Pocket watches - the revival of traditions!
More watch companies draw inspiration from their past, as a result bringing to light pocket watches in a more modern manifestation. Striking example of this are pocket watches by Bovet, Bell & Ross and Chopard.
Every time at various auctions we can see pocket watches, which interest has not dried up. Collectors appreciate the updated appearance of pocket watches, using in their creation the most unusual materials and even convertible styles.
However, only a decade ago pocket watches were in an enviable position. Among the major collections of the watch brands it was almost impossible to meet at least one pocket model. A new approach to pocket watches reflects the modern man and his desire to wear pocket watch with jeans hanging from a belt loop or other "innovative" ways. Today, about a dozen of the most prestigious watch brands produce pocket watches, which have become worthy addition to their main collections.
Sometimes modern pocket watches have extremely original design with modern design elements, for example, instead of the traditional chains, watches have a leather cord or the watch itself are made of high-tech and unique materials.
Bovet company, thanks to a specially designed system, presents excellent pocket masterpieces that can be used as pocket watch and wrist watch, and even desktop watch. Bovet Amadeo® Fleurier watch is convertible automatic watch that comes with a leather strap as a wrist watch and chain like a pocket watch. The watch has a hinged case back that turns it into miniature table watch. Watch Amadeo ® Fleurier Tourbillon Virtuoso III is a brand new addition to the collection Bovet. The model is a 5-day tourbillon with retrograde perpetual calendar, representing the technical and artistic masterpiece. All information is applied to a perpetual calendar and sapphire disks located on the perimeter of the dial. Due to this, the dial has enough space for the trigger of the tourbillon.
Bovet Amadeo® Fleurier Tourbillon Virtuoso III watch
Chopard company has also remained in the shadows, presenting pocket watch LU C Louis Ulysse The Tribute, which also transformed from a pocket watch in the wrist and vice versa. First this watch was presented a few years ago in honor of Louis Ulysse Chopard, who founded the brand in 1860. Mechanical watch L.U. C Louis Ulysse The Tribute is made of 18-carat white gold and certified COSC. This watch also can be transformed from pocket watch to wristwatch with one quick movement through a system based on the regulatory system of lugs.
Chopard L.U. C Louis Ulysse The Tribute watch
Bell & Ross company in its turn offers a very functional and traditional pocket watch - Heritage PW1, the creation of which the masters inspired of vintage aviator watches. In the 49-mm case is enclosed with manual winding mechanism and has a grooved crown for easy use with gloves. Domed crystal gives the watch a vintage look. Heritage PW1 watch is quite authentic, but it has urban chic.
Bell & Ross Heritage PW1 watch
Written by Freya
