Keeping to a schedule is important for many people and to do this effectively you need to be able to tell the time. In your home or an office a clock may be available for this. However for the ease of being able to check the time whenever you need to know it, owning a watch is a sensible idea.

The two most common types of watch are the wrist watch and the pocket watch. In history the pocket watch was a popular time piece although the attraction of this type has greatly declined in modern times. Over the last century or so the popularity of the wrist watch has grown to the point where very few people own a pocket watch these days and they can be viewed as a little outdated. However they are still available and a number of people do still use them.

The benefits of a pocket watch for the most part come down to style. A pocket watch with chain can be a stylish accessory that can bring a unique look to an outfit. In general the look of the watch face and the style in which they are manufactured tends to be more attractive than the majority of wrist watches. They also tend to be more durable with many antique watches having survived in good working order for many decades.

One of the most popular types of pocket watches is the gold pocket watch. The watches of this type that are available for purchase these days can be either antique pieces or new. However the one thing they both have in common is that they are beautifully crafted and will provide you with a stylish accessory. If you like to wear a three piece suit, using a pocket watch can be a nice touch to add to this.

Gold pocket watches come in two main styles and this is open case or covered. The open face can be more attractive as you can see the face of the watch, although the covered type will keep the watch face and glass cover better protected from scratches and accidental damage.

Many pocket watches made of gold have become collector items and there is a resale market for these. This means that if you decide that the style is not really for you then there is a chance you will be able to sell the watch on for a profit. If you do keep it, the watch can make an excellent family heirloom to be passed through the generations. This can also be the case with other types such as a silver pocket watch.

Gold pockets watches can be used as a gift for a number of occasions. They have traditionally been used by companies as long service awards or as retirement gifts. They can also be used for weddings with matching watches being given to groom, best man and other important male attendees.

There can be a range of costs for gold pocket watches which will typically depend on the quality of the gold and workmanship. Gold plated watches can be purchased for as little as $100 or less. However for a finely crafted gold watch of 14 carat or greater this price can easily rise to around $3,000 to $5,000.