What does Double Hunter pocket watch mean?

A double hunter pocket watch boasts casing to both the front and back of the watch. This offers up protection for the watch face, while also allowing the wearer to open up the back of the pocket watch and view the fascinating mechanical movements inside.

Why is a pocket watch called a hunter?

Hunter-case watches The name originated from England where “fox hunting men found it convenient to be able to open their watch and read the time with one hand, while holding the reins of their ‘hunter’ (horse) in the other hand”.

What does a half hunter watch look like?

The half hunter is a variation on the full hunter. It has a similar feel with a dial protected by a hinged case, however the case has a window in the middle, allowing the user to read the time without having to open the case.

What do you call a full Hunter pocket watch?

Full Hunter pocket watches are another variety. Hunter pocket refers to the case of the watch, typically a see-through dome-shaped cover that protects the dial of the watch from dust. The cover for these watches is spring-hinged.

What kind of Watch is a hunter case?

RARE 1906 ELGIN GRADE 241 16S 17J GOLD FILLED HUNTER CASE POCKET WATCH RUNNING! 1895 Elgin G M Wheeler Hunter pocket watch 18s- 13 or 15 jewel jewel runs great! CHARMING GOLD PLATED, ELGIN GR 296, 18s, 15Js, FULL HUNTER POCKET WATCH, FWO!. 16s SPECTACULAR 1918 ELGIN 14-KARAT SOLID MULTICOLOR GOLD BOXED HUNTER!

How does a demi-hunter pocket watch look like?

A minor variation on the hunter case is the demi-hunter style, which has a small “window” in the front cover through which the hands (or part of the hands) may be viewed. This is sometimes complemented by an enamel inlaid “dial” in the lid in the case, so that one can easily tell the time without needing to open the watch.

What kind of case is a pocket watch made of?

Cases could be made of a wide variety of metals: gold, sterling silver, coin silver (made from melted US coinage), nickel, and plated brass. Open Face or Hunter Case? This is one of the easiest questions to answer! If there is a metal cover over the dial of the watch (it’s called the “dial” not the “face”) then it’s a hunter-case watch.

What’s the difference between double Hunter and pocket watch?

The Double Hunter is typically a larger pocket watch, usually containing a mechanical movement. The watch will have a skeleton dial enabling the user to see the workings around the watch hands. Once the back cover is opened the movement is also visible through a large viewing window, although this can sometimes feature a heartbeat window instead.

Which is the best collection of pocket watches?

Wedding Day Pocket Watch collection. Groomsman, the best man and the groom… Wedding Day Pocket Watch collection.

Who was the first person to make pocket watches?

Peter Henlein, a master locksmith of Nuremberg, was regularly manufacturing pocket watches by 1524. Thereafter, pocket watch manufacture spread throughout the rest of Europe as the 16th century progressed. Early watches only had an hour hand, the minute hand appearing in the late 17th century.