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The easily worn wristwatch may have replaced the pocket watch in popularity, but hobbyists such as myself still remain true to the roots of the pocket watch. I love mine - and I hope you do too! This article will outline the many different types and styles of pocket watches out there for you to collect or buy!

Open faced models have the dial on top and the face is exposed. Hunter-case models have a cover to protect the lens of the watch from scratches or damage. Railroad personnel were required to carry an open-faced pocket watch. A Hunter-case usually has it hinges at nine o'clock position on the cover and the latches at the three o'clock position on the watch's cover.

Wind-up Versus Electric Pocket Watches

The original pocket watches relied on clockwork mechanisms to keep time. The more expensive modern reproductions of these watches also use clockwork. If a person is more interested than the style rather than true authenticity, he can save some money by selecting a battery operated pocket watch. The battery-operated reproductions can also be bought in open face and hunter-case varieties. However, a classic enthusiast may not opt for a battery-operated watch and may be more interested in a more vintage timepiece.

Different Pocket Watch Movement Types

Key-Wind, Key-Set Movement - The first pocket watch models developed in the 15th Century required a key to set the time and wind the watch. A user would place the key in the back of the watch and turn it until it set the time. This movement type was used until the middle of the 1800s.

Crown-Wind, Crown Set Movement - This method worked similar to the key wind movement type, but it did away with the key. The first crown wind pocket watch was sold in the Great Exhibition held in London in 1861. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were among the first owners of this new watch movement type. Crown-wind, crown-set is the most commonly used movement type used in vintage and reproduction pocket watches.

Crown-wind, lever set movement - This watch was wound the same way as the crown-wind, crown-set movement watch, but it contained a lever that prevented the user from setting the time when the lever was pulled out. The ability to keep the time from being set accidentally made this type of movement popular with railroad employees in the United States and Canada.

Crown-wind, pin-set movement - This style of movement worked similar to the one above, except the user had to press a pin in when he chose to set the time.

I hope this mini-guide serves you well!

Danny Hawkins is an expert pocket watch collector and an avid pocket watch hobbyist for over 15 years. His passion is to share his excitement about pocket watches with all interested people across the world.

How To Make Your School's Prom Event Unforgettable Using Custom Lapel Pins

By Caryn Smith © 2010, All Rights Reserved

For High School students, no event except for Graduation elicits as much excitement as Prom.  From the amazing dresses to the elaborate decor, ordinary students are transformed into members of royalty for one evening of their lives.

Schools looking to do their part to make the event a memorable experience often turn to custom lapel pins to help set the tone.  An incredibly effective way to advertise an event or mark an important milestone, the small pieces of memorabilia can be handed out before or after the big dance depending on the nature of the lapel pin's design.

Ways to Use Custom Lapel Pins to Advertise Prom

As a promotional tool, custom lapel pins can be given out with tickets to Prom.  Students then have a small keepsake in their possession that they can use to encourage their friends to purchase tickets too.  Incredibly receptive to what their peers are doing, the average teenager needs little "prodding "to help them make a decision.

Custom lapel pins are a hip, functional way to get the word out about an event.  Combined with a school's colors, logo, or mascot, they give details about a person's history by marking an important date in their life.  They can also be used to recognize Prom Kings and Queens, members of the royal court, chaperones, and Prom Committee participants.

Types of Options Available for Custom Lapel Pin Orders

A number of options exist that can help set a school's custom lapel pins apart.  In addition to numerous styles, colors, and sizes to choose from, Prom pins can be soft enamel or cloisonné.  They can have glittery accents or symbols dangling from them.  They can light up, spin, or slide.  Whatever vision a person has for the perfect custom lapel pin, Lapel Pins R Us' team of talented designers can make it a reality.  With a no obligation free quote, schools can feel confident that they are making the right decision by ordering from us.

Often viewed as a treasured piece of high school memorabilia, custom lapel pins are sought after on websites like eBay by collectors.  Individuals who lost their Prom lapel pins often find one for sale years later through an online auction site.  A remarkably effective way to evoke emotion, the right custom lapel pin becomes a cherished keepsake with tremendous sentimental value.

About the Author

Caryn Smith is Manager of Lapel Pins R Us. When you need affordable, custom lapel pins created, visit http://www.lapelpinsrus.com today. Your order will be delivered in 10 days or less, guaranteed!

What is the value of an unopened 1986 Robert F. Kennedy Souvenir Set (pennant, pin, key chain, mirror)?

It is in a small box with a seal that reads: "Robert F. Kennedy Souvenir Set Actual Items that were to be used in the 1968 Campaign." The campaign slogan appearing on the items is "Destined to become President R.F.K." Thanks for any help with this request.

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