Pocket-watches Sentence Examples

Men may enjoy personalized old-fashioned pocket watches.

It wasn't until 1911 that Bulova began designing and selling pocket watches and clocks.

You'll find a large selection of casual men's and women's watches for everyday wear, dress watches for the office, and even pocket watches for your sophisticated moments.

Hattori continued his watch legacy by producing pocket watches in 1895, followed by alarm clocks in 1899, and table and musical clocks in 1902.

In 1860, Louis-Ulysse Chopard founded his company and began producing pocket watches and prestigious chronometers.

Then, towards the end of the 18th century they began to design pocket watches with three hands.

Don't trust the "water proofing" on vintage wrist watches, treat them like pocket watches and non-water resistant wrist watches.

The Metal line also offers pocket watches and durable Titanium watches, while the Strap line includes digital watches.

In the early days Omega produced popular pocket watches and introduced their first wristwatch in 1900.

Only 23 years old at the time, young Brandt set about assembling his pocket watches by hand with parts purchased from craftsmen and then traveled around Europe to sell them.

Many of the makers of talking wrist watches also make talking pocket watches and pendant watches as well.

There are many steps you can take to make sure that you get just what you want from wrist watches or antique pocket watches.

About a decade later he started a factory where workers created clocks and pocket watches.

By 1911, he was making clocks and pocket watches.

Today, however, pocket watches are regaining popularity and many people are looking to these unusual items for an alternative time keeping source.

There are broadly two types of pocket watches.

Most pocket watches are analog and are often sold complete with chains that keep the watch secure and stop it from slipping out of a pocket and getting lost.

High street jewelry, watch or gift shops will offer a range of watches and may have some pocket watches to choose from.

Specialist online watch stores offer a choice of pocket watches and these can be interesting to look at.

Today pocket watches are more collector's items than anything else, but they are also just fun to discover and read about!

This led to the adoption in 1893 of stringent standards for pocket watches used in railroading.

Needless to say, pocket watches were ousted by the dawn of the wrist watch, and people lost interest in them as technology advanced and we became a true "on the go" society.

Many people make a great amount of money collecting these classic time pieces, and many watch companies as well as various novelty shops make customized and limited edition pocket watches.

From Disneyland to fine jewelers, you can find a wide array of pocket watches to fit the needs of every collector.

On the internet as well, there is a huge market for pocket watches and avid collectors congregate on websites, message boards, and at occasional conventions to swap tips and admire each other's pocket watch stash.

While the functionality and stylishness of pocket watches is no longer center stage in the time keeping world, pocket watches remain as a huge part of our history and a representation of things fondly vintage, noble, and high class.

If you are looking for a great gift for an older relative or for a friend who likes to collect things, then consider pocket watches.

These watches have long been available with examples of antique Braille pocket watches found in collections dating back to the start of the twentieth century.

Braille watches can also be found as pocket watches and these make a useful alternative to standard wrist watches.

Fine men's engravable pocket watches make wonderful gifts for a variety of occasions.

Fine pocket watches are found in many high quality jewelry or watch stores and will be made from superior materials.

They will be able to advise you as to the best pocket watches for engraving.

Watch collectors and enthusiasts around the world consider Robert Roskell pocket watches the "holy grail" of watch collecting.

However, watch enthusiasts across the world seek out the beautiful sterling silver or gold cased designer pocket watches with the signature "rack and lever" movement that Robert Roskell was famous for.

Above all, Robert Roskell pocket watches represent a time in European history when pocket watches signified the status of a person within a community.

One of the most collectible pocket watches featuring Betty Boop is the Fossil Betty Boop pocket watch.

Only ten thousand Betty Boop Pocket watches were manufactured by Fossil.

This included a range of highly collectible pocket watches that featured some well known cartoon characters.

The original Betty Boop pocket watches were sold complete with a certificate of authenticity.

Unworn and pristine condition Betty Boop pocket watches now sell for several hundred dollars making this watch a significant investment.

Hampden pocket watches are much sought after by collectors.

The company was famed for its pocket watches and was known worldwide as a quality watch manufacturer.

Antique and vintage pocket watches do require a little special attention.

While other watch companies wouldn't build watch movements that fit into a wristwatch case, Gruen rejected the round movements created for pocket watches and instead built movements that fit into square or rectangular wristwatch cases.

The first Disney character watches included both wristwatches and pocket watches.

The early Disney pocket watches featured Mickey Mouse with hands that moved to tell the time.

Many collectors of pocket watches and Disney memorabilia sell items from their collection from time to time.

In many ways these can be viewed as new generation pocket watches as they share many of the same features as the original pocket watch design, but brought up to date for contemporary life.

Beginning with innovative pocket watches boasting features well ahead of their time, the company demonstrates both a passion and professional commitment to watch development and construction.

Old pocket watches can bring back memories of yesteryear or serve as a gift that links one generation to the next.

Well into the 1900s, men still carried pocket watches.

There are rare collector pocket watches that are worth thousands of dollars.

However, most pocket watches are only worth a few hundred dollars.

Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Hamilton quickly went about the business of manufacturing "America's finest watch" starting with a successful series of precision pocket watches.

By the early 1900s, Elgin had surpassed the output of its rival, Waltham Watch Company, and attained the status of the largest manufacturer of mass-produced high end wrist and pocket watches worldwide.

For instance, early pocket watches by Elgin include the "H.H.