Pocket watch

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I have this pocket watch from my dad, but I don't know anything about it other than it looks gorgeously elegant! You love to make it a wrist watch. Do you have any info on how to achieve this?

 
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There's no way to do that without wrecking it.

It's a lovely example, probably housing a caliber 601, an ultra reliable movement from the golden age of Omega production.

Wear it as a pocket watch, with a nice chain and tucked into the fob pocket of your jeans.

If your attire doesn't suit wearing it, get a small stand and use it as a desk clock. Here's one of my little Seikos as an example.

 
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Beautiful watch. Follow Jiminoz’ advice and don’t alter this watch. It should be preserved.

A website sells wristlets. (Vintagewatchstraps)




These would have worked well in the early 20th Century but may not be very practical today.

I wear a pocket watch daily, but it’s in my… well… pocket.
 
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Do that and you destroy its value on the collector market. It’s a beautiful pocket watch.