Gents Quartz Pocket Watch Collection

A beautiful timepiece for any man, woman or child. the perfect gift for a birthday, father’s day, graduation or Christmas present.  For the Groom, Best Man and Groomsman add extra style to your wedding day with a pocket watch, the 12″ chain loops into the buttonhole of the waistcoat and the watch sits neatly in the pocket.

Quartz movement with easy time setting, the white face, roman numerals and second hand makes it easy to read.  It is 1.75″ in diameter. Comes in a green presentation box.

It can also be personalized on the back (limit 25 letters)

Product Code P246 T

‘Triquerta’ meaning three-cornered, is the latin word given to the Trinity knot. Found in the famous Kells manuscripts, it is believed that one of the many symbols of the Trinity knot is religious – representing the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. It is also believed that the Trinity knot is a symbol of three forces of nature; water, fire and earth. In Celtic culture, the number 3 is hugely symbolic. Many things come in threes in Celtic beliefs, such as the three domains (earth, sky, sea) and the three stages of life (youth, adulthood, old age).

Product Code P246 Shamrock/Trinity 

– Shamrock

A classic Irish motif, the Shamrock has been recognised as the symbol of Ireland for centuries. It is said that Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint, used the shamrock to describe the Holy Trinity – The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit – each represented by a leaf.

-Trinity knot

‘Triquerta’ meaning three-cornered, is the latin word given to the Trinity knot. Found in the famous Kells manuscripts, it is believed that one of the many symbols of the Trinity knot is religious – representing the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. It is also believed that the Trinity knot is a symbol of three forces of nature; water, fire and earth. In Celtic culture, the number 3 is hugely symbolic. Many things come in threes in Celtic beliefs, such as the three domains (earth, sky, sea) and the three stages of life (youth, adulthood, old age)

 

Product Code P246 Harp 1

This pocket watch is enhanced with a pewter disc featuring the Harp emblem encircled with a Celtic knot design.  The Harp – the official national emblem of Ireland almost as popular as the shamrock dates back in Irish history to the 8th century and can be found in manuscripts and on Christian crosses. The harp is also strongly associated with Irish music. From as early as 1641 the Harp featured on the center of our national flag up until 1916 and then in 1922 the Tricolour became our national flag.  The harp features on the back of all the Irish Euro coins.

Product Code P246 Claddagh 1

This pocket watch is enhanced with a pewter disc featuring the Claddagh emblem encircled with a Celtic knot design. The Claddagh taken from the famous love symbol designed in the town of Claddagh, Co. Galway by Richard Joyce back in the year 1689. The design is often used for wedding rings as it is based on the ring that Richard made for his bride to be. The symbolisms are “hands for friendship”, “heart for love” and “crown for loyalty”.

Product Code P246 Shamrock 1

A classic Irish motif, the Shamrock has been recognised as the symbol of Ireland for centuries. It is said that Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint, used the shamrock to describe the Holy Trinity – The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit – each represented by a leaf.

Product Code: P246 Trinity1

‘Triquerta’ meaning three-cornered, is the Latin word given to the Trinity knot. Found in the famous Kells manuscripts, it is believed that one of the many symbols of the Trinity knot is religious – representing the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. It is also believed that the Trinity knot is a symbol of three forces of nature; water, fire and earth. In Celtic culture, the number 3 is hugely symbolic. Many things come in threes in Celtic beliefs, such as the three domains (earth, sky, sea) and the three stages of life (youth, adulthood, old age).

Product Code: P246 Celtic A design

This pocket watch is enhanced with a pewter disc featuring a Spiral and Celtic design. Designs similar to these are found in ancient manuscripts and on stones from Neolithic times.

Product Code: P246 Celtic B design

The Celtic designs seen on our products are taken from the Kells manuscripts, the most famous Irish artefact. Celtic symbols and designs have been around for centuries, and were first found on Ogham stones, in manuscripts drawn/written by the monks or in old monasteries around Ireland.

Product Code: P246 Celtic C Design

This pocket watch is enhanced with a pewter disc featuring a Spiral and Celtic design. Designs similar to these are found in ancient manuscripts and on stones from Neolithic times.  The spiral is surrounded by a Celtic blockwork as seen in the book of Durrow

Product Code: P246 Celtic D design

The design on this watch is that of entwined  birds. These long beaked birds could be that of cranes wrapped around each other and twisted through celtic lace pattern. Animals were often used by the monks to depict certain events and represented saints and angels.

Product Code: P246 Celtic E design

This pocket watch is enhanced with a pewter Celtic design. In ancient times the hound/dog were seen as a symbol of hunting, healing and bravery they were often given as gifts to royalty and warriors. Drawings of hounds are to be found in Kells manuscript and were still used on paintings dating as late as the 17th century. Here the Hounds are entwined to form a triskele.

Product Code P246 Ireland Map

Ireland is known worldwide for it’s beautiful scenery and it’s friendly people. Our small island of 6.3 million is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Americans. With 1.3 million people living in our capital city Dublin, it is a city that never sleeps. Our beautiful country is one to be proud of!

Product Code P246 Ha’penny Bridge

The Ha’penny Bridge is a cast iron bridge that crosses the river Liffey in the centre of Dublin.  It is known as the Ha’penny bridge because it once cost a halfpenny to cross the bridge.  It was erected in 1816.

Product Code P246 Belfast City Hall

Belfast City Hall dominates the centre of Belfast city.  It is the home of Belfast city council and is a beautiful building in traditional Victorian style, construction began in 1898 and was complete in 1906

Product Code P246 Queens University

Queens University received it’s charter in 1845 from Queen Victoria. The college is a combination of beautiful Victorian style structures.  Our watch shows the Lanyon building

Product Code: P246 Scotland Map

The watch is finished off with a pewter disc with the map of Scotland.  Scotland has a long history with Ireland. Many Irish emigrated to Scotland as it was so close to the north of the country and many of their traditions are similar to the Irish from music to dance and also the Gaelic language.

Product Code: P246 Scottish Piper

The bagpipes can be found in both Scottish and Irish history going back as far as the 13^th century.  While it’s clear that kilts were first made in Ireland, bagpipes are the traditional music instrument of Scotland.

Product Code: P246 Grandad

Timeless and elegant.   This Grandfather watch is the perfect gift for any Grandad/Grandfather.

Product Code: P246 Dad

Timeless and elegant.    Perfect gift for any Dad