Vintage Watches

Pocket watches were the trend before wrist watches became popular during the 16th century. Such watches were usually attached to a chain which allowed these to cling on to a man’s waistcoat, belt loop or the lapel.

Pocket watches came in two types during this era. One was the open-face pocket watches that consisted of the winding stem at the crown of the dial. Such pocket watches usually came with cases where the pocket watch was kept to prevent the watch-crystal from any damage.  The second type of pocket watches are the hunter case watches that come with a circular lid to cover the watch-crystal from any damage.

E. Howard Pocket Watches were one of the brands of pocket watches available during this time. E. Howard and Company commenced business in 1857. Its first set of pocket watches was released in 1858 and became an instant hit with the public who considered these the finest watches designed.  Edward Howard scripted his initials ‘E. Howard & Co., Boston’ on the enamel dials of all his creations. The company operated until the great depression when it lost most of its finances. The right to use this inscription was sold to the Keystone Watch Case, a watch case making company.

E. Howard pocket watches are still in demand by those with a taste for craftsmanship and style. The E. Howard pocket watch is also, an excellent gift for weddings and family heirlooms. E. Howard Pocket watches, like any other vintage watch needs to be treated with care. It is only with care that these watches have been able to survive generations. Pocket watches are not to be mishandled or dropped on to the floor. These watches also have to be kept away from water. It is important that pocket watches are cleaned every now and then. Periodic servicing of WestClox pocket watches also needs to be done to maintain the condition of the watch.[..Read More..]

Pocket watches are considered an antique today. These are priced at a higher premium due to its scarcity and craftsmanship skills required to design the watches. Though you may find a number of antique stores that sell E. Howard pocket watches in your town, the internet undoubtedly will have more options to offer. Therefore, a simple browse through the internet will save your time and will give you an idea about the price ranges as well. The best possibility yet is that you can even compare a few online stores for price and the quality of the watches and all that could be done very easily and quickly at the comfort of your own home.

However, make sure that you take extra precautions when giving off credit card information and any such personal detail online. Unless otherwise, a store selling E. Howard pocket watches are authentic and reputed, you are better off dealing with a physical store in your local area.  After all, precautions are always better than remedies!