The many types of pocket watches

Christmas is just around the corner, are you wondering what gifts to send for your families and friends? I has a good idea here. You can send a pocket watch to them. Pocket watches made from gold make excellent gifts for others, regardless of whether they are young or old. So, if you are going to buy a pocket watch as a Christmas gifts, first of all, you should know the types of pocket watches, and then choose a perfect one.

Open face pocket watch
It is one of the most popular and most preferred models of pocket watch. It can be recognized very easily and it features the open face model. The higher preference is due to its open fact that enable the users to check the time easily without have any requirement to open up any cover. Because of the ease of usage, they are become more and more popular.

Hunter pocket watches
These kinds of pocket watches offer the best protection in terms of wear and tear since their study case keeps off dust and water spills. The wearer must open a pocket watch lid to view the time.

Double hunter watch
The double hunter watch is the practical variety. It has a covering that is very decorative, very similar to the half hunter watch, and it also sports a cover at the rear of the device which enables you to be able to lift the back up in order to see the inside of the watch. This type of watch can be easily positioned on the side of your office desk and be able to tell you the time without you ever having to hold it in your arms.

Half hunter pocket watches
Half hunter pocket watches are the other popular model hit the shows in 18th and 19th century., they have a glass panel inset into the front cover so that you can easily read the position of the hands without opening the cover. Some of the most unusual half hunter watches of this style are engraved around the window opening with flowers or vines or embellished with gemstones. Others also have a window inset into the back of the case, allowing the clockworks to show through.

Double half hunter watches
These types of pocket watches are the blend of double hunter watches and half hunter watches. It boasts an antique look and is purchased by many people to include in the collectibles.

In addition to these types, pocket watches are available in different designs with different metals.