Your father is one of the most important persons in your life. So, what do you give him on his special day? What would be the best present on his birthday? Why not give him a pocket watch? Yes, that is right, a pocket watch. Pocket watches are rarely seen today but they make great gifts for fathers who love watches in general and people who collect timepieces. Let us go in search for the perfect pocket watch for Dad.
What model and brand would you like for the watch? There are various brands, manufacturers and styles of pocket watches. If you look at the pocket watch stand, you will see more than one style of pocket watch. If you want to give your Dad nothing but the best names in pocket watches, it will set you back hundreds and even thousands of dollars.
Most of the best names of pocket watches are Swiss-made like Vacehron Constantin and Patek Philippe but there are good American-made pocket watches too, like Hamilton and Elgin. If you want modern looking pocket watches you can go for Tag Heuer. Most modern pocket watches are cheaper than antiques and vintage watches. There is a good chance that you will get a pocket watch which is less than a hundred dollars.
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You have to take into account how frequently the watch will be worn. Is the pocket watch going to be worn on a daily basis or will it only be displayed? If the pocket watch is going to be sued daily, you should get one which is durable enough to withstand daily wear and tear. You can also get a pocket watch which is operated by battery. If the watch is going to be included in a collection, you can buy even the delicate ones.
Is there any dial you have in mind? Pocket watches have various dials. There are black dials and white dials. There are also dials made form porcelain. What watch dial does your father prefer? You can order customizable watches and you can have any image on the dial. It is also best if you engrave your Dad’s initials on the back of the watch.
