I got this pocket watch for costuming purposes.  It is a quartz watch, which in general means it will keep better time than a manual or automatic winding watch.  This watch has elegant looks and ample space on both front and back for engraving.  It would work quite well as a "beater" watch for someone that is not fond of wrist watches.  It is not built as robust as the more expensive watches of this style,  but you do get serious bang for your buck as long as you don't mind the plastic "crystal".  At this price though, you could pretty much treat these as disposables when the crystal develops scratches.