Pocket Watches Are Fascinating
Old sepia and black and white pictures often show men with a pocket watch tucked into their suit pockets or the dangling of a chain from a pair of overalls, implying that the man in the photo is, indeed, the proud owner of a pocket watch.
A pocket watch is not only an great feat of early time keeping technology; it is a wonderful masterpiece for one to admire. As a person who collects many a pocket watch, I have learned quite a bit about these devices. I have gained much knowledge about the intricate mechanics of pocket watch movement. I have learned about various types of these watches available in the market today, both old and modern. There are many antique and vintage pocket watches and amazing auctions around the globe for people who want to pocket one of these hand-crafted wonders. Many seem prohibitively expensive and others are quite affordable. For the avid collector, price is certainly a concern, but is not first and foremost, as the historical and sentimental values far outweigh the monetary issue.
Pocket watches are a fascinating thing to learn about. While it might sound like a boring subject, at first, the early history, railroad era and advent of Swiss components can certainly pique one’s interest. Add to that the beautifully skilled artistry, and you find out that the pocket watch is not such a mundane subject after all.
Aside from the rich history and sentimentality, pocket watches carry an immense value. While some modern pocket watches can certainly be bought for low prices at your everyday department store, there are many others out their, antique, vintage and specialty, that fetch a pretty good price on the market. Older, classic pocket watches from celebrated brands such as Illinois, Hamilton, Waltham, Elgin and Patek Philippe, just to name a few, often sell for several hundred to several thousand dollars.
The Henry Graves Pocket Watch by Patek Philippe sold for a whopping $11 million, making it the world’s most expensive timepiece to date.
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