Designed to carry in the pockets, the pocket watches were prominently in fashion before the WWI. The usher of the wristwatches in the watch world placed the pocket watches in the antique category. The vintage pocket watches have become the collectors’ choice across the globe. More...

Vintage Pocket Watches: A Bygone Era

The pocket watches were often supported with a long chain enabling them to be carried in the waist coat pockets and were embellished with decorative silver or gold chain. The vintage pocket watches are mostly found in the museums with the watch lovers often passionate about these exquisite timepieces.

With the changing times, the designs of the wristwatches also went through a transitional change. The designs of the wristlets seem to be inspired from the vintage pocket watches. The pocket watches may not be common in the modern times but are often used with a three piece suit as a style statement.