dbane883 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Anyone use a pocketwatch routinely? I guess I just havent noticed how cheap vintage pocket watches are until recently. Browsing through the upcoming Antiquorum catalog, I see that there are several pocket watches up for auction and one can pick up a 18k Patek for about $1500. Heck, I've spent more on a single bezel insert than that. http://www.antiquorum.com/catalog/lots/patek-philippe-lot-289-135?brand_facet=PATEK+PHILIPPE&page=1 I guess at these prices, the comeback is not happening anytime soon. Or pocket watches are severely undervalued and/or wristwatches are severely overvalued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Undervalued however rising! I recently sold one of my converted repeaters for over $2500 an dhave made quite a few. AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 They might make vary limited comeback, but I don't see a big surge in pocket watch sales or use, except as a source for movements to build beautiful wristwatches like the ones AJ builds. My primary reason is folks today dress for comfort and even when guys have a suit on at work, I seriously doubt that they are going to be sporting a pocket watch on a gold chain, and definitely not guys in jeans and T shirts. Unfortunately, I believe the pocket watch being used in it's true form as a pocket watch has seen it's day, it is relegated to history, along with steam engines, Model T's and buggy whips. Sort of sad, because their are some beautiful examples from very famous makers that can be had for a fraction of the price of wristwatches from the same makers. Brutal example of supply and demand. Too many watches, not enough buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyr Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Everyone carries a pocket watch these days, they just changed the name, they call it a cell phone now. Not nearly as elegant, and even more cumbersome to carry and use than a traditional pocket watch. Progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 No not unless you have somewhere to put it, most do not wear a vest even if in a suit which they are perfect for. Unless the majority of males start dressing up in suits with vests how can they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I wear when whenever I wear black tie, but otherwise I can't see myself ever doing so in general wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTR Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 No not unless you have somewhere to put it, most do not wear a vest even if in a suit which they are perfect for. Unless the majority of males start dressing up in suits with vests how can they.I've never owned a pair of jeans that did not have a watch pocket. Most of my suit pants have an inside watch pocket as well. I wear when whenever I wear black tie, but otherwise I can't see myself ever doing so in general wear.Too bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I've never owned a pair of jeans that did not have a watch pocket. Too bad... I'm a young guy and unfortunately I live in one of the hipster capitals of the world and the wearing of something like a pocket watch come come off very inauthentic, that being said most hipsters don't carry a pocket-watch from 1899 they carry a crappy quartz thing. Also I find a wristwatch easier for general use, and I can't wear both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTR Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 What's a hipster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hipsters:https://www.google.com.au/search?q=hipster&es_sm=91&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=CGbsVPz1O9fU8gXZkYHgAg&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=728&dpr=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 With the smart phone the pocket watch has indeed made a comeback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Dont ever see it Coming even mechanical wristwatches are a dying breed In my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 With the smart phone the pocket watch has indeed made a comeback. Unfortunately this is kind of true.. But I really do like pocket watches, not sure if I would ever wear one but it's a great piece of watchmaking and that's what I love about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Dont ever see it Coming even mechanical wristwatches are a dying breed In my opinion It will be interesting to see what impact the Apple watch has on low to mid range watch sales. I see lots of young people wearing watches, but since I work in a hospital setting, I suppose they feel that a watch is necessary. Seems like more women than men wear watches, but I'm not sure it's for utility or a fashion statement!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Apple plans on selling 1 million of the gold watch edition.....per month! To relate these figures: by March 2014 somewhere on earth the 500 millionth Iphone was sold. And the pocketwatch until recently still could be used as a fashionable dress accessoire, but to me it just has become antiquated fast. Still was happy in catching a cal 616 Cortébert Speciale and I´m quite impressed how it simply winds with a solid, smooth&agreeable touch and works with total reliability after all these Years. and there is an inherent charme and def. beauty in pocket-watches:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Unfortunately this is kind of true.. But I really do like pocket watches, not sure if I would ever wear one but it's a great piece of watchmaking and that's what I love about it I do too. I have kept a few pewter cases to work on later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Well... If steampunk fashion will spread we will see more of them (together with more titanic steel wristwatch by Romain Gerome for the rich ones): Ah, and if you find it too extravagant, well these are the SP girls: I wouldn't regret seeing them around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnLoOpY Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Already got too much stuff in my pockets with smartphone, wallet, need for extra power for the smartphone. Am considering a holster for my daily carry camera too so outside of a 1920s theme party this seems like an awful idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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