KMII
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A non-standard quest - finding an in-production pocket watch
Cartier managed many laudable feats in his life but also ensured one thing - the slow and inexorable decline of pocket watches.
This situation - while quite practical in everyday life - poses a difficulty for me at the moment. Namely my mother has decided that she would like to get me a pocket watch as a birthday present. Now I suppose that the vintage route is certainly the more promising avenue but just to understand the situation I was wondering if there are any interesting modern alternatives out there. 
From: Tissot
Now I've found some offers (Tissot, Orient, Bell & Ross and some just out of production Longines) but not much more. Now I hope we have a handful of overt or hidden pocket watch enthusiasts that could help... 
Any information / ideas welcome!
A non-standard quest - finding an in-production pocket watch
Cartier managed many laudable feats in his life but also ensured one thing - the slow and inexorable decline of pocket watches. This situation - while quite practical in everyday life - poses a difficulty for me at the moment. Namely my mother has decided...
I have an idea...
You might possibly have heard of a company called Montblanc... ;-) Have you thought of the 4810 Orbis Terrarum pocket watch? Not a manufacture movement, but it is a very attractive piece. Get into higher price points and AP, VC, PP etc all have classical ...
Thanks!
It was the only thing that came to mind as being current, interesting and pretty affordable. Coming from MB, for KMII, is icing on the cake! Best E.
That it is :)
Just that my mother has a different appreciation of watches and different financial abilities... Still I\'m very grateful - as it may well be one I get myself
Shows my sleep deprived state of mind...
That I did not think about that one straight away. And your suggestion is highly fitting for me but not sure my mother will be quite able to stretch to it. But thanks anyway - goes onto my list of a possible first Montblanc, even if it will maybe not come...
I'm well aware of breaking the budget
but if we speak current pocket watch production then Omega Olympic Pocket Watch 1932 Chronograph Rattrapante is king Cheers D
A working pocket watch from a nearby antiquarian shop is probably the most practical option
But if it comes to dream wishlist, you might consider adding this one: Image from Jaquet Droz website ...
Very nice!
So there are more gems hiding in the catalogues of the manufactures Thanks for sharing this one!
IMHO, pocket watches would know a revival one day (may be not so far). Even if one of the best way to acquire a wonderful vintage pocket watch is auctions (not so expensive), you should think about this Epos ;-)
Unitas 6498 and case in palladium. Picture: credit Epos website Best wishes Alkiro ...
My pleasure my friend ;-)
I particularly love the dial colour and the sub second dial at 3. It has a very cool modern look. So why not Best wishes Alkiro
Pocket Watch Ideas
Here's a post from last year on the same idea A site specializing in pocket watches Today I have found some in addition to these and to the EPOS. Of course you might want to specify if it must be mechanical or if quartz is acceptable to your mother's budg...
Thanks Mike!
For the ideas! The People People I had bookmarked from your original post already and the 61RW was on my list, too - the newer quartz one looks the same (-ish) but it is the 61 calibre version from the 1970s I\'d go for Lots of solid ideas you posted ther...
Chopard - Too Much?
KMII You did not specify budgetry limits but I'm thinking this example from Chopard may be out of range. We can but dream..... L.U.C Louis Ulyss - The Tribute Photos by FrX. Regards, MTF L.U.C Pocket Watch Watch Holder patented by Karl Scheufele I at EsZe...
You're right :)
I did not post the limits initially and it\'s nice to dream... My mother would probably have a stroke, though Great, fabulous piece at any rate!
You might want to check out WEMPE
They have some pocket watches in their Zeitmeister lineup. Based on Unitas movements if I remember correctly and quite affordable. I think they even co e with a German Chronometer certification. Beat, Martin