Types of Pocket Watches

Gold pocket watches make an ideal gift for anyone, no matter young or old. They are fantastic collectibles to pass on to future generations and can bring elegance and style to any attire. Pocket watches are often categorized according to the style of face-display they possess. There are five different types of pocket watches and they can be easily distinguished from one another. People who collect gold pocket watches often remain faithful to a single style, their favorite maker or watches that were made at a certain point in time.

The Open-Face pocket watch is considered by many to be the easiest to recognize. It comes with an open face so you don't have to open the covering every time you want to read the time. This watch was not as popular in the 18th and 19th century as it is today because of the fact that the face of the watch could be easily damaged.

A Full-Hunter watch comes with a pivoted covering that has to be raised when you want to read the time. This watch is mostly used as a collectible item as it's not very convenient to open and close the covering every time one needs to check the time.

A Half-Hunter watch was very famous in the 18th and 19th centuries. Even though it comes with a covering, there is an opening or gem in the covering to ensure that the person is able to see the time without the need to open the cover.

The Double-Hunter version is extremely practical. It comes with a decorative covering similar to the one in half-hunter style and also has a covering on the rear interior of the watch to allow you to lift the back anytime to see the internal functioning of the watch. You can store this type of watch on your side desk and still be able to check on the time at the hours of night without the need to get hold of it.

A Double Half-Hunter watch has all the attributes of the half-hunter and double-hunter models. The only major difference is that the watch has a covered opening on the front so that you can see the pointers of the watch as well as its inner working. This watch is admired by many collectors because of its antique touch.