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French Verge Fusee Day Date Centre Seconds, Intricate Enamel 58mm Pocket Watch
Located in Mumbai, IN
The French Verge Fusee Calendar Centre Seconds Pocket Watch is a luxurious timepiece with a mechanical manual movement. This vintage piece, dating back to 1800, features an intricate...
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1820s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel
GABRIEL. A Rare Gold Full Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch C1891
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Gabriel London. A Rare 18ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1891.
Dial: The excellent white enamel dial Signed Gabriel London and numbered limited series with Roman num...
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1890s English Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Schwab Loeillet. A Gold Hunter Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Schwab Loeillet Geneva. An 18ct Gold Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket watch C1890.
Dial: The perfect white enamel dial with Arabic numerals outer mi...
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1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
TEMPORA Quarter Repeater Chronograph 14k Solid Gold With 12 Award Winning
Located in Mumbai, IN
pocket watch by Tempora - Le Phare “ The master of complications in pocket watches”
Initially named after the founders, the company name was changed from Guye & Barbezat to Le Phare...
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1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1900
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45mm Diameter
MOV...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Victorian Blue Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Watch
By Geneva
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 18K yellow gold diamond blue enamel pendant watch. This magnificent piece features intricate carved 18K gold designs contrasting against the vibrant deep-blue e...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Vogt Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Early 20th century, this Swiss made manual 51mm Vogt Pocket Watch was made as an export to Germany in fourteen karat 14K yellow gold. Assembled with an engine turned hunting case #11...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Huguenin
Sons. A Gold Calendar Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1890
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A. Huguenin & Sons. An 18ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Calendar Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1890
Dial: The magnificent original silver dial, signed A. Huguenin & Sons...
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k 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 watch has a very nice "Guillochet" (engraved border) around the dial, the graphism ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Lancet Made in France for Famous Accessories House 1920
s Art Deco
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lancet, Famous French House
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Rubber
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 31mm
MOVE...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Antique Longines Swiss 14k Yellow Gold 44mm Detailed Open Face Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Longines
Movement: Mechanical - 17 Jewels - 3 Adjustments - Hand Wound - Swiss-Made
Case Maker: Wittnauer & Co.
Case Type: Open Face
Case Diameter; 44mm (1.7 inches)
Case...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Des Granges. A Rare Rose Gold Duplex Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1818
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Des Granges Late Recordon. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Keywind Duplex Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1818
Dial: A superb 18ct gold dial with raised Roman gold numerals outer dotted minut...
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1810s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1925
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diam...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Antique Waltham Amn. Watch Co. Grade 18k Yellow Gold 16j Size 8s Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous, antique American Waltham pocket watch featuring a solid 18k gold case. The case is magnificently hand etched with floral patterns throughout. The...
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19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Nicole Nielsen
Co Pocket Watch Lever Movement, retailed by Flavelle Bros Ltd.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Nicole Nielsen & Co Pocket Watch Lever Movement,
English
Signed “Nicole Nielsen & Co Ltd” &
engraved “14 Soho Square, London”
Numbered 10025
Crown wind, pin set
40mm
White ena...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique 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 including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle lever mo...
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1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 18 Size Full Plate
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA: 1870
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 54mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Early S...
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1870s American Civil War Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch gold Floral Dial Engraved Back
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch With Engraved Gold Floral Dial And To Back
Engraved Lettering To Back: ACJ
Weight: 40.1g
This exquisite open-faced pocket watch is...
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19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Antique 19th Century 9ct Gold Open Faced Engine Turned Pocket Watch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
19th Century 9ct Gold Open Faced Machine Engraved Pocket Watch With Shield Detail To Centre Of Back With Turquoise Hands
Weight: 46.3
This 19th-century open-faced pocket watch is a ...
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19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
1870 - 1920 Monte Ancre 14ct Gold 15 Jewels Swiss Made Pocket Watch Open Faced
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This 1870–1920 Monte Ancre 14ct Gold 15 Jewels Swiss-Made Open-Faced Pocket Watch is a beautifully preserved antique that captures the elegance and craftsmanship of its era.
Feature...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Antique E. Howard Watch Co. Series IV Size N 14k White Gold Open Face Pocket Wat
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: E. Howard Watch Co.
Movement Type: Grade Series IV - Mechanical - Hand Wound - 17 Jewels - Size N - American Made
Movement Serial No.: 37574
Case Maker: The K.W.C.Co.
C...
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19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold
Antique Birmingham 1925. 9ct Gold EWC
Co 15 Jewels Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
1925 Birmingham 9ct Gold Swiss 15 Jewels Open Faced Pocket Watch
Weight: 76.14g
This 1925 Birmingham 9ct Gold Swiss 15 Jewels Open-Faced Pocket Watch is a stunning example of early 2...
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Early 20th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Vacheron
Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 14k Rose Gold 53 M.M Demi Hunter with inside Gold dust cover, Gilt lever movement, Porcelain dial with Gold Hands. Signed Vacheron Case...
Category
1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch by Longines. Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k gold.
Extremely rare collector's watch.
The clock works.
Dial unfortunately damaged betw...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,532 Sale Price
31% Off
Antique Marcus
Co Platinum Diamond Pocket Watch Vintage Wind Up Monogram
By Marcus
Co.
Located in Greer, SC
Antique Marcus & Co. pocket watch with dazzling diamonds set in platinum. Featuring a monogram centerpiece, this small but gorgeous watch measures 1 inch in diameter with a total dro...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
International Watch Co. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
International Watch Company 14ct Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Manual Wind Lever Movement Pocket Watch C1900's.
Dial: The Perfect rare white enamel dial with Breguet style numerals ...
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own a bit of history with this exceptional ladies heirloom timepiece from Waltham American Watch Company. This exquisite pocket watch is made of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold and h...
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1880s American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines enamel pendant watch. Gray blue and white enamel and gold face, with a matching 22 inch chain. Circa 1912.
14k white gold
21.9 grams
Tested: 14k
14k white gold
Length: 22 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark.
Pocket watch, the case is round and engraved all around with floral and arabesque patterns. The back is white, the hands golden, t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel
By Breitling
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing Breitling Laederich antique pocket watch, circa late 1800s. The watch is made of 18k gold, features enamel.
The watch is cased in a beautiful hunter case decorated with t...
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1870s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891
By Patek Philippe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 65.3 grams
Case: 47mm, 57mm to end of crown stem
Serial: 256368
Signed...
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1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Arnold
Charles Frodsham 18 Karat Gold Half-Hunter Pocket Watch, Chronograph
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare and elegant half-hunter pocket watch by Arnold & Chas. Frodsham is a true collector’s piece, crafted from solid 18K gold with a triple-hinged case. Weighing an impressive 1...
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19th Century English Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Le Phare A Rose Gold Full Hunter Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph C1890
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Le Phare An 14ct Rose Gold Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890s.
Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute track, th...
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Large Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A large 18ct gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890 .
Dial: the excellent white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute track with f...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Silver Pocket Chronograph for General Electric with Secret Signature 1912
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1912
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 75mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Man...
Category
1910s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Vacheron
Constantin. A Rare Military Silver Deck Pocket Watch C1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Vacheron & Constantin Genève. A Heavy Silver keyless Lever Open Face Military Deck Watch with its Original Wooden Deck Box, C1940s.
Dial: The Matt Silver dial signed Vacheron & Con...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Patek Philippe Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch Retailed by H. Pleister 312 Regent Street London. C1880s.
Dial: The beautiful white e...
Category
19th Century Swiss Retro Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 carries the distinct Art Deco features.
The square shape face is assembled from the 14...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1905 Elgin Antique Nickel Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with off-white dial.
Black hands and a dedicated seconds dial.
Nickel case with intricate hand-etched design on case.
Black numbers and markers.
...
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Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
1926 Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with champagne colored dial.
Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial.
Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case and initials "SK...
Category
1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1910
s Waltham Gold-Filled Antique Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 16
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial.
Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial.
Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case.
Black numbers and markers...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1880
s Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 10S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial.
Black hands and a dedicated seconds dial.
Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case.
Black Roman numerals and m...
Category
1880s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1910
s Hamilton Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S
By Hamilton
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Hamilton pocket watch with white dial.
Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial.
Gold-filled case with no design on case.
Black numbers and markers.
Case serial # 22...
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1910s American Modern Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1920
s Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial.
Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial.
Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case.
Black numbers and markers.
...
Category
1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1910
s Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial.
Blue hands and dedicated seconds dial.
Gold-filled case.
Black numbers and markers.
Case serial # 9123006.
7-jewel Elgin movemen...
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1910s American Modern Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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 /
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled / Screw Off Bezel and Case Back
CIRCA / YEAR:...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1920
s Elgin Gold-Filled Decagon Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with off-white dial including blue hands and dedicated second dial.
Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case.
Black numbers.
Ca...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Stauffer
Co. Gold Minute Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Stauffer & Co. An 18ct Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch. Retailed by Russells Ltd Liverpool, C1900.
Dial: The white enamel dial signed Russells 18 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1908 Illinois Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Illinois pocket watch with white dial including black hands and a dedicated seconds dial.
Yellow gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case.
Black n...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1897 Waltham Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 6S
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial including blue hands and dedicated second dial.
Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case with "M" initial on ...
Category
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1884 Elgin Silverode Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 18S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial including blue hands and dedicated seconds dial (missing second hand).
Silverode case.
Black Roman numerals.
Case serial # 525305...
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19th Century American Modern Antique Pocket Watches
1927 Waltham Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial, blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial.
Yellow gold-filled case with no engraving.
Black numbers.
Case serial # 9733970.
15-j...
Category
1920s American Modern Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1916 Elgin Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 6S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial including cobalt blue hands.
Yellow gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on reverse of case.
Black numbers.
Case se...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Rose Cut Enamel Brooch Montreux Pocket Watch Set
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Unisex
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold
Watch Thick: 10.50 mm
Watch Diameter: 24.50 mm
Brooch Length: 2.00 inches
Brooch Width: 1.25 mm
Brooch Weight: 21.68 Grams
Watch Wei...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
An Art-Deco c1925 Movado 935 Silver Chronometer Swiss Travel Clock
By Movado
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Travel Clock by Movado is Swiss made,
it’s dating from 1925,
yet it’s in great condition & in excellent working order.
Performed in 935 Solid Silver,
the clock measures 35m...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diamet...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Tiffany
Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in London, GB
Please note that the movement is currently not working and is due to be repaired.
A Tiffany & Co., Art Deco, diamond, pearl and platinum lapel pendant watch, with a diamond set plat...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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Antique Pocket Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of antique pocket watches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Silver, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 919 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of antique pocket watches made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Patek Philippe, Elgin and American Waltham Watch Co. produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 118, are particularly popular. There are many rose cut, round cut and bead antique pocket watches for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of antique pocket watches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.
How Much are Antique Pocket Watches?
Prices for antique pocket watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $115 and can go as high as $500,000, while antique pocket watches, on average, fetch $2,976.
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 Antique Pocket Watches
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a Fusee pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is the best pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The 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.
- What is a pocket watch fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- How do I store pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How 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, 2022The 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.
- What is a hunter pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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, 2024The 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, 2021Full 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, 2022A 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.
- What is a key wind pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a 17 jewel pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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, 2021A 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, 2021Like 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, 2022Pocket 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.
- Does Rolex make pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rolex 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, 2022To 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, 2022How 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, 2022To 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, 2024To 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.
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