What is pocket watching?
Pocket watching is slang for keeping tabs on other people's money. The nicer version is owning a real pocket watch. Here is what the phrase means.
How to style a pocket watch?
A pocket watch is a style statement, not just a timepiece. Here is how to match it to your outfit and metals, from classic to modern and rugged.
How heavy are pocket watches?
Most pocket watches weigh 50 to 150 grams, a light and comfortable heft. Here is what makes one heavier or lighter, and how to choose.
How do you wear a pocket watch with a waistcoat?
Waistcoat is just the British word for vest, and it is the natural home of the pocket watch. Here is the heritage look and how to wear it well.
How to maintain a Pocket Watch?
A little care keeps a pocket watch running for decades. Here is the simple routine for cleaning, winding, storing and servicing yours.
How to wind a pocket watch?
A mechanical pocket watch runs on a wound mainspring. Here is how to wind one safely, how often, and how to feel the moment to stop.
How to wear a pocket watch with a vest?
The waistcoat is the classic home for a pocket watch. Here is exactly which pocket, which buttonhole and which chain give you a clean, formal drape.
How to open a pocket watch?
Afraid of scratching it? Here is the gentle way to open a pocket watch, whether it is a hunter, an open-face, a snap-on or a screw-down case.
