Need info on pocket watches

[Drac]

I have to say I'm a bit lost. Hopefully I am explaining myself without offending anyone...

What do I look for? I know very little about watches. My standard is the Casio GeoShock on my wrist.

Just buying something old could still get me garbage. Sorry to say that they made garbage back then in knives like they do now so I am pretty sure it is the same in watches.

I do want something nice that would go with a nice evening. A nice one that is appropriate for use a few time a year.

Though it seems that a couple of those who have antiques inherited it from someone and will pass it on to someone. Not the case for me since no one has one that will come to me and I don't (and won't) have kids there is no one to give it too after I pass on.

Jim

[Tobus]

I have to say I'm a bit lost. Hopefully I am explaining myself without offending anyone...

What do I look for? I know very little about watches. My standard is the Casio GeoShock on my wrist.

Just buying something old could still get me garbage. Sorry to say that they made garbage back then in knives like they do now so I am pretty sure it is the same in watches.

I do want something nice that would go with a nice evening. A nice one that is appropriate for use a few time a year.

Though it seems that a couple of those who have antiques inherited it from someone and will pass it on to someone. Not the case for me since no one has one that will come to me and I don't (and won't) have kids there is no one to give it too after I pass on.

Jim

Hmm, I'm trying to read between the lines and interpret what level of quality you're looking for. It sounds like you want "nice", but not "too nice", since leaving behind an heirloom is not in your plans.

So if you just want a pocket watch that looks good for an evening out while you're dressed up, only a couple of times per year, then honestly, I think any pocket watch would do. Just pick one that you like, and that is within your budget. For as little as you use it, you probably don't have to worry about buying "high quality". As long as it's not absolute garbage (the price you pay will tell you that pretty quickly), it should do fine for your purposes. Were it me, I'd stick with one made in Europe or the US. Nothing that says "made in China" or similar.

As far as looking nice, it'll be the watch chain that people see far more than the watch itself. The only glimpse they'll get of the watch is when you briefly pull it out, open it up, and check the time. But the chain is what they'll be staring at while you're in front of them.