i hate wearing a watch on my wrist, not that i don't like the way they look, i just seem to bash them off of things and mark or break them very quickly. my dad used to wear a pocket watch for that reason and i am looking at getting one.

here is my problem: i am a practical person that doesn't care about names or gold plating or how old it is. i want something that works well and doesn't cost too much (around $50). i have looked at antiques and though the gadget part of my brain says "oh cool!" the rest of me says"who is gonna fix it and what if you lose it. basically i want and everyday pocket watch with a chain and very simple design, do they exist?

i have seen decently priced new mechanical pocket watches but considering the china tag on the back i am guessing that they won't keep the best time, am i wrong?

any info would be great thank you.