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ansharma · 1 March 2016, 11:11 PM

Hi all,

Following the addition of an Atmos clock, here is another strange addition!

I think it is a lovely way to tell the time and has a great ticking noise. It is a Silver Wempe pocket watch from around the 1920s. Has a power reserve of about 30 hours and a Swiss made movement.

So if you are looking for a desk timepiece as well as a portable watch - this could work!

I will probably add a sundial next?!

Cheers
Anuj

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DCheeta · 2 March 2016, 01:26 AM

Awesome, Anuj! I love pocket watches (and waistcoats), although I have none. How's the timekeeping on that old boy?

ansharma · 2 March 2016, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Awesome, Anuj! I love pocket watches (and waistcoats), although I have none. How's the timekeeping on that old boy?

Thanks Dave! It is going pretty well so far, only had it for a day but it is pretty spot on. The power reserve has impressed me!

I recommend getting a vintage pocket watch as long as it is in good condition and running strong you should be ok. They are very cheap these days relative to wristwatches and it is good fun! Then you can get a waistcoat too

I was considering getting a new pocket watch but they all mostly have the same cheap Chinese movement in and you are just paying for the brand/case etc rather than the movement. So I went vintage and happy so far.

Psmith · 2 March 2016, 02:54 AM

Nice, congrats

MichaelFlash · 2 March 2016, 03:50 AM

Simply splendid old chap!

J!m · 2 March 2016, 03:54 AM

I'm a fan!

I have my Grandfathers pocket watch collection. The Hamilton I used at my wedding too. The gold set are "his-n-hers" and need overhaul... Maybe I'll tear one down for fun.

SearChart · 2 March 2016, 06:52 AM

Nice pocket watch, congrats

ansharma · 2 March 2016, 11:45 AM

Thanks all! Maybe pocket watches are coming back in fashion....I think I am on my own there! Lol

mps354 · 2 March 2016, 01:13 PM

Very nice, congrats!

1 March 2016, 11:11 PM	#1
ansharma "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Watch: Lange 1 Moonphase Posts: 1,917	Incoming! Where is my waistcoat... Hi all, Following the addition of an Atmos clock, here is another strange addition! I think it is a lovely way to tell the time and has a great ticking noise. It is a Silver Wempe pocket watch from around the 1920s. Has a power reserve of about 30 hours and a Swiss made movement. So if you are looking for a desk timepiece as well as a portable watch - this could work! I will probably add a sundial next?! Cheers Anuj Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 March 2016, 02:54 AM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice, congrats __________________

2 March 2016, 03:54 AM	#6
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	I'm a fan! I have my Grandfathers pocket watch collection. The Hamilton I used at my wedding too. The gold set are "his-n-hers" and need overhaul... Maybe I'll tear one down for fun. Attached Images

2 March 2016, 01:26 AM	#2
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Awesome, Anuj! I love pocket watches (and waistcoats), although I have none. How's the timekeeping on that old boy?

2 March 2016, 03:50 AM	#5
MichaelFlash "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,372	Simply splendid old chap!

2 March 2016, 11:45 AM	#8
ansharma "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Watch: Lange 1 Moonphase Posts: 1,917	Thanks all! Maybe pocket watches are coming back in fashion....I think I am on my own there! Lol

2 March 2016, 01:13 PM	#9
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	Very nice, congrats!

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