I want to get my boyfriend a sweet ass pocket watch for Christmas. I don't really want to spend more than $200 cause this bish is on a budget. I'm doing some research on them but was wondering if there are any collectors here in the City that might be able to give me some advice on picking something out. I want to go as old school as my wallet will allow so I'm looking (I think) for one with mechanical movement as opposed to quartz.
you seem like a kickass girlfriend, that is a pretty sick gift. anyways im not a collector, but figured this might point you in the right direction Antique Pocket Watch...your source for everything pocket watch!
I, myself have always been a big Rolex fan. You can browse Ebay, and find a nice used one. They have the mechanical gears and springs in the back as well. No batteries, just wind up.
haha thanks clueless, for the kind words and for the linkage!! =) and thanks for the tip foxracin... i will check out rolex for sure. also gonna check out some elgins. they look pretty pricy =(. i found a cool ass devonshire watch-- modern, quartz and not mechanical (bummer) but well within my price range and really nice-lookin. it's got that skeleton look so you can see through into the gears. 17 Jewel Devonshire with Private Engraving | Personalized Pocket Watches