A Classical Era in Time

Dec 24
08:42

2010

Asuka Jeong

Asuka Jeong

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Time has always been something that people have always required to keep track of. That is why even the earliest of civilizations made use of early devices like the candle clocks and sundials. Thus, for the era during the 16th century watch makers devised a new mode of keep touch with time and started producing pocket watches.

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In spite of its specific name,A Classical Era in Time Articles the very early versions of the pocket sized watches would seem quite peculiar in today’s era, considering that their appearance yet seemed very out dated. A reason for this was that those pocket watches were quite big sized and could not even be placed in one’s pocket but would rather have to be worn around the necks of people. Nonetheless, the technology of those watches were quite advanced and as the centuries moved forward, numerous efforts of the watch makers were finalized in the form of the pocket sized Quartz watch. These watches truly kept up to their name, being convenient to carry since they could easily be carried within one’s pocket.

The early design of such a pocket Quartz watch was rather egg shaped but eventually were modified to have a circular body. The pocket Quartz watch of that time was even in fact available in two versions. There were those with open faces and the ones which were encased with a cover over the watch face, thus people made use of these two types depending upon their preference. Since it is certainly evident that technology always moves ahead, the same happened with the pocket Quartz watch. With advancing technology, pocket watches got truly outdated and eventually became a part of history, while the world moved onto using modern wrist watches and wall clocks.

Yet, we all know that something that becomes a part of history is valued even more. During their time of popularity, a pocket Quartz watch was considered to be a luxurious possession. Today, these pocket watches are considered historical antiques and various collectors or watch enthusiasts are always on the look out to get one. For all such pocket watch admirers, something such as this Classic Bubble Car Style Antique Pocket Quartz Watch is sure to catch their attention. The watch features the trademark circular shape for which most pocket watches are known to have. The bronze tone finishing certainly further shows of its antique style and makes you want to have this classic pocket sized Quartz Watch.

Apart from the classic and traditional appearance, the embossed Bubble Car and background over the frontal exterior of the watch case is another detail that certainly catches the eye. Such detailing was commonly added to pocket watches of the early era to make them even more worthwhile and exquisite, some even having added gem stones. While that is not the case with this pocket Quartz Watch, yet it does retain the elegant style that the pocket watches were once famed for. Such a pocket Quartz Watch cannot only make a treasured gift for someone, but also a valuable collector’s item that would make you unintentionally and constantly glance for the time.