Pocket watch "Star of David" Артикул: W1354

Pocket watches dedicated to the character of the Israeli state and its six-pointed star Magen David (Shield of David), as a symbol uniting Jews around the world. Since the period of the XIX century, the Star of David is considered permanent Jewish symbol. The Star of David is depicted on the flag of the State of Israel and is one of its main characters. Six-pointed stars are also found in the symbolism of other states and localities. Even at the end of the fourth - beginning of the first millennium BC. e., the symbol of the six-pointed star, is widely used for decorative and magical purposes in many nations. The first evidence that the Star of David used as a specifically Jewish symbol dates back to 1354 year, when the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV granted the Jews of Prague the privilege of having their own flag. This flag - a red flag with a picture of a six-pointed star - called "flag of King David." Adorned with the symbol and the official seal of the community and actually became the official symbol of the Jewish community of Prague over the next centuries. In the XIX century the Jews chose the Star of David as a national symbol, as the Jewish analogue of the Christian cross. It was during this period, six-pointed star was adopted by almost all the communities of the Jewish world. Gift pocket watch can be bought in a beautiful gift box made specifically for pocket watches. The cost of gift wrapping is 320 rubles. The kit includes a belt to the clock hour nickel-plated chain, the manufacturer's warranty certificate and original packaging. High precision clockwork collected on 17 ruby jewels, shockproof and dustproof properties of non-magnetic body with nickel-plated. Hours will be a great gift for the connoisseur of vintage watches an old Russian factory.