Top 12 Best Pocket Watches of 2022 (2024)

As described by many, you must have known best pocket watches to be carried in your pocket.

However, over the years, it became normal to display a pocket watch for its high class and elegancy.

Previously many articles on dive watches, tough watches, Seiko watches, GMT watches, and the list goes on have been covered. But this article is solely for the best pocket watches one should have.

Best Pocket Watches

Stuhrling Vintage
Charles-Hubert Antiqued Watch
Stuhrling Gold Pocket Watch
Tissot Unisex
Bulova Quartz Pocket Watch
Tissot Unisex Pocket Watch
Charles-Hubert Double Hunter Case Watch
Frederique Constant Pocket Watch
Tissot Swiss Watch
Longines 18kt Gold Watch
Assassin’s Creed Unity Arno’s Pocket Watch
ManChDa Men’s Antique Mechanical Pocket Watch

I know for sure that it is going to be challenging to choose one because every one of them is the epitome of grace.

Let’s start exploring the vintage, retro, and aesthetic watches.

Stuhrling Vintage

A pocket watch with a desk stand, how fashionable is that!

It is one of my favorite best pocket watches I have ever had. The reason for placing it on number 1 is that it is made for a real mechanical enthusiast. From the outside, you can have a look at the mechanical working from every angle possible.

Undoubted, it is pure vintage, and both sides are equally protected.

It is good mechanical pocket watches for the apparent reason that the minor details are fully polished and elegant. Superior quality stainless material is used to ensure durability.

Key Features:

Can stand on the desk
Dual sided dial
Brass band material

Movement	Water Resistance	Diameter
Mechanical hand wind	0 meters	48 millimeters

Pros	Cons
✅ Hour and minutes display	❌ Needs to be wound every 24-36 hours
✅ Step design bezel
✅ Has a distinguished crown guard

Charles-Hubert Antiqued Watch

Here presenting you a watch with black and silver band, aesthetic addition to your watch collection.

The primary reason for adding it into the best pocket watches is the skeleton dial. It gives you a detailed insight of your durable pocket watches.

It is a classic and antique watch with an open face.

In addition to the individual working, the focus has been put on the other look of these quality pocket watches. There is a chapter ring with numerals on it for easy readability.
Moreover, the promise of exceptional quality can be checked by looking at the finishing of every cut and object.

Key Features:

Plated metal watch chain
Silver-tone plated case
Mineral crystal on front and back

Movement	Water Resistance	Diameter
Mechanical Hand Wind	0 meters	47 millimeters

Pros	Cons
✅ Shock resistant	❌ The blue hands may not be precise enough in some lights
✅ Lifetime Movement Warranty
✅ Skeleton Dial to check every inner movement

Stuhrling Gold Pocket Watch

It is a mesmerizing golden pocket watch that gives nostalgia for the real old days.

The pocket watchmakers have put great efforts into the skeleton dial. Moreover, this vintage watch does not only display a single but two time zones.

You also get a mood phase subdial, which helps you keep track of AM and PM.

Fear not to travel to different states, because with this watch in your pocket, you will never be behind. Besides, these best pocket watches are automatic wounds.

Key Features:

See-through skeleton dial
Thoroughly fastened case back
With the desk stand, you can use it as a desk clock

Movement	Water Resistance	Diameter
Japanese Automatic	0 meters	48 millimeters

Pros	Cons
✅ Displays two time zones	❌ Needs to be wound every 24-36 hours
✅ Easy to read time with hours and minutes
✅ A sperate subdial of moon and sun

Tissot Unisex

Tissot is one of the best pocket watch brands.

This pocket watch is just an addition to class it already offers in other lines. The amazing stainless steel chain provides high quality. Moreover, it perfectly goes with the white dial.
Wondering this watch is for which occasion?

You will also agree with me when I say that if you got a fancy place to go, take it with you. Furthermore, it is a unisex watch. There are no constraints or barriers.

You like it; you get it!

The silver hands on the base of the white dial is an elegant contrast.

Key Features:

Displays date, hour and minutes
The solid protected case back
Scratch-resistant mineral crystal

Movement	Water Resistance	Diameter
Quartz	30 meters	49 millimeters

Pros	Cons
✅ Brass case and cover	❌ It is battery operated; you have to keep an eye on that
✅ It can be engraved if you want to
✅ Offers high durability

Bulova Quartz Pocket Watch

It is one of the most straightforward durable pockets watches one could ask for.

If you are a fan of mechanical watches that show how the inner parts are working then go for it. Bulova has developed this watch for men who admire having a pocket watch but do not welcome complexities.

Here is a hunter-style pocket watch from the classic collection.

Since 1875 many things have been changed and evolved, but the promise of the sound quality of this best pocket watch brand remains constant.

Valid opinion; one of the beautiful pockets watches to have.

Key Features:

Three-hand movement with date display
Tuning fork logo on the case
A full stainless-steel case, chain and clasp

Movement	Water Resistance	Diameter
Quartz	30 meters	50 millimeters

Pros	Cons
✅ A simple watch with adequate crown protection	❌ Not very much lightweight
✅ Synthetic sapphire crystal
✅ Uses one of the most innovative technology

Tissot Unisex Pocket Watch

The journey of Tissot from 1853 make it the best pocket watch brands.

As the era started off keeping a pocket watch, Tissot never missed a chance to top the market with novel designs. Making it just for men to approaching unisex models, the watch lines it presented are marvelous.

It is a simple light-weight pocket watch with delicate color linings.

Among the many collections, the true lovers of watches mention it as the best pocket watches to have. The reasonable case size, the elegancy it soon became the most favored watch till today.

Key Features:

A simple two-hand watch
12-hour format
Durable stainless-steel material

Movement	Water Resistance	Diameter
Swiss mechanical	30 meters	45 millimeters

Pros	Cons
✅ High calibre watches	❌ Doesn't come with a cover
✅ 46 hours of power reserve
✅ Scratch free crystal

Charles-Hubert Double Hunter Case Watch

If it is your first pocket watch purchase, then this the exact pocket watch aesthetic brand to have.

The Paris line of Charles-Hubert is a delight to wearers' eyes. The fine finishing, complete details, with lifetime warrant makes us all want to have one. Well, I have it, maybe you are next.

For all the bonfires you are planing, for all the mountain adventures you are going to be, this watch will be a faithful companion.

I will try not to exaggerate, but there is a fair chance of you keep looking at your watch for a full day and admire your choice.

Key Features:

Double hunter case
Black Romans on a white dial
A true retro watch

Movement	Water Resistance	Diameter
Mechanical Hand Wind	0 meters	47 millimeters

Pros	Cons
✅ Skeleton dial	❌ The hands sometimes become difficult to read
✅ Packaged in a gift box
✅ Lifetime warranty

Frederique Constant Pocket Watch

If you are looking for the best pocket watch for everyday use, here it is.

A red gold watch which so simple to read and swiss made, what else to wish for in a pocket watch?

A pretty watch in an elegant box is perfect for a gift.

Even if you are looking for an anniversary gift for your man, this is the best to give. Frederique Constant is one of the best pocket watch brands to buy one from.

Key Features:

Exclusively swiss made
Displays roman numerals to represent hours
Red gold elegant case colour

Movement	Water Resistance	Diameter
Mechanical Hand Wind	30 meters	45 millimeters

Pros	Cons
✅ Superior quality material ensures durability	❌ It doesn't offer 12-24 hour numbers
✅ Case and Bezel both made of stainless steel
✅ Smooth movement

Tissot Swiss Watch

Do you want to get the best pocket watches under 500, here you go!

I admire this watch for its low price and yet the fantastic features. This analog pocket watch comes with a leather band.

It rocks the new generation choices.

It is amazingly lightweight and easily manageable. The dial is effortlessly easy to read with the hours;3, 6, 9, and 12. More importantly, you can take it to light water recreational activities.

Key Features:

High-quality aluminium case
Scratch free mineral crystal
Arabic and Indexes dial type

Movement	Water Resistance	Diameter
Swiss quartz	30 meters	41.5 millimeters

Pros	Cons
✅ Higher durability and reliability	❌ All do not prefer the leather strap
✅ Smooth noise-free movement
✅ Easy to be carried around

Longines 18kt Gold Watch

Ask yourself a quick question: are you ready for an exact pocket watch?

If so, this 18k gold watch is ready to come your way. It is purely designed not only to display time but also bringing memories of the vast sea or official army meetings grace with it.

If you want the best pocket watches, then stop here!

Because it is the most admired open face watch of all times. If you have any sports knowledge, then you would recognize the equestrian trio horses.

Key Features:

Gorgeous gold-tone dial
Extremely precise
Gold-tone hands

Movement	Water Resistance	Diameter
Quartz	30 meters	40 millimeters

Pros	Cons
✅ Gives you an authentic retro feel	❌ Some people do not prefer only two hands
✅ Easy readability with minutes
✅ Screw down crown with protection

Assassin's Creed Unity Arno's Pocket Watch

It is a scarcely designed best mechanical pocket watch that you must have.

Just look at the image attached above, how classic are the colors. The fantastic retro-styled Romans gives you an authentic feel of the days when there was no watch but a pocket watch.

The kings of different countries always had a watch with some red color fusion.

In this particular best pocket watch, a fantastic clip has been attached. Carry it with the chain or use the smooth clip. It is guaranteed that it will be one of the most tranquil clip to be placed on your suit.

Key Features:

Comes in an original box
Displays the working of the watch
Scratch-free glass

Movement	Water Resistance	Diameter
Quartz	0 meters	43 millimeters

Pros	Cons
✅ Represents the old time of pocket watch times	❌ Hands are difficult to observe
✅ Higher durability
✅ Smooth movement of the hands

ManChDa Men's Antique Mechanical Pocket Watch

Is antique your choice?

It is one of the best pocket watches, ever to exist. There is a lucky dragon on the cover, which not only attracts the watch collectors but youngsters.

If you are looking for easy on budget watch, this will save you many bucks.

However, the lower price doesn't represent that the watch is of lower quality. Let me tell you, besides my choice; it is also Amazon's choice. Furthermore, it doesn't require any batteries to function.

Key Features:

Alloy material used in case and chain
Unique Phoenix & Dragon hollow pattern case design
Does not require batteries

Movement	Water Resistance	Diameter
Mechanical Hand Wind	0 meters	50 millimeters

Pros	Cons
✅ Less costly	❌ Needs to be wound every 30-40 hours
✅ Comes with matching chain, box, and cleaning cloth
✅ Easy push and pull crown

Conclusion:

The best pocket watches shared above hold a separate place. Each one of that is great. However, if you are here to hear my verdict, you still need to make a choice.

I will highly recommend that you consider why are you purchasing a pocket watch? If you are planning to use, then go for the ones on which the readability is simple.

However, if you want to carry the watch as a fashion or a trend, it doesn't matter how complex it is, but if you are a watch collector, you do not need my opinion. Get the oldest one of the above with a more antique look.

Top 12 Best Pocket Watches of 2022 (2024)

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