The advent of a watch that can be carried in a pocket is associated with the invention of a small watch mechanism. In the 17th century, this innovation quickly gained popularity among people with high status and level of wealth. Watches on a chain became a symbol of wealth and success; men wore them in a special pocket in a vest or trousers.

With the advent of wristwatches, pocket watches did not go out of use and did not even lose their value. They remain in demand today as an unusual and convenient accessory for men and women, with which you can add an original touch to your image.

Varieties of pocket watches

	In the 17th century, all clocks were mechanical and looked about the same. Round metal dial with brass or steel hands, chain and key chain to keep the accessory safe. The dial was open or covered with a convex cover, which was engraved. They were wound up with a key, which was kept right on the chain, but by the middle of the 19th century, mechanics had found a way of a keyless factory. The crown winding was patented in 1820: the crown moves to two positions, in one of which it winds the spring of the mechanism, in the other it moves the hands. Already in the 18th century, the first self-winding models appeared, and the modern automatic winding mechanism appeared in 1924, and the need for manual winding completely disappeared.
Today, fans of pocket watches have access to several types of mechanisms: quartz; mechanical; mechanical self-winding; mechanical, hand-wound.
The body can be made of stainless steel, steel with various coatings and sprays, as well as palladium. If in the first pocket watches there was only one hand, then modern versions allow you to determine the time to the nearest second. Many models have a special window for the date, and some are equipped with an alarm.
On the dial, you can see not only Roman or Arabic numerals, but also indices. The possibilities of decoration are almost endless, so they can satisfy any requirement. Can be found as classic options with a metal dial, and models with a transparent case, through which the movement itself is visible.
Features of using a pocket watch

Today, such models are also relevant, and if you are going to wear a watch in a vest, then place them on the side opposite to the dominant hand: left-handers - in the right pocket, right-handers - in the left. Some modern jeans have a special pocket. In this case, the chain can be attached to the belt loop.

Owners of pocket watches follow several rules to keep them safe and sound. First of all, before going out, you need to check whether all the parts are securely fastened - the mechanism, chain and key fob. They must be properly fastened together and firmly adhered to clothing. In addition, it is worth paying attention to the correspondence of the style of clothing to the watch. An antique or antique-decorated watch should not be worn with jeans and a T-shirt. For this, a classic suit is more appropriate. It has long been customary to carry a pocket watch in a vest pocket. In the 17th century, the appearance of a new model influenced fashion trends - designers began to create vests and trousers with a special pocket.
If you can't fix the chain in this way, then you can use special leather holders. They are equipped with additional attachments that suit any type of clothing. As a rule, the case, chain and keychain are made of the same metal, but today it is important to have several spare chains made of different materials... A regular leather strap is also suitable for everyday use.
A pocket watch should not be worn at the same time as a wrist watch. For the safety and protection of the glass in the pocket, it is customary to turn the dial towards the body. It is also not recommended to carry objects together in the same pocket that can damage the metal - coins, keys and other trifles.

	The watch requires constant care and cleaning. The hand-wound movement must be wound up every 24-30 hours and cleaned at least twice a week. Remember to remove dirt and grease from the surface, and also to polish the case. Then the metal will retain its shine, and the mechanism will serve for a long time. General rules for pocket watch owners Pocket watches have remained popular for hundreds of years. Such a thing has a rich history and from modern man requires adherence to some traditions. At the same time, the watch on the chain does not stay away from fashion trends so everyone can add something of their own to the particulars of their use.
Interest in such accessories in modern society based on their originality and the special charm that it gives to the image. They always look unusual and exclusive, emphasize individuality, which is appreciated all over the world today.
If it is difficult to add something of your own to a wristwatch, then pocket watches give free rein to imagination: on their lid you can embody any pattern or decor. One of the most original models considered to be the work of a Kiev master, made of wood. It uses a metal spring, and the rest of the parts are wooden, including the strap.
The Swiss watchmaking academy honored this piece with the highest honor. Pocket watches are always associated with history and art, so often their owners treat them more reverently than wrist watches.
Modern watches with a chain do not require special care. If the mechanism does not need to be wound by hand, then all you have to do is wipe the case as it gets dirty and maintain its metallic shine. Beauty, originality and ease of use have become the main advantages of pocket watches, which are still appreciated all over the world today.

Start small. In many cases pocket watch are kept for memory as a heirloom. Owning such an accessory is a great statement to the public that shows that your family is associated with high class and style that money cannot buy. If you are lucky enough to have such a thing, consider using it directly as a functional and stylish attribute of your appearance - that is, for its intended purpose.

• Be careful. Remember, heritage watches are usually unique. Make sure you are truly willing to take the risk and carry them around with you instead of leaving them safe at home.
  • To rule out any possibility of losing your watch, carefully check the connection of the watch to the chain and carefully attach the end of the chain to a button or buttonhole. This process is described in more detail below.
• Fix your watch. A watch that hasn't been used in years is unstable or doesn't work at all. If the mechanism is broken, nothing should deter you from seeking help from a watchmaker - just look for a reputable repair shop with a good reputation among the customers.
  • Sending a watch for repair by mail is quite normal phenomenon especially if you are sure that the result will be at the highest level.
  • A broken or inaccurate watch can also be worn as an accessory, but you must admit that you will feel silly pulling it out of your pocket to “know the time.”
• Clean your watch. Look for a special metal polish and thoroughly clean and polish your device. Almost all pocket watches fade over time at the edges and are covered with scratches from frequent use, however, you shouldn't have a problem making them look decent with a polish, a soft cloth and a little effort.
  • If your watch is engraved, be sure to clean the grooves just as thoroughly. Removing dirt trapped in the thread of a pattern or lettering can have a dramatic effect on appearance hours.

Buy a watch. If your family does not have such an inherited heirloom, then buy your own pocket watch. The modern variety will allow you to choose the watches that you like the most in terms of style and metal from which they are made.

• Choose a metal. Silver is the preferred choice for buyers these days, as its shiny surface matches any costume. Other popular metals include copper or bronze, gold, steel.
• Consider the details of the decoration. Among pocket watches you can find both the simplest ones, with a smooth lid, and richly decorated with finishing materials. Also, watch covers are often decorated with engravings in the form of patterns, monograms or images of a forest - this adds uniqueness to your look.
• Choose between new and used watches. Each option has its own advantages.
  • The new watches have a more reliable mechanism that will last incomparably longer, and are made according to the latest fashion. On the other hand, they will cost you a lot more than your old watch.
  • Old watches, which is important, have a wide variety of designs, ornaments and decorations. In most cases, used watches are cheaper than new ones, but prices can change dramatically depending on the collectible value of the device.
    • Do not buy old watches over the Internet - so you will never guess how reliable their mechanism is, or what their exact size is.

Buy a chain. It has two main functions: it attaches the watch to your clothing to prevent you from dropping it on the ground, and it complements the look of the watch itself.

• Start simple. Usually the metal of which the chain is made should match the metal of the watch: if you have a silver watch, choose a silver chain, etc.
  • The weight and weaving of the chain is determined by you and only you. For appearances, a thin, elegant chain is more suitable for you; denser and stronger, on the other hand, will last you for a long time in all your adventures and during hard work.
    • Make sure the chain you choose can support the weight of the watch if dropped.
• Use a strap or keychain. If you plan on wearing your watch in your pants rather than your breast pocket, consider using a leather strap or a dedicated keyring instead of a chain. They tend to be more durable and offer a less graceful, more casual and casual look.
  • You can also buy a leather holder: it attaches to the strap and holds the watch much more firmly compared to its free position in your pocket.
• Build a collection. In the end, a set of several chains and straps will allow pocket watches to complement images of completely different styles.
  • Consider breaking with tradition and choosing a chain in contrast to the watch. Like a keychain, a chain in a different color will accentuate the watch and the metal it is made of, making the jewelry stand out.
    • Please note: even an unsuitable chain should look like a natural continuation of the watch, and not an accidental increment. No matter which choice you make, the watch and the chain should look great together.

Choose your style. A pocket watch is a rather old-fashioned accessory, but it can be worn in many different ways. Here are some basic options to look out for:

• Classic: Wear the watch in your vest pocket for an old-fashioned look. The chain should be fixed to the button of the vest, and the watch itself should be put in the pocket with the dial facing you, so as not to make unnecessary movements and not turn the accessory in your hands, wishing to know the time.
  • If you are right-handed, the watch goes into the right pocket of the vest, if you are left-handed - into the left. This allows you to leave your working hand free while pulling out the watch to check the time.
• Sloppy: Wear your watch in your trouser pocket: unnoticeable most of the time, it will immediately grab everyone's attention as soon as you get it. The strap is fastened to the belt by the loop, and, as usual, the watch is put into the pocket with the dial facing you.
  • This style is more suitable for watches with a large dial, as the length of the strap will not allow you to bring them close to your face.
• Worker: Pocket watches have never been the preserve of wealthy people, although this is how we see this accessory today. However, there were times when any man whose job required a precise timetable wore a pocket watch. So, try to recreate an unusual retro look by combining a pocket watch with a work overalls - in this case, the watch goes into the front pocket.
  • For this option, a heavy, almost coarse, durable chain must be matched to the watch - after all, a work suit is also made rougher than an evening dress, and is designed for continuous and sloppy use.
  • Complete the look with a casually unbuttoned work shirt, a newsboy cap and heavy work boots.
• Theatrical: Since a pocket watch is a statement of your position, you can use it as a useful attribute for a themed costume - one that would emphasize your status in society.
  • Buy an unusual chain or keychain that would make your watch stand out as an independent element of your costume.
  • Whereas a pocket watch usually symbolizes wealth and conservatism, try carrying it in your pocket denim vest- parts of the punk image - to make a powerful argument against the standard point of view.
  • A pocket watch is a classic and impressive accessory for any steampunk outfit. Again, wear them buttoned up on a vest or shirt to add the final touch of old-fashioned accessory to your outfit.

Watches firmly occupy the niche of an irreplaceable accessory, which some wear for a practical purpose, while others just as stylish decoration... However, both of them cannot do without them. Among the many models special attention deserve a pocket watch on a chain. Appearing at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries, they were considered a sign of luxury and a special status in society.

Today, despite some modifications and an updated approach to design, the first thing that comes to mind at the sight of such products is the classics and aristocracy, which, of course, delights and attracts the attention of others. Moreover, it is inherent not only in men, but also in many modern women.

Exclusive and affordable luxury

Admirers or retro ones will surely appreciate this amazing accessory, which is quite rare today. And, nevertheless, it can become the original highlight of the image.

The traditional chain pocket watch with a lid is very popular. Their designs can be very diverse, ranging from simple compositions to complex finishes decorated with stones or decorative elements. For example, the model with the image of the "all-seeing eye" will look very original. Metallic decor and red stone add some piquancy to the product. And if you place a photo of a loved one on the inside of the lid, then there will be no price for such an ornament.

Women's watches on a chain with an open dial are equally popular. They can act as an exclusive decoration or be used for their intended purpose. A modern or antique design can add to the fragile female image charm and charm.

How to wear a pocket watch on a chain?

This question probably arose among women who decided to please themselves with a stylish rarity. Although there are many ways to wear this watch, the most common is the classic one. The vest, with a special pocket, fits the dial, and the chain is attached to the button.

Also, vintage watches can be worn in trousers or jeans. In this case, the chain or carabiner is attached to the loop, and the dial is placed in the pocket.

01.10.2017

Currently, on the streets of the city, there are rarely men who wear pocket watches, they were gradually replaced from everyday life by modern wrist models and mobile phones, and, nevertheless, you should not completely write them off, because, according to leading stylists, mechanical pocket watches are back in fashion.

This classic accessory continues to be worn by elegant and imposing men, trying to emphasize their individual image and style. Well-known manufacturers offer a huge selection of pocket mechanical watch on a chain with a lid of the highest quality, in various designs and price ranges. Mechanical pocket watches on a chain are mostly preferred by fans retro style, but before purchasing them, you should know how to wear them correctly.

How to wear a pocket watch and keep it safe

Models of all pocket watches, without exception, have a reliable chain, one end of which is fixed to the watch mechanism, and the other to the clothes, which provides them with full protection in the event of a fall. Many men wear a watch in the pocket of their trousers, jacket or vest, and in this case the chain will act as an original decoration.

Today in specialized stores you can find a huge assortment of chains, they can be unusual and simple, made of silver, gold, which gives elegance and emphasizes social status their owner.

The craving for fashion of past years does not lose its relevance, and many pocket watches on a chain are men's mechanical as an attractive accessory. This mostly applies to fans of retro style, because any model of pocket watches will emphasize creativity and non-standard image. So, for example, if the owner of the watch takes a rare model Pavel Bure out of his pocket, it will leave others indifferent, because such a watch was worn by Stalin himself, and today you can buy a pocket mechanical watch of average dignity from this manufacturer for a very reasonable price. If you want to donate a watch, then.

There are no less worthy companies that produce unusual pocket watches, this is Tissot, which previously officially supplied watch movements to the imperial court, and today it offers interesting and high-quality models.

How did our ancestors wear pocket watches?

To better understand the present, one should turn to the origins and find out how pocket watches were worn before, when there were no wrist watches. As soon as the movement began to take on a flat shape and be lightweight, they began to be worn in a vest pocket, using a chain made of gold, platinum or silver.

In the overwhelming majority, it was the lower left pocket of the vest, one end of the chain was attached to the mechanism, and the other to one of the buttonholes of the vest, which was chosen just above the pocket so that the chain had a beautiful bend. A reliable connection was provided by a carabiner, a metal latch or a hook, often the main chain was supplemented with a kind of keychain. The military and railway workers wore a watch in a jacket or jacket pocket.

Could the watch be worn in trousers? Yes, this phenomenon was very widespread in the last century, the watch was located in a special small pocket, and the chain was attached to a belt loop or to a belt with a carabiner.

How is it customary to wear a pocket watch nowadays?

According to etiquette, men's mechanical pocket watches are usually worn exclusively with a three-piece suit, but this type of clothing is not particularly popular now, and therefore the watch can be worn in the pocket of a jacket, stylish trousers, fastening the chain to the belt loop.

A pocket watch should be combined with the general style of clothing, for example, rare models with a Roman dial, inlaid precious metals should be worn according to the event and style of clothing. A pocket watch would be appropriate:

• on the important event where a tuxedo or classic suit is required;
• in the image of a person who knows how to emphasize sophistication and gloss;
• for lovers of a certain style who prefer a vintage image of gentlemen;

A pocket watch is considered to be a predominantly male accessory, but many creative women they are successfully worn in the pocket of a vest or jeans, where the chain acts as an additional decoration. Today in specialized stores you can find a huge assortment of men's and women's pocket watches, which are gaining special popularity.

How to choose a pocket watch?

Pocket watches remain a popular accessory that can always be used to emphasize social status and original style. Leading watch manufacturers develop modern men's and female models, and today you can buy a mechanical pocket watch on a chain in Kiev and Ukraine in any specialized store or via the Internet.

If you are thinking about buying expensive Swiss, Japanese or Austrian movements, without having enough funds for this, we advise you to pay attention to copies that are created on modern equipment from high quality materials. Replicas fully correspond to the originals, repeating all parameters, case identity, styles and design, which is important for buyers who decided to purchase a reliable pocket watch design at a very reasonable price.

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Many years ago, pocket watches were considered one of the main accessories in men's fashion... This is the oldest type of watch. But despite its "prescription", it still does not go out of fashion. You can still buy it and wear it freely.

There are times when watches are considered heirlooms, because they are passed from one generation to another. The presence of such a thing boldly proclaims to society that your family has always had the finest taste.

Today pocket watches are convenient for those who are bored with wrist watches. So as not to waste a lot of time looking for this stylish accessory in your pockets, we have prepared for you some tips on how to wear it correctly and with what.

You will need:

Chain

You immediately need to choose a chain for your watch.

Remember: it is necessary that the material from which it is made and the color match the watch.

As a rule, the watch itself is attached to one edge, and a key chain is attached to the other. Then you can attach the chain to a button or some kind of eyelet on your clothes, and leave the keyring in a conspicuous place.

The double chain must be attached to the middle of the chain, leaving the ends free. To one edge, if desired, you can attach a folding knife or key chain. It is customary to wear a watch at the other end of the chain, and keep it in your pocket. Two loops of the chain remain in a conspicuous place.

Keychain

It is of 2 types:

1. Leather keychains. They can replace the chain.
2. A keychain that acts as a specific load. Absolute freedom of choice already begins here. You can use a regular coin or some decorative item. A folding pocket knife is often used. Such a keychain hangs freely if the chain is attached to clothing in advance.

What to wear with

In the old fashioned way, it would be customary to wear such a watch in a special small vest pocket. Now such an element of clothing is found on men much less often, so we will consider other, more modern options.

• The chain is very convenient to carry in the inside pocket of your jacket. Put the keychain in the second pocket. So, when you unbutton your jacket, it will look like an independent attribute of your style.
• A pocket watch is also allowed to be worn in a pants pocket. In this case, the chain is attached to the belt. This is how watches are most often worn today.
• If you, nevertheless, put on a vest, then attach the chain to the button, and put the watch in a special pocket.

Side

Be sure to decide on the side on which you plan to attach the watch.

According to the rules, the side that is opposite to the dominant hand is chosen.

If you are right-handed, put your watch in your left pocket and vice versa.

Relevance

Although this piece of jewelry is stylish, you should be aware that wearing it is not always suitable for the occasion. Where would a pocket watch still be appropriate?

• At a party where the dress code is 19th and 20th century fashion.
• For any event where men should be in tuxedos or tailcoats.

Known to wear Wrist Watch together with a tuxedo is considered inappropriate.

• Everywhere and always, if a person is not afraid to be accused of showing off dandyism.

Watch care

Every thing needs care. Pocket watches are no exception, especially if they are of great value.

1. Don't forget to wind your watch. Both old and new models need to be started every 1-2 days. Make it a habit to wind up your watch in the morning and it won't let you down.
2. Clean them regularly. The procedure should be carried out immediately after removing them. A soft, dry suede is perfect for cleaning. However, use a metal cleaner.
3. Don't forget to polish. This procedure is essential if you want your watch to shine. Use a special polish for these surfaces.