Why Choose Hampden Ladies Pocket Watches?

The Hampden Corporation is recognized for producing top quality timepieces including wrist watches and pocket watches. If you're seeking a special gift for a woman in your life, or a striking addition to your own collection, you may wish to consider Hampden ladies pocket watches

The very first pocket watch came into the limelight in 1462 in a letter from a clockmaker named Bartholomew Manfredi to the Marchese di Manta. Manfredi claimed to have a pocket clock that was of higher quality than the timepiece owned by the Duke of Modena. However, pocket watches didn't come into fashion until after 1510, when a man named Peter Henlein started manufacturing and distributing them throughout Europe.

** Pocket Watch Tip ** The Bulova company, established since circa 1875, has been providing consumers with quality timepieces for generations. Headquartered in New York, the Bulova company is owned by Loews today. In the early days, a young immigrant named Joseph Bulova opened a tiny jewelry store. Bulova achieved massive success, and even had the first multi million dollar advertising campaign in the 1930's.

Pocket watches were also closely associated with the railroading industry. In the 1800's, pocket watches were used to keep precise time. There were a stringent set of criteria that all railroad watches had to meet before they could be used. This was due to an infamous train wreck that occured in 1891 because the engineer's watch had stopped for four minutes.

During World War I, the popularity of pocket watches declined when soldiers in the field learned that wrist watches were better alternatives for checking the time. More and more people began wearing wrist watches, and pocket watches became almost obsolete. However many people with old fashioned values continued to carry pocket watches, and collectors continued to seek these timepieces for their collections and as family heirlooms.

** Pocket Watch Tip ** The Hampden Corporation is recognized for producing top quality timepieces including wrist watches and pocket watches. If you're seeking a special gift for a woman in your life, or a striking addition to your own collection, you may wish to consider Hampden ladies pocket watches.

Pocket watches come into two types -- those with covers, and those without. Most of the time, you'll find that Hampden Ladies pocket watches are delicate pieces with hinged covers to protect the watch face from damage such as scratching.

Consider having it engraved if you're giving a Hampden Ladies pocket watch. You can engrave initials, a name, or even a personal message on the cover of the watch. These pocket watches can be found as antiques or as newer pieces. What you choose will depend on your budget and your personal preferences.

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