Pocket watches are a lost art. Featuring a style of yesteryear, it’s not as convenient as a wristwatch, but it adds a classic flair to any outfit. It has a certain aura of traditionalism: having one means you respect tradition and what it has done for the watch movement.
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Five Picks Under $500
Seiko SVBR003
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Specifications
Movement: Quartz
Diameter: 50mm
Crystal: Mineral
Water resistance: Unknown
Coming from Japan is a Seiko train watch. Featuring classical hour indices, the cursive numerals solidify the status of a pocket watch being a classical accessory. Featuring a stainless steel case, this is a more subdued version of dressy piece in contrast to your typical gold casing.
It has a braided rope watch chain and different from the traditional gold chain as well.
Charles-Hubert, Paris 3972-GSeiko SVBR003
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Specifications
Movement: Mechanical
Diameter: 53mm
Crystal: Mineral
Water resistance: 0m
This example is Charles-Hubert, which is not a big brand marquee but offers unparalleled service such as lifetime warranty. The 3972-G has an exhibitionist face and a second subdial, which are main features of a traditional museum-style pocket watch. More traditional than the Seiko example, this one is a good example without paying too much money.
Stuhrling Original 6053.33113
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Specifications
Movement: Mechanical
Diameter: 48mm
Crystal: Krysterna
Water resistance: 0m
Another example is from Sthurling Original, which is known for giving customers no-frills timepieces. This is another mechanical example, with a simple steel case and exhibitionist watch face. Keeping up with traditionalism, the hour markers are in roman numerals and there are subtle details such as a well-designed crown at 12 o’clock and a multi-layered steel case.
Bulova Classic 96B270
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Specifications
Movement: Quartz
Diameter: 50mm
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 30m
Bulova is a fine manufacturer and this piece from their Classic collection is a more modern look on a traditional piece.
Featuring Arabic hour markers and a more subdued design than earlier examples, this Bulova has more contemporary design and is less outlandish. Different from other examples as well, as this Bulova has a dependable quartz movement.
Tissot Savonnettes T83655313
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Specifications
Movement: Quartz
Diameter: 49mm
Crystal: Mineral
Water resistance: 30m
This example from Tissot is a mix of both. Featuring traditional roman numeral hour markers and a modern quartz movement, this has a fair compromise of modern internals in a traditional package. I like it.
This has a different flair from the Bulova example, and would be a good contender for your first pocket watch.
