Fine Men's Engravable Pocket Watches

About Pocket Watches

Pocket watches are gaining popularity. They have an interesting history and were once the main form of portable time keeping devices available. However, over the years the wrist watch replaced the pocket watch. This is largely to do with the fact that wrist watches are more practical, can be worn with any outfit and new technologies have meant that they are available in a wide range of styles. Many people, however, appreciate the classic styling of the pocket watch. A pocket watch is a wonderful accessory to formal wear and is fantastic for someone looking for something a little different from their watch.

Pocket watches can be found made from any metal. They may also have a chain and clip that keeps the pocket watch secure and stops the watch from getting lost. Pocket watches often have a lid or a case that stops the watch from getting scratched and helps to protect it against knocks.

Fine pocket watches are found in many high quality jewelry or watch stores and will be made from superior materials. This might include a case made from gold or silver, high quality watch workings and will often include an area for engraving.

Engraving Pocket Watches

There are many reasons why someone may want to get a pocket watch engraved. This is particularly popular when watches are given as gifts as the engraving personalizes the watch and will help to mark an occasion. Typically watches and clocks were given to mark retirement, but now there are many occasions where a pocket watch makes a great gift and an engraving would be appropriate:

• Wedding: The bride and groom may give a pocket watch as a thank you to the best man, the bride and groom's father or to other special people. A simple engraving giving the date of the wedding and the name of the bride and groom will mark the occasion for many years to come.

• Birthday: Fine men's engravable pocket watches make great birthday gifts. Whether it is to celebrate a special milestone birthday or simply as a lovely gift, engraving a watch with the date and name of the person makes the gift that little bit extra thoughtful.

• Birth of a Baby: Fathers often get left out of family jewelry. This is a special form of jewelry that marks the birth of a baby or celebrates family life. There are plenty of suitable jewelry options for mothers, however there is a smaller range of appropriate jewelry items for men. A pocket watch engraved with the names of the children, set with the birthstone of a new baby or simply marked with the date of birth make a wonderful gift for a father or grandfather.

• Anniversary: There are many anniversary occasions that deserve to be marked with a special gift. These might include a wedding anniversary or a long service award at work. Engraving a pocket watch with the special dates is a lovely way to help celebrate the anniversary.

• Father's Day: Many men may enjoy an engraved pocket watch as a tribute to his role as a father.

Tips for Buying Fine Men's Engravable Pocket Watches

When buying a pocket watch suitable for engraving there are a few tips that will ensure the perfect purchase:

• Discuss with the store what your requirements are. They will be able to advise you as to the best pocket watches for engraving. They might also be able to recommend an engraver who will do a top quality job for you.
• Look for pocket watches with lids. The inside of a lid is a wonderful area for discrete or personal messages to be engraved.
• Write the message to be engraved down on paper as this will help to ensure that there are no spelling mistakes and that the engraving is perfect.

An engraved pocket watch is a lovely gift for a man and is one that will be cherished now -- and will become a family heirloom in the future.