Pocket watches became a common accessory since their evolution in the 16th century. That was until wristwatches took the market just after World War I. The earliest known reference to the pocket watch was recorded in a letter, sometimes in November 1462, sent by the Italian clockmaker Bartholomew Manfredi to the Marchese di Mantova Federico Gonzaga – he gives him a better “pocket clock” than the Duke of Modena had. By the end of the 15th Century, spring-driven clocks made their appearance in Italy and Germany. Peter Henlein, a Nuremberg master locksmith, was manufacturing pocket watches by 1524. Since then, manufacturing these “gadgets” spread across the rest of Europe as the 16th century progressed. Early watches had an hour hand; sometime around late 17th century the minute hand appeared. The first American pocket watches with machine made parts were produced by Henry Pitkin and his brother in the late 1830s. In this list we’ve gathered ten pocket watches for men.

10. Traveler Pocket Watch by Wenger

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This stylish pocket watch features Swiss movement and is water-resistant up to 30 meters. It displays date and has a second time zone indicator, while it can also show military time. Luminous hands, numerals, and markers for easy reading in low light. It’s housed in a stainless steel case with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens, and comes with a black silicone pouch.

9. Pocket Watch & Chain by Charles Hubert

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This polish gold Pocket Watch with a 12” chain features skeleton dial with white chapter ring, blue hands and black Roman numerals. It also has a 17 jewel mechanical movement, scratch-resistant crystal lens, and comes in a deluxe gift box.

8. Woodford Pocket Mechanical Watch

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Our list of pocket watches for men includes this Woodford full hunter timepiece that has a stunning design, complete with cut-out flower detail and a white dial with Roman numeral hour markers and a partially exposed mechanism. The case’s material is PVD gold plated.

7. Victorian Pocket Watch

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Our next addition is this gorgeous Victorian look pocket watch with an embossed forest elk scene that makes the watch a true masterpiece. The open face gives the watch a genuine steampunk design. The case is large (1 3/4″ diameter and almost 3/8″ deep) and in great condition.

6. Chive Pocket Green Watch

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Here’s another fashionable pocket watch with a green tint and a plastic/resin case. It is powered by a quartz movement, and fitted with a green n/a strap and has a white dial. This chive pocket green watch has a case of 14 mm deep and 43 mm wide, and it’s our number six choice out of ten pocket watches for men.

5. Swiss Army Travel 1884 Limited Edition

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This is a limited edition alarm pocket watch that celebrates the 125th anniversary of Victorinox, maker of the Swiss Army Knife. It features a red dial with alarm function, and includes tweezers and a toothpick, just like the original Swiss Army Knife. The case is stainless steel featuring a special anniversary design on its side panels. The watch is featuring gold Arabic numerals. It’s also water resistant: 10 ATM/100 meters/330 feet.

4. Avalon Mechanical Skeleton Goldtone

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An open exhibition dial is fashioned by two cobalt blue hands, and a scratch-resistant mineral crystal. This stainless steel pocket watch also comes with a 15-inch stainless steel chain. The watch is enclosed in a goldstone stainless steel case, and has black Roman numerals.

3. Royal London Mechanical

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Our number three choice is this superb Royal London full hunter pocket watch with mechanical movement and exposed mechanism. The watch features Roman numeral hour markers and an elegant PVD gold-plated case. The case is 15 mm deep and 53 mm wide.

2.Skeleton Pocket Watch with Zodiac Design

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This is a magnificent watch both inside and outside. Open it and you will see the superb dial with roman numerals and exposed gears. When you close it, you can feast your eyes on the breathtaking cover with 12 chiselled Zodiac symbols. Since it’s mechanical, you need to wind it everyday, as it stops after 25-30 hours.

1. Antique Style Pocket Watch

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Our final choice for this list of pocket watches for men is this sublime antique piece. The front case is amber glass with white dials. At the back of it you can see very detailed and beautiful patterns. This pocket watch will give you the feeling that you have a genuine watch from the 19th century.

Let us know which of these ten is your favorite pocket watch.