Summary
Just like the old days when gentlemen wore a distinctive pocket watch on a chain, this 17 Jewel antique replica with a silver/pewter finish and matching chain is the perfect gift item. A deluxe, black velvet drawstring pouch is furnished to enhance this beautiful timepiece. The unique feature of this most unusual watch is the front, see-through glass crystal that permits the owner to observe the inner workings of the totally mechanical movement and watch the balance wheel rotate back and forth. On a full windup, the watch will continue running for up to 48 hours. The case measures just under 2" diameter-horizontal, without the added length for the crown and bow. Pressing down on the crown opens the front cover for a total view of the bright and easy to read dial, minute, hour and sweep second hands. Pulling up on the crown one click stop permits the hands to be set accordingly. There are no batteries to be concerned with ... just like the pocket watches manufactured at the turn of the century.
Features
Decent quality
I bought this pocket watch because it was remarkably cheaper than all the other mechanical pocket watches at the time. Turns out that the quality of the watch was better than I expected. The whole casing section between the front and back covers appears especially cheap to me but is holding strong nonetheless. The watch keeps time accurately, and is surprisingly quiet. The hinged cover does have a hole in it, and does raise the concern of the glass being scratched if you actually carried it in your pocket. Overall it looks nice, works well, some parts are good quality, and some parts are cheap.
J. Chap, Tallahassee, FL USA
Nice clock but, where's the manual?
I purchased this pocket watch as a gift to a friend of mine, but I couldn't find the way to make it work! I tried like a thousand times and ways and I just couldn't. Also, I think it was broken because it didn't open easily when you pressed the crown. But the worst of it is that it didn't have a manual, and something as complicated as a MECHANICAL pocket watch should have one. Otherwise, the product is beautiful, really nice colour and for the price, was good.
M. Lagos, Tegucigalpa MDC, Honduras