Lincoln Pocket Watch

The Lincoln from Stauer is a gold pocket watch with a full hunter design. The watch takes its name as it is based on the pocket watch owned by Abraham Lincoln.

The original watch owned by Abraham Lincoln was featured heavily in the news last year following the discover of a secret message left by a watch repairer called Jonathan Dillon, the message read Jonathan Dillon April 13-1861, Fort Sumpter was attacked by the rebels on the above date J Dillon, April 13-1861, Washington, thank God we have a government, Jonth Dillon.

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The watch itself is made by The George Chatterton Company who have painstakingly recreated the design of the dial and position of the small second hand and they have even replicated the mysterious engraving on the back of the piece. Anyone interested in either American history or Abraham Lincoln will treasure this piece of workmanship. The movement employs vintage styled manual winding with 20 jewels and the case is 14k gold fused which aims to match the colour of the original exactly which can be found at Smithsonian’s Museum of American History. Now over 200 years since the iconic Americans birth the fastination of Lincoln still lives on.

The George Chatterton Watch Company has set a strict limited edition and Stauer is the only place that you can find this piece of history meaning that this will over time become a collectors item for sure.

The George Chatterton Watch Company Lincoln pocket watch is available only from Stauer and in limited numbers – click here to buy or for more information.

Should I buy an antique pocket watch or a brand new one?

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:

1. Age of receiprient
2. Budget
3. Occasion
4. Preferred style
5. Use

Whilst an antique pocket watch will have more sentimental value and appear to be more thoughtfull it may not be the best solution.  For example if you have a limited budget or are looking for a modern style then an antique piece may be out of the question.  Another thing to consider is if you are looking to have the watch engraved as if you are then a new pocket watch may be the best choice as you would not want to detract from the history of an antique item which in some cases may have cost thousands of pounds at a time.

A new pocket watch on the other hand (no pun intended) will have less personality and it is often more difficult to find one with an element of charm and certain character.  A more younger receiprient may be more suited to a new watch rather than an antique version especially if they intend to use it on a more regular basis rather than just for special occasions.

What is the difference between a half hunter pocket watch and a full hunter?

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 the time and usually has a sealed closed cover to help protect the watch face.

Some prefer the easy access of a half hunter and this is often a popular model for more regular use whilst others prefer the more protective design of a full hunter style.

Half hunter (window to show time when cover closed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full hunter (enclosed watch face / dial – see lid design)

Sekonda mens steel pocket watch

This pocket watch from Sekonda is a gents style pocket watch with White Arabic Dial, Stainless Steel Case and Chain and Quartz Movement.

Priced under £30 this item is at the lower price range of pocket watches although looking at it you would not think so.

The white arabic style dial on this Sekonda is nice a clear allowing for easy reading of the time and it’s stainless steel case and chain provide strength to help protect the watch and prevent it from breaking easily. Read more