CHARLES-HUBERT PARISCharles-Hubert, Paris 3900-W Classic Collection Polished Finish Hunter Case Quartz Pocket Watch

I was hesitant to purchase this watch sight-unseen, but I am pleased with what I received. I debated whether to purchase a more practical, everyday-kind-of-watch for my practical, everyday-kind-of-guy, but the occasion (anniversary) seemed to call for something out of the ordinary.I chose this watch above the others for its clean look. When I first opened this watch, I thought it was scratched until I realized the watch-front and back are covered with a protective film. I peeled it back, revealing the mirror-like chrome finish which was spectacular and flawless. Opening the watch, I was not disappointed. The dial is simple and classy-looking...just what I'd hoped for. The inside of the cover is etched with small circular lines, and adds a bit of pizzazz to an otherwise very clean, simple watch. The light silver face is elegant withbarely perceptible silver sunburst-like lines radiating from the center of the dial, which adds some sophistication. The color of the dial seemsto change from white to silver to cream, depending how you hold it in the light. Kind of cool. The Roman numerals speak elegance more than regular numbers would. The date function is slightly different than the norm, and adds some interest. This gorgeous watch is much better looking in person than in the photos. It has a bit of weight to it, so it doesn't come off feeling cheap. It feels good in the palm of your hand. So far, it has kept perfect time.Men's pocket watches vary widely in size. This would be considered a small men's watch. If you've ever seen a railroad watch, they are HUGE. This is at the opposite end of the spectrum...a little larger than a silver dollar. If you've ever held a proof silver dollar in its protective round plastic case, this is a hair smaller and about 1½ times as thick. I like the size; it's pleasing and not ostentatious...small enough to be used every day without weighing you down or filling up your pocket. Size is listed in millimeters, which works out to about 1 7/8" in diameter and 1/2" thick at its widest point and 3/8" at the edges.I guess my only "wish" is that the hands glowed in the dark, or that there were a button to push to illuminate the dial, because you can't read the time in the dark.I almost purchased the chrome watch chain offered on Amazon, but decided to wait until I was certain I would keep this watch. To my surprise, a chain was included in the box, so the extra purchase was not needed. This chain doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere in the ad, nor is it pictured. They probably sell a lot of extra chains that way.If you are giving this as a gift, rest assured the packaging is outstanding for a watch in this price range. The watch is protected in the navyinner-box with foam, and is in a cute little cloth drawstring bag. There is a separate lidded-section which houses the chain, which is securedinside to keep it from moving around. All of it was very impressive and not cheapo-looking at all. There is a temporary cord (with label) attached to the watch crown for when you first pull it out of the pouch. On the label, there was a price tag, so be forewarned: if this is a gift, you may want to check and remove it. I don't know why they put it there, but makes it awkward if this is sent straight from Amazon to the recipient. (However, if you want them to think you paid the full, suggested retail value... ;)Warranty seems good, if they will actually honor it if and when the time comes that it's needed. Lifetime for the movement; one year for manufacturer defects; and none on normal wear and tear or if they think you are responsible for the reason the watch needs repair. Send $8.00 and the watch to an address in CA. Time will tell. (No pun intended). Even the warranty card looked impressive...sort of like a gift card in a plastic wrap. (They may have spent more on packaging than on the watch movement!)In sum: very pleased and excited with my purchase. Okay, this isn't a Rolex, and I don't expect we'll be handing it down to our grandson someday, but if you're on a limited budget, this watch looks amazing.An aside: I didn't want my husband to accidentally intercept this gift before 'the day', nor did I want it to be left on my porch and stolen if weweren't home when it was delivered, so I decided to try out the Amazon Locker delivery. I was notified by e-mail that my package wasdelivered to my nearby locker location 3 minutes away. I had 3 days to sneak over and punch in my locker code; then the door popped open, revealing my package, all safe and secure. Easy-peasy. Great service, Amazon. Love it!UPDATE: Nearly 2 1/2 years later, this watch is still keeping perfect time!

Definitely giftable, a little bit too small (unless gifting to someone with small - medium hand size).My hands are between large and x-large, and seemed a bit small for my hand.If person's hand is small or medium, the item should fit well into their palm.Looks very nice.Bad aspects: was made in china, and materials and craftmanship demonstrate that this was not as well made as it could have been. This isn't a toy, it is of ok materials and ok craftmanship, I only mention this in case person receiving this gift is serious about good craftmanship and good materials.Overall, this is giftable, it would have been perfect if material and craftmanship were better, and if larger sizes were available for large sized hands.

This is a very nice watch. It keeps time very well. I love that it's a little slimmer than other watches, so you don't have a bulge in your pocket. The only problem I have with it is that you have to remember to change the date, which is fairly simple. But going from being in a 30 day month to a 31 day month, you've got to change it yourself. But other than that, it's very nice, I love it.

Ok lovely gift for my son's birthday, he had a pocket watch as child that someone gave him and it always fascinated him so I thought well maybe this would be a sweet gift I was very pleased however in the you might need area that Amazon adds it said a chain for picket watch, it comes with chain, I feel Amazing is ripping me off quite often, only complaint is Amazon telling me I needed to add chain, when this comes with it.. lovely gift classic packaging.

Sent it back because it was not mechanical movement. I wanted something more traditional but it’s very hard to find a mechanical pocket watch that shows the date as well.

Thus far a great product. I've had their products in the past and have been very happy with them. I love pocket watches, and have a collection, I would love it if they came out with a chronograph model , similar to what they do in the wrist watch models. It comes with a chain, so don't bother buying a chain. The time so far is accurate. the instructions were written by a 3rd grader.

It is not even paid off and it's hing is broke and the second hand has come off so now it want even try to keep time

Nice sized watch, keeps pretty accurate time, but the plastic crystal feels... cheap. For the money, it's a descent purchase, but in 2020, not many men wear a vest with a pocket watch. I will wear it when I can, but it was more of a novelty purchase than a daily use watch.