There was a time when most people carried their watches in their pockets rather than on their wrists.
A pocket watch is basically a small clock that a person carries in their pocket. They were often attached to a small chain or watch fob so they couldn’t be dropped or stolen. During the late 19th Century most professionals and railroad workers carried them.
They are the oldest kind of watch and were first developed in the 16th Century but only carried by the rich. Most people didn’t carry watches until the advent of railroads in the 19th Century which required people to follow schedules.
Pocket watches were associated with the railroads because railroad crew members used them to make sure that they were following the train schedules. railroad crew members used to check and make sure that the time displayed on their watches were accurate.
They were originally made to keep time for railroad personnel but that changed after the advent of cars. Car owners were used to taking their cars to a track and then back home. They liked the idea that cars would be driven to their destination by a knowledgeable person instead of a tourist or someone who did not know the street layout.
railroad personnel used pocket watches to call traffic Accidents, report brickyard stones, and to do repairs on train cars.
Pocket watches are still very popular although most people use cell phones. They are also used by many sporting events, horse drawn car races, and group celebrations such as rodeos and conventions.
There are many places given out pocket watches as gifts, usually at tournaments, races, and fairs. One of the most interesting places given to watch the pocket watches of someone you have trained, either in person or as a souvenir is at the train station arcade in a railway station. You can sit and relax at a marble bench and watch the trains pass by.
There are two main types of pocket watches, the little and the large pocket watch. The little pocket watch is like a watch in a pocket and has a normal sized dial. This size watch can normally be attached to a keychain.
The large pocket watch is like a watch in a pocket but has a large dial face. This type of watch is normally mounted to a belt or worn. Most large pocket watches came with a clock.
Clocks were a standard feature on large pocket watches. The clocks were either wood or metal. The large ones had “day” and “year” displayed on the dials.
The design of the pocket watch influenced the creation of the stair climber. Inprisingly enough, the same mechanism that gives the steps on the stair climber those extra inches every few minutes, was also used in the design of the pocket watch. The Climber dial is round so it can be read flatly.
Clicking wrist pads made the pocket watch even more popular. The modern wristwatch functions as a regular timepiece but it also has a watchband attached. Most of them have a removable cork or stick attached to the band to keep the watch from rubbing against clothing. The spring is wrapped around the outer part of the wristband.
Waterproof watches were not popular until the surfing began. Not only did surfers bath frequently, but they enjoyed exerting their masculinity by diving in the cool surf. Many of these watches were fashioned after the classic beginning of the 1950s, when only men were seen wearing watches.
No matter the activity, people of all ages appreciate the simple luxury of time. There are no fad cycles. The only cycle is correction, born again, and a new recharge. Everyone copies others, but everyone makes sure he or she is wearing the original product. Even the famous and rich wear the oversize wristwatch. Even the retired wear the memory of their era, the stainless steel watch, to reflect their days of usefulness.
The Series 3 Kingsdown model is an excellent timekeeping piece, made for diving, snorkeling, or oceanic diving. There are forty different models and the Series 3 line is no exception. There is a fit to suit everyone’s needs and there are style options to suit every personality.
The Series 3 line is durable. This is important, especially in the repair of equipment rather than everyday use. The Series 3 watches are rated for water resistance down to a depth of 500 feet.
The Series 3 line offered is made of mineral glassume, a man made material that is safer and unlike metal is also not Rust Deterior. Metal watches can rust and break; it is the metal that expands and contracts with the force of gravity. This is an unnatural process that can mimick the motions of the human body, which over time becomes very fragile.
The Series 3 collection is durable and looks stylish. The Series 3 watches ensure perfect visibility underwater, with an unidirectional rotating bezel. This bezel allows for easy diving while collecting accurate data.
