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Key wind movement The very early pocket watches creted around the 16th century, up until the third quarter of the 19th century, used key wind and key set movements.  For this method a key was necessary to wind the watch and to set the time. This was usually achieved by opening the back of the watch and putting the key over the winding arbor or setting... [Read more on this question]

If you are thinking of buying a gold plated pocket watch for a wedding gift or anniversary you may wish to engrave it to add that personal touch. It also adds that thoughtful touch and shows you have taken time in chosing a gift. The receivers initials or a personal message is alway a nice touch when giving a gift to someone. Also gold pocket watches... [Read more on this question]

There are three different distinctive pocket watch designs and styles, the open face, full hunter and half hunter, each have their own uses and purposes. Pocket watches are often classed and sold by their design type hence the reason you will often see a timepiece detailed as open face or hunter style. Although pocket watches are a watch design on their... [Read more on this question]

Which pocket watch? Old or New Often when someone is looking to buy a pocket watch as a gift they cannot decide if an antique piece would be better suited over a new one.  Both have their advantages and disadvantages and there is no real right answer.  To best solve this dilema you will need to consider the following points: Age of receiprient Budget Occasion Preferred... [Read more on this question]

A common question on the different designs and styles on pocket watches is ‘what is the difference between a half hunter and full hunter?’ The answer is: A Half Hunter enables you to read the time with the cover closed and usually has a window in which you can view the time through whereas a full hunter has to have the cover open to read... [Read more on this question]