| Gold is being looked at these days as a possible | | | | gold, understand also that 10 carats is relatively |
| hedge against inflation and sometimes even as a | | | | low in terms of how much gold the watch body |
| smart investment vehicle. It comes in a variety of | | | | and other parts are composed of. 14 to 18 |
| forms, including gold coins and bullion, though many | | | | carats, if one can afford it, should be the literal |
| people might be surprised that there's a lively | | | | "gold standard" for those looking for a nice pocket |
| market out there for solid gold pocket watches, | | | | watch, either for its aesthetic value or even for |
| both for their aesthetic value and also for their | | | | possible investment usage or as a hedge against |
| potential investment value. | | | | inflation. |
| Of course, the first thing to understand about | | | | The most common solid gold pocket watches |
| what "solid gold" means is that one will be trying | | | | around today are usually composed of 14 karat |
| to find something that is at least 10 carats (10k), | | | | gold, by the way, so finding something in 24 |
| if possible, and hopefully a full 24 carats (24k) in | | | | carats may be a bit difficult and the chances are |
| almost every case when it comes to a gold | | | | good that any watch found containing that much |
| pocket watch. There's also a difference between | | | | gold and in its pure state will be very expensive. |
| "solid gold" and "pure" gold. The first may actually | | | | As an example of what a 14 karat gold pocket |
| not have much to do with the second state in | | | | watch goes for on the market these days, |
| which gold can be found, by the way. | | | | expect to pay at least $5500 retail for a |
| For purposes of discussion, understand that pure | | | | finely-made model. |
| gold is 24k and is at least 99.99% in composition | | | | There are also relative bargains to be had out on |
| in relation to actual gold content, with the rest of | | | | the pocket watch market, so keep that avenue in |
| the bulk being taken up by other alloys or metals | | | | mind as well. As an example, an 18 carat (18k) |
| because pure gold is too soft for day-to-day use. | | | | antique solid gold pocket watch with a 21 jewel |
| When it comes to solid gold pocket watches, | | | | movement and made in 1880 can be found on |
| therefore, one should look first for its purity by | | | | the Internet from a very well-known online |
| looking at whether it is 10 carats ranging all the | | | | retailer for about $2100. It's possible, then, that a |
| way up to 24 carats. | | | | watch could be bought for aesthetic reasons but |
| If considering investing in a watch made of solid | | | | also for use as a possible investment! |