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While pocket watches were invented in 16th century England, it was not until the late 17th century that they became more common and accurate. The watches were incredibly big and were generally worn around the neck because of their girth. It is rumored that the famous painting of Henry VIII was not a medallion around his neck, but a pocket watch. A modern take on the original, this pocket watch’s inside face watch shows the skeleton, so you can watch its movements. The watch’s classic design features brushed chrome plating, making it a great keepsake to pass on to future generations.
  • made of brass with brushed chrome plating
  • mechanical watch movement
  • inside face shows skeleton of watch to observe its movements
  • opens by gently pressing down on the top of the crown
  • comes with 14” chrome plated watch chain
  • 1 7/8” in diameter
  • watch may be personalized on the front with up to 3 initials and a message or date on the back, 4 lines 20 characters each line
  • size of engraving on back of watch changes based on number of characters. more characters will result in smaller engraving

Item #30006946
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5
location:
Connecticut
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Memorable gift. September 25, 2012
"We gave this to our son on his wedding day, with a special inscription on the back. He loved it, and it looked great worn with his three piece suit at the wedding and in the pictures. It's a very nice gift for a reasonable price."
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4
Bree
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Great Pocket Watch September 18, 2012
"The pocket watch looked very nice. We did have to send it back due to it would not stay shut. Something was wrong with the latch. I was able to send it back no problem and they sent me a new one which I will get this week. My boyfriend loved it and thought it was perfect. I got it gift wrapped and that made it even better."
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5
Laurie, Naperville, IL
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Pocket Watch August 25, 2012
"The engraving was very nice and the watch itself is beautifully made. Since it's a gift it has not been used yet so I can not speak to it's timeliness."
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2
Becky
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Chicago, IL area
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Broke within hours June 21, 2012
"My kids got this for Father's Day and my husband loved it and the inscription. He carried it with him that afternoon as we made the rounds to our father's homes. After we had returned home, it was suddenly open in his pocket (there was nothing else in his pocket). The clasp had broken and would no longer close. I'm still waiting on a replacement - it seems to take longer than an original order before a holiday (go figure). The customer service when I called was great, but hoping the replacement lasts longer than an afternoon!"
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5
Georgi
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Beautiful presentation June 07, 2012
"A gorgeous gift to bestow on my high school graduate. Engraved with my words on back and his initials on front. A lot of bang for your buck. Beautifully packaged too. This watch has an exciting aura about it because the workings are visible . Very current and smartly styled. I was proud to give it to him. Got lots of ooohs and aaaahs."
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5
Mehrina
location:
Dallas, TX
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Awesome! May 24, 2012
"I purchased this pocket watch for my Dad for his birthday and he absolutely loved it. What a great gift for all men in the family!"
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5
isiskia
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new york,ny
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Time after Time May 10, 2012
"OMG!!! This is the best gift that I have ever given to anyone. I bought this as a groom's gift. I gave it to my new husband. I left it on our bed for him to open the night before our wedding. HE LOVES IT!!! He called me immediately to tell me how beautiful it is. I didn't look at it prior to giving it to him because I purchase gifts from Red Envelope all of the time and I haven't been let down. I trust their product. Thank you red envelope for helping us to create a family tradition, we are going to pass the watch down to our son or daughter. Once we have children, lol. How Wonderful?!"
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5
Adalissia
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Great Birthday Gift March 26, 2012
"This product looked amazing. I think it makes a great birthday present. The gift box was very beautiful and elegant. I loved everything about this purchase."
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5
lainhall
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Great Purchase March 24, 2012
"I bought this as a birthday present for my boyfriend and he loves it. I personalized the watch with his initials and a message on the back and that really gave it an extra special touch."
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2
Angela
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Disappointed March 22, 2012
"The gift was wrapped beautifully, but there was information on the outside the told him what was in the box so it took away some of the surprise. The part that clips to the chain popped off but he was able to fix it, the other problem is that even though he winds it, as recommended, it loses time as the day progresses. I am disappointed to think that not only was my surprise slightly spoiled, he had not even had it 24 hours when the chain popped off and right around 24 hours when he noticed that it was losing time."
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4
RXS1
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Beautiful watch March 19, 2012
"I ordered this for my husband and it arrived in the gift box (SO worth it!). He was immediately impressed with the look, feel and weight. The only 2 concerns were that the instructions say to wind counter clockwise, but it doesn't keep the time correctly that way. Clockwise is working just fine. Also, I requested an inscription in Spanish, but was not able to have accent marks. Otherwise, this is a great gift!"
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5
Geodave
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beautiful pocket watch February 20, 2012
"I received this for my first anniversary gift, and I love it. It is elegant and fun. It will be a great piece for dressier occasions, though it would be functional for everyday use as well. Although, winding the watch every two days may seem quaint, it is a useful way of reminding oneself of the importance of time, specifically to take time for ones family."
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5
Sandy
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Pittsburgh,PA
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Excellent gift idea February 17, 2012
"I purchased this pocket watch for my boyfriend for valentine's day, and he loved it! Adding his initials to the front and a personal note on the back made it even more special! An excellent gift idea for any man in your life for any occasion."
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4
misstee
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Very nice Anniversary gift. February 17, 2012
"Great gift purchase. Great for telling time. Very nice for dressing up. Nice to be able to add personal note."
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5
Lucy
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Beautiful gift February 16, 2012
"I bought this for my boyfriend and got the engravings. He loved it!"
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5
Father Time
location:
NY
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MAGNIFICENT PURCHASE February 02, 2012
"Pocket watch very classy looking and keeps time very well. Always wanted one. Thanks for having such a nice one."
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5
Nashrd
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Great purchase! August 15, 2011
"Bought the pocket watch for an anniversary gift for my boyfriend. It came gift wrapped perfect! (had to open carefully to see how it turned out and re-wrap it). Looks just as good in person as it did online. The gears inside are well done and am very excited to give the gift to him next month. Any guy would be crazy not to love it!"
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5
location:
New York, NY
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Dad's favorite gift July 21, 2011
"My father is a pocket watch enthusiast. I bought this as a birthday gift for him. He called to tell me that it was his favorite gift ever. He loved the quality of the watch, the color, the way it works, his initials on the front, and the personal engraving on the back. So glad I bought this for him!"
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5
Lizzy
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Austin, Texas
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Perfect gift July 13, 2011
"My kids and I purchased this for their father and had it inscribed with the intention of him being able to pass it down through generations. He is extremely difficult to buy gifts for because he doesn't believe you should spend money on things that aren't needed, but he LOVED this gift! He was touched by the thought even though he doesn't need a watch. I would definitely recommend it for anyone who likes something different and/or sentimental."
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5
Bella
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Very Nice July 11, 2011
"I ordered this gift as an anniversary present to my boyfriend. I had both sides engraved. It turned out beautifully! I love it and so did he."
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5
Amanda
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Beautiful July 07, 2011
"I bought this as a first anniversary gift for my husband. I haven't given it to him yet, but I know that he is going to love it. The engraving is very nice, the watch is beautiful, and the overall packaging and presentation of the watch is very nice as well."
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4
peacespiral
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very nice June 21, 2011
"The watch is very elegant and made such a special gift. Would have been nice to choose font type and size on engraving, but overall... no complaints."
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5
KellyA
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Los Angeles, CA
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GREAT GIFT! June 16, 2011
"I bought this watch for our adopted son who graduated from UCLA. I was very pleasantly surprised how beautiful it was when I opened the box. The recipient loved it, especially with the engraved initials and a quote on the back side. The craftsmanship is great. I highly recommend it as a special gift."
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5
Hope
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Great gift June 16, 2011
"We had this watch inscribed, and gave it to our nephew for his graduation from High School. He was thrilled to get it, and it is so beautiful, we felt great giving it to him. It's a beautiful timepiece and keepsake."
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5
Edster
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Awesome gift! June 03, 2011
"I purchased this stopwatch for my dad on his birthday and he loved it, especially since it reminded him of his dad who used to carry a stopwatch as well. Everything about it is beautiful, from the personal engraving to the fine details of the body. The chocolates, gift card, and gift box were a very nice finishing touch to an already wonderful gift. I'm just happy that my dad was touched by this gift, and I recommend it to anyone who truly loves their father as I do mine."
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5
brandy
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Wonderful! May 16, 2011
"Beautiful! Heavy,durable....I was a little worried about the engraving, but it turned out perfect. Wonderful gift for my son's graduation."
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5
KLNobles
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Northern Virginia
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Graduation goodie May 12, 2011
"We purchased this for our son's college graduation. The watch is very nice, the engraving was perfect, and the delivery was prompt. Thanks so much, he loved it."
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5
JoesDad
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Very Nice! May 08, 2011
"We bought this item for our son's college graduation gift. It came engraved, beautifully wrapped and shipped to us in a matter of 4 days (including a weekend). It was beautiful!! Very solidly constructed and classy looking. The engraving was first rate and the face of the watch is very nice. My son LOVED it. It is an "heirloom quality" gift he can hand down to his children."
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5
jonesy
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Great gift April 26, 2011
"I bought this as a wedding day gift for my husband and he absolutely loves it! This is his first pocket watch and now he's talking about buying more. The engraving looked great as well! One of the best purchases I've made!"
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5
etownblue34
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Toms River, NJ
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1st anniversary April 19, 2011
"My husband loved it. We haven't had it long, but it far exceeded what he thought he was getting."
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5
suse
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Feasterville, PA
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Top 1000 Contributor
Beautiful gift for the man in your life April 19, 2011
"Given to an important young man in my life for a momentous occasions in his. The watch has a nice weight to it. The engraving was beautiful and made it more special. He really loved it!"
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5
Shopper 101
location:
Brooklyn, NY
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Best Gift for My Father February 23, 2011
"My father loved the pocket watch. It has a descent weight to it and has the skeleton face which makes it look modern and up to date."
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5
Lady Swann
location:
San Angelo,Tx
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Awesome!!!! February 21, 2011
"I Brought this watch as token of my Love.. To a Man that .I Love dearly as Surprise Valentine Gift He loved it..."
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5
Mrs. A Mom
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Wonderful! February 21, 2011
"This is probably the best gift I have ever purchased! I suggest getting the engraving, it made this gift very personal, but even without, the craftmanship is absolutely beautiful!"
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5
Linda
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New york
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Perfect piece February 18, 2011
"I have never purchased from this site before and must say I was a little skeptical. I read all reviews posted and thought I would take the gamble. I must say my significant other was so pleased with the quality, design, engraving was a little off though. Thank you!!!"
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5
SS4497
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Awsome Purchase February 17, 2011
"Loved the purchase. The watch is very beautiful and the inscription done was very neat. Added to its beauty. A good beautiful personalized gift."
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5
Blind Lady
location:
Melb. FL
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Best gift ever February 08, 2011
"I purchased this watch for my daughters' Varsity basketball coach for the end of the season. What a nice surprise when it arrived. We had the engraving done which turned out great. It is a very nice piece and we especially like the face of the watch, you can see the movement of the watch. We are saving it for the team party to give to him but I know he will love it! We also purchased the silver key chain for the assistant coach and it is a really nice gift too. The quality is great and the engraving is very nice. I know both men will be very pleased."
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5
teddybearmicrobe
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Beautiful Watch November 13, 2010
"I ordered this watch for my fiance to give him the day after our wedding. The engraving came out beautifully, and the overall watch looks awesome. I can't wait to give it to him! I know he'll love it!"
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5
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November 12, 2010
"I purchased this as a wedding gift for a friend. When it arrived I was very impressed with the quality of the watch and the engraving. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a wedding gift or a special occasion."
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5
ThxYanks
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New York
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Anniversary gift November 09, 2010
"I bought this for my boyfriend for our first year anni (he's early-30's). I wanted something special, but affordable, that he could keep forever. I was skeptical if he'd like or how it would look...he loved it. It was heavier than I expected, but not horrible. The chain is also slightly bright (silver), but again, can be overlooked. I would definitely recommend this as a gift for any loved one."
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5
laure73
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Beautiful watch! October 19, 2010
"Bought this pocket watch for my husband for Sweetest's Day. He loved it! Great quality!"
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5
Pasadena SuperMommy
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Pasadena, CA
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Impressive Gift October 13, 2010
"I gave this to my husband for our 9th wedding anniversary and had it engraved on the back. He loved it. The watch has a nice heavy weight to it and looks more expensive that it was."
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5
Boston82
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Very Pleased September 20, 2010
"The pocket watches were a great choice for my groomsmen; a classic timepiece that men my age don't typically have (or would buy for themselves). I had each of them engraved with their initials. I was very pleased with the quality of the watches and how the engraving came out. Thanks!"
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5
bethlin
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Great gift! August 12, 2010
"Bought this for my husband for our 15th wedding anniversary. He loved it. The engraving was very nice touch, too. Well worth the price."
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5
friedsaz
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Cool personalization item for big events July 23, 2010
"I bought this item and had it personalized for my 20th anniversary for my husband. We had already passed on his pocket watch by adding a personalization for our son on our family collectible. Adding more dates in time will make this a priceless heirloom for our whole family."
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5
Moey
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Very nice gift July 13, 2010
"I purchased the pocket watch for my husband in celebration of our anniversary. The quality is very nice. It arrived very quickly--even with the personal engraving I had ordered. This is a great gift for a husband, Dad, etc. I recommend it highly--go for the gift box/wrap--Red Envelope does a terrific job with the overall presentation."
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4
Lady Ace
location:
Tulsa Ok
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Happy Dad! June 30, 2010
"I usually don't fool with these review things - even though I use them and read them a lot. BUT my Dad was so thrilled with this watch. I had to say something. His birthday is around Father's Day and He is a hard guy to buy for... He is a railroad man (retired) 85 yrs old. When I was young he carried a pocket watch. I decided that I would get him another because his wristwatch just does not look right (on him). He loved this watch!! HE took it to church and showed it to his friends... I was happy with how classy and expensive it looked. I wished that the engraving was a little deeper I guess or more visible. It was a little hard to see and/or read. Other than that small issue (mine not his) This was a great gift.....Wish for 1/2 stars. This is really 4 1/2 stars"
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5
location:
San Diego, CA
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Great Father's Day Gift June 24, 2010
"I had this watch engraved on the front with my Dad's initials, and on the back with a little note. He absolutely loved it and apparentley the packaging was so well done, my Dad thought I had done it! Thank you Red Envelope!"
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5
Jocey
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Dad loved the gift June 22, 2010
"My husband was so surprised and pleased with the watch. It came on time which was key and the look was fantastic...I was a little worried about the engraving but it was PERFECT! I think he has already taken pictures and emailed it across the country to relatives. He was definitely a proud daddy on his day."
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4
robinnyc
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New York, NY
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Top 250 Contributor
Very Classy!! June 16, 2010
"We purchased this watch for a 40th b'day present and were very happy to see that it was even nicer than we'd expected. Lovely, classy, and hopefully timeless!"
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5
porkbarrelannie
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Top 500 Contributor
Beautiful! March 22, 2010
"The photos of the watch on the website do not do it justice. It is well crafted, made with solid materials, and is gorgeous in person. The works being visible through the face is a well accented detail. I did have mine engraved and it was perfect. The spacing was exact. My husband absolutely loves it and wears it everyday."
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CElaineM
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Sloppy engraving February 19, 2010
"The watch itself is beautiful and the gift packaging was great. However, the Monogram on the front of the watch was very poor. the spacing was WAY off. The first two letters looked great but there was a huge gap between the middle letter and the last. I am not please with this at all, I wish I would have had it done at the mall so I could see it before I gave it as a gift."
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Response From Red Envelope:
By Merchandising Team, March 03, 2010
Thank you for posting a review on our pocket watch. We regret the monogram spacing error and have actively worked with our personalization department to address this for future orders. We stand behind all of our products and want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. For this reason, we will have customer service contact you to offer a replacement.
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4
Vixstew
location:
Vienna, VA
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Valentine Delight February 18, 2010
"I got the watch for my boyfriend for Valentine's day. LOVES it! The only thing that I think could improve is having the watch open more."
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5
Aveeno
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Great December 29, 2009
"A very special gift to the love of my life. Had a special quote engraved on the back taken from our special day. It touched his heart and that was my goal."
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1
CAITE
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NOT HAPPY December 29, 2009
"THEY MESSED UP THE ENGRAVING I HAD ORDERED AND I DIDN'T SEE IT UNTIL AFTER MY DAD OPENED IT, NOT TO HAPPY SINCE MOST BASIC MANUFACTURERS CAN GET A SIMPLE ENGRAVING CORRECT....."
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