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My teenage sister Rachel once got what appeared to be a gorgeous Louis Vuitton handbag as a Christmas gift from our aunt. This adorable purse is barrel shaped, medium sized, in basic black leather with the Louis Vuitton logo splashed across it in bright, eye-popping shades like fuschia and lime green. My sis loves it, and so do I. And as far as anyone outside the family is aware, she’s got a real Vuitton bag. Tags: Designer Replica Handbags

After their bankruptcy, pretty much every last bit of the company’s assets such as machinery and equipment were sold or given to the Russian government to help establish the First Moscow Watch Company, which later changed its name to Poljot. The Hampden name, however was not part of this Russian transaction. It was purchased by the Clinton Watch Company of Chicago, who still have a facility in the Virgin Islands under the name Hampden. Tags: Hampden Deuber Pocket Watches

This cartoon has been attracting attention lately due to its public domain status. Steamboat Willie has almost reached public domain status several times, but each time a copyright extension was filed and granted. Tags: Steamboat Willie Pocket Watch

These watches feature precision quartz movement, an antique looking case in a bronze tone, raised gold toned hour indicators, an engraving of Hogwarts on the case, and a picture of Harry on the face. You’ll see that these are quality timepieces that the collector in your life would love to recieve! Tags: Harry Potter Pocket Watches

In 1926, The Unitas brand of pocket watches was borned. It started when Auguste Reymond named his movement blanks after the Unitas Watch Company he acquired. Reymond first went into business in 1898, but Unitas itself was not established until later. Tags: Unitas Pocket Watches

If you’re looking for a special gift for the woman in your life, or you just want a striking addition to your own collection, why not give Hampden ladies pocket watches a look? The Hampden Corporation has long been recognized for providing consumers with top quality timepieces including wrist watches and pocket watches. Tags: Hampden Ladies Pocket Watches

One of these watches would make an excellent gift for anyone who loves the railroading industry. Imagine presenting a loved one with one of these rare pocket watches! People who collect timepieces would also love to get the Broadway Limited as a gift. Or, you could buy it for yourself. This watch would not only make a great addition to any collection, it may increase in value as years go by. Tags: Broadway Limited Pocket Watch

After World War I, wrist watches became the timepiece of choice for most people, but pocketwatches still remained prized heirlooms, collectibles, and timepieces for people who find wristwatches uncomfortable. A pocket watch can be engraved with initials, a name, or a message, making these timepieces wonderful heirlooms and gifts. Imagine the look on your loved one’s face when you present them with a rare Donald Duck musical pocketwatch! These watches are rare and sur… Tags: Donald Duck Musical Pocketwatch

Another way to turn a plain pocket watch patriotic is with a fob. A fob is a decorative item clipped on to the chain of a pocket watch. You can find fobs designed to look like eagles, flags, states, presidents…fobs that are handpainted with patriotic scenes, fobs that commemorate different eras throughout history. A fob is a great way to dress up an old pocket watch that you want to give new life. Tags: Patriotic Pocket Watches

You may have heard that gold watches are given to retiring persons…this is a time-honored custom that many large companies still use today. These gold watches are actually gold pocketwatches that are often engraved to commemorate a retiring employee’s service. Tags: Pocketwatch