Looking for a Longine Pocketwatch?

Since 1832, Swiss watch company Longine has been producing quality timepieces. If you want a watch that's classic, durable, and exquisite, then you can't go wrong with this company! Maybe you would love a good pocketwatch. If so, you can find what you're looking for with Longine.

** Pocket Watch Tip ** Antique braille pocket watches are in high demand not only because the blind use them, but because they are prized collectors' items as well. These watches feature raised dots at the positions of the numbers on the clock. If you're looking for an antique braille pocket watch for a gift or for your collection, look no further than the Internet.

Pocketwatches are collected by many. There are various reasons for this. One is the history and heritage involved. In 1492, a clockmaker offered the Marchese di Manta what he referred to as a pocket clock, and claimed it surpassed the one carried by the Duke of Moderna. Later in 1510, a locksmith from Nuremberg named Peter Henlein began manufacturing and distributing the first pocketwatches, which were well recieved and gained popularity throughout Europe.

Pocketwatches come in two forms -- those without covers, and those with covers. Whilst coverless watches are often used in professional settings like in hospitals, the covered type are usually preferred by consumers. This is because the hinged cover provides protection for the clock face as well as aesthetic value. There are pocketwatches in every fine metal imaginable, from bronze to platinum.

In the 1600's, pocketwatches were carried on a chain around the neck, instead of in the pocket. They were large and cumbersome compared to today's watches. In the 19th century, pocket watches were adopted as the official way to keep time for the railroad industry. Railroad watches had to fulfil a stringent set of criteria before being accepted for use. Pocketwatches were also the timepiece of choice for men, as wristwatches were seen as feminine accessories. Nonetheless during World War II, it was discovered that a wristwatch was simply an easier way to keep time.

** Pocket Watch Tip ** Steamboat Willie is the title of a cartoon released in 1928 that featured Mickey Mouse. This may not have been the first cartoon Mickey Mouse had ever been shown in, but it was the first cartoon that made Mickey a celebrity of sorts. This cartoon continues to be thought of as the first to feature post-produced music, effects and dialogue.

Since then, wristwatches became the choice of many and pocketwatches declined in popularity. However, railroad enthusiasts and watch collectors alike still have great interest in these timepieces, such as the Longine pocketwatch. You can find Longine pocketwatches from different years, from the early 1900's to today.

Your local jeweler will be a good place to find Longine pocketwatches, or you can purchase one on the Internet. This brand of pocketwatch would make an excellent gift for a collector, or for anyone experiencing a milestone. Pocketwatches are often kept as heirlooms and handed down from parent to child.

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