RARE POCKET WATCHES | That you wouldn’t believe!

These 3 pocket watches have fascinating historical stories attached to them. Jonathan Scatchard from ‘Investing In Time’ will show us three pocket watches from his own collection that look exceptionally ordinary, yet are important in their own right and all have wonderful back stories…it’s not always about the money!
These are the kind of pocket watches you’d likely just walk past at an antiques fair !
Contact Jonathan Scatchard here: www.investingintime.co.uk
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Thanks
David Harper
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[@japantiquejapantique9679]

What a coincidence, I have an English hallmarked silver pocket watch that I could never see the time via the top winder because it was stuck firm, just removed the bezel and there is the tiny hand changing button, thank you both for enlightening me. Once again a great show from David.

[@DavidHarperAntiquesTV]

Brilliant thank you

[@SPOOKSTR]

I have the first watch except it had the luminescent marks on it.

[@skiracer]

Dear David and Jonathan, nice, Interesting watches. Thank you for showing us. Be Cool

[@billg7531]

Awesome video. So informative and interesting.

[@SincerelyMana]

My English husband is into antique watches and bought the exact same military watch for very cheap on eBay years ago. He didn’t have to pay much because it’s missing some pieces and doesn’t work, but he just loved the imperfect look of it that only added more to the character, but I don’t think he knew the history behind it. Thank you for this video!

[@DavidHarperAntiquesTV]

Our pleasure, thank you for watching. David

[@oldenglish1111]

Great video, So varied. Explained well.

[@romanmechetnerful]

American railroad grade watches were best in the world at their time. Swiss had nothing on them. I love them. Fix them, sell them for huge profit.

[@CristiNeagu]

Turns out that watches from the turn of the century aren't all that expensive. I have on my desk right now a Waltham watch made in 1899 that I got off of eBay for 100 quid. Granted, it's not a railroad grade watch like that Hamilton shown in the video, but it is running great and it looks good too. Back then they used to make hundreds of thousands of these watches. There's loads of them around. Anyone can have a 100+ year old watch for not much money.

[@DavidHarperAntiquesTV]

Very true and wonderful things to own. Keeping it on a desk is ideal

[@godfrypinch2917]

Made in England Smiths watches. Simply amazing quality was built in Cheltenham after the war as the government wanted a self sufficient manufacturer to rival the Swiss. A smiths wrist watch was worn by Edmund Hillary when he scaled Everest spawning the smiths Everest range. I also have a smiths car dash clock from 1910-20. Very very ornate not like some u see. I’m would love to know more about it and also a repairer/service man who could look over it.

[@DavidHarperAntiquesTV]

sounds very interesting. If you speak to Jonathan, he can help with the restoration/servicing…he’s doing 3 for me now!

[@godfrypinch2917]

@@DavidHarperAntiquesTV the man in the video yes? How can I contact him?

[@DavidHarperAntiquesTV]

@@godfrypinch2917 Jonathans contact details are in the video description. D

[@michaelwebster8389]

I bought one of those stainless steel Hamilton 992Bs a couple of months ago. It's incredibly accurate for it's age, and I really love it.

[@OriginalNethead]

I rehomed a big pocket watch about a month ago. Base metal case, brass winder, but the works were Waltham and it was still running. I bought it because the original owner had glued his wife's face to the dial, over the maker's name. Found her a better home with a fellow dealer. The back was the devil to unscrew; that was one reason the watch survived. The "odd" features make total sense in context on these watches. I'd be highly surprised if there isn't a market for them with collectors who value what's under the hood more than the metal in the case. That opium watch ought to do really well in a general sale. ( we hope!)

[@grandpabill1959]

Some believe the true beauty of a PW is in side. The gilding and the precision of the working movements. It’s amazing. It’s what makes it work. The case is for the beauty for the buyer. Don’t get me wrong. It’s all beautiful. I have quartz PW’s. I’m not a big fan. But more accurate by seconds a day. But mechanical American railroad grade PW were the best in the world. Highly prized. I’m learning how to repair them. Good luck. Enjoy. 😎

[@MrMWhitham]

Great video. Thanks

[@DavidHarperAntiquesTV]

Our pleasure, thank you

[@bandidosc1977]

I have a pocket watch. On face only says Rector. It's a 16j movement. I tried to research but no info of it. Have you heard that brand? I'd appreciate any information. Thank you, great video.

[@DavidHarperAntiquesTV]

Hi, you’re best to ask Jonathan. He might know. his contact details are in the video description

[@JOEYTHEEDITOR2344]

What type is the third pocket watch

[@DavidHarperAntiquesTV]

Get in touch wish Jonathan…he loves talking about watches

[@Crimsonhaha]

David i have a lot you may be interested in,can u contwct you?

[@DavidHarperAntiquesTV]

Through my website please Kirk - link on main page here

[@charliestovall9953]

I don't understand why he thinks it is necessary to whisper every word , like this is a secret ,and all the world is in on it, I am hard of hearing ,and I don't understand whispering...........................just saying

[@DavidHarperAntiquesTV]

I haven’t noticed! There’s plenty more videos on my channel with Jonathan and his watches. It might have been my mic?

[@donaldleegrim9756]

I HAVE A BULOVA 1895 MY GRANDMOTHER