The watch was first created in the 16th century, initially in spherical (Pomander) or cylindrical cases, when the spring driven clock was invented. These watches were at first quite big and boxy and were worn around the neck.

It was not for another century that it became common to wear a watch in a pocket.

Since television and film stars such as Doctor Who and BBC 1’s Sherlock Holmes have been spotted with pocket watches, they have had a revival and are now firmly back in style- at The Watch Hut you can find a stunning array of beautifully crafted pocket watches that will put Doctor Who’s to shame.

Pocket watches come in a wide array of styles, colours and materials – from solid gold pocket watches, to silver and titanium, as time has progressed so have pocket watches and they are now accessible to more people through the use of less expensive materials such as titanium and silver.

Popular brands including Tissot, Rotary and Sekonda are amongst some of the many brands that have pocket watches amongst their collections at The Watch Hut.

Today, with the likes of Doctor Who and Sherlock Holmes bring the pocket watch back into the limelight – it is the perfect way to treat yourself to a little piece of classic history at The Watch Hut.