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If you’re looking for a pocket watch to add to your Steampunk wardrobe, then look no further. This article will show you some of the best pocket watch designs on the market, but first of all, what is a Steampunk pocket watch?
There are many ways to add a Steampunk feel to outfits, accessories are arguably the most dominant and identifying feature of any Steampunk outfit. These accessories come in the form of goggles, necklaces, rings, and pocket watches amongst many others. The Steampunk pocket watches are essentially a little piece of the past, being hugely popular in the Victorian era and therefore massively Steampunk in style. Pocket watches can of course tell the time, serving as a reminder of the pastimes of the Victorian period, but overall Steampunk pocket watches are an easy and aesthetically pleasing to transform your wardrobe into that of a Steampunk haven.
Table could not be displayed.Pocket watches are a piece of art, whether modern or vintage. There is a lot of history contained within a vintage pocket watch, hence why they can often be quite pricey, but don’t worry, there are also incredible modern day pocket watches with the same vibe as vintage ones. There are many different types of pocket watches amongst these though, including:
Open-faced pocket watch
This is a pocket watch that does not have a front covering, they are definitely more modern and weren’t as popular in the Victorian period.
Half hunter pocket watch
This type of pocket watch does have a front/case, but the case has glass on the lid covering so that you can tell the time without opening the watch.
Full hunter pocket watch
The full hunter pocket watch is likely what most of us think of when we imagine a pocket watch. It has a face covering and it needs to be opened in order to tell the time. They often come with more beautiful and stand out designs.
Double hunter pocket watch
The double hunter pocket watch has two sides, there is a protective case on the front and a protective case on the back that you can open to look at the mechanics of the watch. They are beautiful and extremely relevant when it comes to Steampunk due to the displayed mechanisms of the watch.
Double half hunter pocket watch
These watches are similar to the double hunter pocket watch, the main difference being that they have a glass case on the front protective case allowing you to tell the time without opening it.
How to wear a Steampunk pocket watch
In the Victorian era, pocket watches tended to be worn inside vest pockets, but nowadays they can be worn almost anywhere. Depending on the type of chain, some pocket watches clip to your outfit, so you can hang them from a belt, from a pocket on your shirt, or inside a vest like traditionally. Some pocket watches have normal chains where you can wear the pocket watch around your neck. No matter where you wear your pocket watch, it’s going to look badass, just wear it where it feels right and looks best.
Here are some of the best Steampunk pocket watches that are available on the market today:
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This is a double half hunter pocket watch, it features a dragon and a floral pattern on the front case along with a small glass section at the bottom where you can see a part of the clock. The back casing has a plain design, but on the inside you can place a photo to add to the personal feel of your pocket watch. Opening the back allows you to look at the watch mechanism. The watch face is blue and you can see the dials behind it, the blue colour is not very vintage looking, but this pocket watch is perfect for combining vintage with new. The watch also has a brass colouring to make it look vintage, this piece will definitely look great on your Steampunk outfit, or to give your regular clothing a hint of Steampunk.
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This is an elegant and beautiful watch that most definitely is inspired by the Victorian era. This bronze pocket watch is a half hunter pocket watch, displaying a glass opening on the front case where you can tell the time. The case at the front has an elegant floral pattern around the edge of the glass that looks inherently Victorian. The watch face is traditional and simple in style, with roman numeral black lettering on a bronze background. In the middle of the clock the mechanism can be seen through a glass window.
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This pocket watch is most definitely more modern in style, especially because of its black colour. The front case features an entwined phoenix and dragon on top of clear glass where you can see the watch face. The watch can also be engraved. The inside of the watch features gold roman numerals on a black background. In the centre is a glass window where you can see the gold watch mechanism. This pocket watch definitely has a gothic feel to it, but the black and gold work really well and will look great for everyday use, or at your next convention.
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This is once again a more modern looking pocket watch. It is black in colour with a glass circle on the front case where a delicate black pattern sits on top of the watch face. The back case of the pocket watch has a circular glass window edged with a black pattern, through the window you can see the clock’s mechanism. Behind the front casing sits the watch face, the black roman numeral letters sit on a luminous, glow in the dark, background and in the centre is a glass plate where you can view the pocket watch mechanism. This timepiece is beautiful and the luminous effect makes it perfect for wearing on a night out, giving it a unique addition to a modern pocket watch.
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This pocket watch is perfect for your next Steampunk convention. The watch is bronze coloured and the front case features a patterned edging and a glass window in the middle. The glass window is covered with Steampunk gears, through the gears you can also tell the time. The back case of the pocket watch has a wave-like design around the edges of a glass window that shows the inner mechanisms of the pocket watch. The watch face has silver roman numerals on a black background, and in the centre there is a glass window showing the inner mechanisms of the watch. It is a beautiful piece that is undeniably Steampunk in style. It is so Steampunk that you can wear it round your neck with jeans and a t-shirt and it will still give you that Steampunk aesthetic that you long for.
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This Steampunk pocket watch is unique in style and certainly something that I have never seen before. It is a wooden pocket watch, the dark wood most definitely gives it a vintage feel and the dark wood and gold of the detailing work really well together. The front has a dark wood edging with a gold rim before the glass window plate in the centre of the watch case. Here you can see the time clearly without having to open the pocket watch up. The back of the pocket watch has dark wood around a gold circular plate in the centre of the watch that is engraved to give the watch a vintage and Victorian appearance, with the dates 1882 notable. The pocket watch does not feature a case and the watch face features gold roman numerals on a black background. In the centre of the watch face is a glass window where you can see the watch mechanisms. This pocket watch is unique and beautiful and definitely a top choice for me.
If you want your pocket watch to be even more bold in design, this one is for you. The pocket watch is bronze in colour and has a heart shaped appearance. The front case has some elegant detailing all over the front, with some gaps between the detailing where you can see small sections of the watch face. The back of the watch has a floral wreath around the edges of the pocket watch and a large flower in the centre. The watch face has black numbers on a plain white background that has a black heart shape in the centre. This watch definitely has a bold case, but it does not exactly scream Steampunk.
If you’re a Star Trek fan then this one is for you. The bronze pocket watch has an elegant pattern on the front case and in the centre sits the Star Trek logo. The back of the pocket watch features a unique floral design. The watch face is simple in style, it has black numbers on a plain white background. If you’re a Star Trek fan and you’re looking for something simple, this design is perfect for you.
This bronze coloured pocket watch has an elegant floral pattern around the edge of the front case, in the centre it has a glass window where you can check the time. The back of the pocket watch is plain, and the watch face has rose gold roman numerals on a white background. In the centre you can see the watch mechanism through two openings either side of a black floral pattern that sits in the centre of the watch face.
One again, this watch has a more gothic appearance. It has a floral, Victorian design around the rim and in the centre sits a glass window where you can check the time as the case has white roman numerals sitting on the outer case. The watch does not open up, but you can see the inner watch mechanisms through the glass window on the front.
This gold Tissot replica pocket watch is definitely a stand out pocket watch. The gold casing on the front has an elegant floral pattern that surrounds a circular glass window where you can view the watch’s inner mechanisms. The watch face has black numbers on a white background where the mechanism is large and can be seen clearly.
