For those interested in an incursion back in time, the most elegant way to do it is by following the history of pocket watches. Starting from the XVth century, the useful tool has changed until it became real jewellery. From the heavy watch, so uncomfortable to be worn and so heavy to be carried, it turned into a long desired item in a collection. There are so many people who would pay no matter how much in order to add one more exhibit to their precious collection.
Can you remember the elegance of a hand taking out a golden watch out of the pocket of a waistcoat? In case you haven't ever seen it, some films from the golden age may be helpful. Characters like Sherlock Homes or the Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland would loose their zest without their pocket watch.Each item should have its own story.
Nowadays, designers see it in different ways: a luxury object, a jewellery, a necessity arrayed in the clothes of beauty, a longed desired exhibit in a collection. These are just some of the forms in which a pocket watch is perceived this era; and it is again brought in the limelight.Think of the famous pocket watches from the XVIIth and XVIIIth century. Steel and pink gold proved to be an amazing match during that period. Rubies replaced the classical figures. Diamonds rivaled with them and helped the appearance of other masterpieces. These are reminiscences from the past.
It is true that people lost interest in this type of jewelleries after the First World War as the interest was directed entirely towards utility; these watches were far from practical. Still, their beauty made them reappear in the limelight; as they say, beauty is never forgotten. Besides the passionate collectors who dream about having similar exhibits among their belongings, the pocket watches drew the attention of the fashion designers. All of a sudden, from an antique, the watch has become something which follows the new trend.
Taking it out of the world of men and offering it to women, the designers thought of the way the pocket watches began to be worn and introduced them in a fashion parade following the lost habit. It means that the models had to wear them at their necks as pendants.A very ingenious idea taking into account how traditional these watches used to be. In fact, this is the tendency of most brands nowadays. They try to keep their tradition but cover it under a new, fresh look. This is one of the visible attempts for watches like Seiko. Analyze them and check the impact the new look has on you.
The Seiko Watches brought innovation and revolutionized the conventional concept of watches.
Posted under Watches
This post was written by Jack Wogan on September 23, 2010

