Which pocket watch is right for you?

Whether or not a pocket watch has a lid has a big impact on how it is used.
The reason for this is that pocket watches are generally carried in a pocket, and no matter how clean you keep it, dust will find its way into your pocket. Fine dust particles can get inside the watch. This is especially true for watches with lids, where dust can easily get in through the hinges that connect the lid to the watch body and the parts that fasten the lid.

When putting your pocket watch in your pocket, try to avoid putting it next to keys, a cell phone, etc. This is because the cell phone may cause magnetism in the watch, or your precious watch may get scratched.

The best pocket location to put it in is a vest pocket, a breast pocket in the lining of a suit, a breast pocket or a side pocket of the suit, etc., where the pocket area will not move easily.

Also, when storing the watch in your pocket, it's a good idea to leave the chain part outside. This not only looks cool, but also prevents scratches caused by rubbing between the chain and the watch body.

If you don't tie a chain or string, there's a high chance that you'll drop it from your pocket or palm. It's safer to tie a chain or string than to wear nothing at all.

When taking a watch out of your pocket, if you pull on the chain, it can cause the ring around the crown to break. When taking a pocket watch out of your pocket, it is recommended that you hold the watch body firmly rather than pulling on the chain.

Precautions for opening and closing a pocket watch with a lid

When opening and closing a pocket watch with a lid, you press the button on the crown to open the lid, but in fact, you also need to press the button on the crown to close the lid, just like when opening it.

When the part that secures the lid closes with a snap, it can wear out or become deformed, causing it to no longer fit together and making it impossible to close the lid.

This type of malfunction can occur depending on how the watch is used, so please be sure to use it correctly to ensure that you enjoy your pocket watch for a long time.




If you intend to use it as a practical item , it doesn't matter whether you choose a mechanical or quartz movement. If you intend to carry it around, the important thing to pay attention to is whether the case has a lid or not, rather than what's inside.

If you want to display a pocket watch , we recommend a skeleton mechanical watch that is visually appealing. You may carry one around with you, but we also recommend placing it as an interior decoration to fully appreciate the charm of a mechanical watch. Displaying it in a tasteful study will add a touch of elegance to the space.

When choosing a gift, please keep the above points in mind and think about the recipient. For example, elderly people tend to avoid hand-wound watches that require you to wind the mainspring with your fingertips, and instead choose quartz pocket watches with Arabic numerals that make it easy to check the time.


However, mechanical pocket watches are not suitable for people who tend to forget to wind the mainspring or who are concerned about accuracy. If left unwound for a long period of time, the oil in the mechanism can harden and cause malfunctions, and the accuracy is slightly inferior to that of a quartz watch. For such people, we recommend the hassle-free quartz watch. Manual-wind pocket watches may be more suitable for experts.





Watches made from 92.5% silver are called "solid silver" and are stamped with "SILVER925" or similar on the case. Compared to plated or stainless steel, solid silver has a distinctive white sheen, making it a luxurious material often chosen as a keepsake or gift. Silver is softer than stainless steel and more prone to scratches and dents. It also oxidizes when exposed to air, just like a 10-yen coin. Regular polishing with a silver polishing cloth or similar maintains its distinctive white sheen. Conversely, solid silver's charm lies in its ability to fade over time, developing an antique look. Watching its patina change over time without polishing it too often can be a joyous experience over the years.

Silver is a high-quality material, but if you're looking for something a little more affordable, there are also silver-coated items with a "silver finish" that look like pure silver. Even though it's a coating, polishing it won't reveal the base unless you do something extreme (like hitting it hard or scraping it with sandpaper, etc.). Choose the right material to ensure it lasts a long time.