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Review on ⌚ GWC15027SG Gotham Silver Tone Railroad Quartz Watch by William Obong

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Reasonably priced clock - meets my needs

This is a good clock for the price. I usually carry an antique railway pocket watch, but sometimes I do some jobs that expose the watch to physical damage. I've been looking for a long time for an affordable pocket watch of acceptable quality that resembles a railway watch in design (open face, Arabic numerals, 12 o'clock baton, etc.) to take with me at times like this. I've looked at vintage 1960's Westclox Pocket Bens and Scottys on Ebay but found them overpriced and probably unreliable. Then I found this watch. It perfectly meets all requirements. It has a quartz movement (battery) so if I don't need it for days or weeks, when I need it, it hits at the right time. The watch has actually been accurate since I installed it about a month ago (not uncommon for quartz movements). I don't know yet how durable this watch is, but I suspect it will withstand whatever I put it through. The seller does not claim that the watch is water resistant. I assume they will withstand splashes or splashes, but I wouldn't submerge this watch in water. The watch is small, perhaps smaller than the seller's photo would suggest. I have included a photo of this watch next to a full size pocket watch. That small size isn't necessarily a bad thing. This can reduce the likelihood of me being damaged by something I can carry or lean against. I also give high marks to the chain that came with the kit. The chain has a very strong clip so it is unlikely to come loose when clipped to my work jeans belt or belt. Overall this watch fits my needs very well and so far I am very happy with the purchase.

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for the elderly