If you love your pocket watch and wish to show it off, try getting a pocket watch stand or dome; it can be a great way to display your beautiful possession. For the pocket watch collector, it would be best to have a pocket watch stand for your collection of rare and fragile antique pocket watches.
Just leaving it in a drawer or shelf leaves it unprotected and exposed to simply a variety of dangers, from dust to an accidental dropping. We all understand how one bump and fall out of a pocket can lead to irreversible scratches on your belongings.
My personal favorite pocket watch stand is by the Franklin Mint—it’s the “10-Point Buck Pocket Watch Stand.” The valuable product features a beautiful white tail buck deer standing in natural scenery with 24k gold accents. The talented artist has a 10-point pocket watch he wanted to showcase, and so he built the original stand for this purpose. Now, pocket watch enthusiasts can purchase their own rendition of it for online $37.
Pocket watch stands can range from the one mentioned above to even a glass dome enclosure, or even the simplicity of a metal arch. If you are interested in sports, some sports team offer branded pocket watches with accompanying pocket watch stands that allow you to truly express your passion.
The best way to shop for these stands is to contact a watchmaker. Ask them if they offer any stands and for what costs. You’ll be able to get the general idea of the makes and models and how to apply them to your own tastes. Many shops will even offer a price match guarantee, so you can keep your business with one shop and still get the best deal possible.
Whatever you do, be aware that there’s always a pocket watch and pocket watch stand waiting for you out there!
