Full Hunter Pocket Watches

Full Hunter Pocket Watches

The hunter case was built for people who carried a watch loose in a pocket. The lid shuts flat over the crystal, takes the scratches instead of the glass, and opens on a spring when you press the crown, which is the gesture most people picture when they think of a pocket watch at all. Closed, it reads as a plain decorated disc; the dial is a reveal. That is why it is the usual pick for a wedding, a milestone birthday or a retirement gift.

How it compares

If you would rather see the time without opening anything, Half Hunter Pocket Watches cut a glazed window into the same lid, and open-face designs drop the lid entirely. If you want to see the movement rather than the dial, Skeleton Pocket Watches cut the face away instead, and Double Hunter Pocket Watches add a second hinged cover at the back. Everything sits together on the Pocket Watches page if you want to compare the shapes side by side.

Movements and finishes

Most full hunters here are hand-wound mechanical: a daily turn of the crown, stopping when the resistance turns firm, and no battery to replace. A smaller group runs Swiss quartz and comes from Swiss Pocket Watches, which suits a watch that only comes out for occasions and needs to be right when it does. Brass leads the finishes, then gold, black and silver tones. These are new vintage-style watches, so the metal names describe the case finish.

Delivery, returns and chains

We are Australian-owned and ship to New Zealand from Brisbane. In-stock orders are usually dispatched within one to two business days, Monday to Friday, and standard shipping is free on New Zealand orders over $99. Made-to-order pieces take longer, so allow extra time if the watch is for a dated event. Change of mind is covered for 60 days with the customer paying return postage, and the movement carries a 12-month warranty. A matching chain is not included with the watch but is available separately.