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Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1920
By Ball Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ball Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced High Grade Railroad Pocket Watch
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Illinois Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Illinois gold-filled pocket watch. Open face, Size 12, Model 117 jewel double roller mechanism, 3/4
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Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Two Tone Gold Filled Art Deco Opened Faced Pocket Watch from 1922
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow and White Gold Heavy Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1922 DIMENSIONS
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Birks Sons Split Seconds Pocket Watch Watch 1920 s Original Flawless Dial
By Henry Blank Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm
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Vintage 1910s Canadian Pocket Watches

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the most unusual Illinois pocket watches I have ever seen. The
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920 s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / High Grade Movement METAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt Gold Open Face Pocket Watch circa 1920 s Exhibition Back
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Pocket Watch
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Hunter s Case Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch circa 1920 s Flawless Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company for Dunkling's STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunter's Case Pocket Watch
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920 s
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 18Kt. and Platinum Gold Pocket Watch Chain Supplied WARRANTY: 18 months on
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch circa 1920 s with Original Dial
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT: Supplied with Matching Pocket Watch Chain WARRANTY: 18 months on the
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920 s / 30 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Inches in Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Each link
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920 s / 30 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, or a pocket watch chain. Each link is
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Enamel Pocket Watch
By Mido
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco pocket watch featuring intricate enamel work on both sides. Circa 1920s.
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Tiffany Art Deco Pocket Watch By Audemars Piguet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful and rare octagon shaped pocket by Audemars Piguet for Tiffany. Rare in platinum and
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Tiffany Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burlington 14k white gold filled pocket watch. Open face, size 12, Model A. Double roller, 21
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Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Antique Art Deco 1920s Patek Philippe Cie Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Patek Philippe Circa early 1920s 43.4 mm face
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. X 9 M.M. thick 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece hinged case
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex. A Rare Gold and Enamel Keyless Pocket Watch C1920
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold and Enamel Keyless Lever Pocket Watch Retailed By The Alex Clarke
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Providence, RI
This 18k gold Tiffany & Co. pocket watch, crafted by the renowned Agassiz Watch Co. of Switzerland
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Depose R.U. A Rare Silver Triangular Masonic Pocket Watch C1920
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Silver Masonic Triangular Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1920. Dial: The super Mother of Pearl
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Narberth, PA
watch! Made of silver, the large sized pocket watch forms the shape of a realistic, 3-dimensional human
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique 14k Gold Enamel Decorated Pendant Pocket Watches
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 17.8 grams. The enamels on the clock were restored again. Please contact for any questions.
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Longines Chronograph Minute Repeater 18K Gold Pocket Watch, Extract from Archive
By Longines
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This extraordinary & extremely rare antique pocket watch by Longines is a Minute Repeater
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier EWC Gold and Enamel 1920s Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier pocket Watch, 46 MM Diameter and 4.5 MM thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Decagon Shape Open Faced Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Case number 1535971, made 1920’s 14Kt yellow gold
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rare Vacheron Constantin 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C 1920s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
unusual and rare pocket watches to his clientele. This watch is rare as the design is based on an A.Lange
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

14Kt Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain, or Necklace or Bracelet with Enamel Inlay
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a unique hand made Art Deco chain from the 1920's it is a wonderful and versatile design
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Vacheron Constantin Platinum Square Pocket Watch Retailed by Tiffany Co.
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare and unusual platinum square Vacheron & Constantin Art Deco pocket watch, retailed by Tiffany
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Platinum

14Kt Pink and White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 15 Inches in Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Each
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Black Starr Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial
By Black, Starr Frost
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1920's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Duke of Wellington Medal Pocket Watch Silver with Chain, 1930
Located in Berkeley, CA
Lovely and chic pocket watch to the effigy of HRH Duke of Wellington, the date is around 1930. The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Vacheron Constantin Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Vacheron Constantin. A 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open face Pocket Watch C1920s Dial: The
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Reference 12X14
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Eberhard Co. Pocket Watch in 18ct Gold with Rare Mother-of-Pearl Dial
By Eberhard Co.
Located in Milano, MI
enthusiasts of signed historic watches. Main Features: Maker: Eberhard & Co. Type: Pocket watch Period: 1930
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Patek Philippe Vintage Yellow Gold Fancy Chased Case Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 3 Piece 18k Yellow Gold case with Gold inside
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Open Case
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
Elgin 1921 pocket watch with a 59mm case made of silverode and is 20mm thick. Heavy watch with a
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Vintage 1920s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Half Hunter Pocket Watch, 9K Yellow Gold by Dennison (H/M 1924), 15 Jewel Mvmt
Located in Canterbury, England
Our wonderful half hunter pocket watch features a 50mm (exc crown) 9k yellow gold case by Dennison
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Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

Vintage Patek Philippe 14k Gold Travel Clock Pendant Pocket Watch Estate Jewelry
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Patek Philippe 14k gold travel clock pendant pocket watch. The watch is circa 1920s and
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Howard 14Kt Solid White Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1925 with Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This nearly flawless high grade American pocket watch was produced by the legendary
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Howard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Asprey 18ct Two Gold Art Deco Keyless Lever Open Face Dress Pocket Watch, C1920s
By Asprey
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Asprey. AN 18ct Two Colour Gold Art Deco Keyless Lever Open Face Dress Pocket Watch C1920s Dial
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Lancet Made in France for Famous Accessories House 1920 s Art Deco
Located in Long Beach, CA
and Rubber CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 31mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

1920 Cresarrow by Piguet with case same as V C Mens Rare Unusual Art Deco
By Cresarrow
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1920 CRESARROW (by Piguet with case same as V & C) Mens Rare & Unusual Art Deco 42mm Pocket Watch - 18K
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Stylized Art Deco Enameled Travel Clock In .925 Sterling ca 1920 s
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A stylized Art Deco enamel and .925 sterling silver travel clock. Also it could be worn as a pendant. Dial marked "Corona Hnus", has a quality Swiss movement, mechanical hand winding.
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Art Deco 1920s Cartier Diamond and Onyx Watch Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with Rose cut Diamonds and French cut Onyx. Signed by Cartier Circa 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Juvenia Art Deco Swiss Galalith Sterling Silver Purse Watch, 1920s
By Juvenia
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco Swiss travel purse watch dating to the 1920s–early 1930s. The exterior case is crafted in
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Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929
By Movado
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original
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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

White Gold Art Deco Converted Watch Pendant - 14k Vintage Not Running
By Elgin
Located in Greensboro, NC
): 1.8mm Weight: 18 Grams Stamps: Elgin Condition: Pre-Owned Condition Note: This vintage watch is not
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Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
to train, travel and import watches. He worked in the USA for Waltham Watch Co. He returned to
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Ulysse Nardin Steel Chronograph with Flawless Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
fine a pocket watch we have ever seen, done by Nardin as one of their Crown Series. The watch looks new
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

An Art-Deco c1925 Movado 935 Silver Chronometer Swiss Travel Clock
By Movado
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
piece comes in generic box, accompanied by valuation / watch report
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Omega Steel Open Faced Enamel Dial Pocket Watch from 1920 s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
pocket watch sometime in the 1920's. Remarkably, the watch is still fitted with a flawless enamel dial
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Brock Co 18Kt Solid Gold Pocket Wrist Watch 1920 s
By Brock Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Brock & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pocket Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Tiffany Co Art Deco Sterling Silver Oval Pocket Watch by Longines
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boston, MA
An art deco Tiffany & Co. pocket watch crafted in sterling silver. The oval watch features a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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1920 Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 1920 pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect 1920 pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing 1920 pocket watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Patek Philippe, Cartier and Elgin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 1920 pocket watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 29, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and ball cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 1920 pocket watch for sale are for men, but there are 171 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a 1920 Pocket Watch?

On average, a 1920 pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,500, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $128,000 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 1920 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 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
    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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    What the most expensive pocket watch is will vary over time as luxury watchmakers release new models. In 2019, Patek Philippe set a record when a brand new Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 fetched an auction price of $31 million, making it the most expensive pocket watch ever sold. Before that, another Patek Philippe model, a 1932 Henry Graves Supercomplication, held the record. Explore a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the year of a pocket watch is to identify and look up the serial number. Pocket watch serial numbers can be located inside the watch once you remove or open the back cover of the watch. Shop a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.