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Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds Ladies Fob / Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 22mm diameter gold / diamonds brooch fob watch is in good working used condition
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

O. Dumas deck glazed wood chronometer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
-Auguste Berthoud. original condition ca. 1880
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Gold Pocket Watch -Minute Repeater ca. 1880
Located in Mexico, MX
Golden Pocket Watch, Minute Repeater, 18 k. Great compilation, moon phases, date with letter and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Antique bronze and horn pocket watch holder
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique pocket watch holder made of bronze and horn, fine workmanship, pocket watch is included
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Antique 1880s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Ornate Gold Pocket Watch Key / Fob
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful and small antique pocket watch key with a clear white and green paste is measured
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Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob / Pendant
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful piece weighs 3.4 grams and measured 45mm tall unmarked but tested. It is a pre-owned condition with some dents, cracks and tiny scratches on the gold metal case as sh...
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Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Victorian Gold Filled Sardonyx and Bloodstone Pocket Watch Key / Fob Pendant
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning stone set swivel fob with watch key. For watch chain or pendant. Set with a polished
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Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold-filled

Victorian Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Banbury, GB
Victorian solid 14 kt gold ladies pocket watch . this watch has a 15 jewel mechanical hand winding
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches

Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case, Circa 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare vintage 14 karat gold pocket watch by Waltham is a stunning piece of history. The luxury
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Elgin National Watch Co. Yellow Gold Massive Heavy Manual winding Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin National Watch Co. Massive Heavy Solid Yellow Gold 18s Manual winding Pocket Watch. Massive
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Antique 1880s Bermudian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham Open Faced Pocket Watch Circa 1886
By Waltham
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One key-wound 10k gold Waltham open-faced pocket watch with a white dial, black Roman numerals and
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold

Tiffany Co. Art Nouveau Diamond Pâte-Sur-Pâte Pocket Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
-sur-pâte was sometimes used in jewelry, although more uncommonly so. This outstanding pocket watch
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian French Diamond Enameled Cherub Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous and unusual French pocket watch from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Open Dial Pocket Watch – 1881 – 80.9g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This rare 18ct yellow gold open dial pocket watch, made in London in 1881, is a remarkable antique
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Diamond Pocket Watch Pin in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
antique treasure is comprised of a pocket watch and accompanying key fob that hang below a matching brooch
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Scarab Lapel Watch, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
This masterfully crafted Swiss gold lapel watch is an exemplary specimen of Swiss workmanship
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

French Miniature Sedan Chair Pocket Watch Display Holder, C.1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pocket watch perfection! A charming late 19th Century French pocket watch display stand in the
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
By Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 14k gold pocket watch features a hunter's case which is hand engraved and decorated with a
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Paillard’s Non Magnetic Watch Co of America Gold Half Hunting Case Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
-magnetic balance and spring signed Non-Magnetic Watch Co of America, white enamel dial with black Roman
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Gold-Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Year 1883, Working, 11 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Gold Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Year 1883, Working, 11 Jewel, Size 8s, Hunting, Elgin
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Charles Frodsham yellow Gold Cream Enamel Roman Dial Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Gold Open Face Pocket Watch, cream enamel dial with roman numerals, small seconds at 6 0'clock, a
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

A. Lange Sohne Hunting Cased Pocket Watch circa 1880s
By A. Lange Söhne
Located in Stamford, CT
All original A. Lange & Söhne hunting case lever set pocket watch 16115 1880 to 1885. Rare
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Antique 5.79 Carat Garnet and Pearl Rose Gold Albertina Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
purpose of bearing a pocket watch. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of
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Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Louis Audemars. A Heavy Gold Minute Repeater Full Hunter C1880s
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Louis Audemars. A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Enamel Cherub Pocket Watch of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This exceptional French pocket watch (circa 1880–1890) is a jewel of late 19th-century
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Antique Late 19th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

American Watch Co. Waltham Yellow Gold Manual Wind Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful example of a never used American Watch Co. Waltham 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Illinois 1886 Pocket Watch Working Case Heavy 7 Jewel Hunting
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in San Diego, CA
964103. Overall this pocket watch is in very nice condition. Manufacturer: Illinois Manufacturer
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Waltham High Grade Railroad Open Faced Gold Filled from 1880 with
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement This watch comes suppled with an original vintage Pocket Watch Chain. This
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Ancre DePrecision Key Wind Sterling Silver Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In superb original condition, circa 1880, Ancre DePrecision sterling silver 48mm pocket watch with
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Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

1880s Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Hicksville, NY
Unique 1880s Pocket Watch Crafted in 18 Karat pocket watch Made by Iconic watch maker Patek
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Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887
By Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 14k rose gold Elgin pocket watch features an elegantly engraved hunter's case and a back case
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Key/Pendant with Mother of Pearl Carving
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian 15k yellow gold pocket watch key/pendant with mother of pearl carving of wild boars on
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

15k Gold

Patek Philippe 1883 Yellow Gold Hand Chased Pocket Watch Box and Papers
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1883 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 37 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold Hunting case with incredible sharp
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch, 53mm, 1886 Year, Hunting, Full Serviced/Warranty
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold-plated Elgin National Watch Co. 53mm pocket watch featuring a white face and black Roman
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Elgin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case Circa 1881
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare Antique 18 karat yellow gold pocket watch by Elgin is a stunning piece of history. The
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Filled Rock Crystal Victorian Pocket Watch Chain 15 3/4" Antique Parts
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Date: 1880s - 1890s Metal Content: Gold Filled Stone Information Natural Rock Crystal Chain Style: Fancy Link Fastening Type: Carabiner Clasp Measurements Length (...
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold-filled

Silver Keywind Pendant Watch with Cartouche Silver and Enamel Dial 1880 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Pendant Style STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pendant Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 1870s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Antique Victorian Gilded Age Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Pendant Watch, 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ANTIQUE Victorian Gilded Age Tiffany & Co 14 Karat Pendant Watch 1880s. Weighing 10.3 gram 36 mm
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Bronze Brass Heraldic POCKET Watch HOLDER German 1860 ROMAN Empire Helmets Lions
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Antique Pocket Heraldic Watch-Holder - Berlin Bronze or Brass - guilt - showing roman
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Antique 1880s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

berlin iron Heraldic POCKET Watch HOLDER German 1860 ROMAN Empire Helmets Lions
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Antique Pocket Heraldic Watch-Holder - Berlin showing roman attributes . This solid watch
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Antique 1880s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Berlin Iron

19th Century Scottish Horn Ink Standish with Solid Silver Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
(The Highlands), circa 1880. The pocket watch is not working and needs servicing/repair. It is being
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish High Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Horn, Oak

American Watch Co. Pocket Watch 18k Yellow Gold Ref 15045 Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
American Watch Company hunter case key-winding pocket watch 15 jewels, enamel dial and spade hands
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Karat Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A superb quality full hunter 18-karat gold chronograph quarter repeater pocket watch, crown wind
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Small Antique Key-Wind Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Small Antique Key-wind Silver Pocket Watch. This watch is in good working condition and recently
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Masonic Calendar Key Winding Pocket Watch with Fusee Movement
Located in Carlisle, GB
A beautiful handcrafted enamel dial, masonic calendar key winding Pocket watch. It has a fusee
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Rockford Pocket Watch 7125385 Gold Fill White Dial Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Rockford hunter case pocket watch 11 jewels, porcelain dial and spade hands in gold filled case
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Half Hunter J. W. Benson, London Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Half Hunter J. W. Benson, London Silver Pocket Watch. This heavy and good quality silver
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 992
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Hunter Case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold. Triple sunk white dial with bold Arabic
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 993
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Hunter Case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with etched garden motif on the case. Triple
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

English Fusee Silver Pocket Watch by Sambrooks, Sheffield for Spares or Repair
Located in Carlisle, GB
An English Fusee Silver Pocket Watch By Sambrooks, Sheffield For Spares Or Repair.This heavy
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

French 1880s Art Nouveau Gold Zigzag Enamel Star Pendant Lapel Pin Pocket Watch
Located in New york, NY
Enamel Breguet Dial & Case Art Nouveau Pendant Lapel Pocket Watch accompanied with its original matching
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Black Enamel with Gold Vine Inlaid Gemstones Around the Bessel Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Black Enamel with Gold vine inlaid Gemstones Fob Watch. This watch is working and
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Base Metal, Enamel

Beautiful Swiss Silver Musical Pocket Watch
Located in London, Nottinghill
A beautiful heavy silver musical pocket watch, music and movement both running superbly and in
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Antique 1880s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian Silver Pocket Watch in Original Fitted Box, Chester Hallmark, 1895
By Reid and Sons
Located in London, GB
Victorian silver pocket watch in original fitted box, Chester Hallmark, 1895 Movement made by the
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early American Watch Co. Waltham Mass Silver Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
An Early American Watch Co. Waltham Mass Silver Pocket Watch. This good quality watch is working
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Ladies Pocket Watch, circa 1880
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique silver pocket watch is in good working condition. It has been serviced and
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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1880 Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1880 pocket watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Silver and Enamel — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect 1880 pocket watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 1880 pocket watch over the years, but those made by Elgin, Patek Philippe and American Waltham Watch Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 1880 pocket watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 23, is particularly popular. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and round cut versions for sale. Most of our 1880 pocket watch for sale are for women, but there are 210 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 1880 Pocket Watch?

On average, a 1880 pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $789, while they’re typically $103 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Pocket-watches for You

Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.

The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)

At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.

In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.

By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.

Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.

Questions About 1880 Pocket Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch pocket is called by a number of names. You will sometimes see people refer to it simply as a watch pocket. Other names include a coin pocket or a fob pocket. Find a variety of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A fusee pocket watch — named for the French word fusée — is an antique type of watch with a crescent pulley and a curved groove around it that is wound with a cord or chain. The chain is attached to the mainspring barrel. Find a range of vintage fusee pocket watches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best pocket watch is a matter of preference. The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth. Brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are internationally renowned makers of pocket watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The way to speed up your pocket watch depends on the specific model of timepiece that you have. To avoid damage, take it to a watch repair shop with experience repairing pocket watches to make adjustments. You'll find a selection of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A hunter pocket watch is a pocket watch with a metal case that has a spring hinged lid to cover the watch face and protect it from damage.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The most highly sought-after pocket watch will vary over time as trends in collecting do come and go. However, some pocket watches remain consistently popular among collectors. These timepieces include dress watches, such as those crafted by Elgin, Audemars Piguet and Patek Phillippe; railroad pocket watches produced by makers like Illinois and Hamilton; and military timepieces manufactured by Rolex and Omega. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Full hunter pocket watches are a popular choice for those nostalgic for timepieces of years past. The solid outer case of this type of watch, which often features intricate designs, needs to be opened in order to reveal the watch’s face. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pocket watch with 17 jewels is called a fully jeweled watch. For the mechanical movement, it uses jewel bearings from the center wheel pivot to the balance wheel. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watch options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A minute repeater pocket watch comes with a repeater that chimes the time by pushing a button. They come with three different chimes; the hours have a low chime, minute by a high chime, and quarter hours by a sequence of two chimes. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Like its hunter-case cousin, the half-hunter pocket watch features a protective lid or case that protects the face of the watch. The distinction is that the case front has a viewing window that allows the owner to check the time without having to open the pocket watch lid. The hours are frequently inscribed in blue enamel on the exterior lid itself, making it possible to tell the time without opening the case. Shop a range of vintage half-hunter pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pocket watches come in a variety of sizes but the most popular sizes for women are 0s, 6s and 8s. Measuring pocket watches is a bit confusing and to make it easier a 0s is1.166”, a 6s is 1.367” and 8s is 1.433”. So it’s fairly safe to say that an average size for a woman’s pocket watch is between 1 and 1.5 inches. Find vintage and contemporary pocket watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rolex made pocket watches from 1905 through to the 1970s. The last pocket watch released was a small, ultra-formal 18 karat piece. Own a piece of history by shopping a selection of Rolex pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open a Hamilton pocket watch, take it to a reputable watch repair shop. Experts advise against opening antique pocket watches on your own because special tools are necessary to avoid damaging the timepieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hamilton pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to open a Howard pocket watch depends on its design. However, experts recommend that you don't attempt to open one yourself. Instead, take the piece to a watch repair center that has experience servicing pocket watches. Doing so will help you avoid damaging the timepiece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Howard pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your pocket watch is valuable, consult a licensed appraiser. Choose one with experience appraising antique and vintage timepieces. Having your pocket watch evaluated by a knowledgeable professional is the only way to be certain of its value. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To change a battery in a pocket watch, you must first remove the watch back. Depending on the type of watch, you may need a specially designed tool or a precision screwdriver to accomplish this task. Once you have the back removed, you may need to remove parts to access the battery and perform the replacement. Because there is so much variability in timepiece design and you could potentially damage your watch when removing the back and other parts, experts recommend having an experienced watch repairer replace the battery. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of pocket watches.