Silver Pocket Watches

Choosing Silver Pocket Watches

Silver is the finish most people picture when they think of a pocket watch, and it is the busiest part of our collection. The tone is cool and bright rather than warm, it sits well against a dark suit or a waistcoat, and most dials are white or off-white with clear Roman or Arabic numerals, so the time reads at a glance. It also pairs with a wedding band or cufflinks in almost any metal, which makes it the safest choice when you are buying for someone else and cannot ask what they already wear.

What the silver finish is, and what it is not

These are new vintage-style watches rather than old ones. The cases are silver-tone or rhodium plated over a base metal, not a precious metal, which keeps the colour bright without regular polishing and keeps the price sensible for a gift. Wipe the case with a dry, soft cloth and keep it away from perfume and hairspray. Every watch is covered by a 12-month warranty on the movement, and unworn, un-engraved pieces can be returned within 60 days in their original packaging.

Full hunter, half hunter, open face or skeleton

Much of the silver range is full hunter, meaning a hinged lid closes over the dial and protects the glass in a pocket or a bag. Half hunters keep that lid but add a window in it, so you can check the time without opening the case. Open-face designs have no cover at all, and skeleton dials cut the face away so you can see the movement working behind the hands. If you want a warmer colour instead, compare Gold Pocket Watches or the softer, aged look of Brass Pocket Watches.

Movements, winding and delivery

The silver range mixes hand-wound mechanical watches with the Swiss quartz pieces in our Swiss Pocket Watches line. A hand-wound watch takes roughly twenty to thirty turns of the crown each morning, and you stop as soon as you feel firm resistance. Quartz runs on a battery instead, which suits a watch that will only come out for occasions. In-stock pieces leave Brisbane within 1 to 2 business days and made-to-order pieces need longer, so order early for a dated event. You can also step back to the full Vintage Style Pocket Watches collection.