articles that are supposed to 'motivate' pocket watch buying, but it is not happening.
I’m the odd collector that doesn’t pay much attention to rising or stagnant pricing - I mostly collect to preserve. Don’t get me wrong… I never hope my collection becomes worthless. The relatively inexpensive aspect of American pocket watches is what I find so endearing - I can collect a larger quantity and not feel like I’m breaking the bank. I wouldn’t collect PWs if they were 10k a piece. What 3 American watches do you have?
@@PocketWatchTime I should say 2. Hamilton 1947 950B model A; Hampden size 12 number 310, 1913; and a rare Zenith 1926 18-28-1-PE, from their factory in Besancon, France. All perfect dials.
Wonderful. I’ll have to look up that Zenith.
The best pocket watches are those that you are able to purchase well below realized auction prices.
Can’t argue with that. Any watch is better at a bargain. 😁
The Hamilton , Tissot, and Ball, real all the Swiss ones have the same ETA movement. Tissot is the one to go with if you would buy one. The base models msrp $800 can be had for a little less. None are worth it really unless you’re an everyday wearer like me. Tissot Swiss quartz $300 very accurate and no shock issues. I’ve never seen a Gotham but for a quartz everyday wear, ok I guess.
Definitely an advantage of quartz is the shock resistance. I’ve got my eyes on a particular vintage Seiko quartz pocket watch… I just haven’t found one available yet.
@@PocketWatchTime I’ve been checking out old Accutron pockets. It would be really cool to see them do a pocket watch case for the Spaceview. I had a Swiss Army GMT alarm pocket watch from off Ebey about a year ago. Unfortunately I broke it before I even got any time with it. I had a Swiss army pocket about 20 years ago it was ok.
@blueringoctopuss I’m not sure if it was factory or if it was somehow not officially produced… But I saw a spaceview pocket watch in solid gold. Sadly, because it was gold it went for more than I was willing to pay. But, super cool.
16:14 Because value like why get a $300 tisot non railway quatz pocket watch when you can get a gothem that does have nice features the $100k brands won't touch like 24 hour, minute time? But yeah like most stuff on amazon the CQ is terrible and while if you get luckly it an amazing watch.... You have to get lucky. Also don't knock digital pocket watchs for under $100 you honestly can do better anolog.
You have to do your research on the watch before purchase. As you said… Sometimes you can spend only 100 bucks and get a great watch. There are some great bargains out there if you can find them.
The Gothom pocket watch is not that bad. Miyota quarts movement and the case is chromed brass.
Chromed brass - that’s pretty cool. Do you have this PW?
@@PocketWatchTime No, I sould have mentioned it previously. The pocket watch I bought is green dial, cromed brass, and a hunter case, with the crown at 3 o clock. i would give this watch 2.5/5 stars. I had pocket watches as cheap as $10 and $100. if vintage is still expensive then I recommend Gathom. Its better than the typical China factory watch with a peculiar brand name.
Good info. Thanks.
Like chains but they can scratch the case
So true… I bought this little leather attachment that you put on the end of a watch chain to save both the chain and the watch bow. Great little invention.
I have 2 Gotham watches. A railroad styled dial for work and a gothic styled one for at home and about. Both quartz and running +- 2 sec a month. I am really enjoying them.
I’ll check out the gothic styled watch - I’ve always liked those fonts. So will this plunge into pocket watches make you purchase more in the future?
@@PocketWatchTime Not Sure. I am not a collector. I just re-found my enjoyment of analog time keeping and hate having anything on my wrist. I do enjoy living vicariously through other peoples collections :)
@@PocketWatchTime BTW mine is the open face black dial with the antique style white hands in a gun metal case.
I do like black dial pocket watches 😍
If you hate wearing a watch on the wrist… pocket watches are the way to go. 🙌🏼
Have you watched my pocket watch repair channel yet?
Absolutely. I know you cover a lot of topics on your channel… but I always watch your complete assembly/disassembly videos. One of these days I’ll get the confidence to service my own watches.
@@PocketWatchTime Great and go for it.
Nothing here that really competes at any level with the classic American pocket watches, especially the RR grade items from Waltham, Hamilton, Elgin, Illinois, Burlington, etc. The beauty of those elegant, decorated and accurate movements eclipses literally all of the gimmickry on display, here, and the prices of the high-end watches are so far out of reach of the average citizens as to be laughable. Likewise it may be possible to improve on the classic blued hands on white enamel face look of the early 20th century classics, but it does not appear among those described. At least we need to be thankful that prices for high-quality vintage watches has not climbed into the stratosphere, which is may do at some point, since none of the original manufacturers are making them anymore.
No doubt the economics of recreating those old classics, in terms of tooling, materials, manufacturing and labour (assuming you could find craftsmen with sufficient skill to assemble and finish them) would make for some hefty prices at retail, which is likely why we are not seeing this happen. Aston Martin did a small, limited-production, new run of their DB5 coupes, as used in the original James Bond movies with Sean Connery. These were made old-school with the techniques used in the 50's and 60-'s. and the labour costs ran the price of these up into the millions. .
Well said 🙌🏻
Billionaire pocket watch list. Lmao
You’re right. 🤣 They range from $200 to priceless. Quite a list.
quite a few internet auction bargains out there with a 6498 movement
absolutely. I’m glued to auctions all day looking for cool bargains. 😁
They said every price point. I was looking for like a hundred dollar watch.
@@doctorstev2710 I made a recent video that had less expensive options:
ruclips.net/video/7oSjJUOiz7o/видео.htmlsi=xZjrhdQKLWiSNm5I
The daily pocket watch carrier was not on the mind of the author. Just saying.
Also the author didn’t give advice on a vintage or neo-vintage watch.
You own all of these watches?
Oh no. I’m missing way to many Zeros after my salary to afford all these watches. Just making a commentary about a recent article on pocket watches.
@@PocketWatchTime HAHAHAHAHAAH🤣🤣🤣
But you're lucky my man...
Worst review if seen in my live on any topic
Calling youself a pocket watch enthusiast and having to hear "i didnt know this brand made pocket watches" "i would have to do my research" "I guess it has a good mechanic in it" maybe do your research first and then a video
Thanks for the support 🙌🏼
Need more video of the watches, not video of you.
I understand. A bit tough to do on a video like this when I don’t have hands-on with the 30 watches.
Couldn't finish watching. TOO much video of your face!
I wish I was more attractive to look at. 😢