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White Gold Art Deco Converted Watch Pendant - 14k Vintage Not Running
By Elgin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elgin Movement: U.S.A. Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s Movement Maker: Elgin Metal Content: 14k White Gold Features: Etched & Milgrain Case Detailing Measurements Tall (from exte...
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1920s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Auguste Berthoud. A Rare Antique Experimental Marine Chronometer C1840
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Auguste Berthoud. A Unique and Rare French Experimental Marine Chronometer C1840 Dial: The Original Silvered regulator Dial, similar to that used by Louis Berthoud, his father, with...
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19th Century French Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Theodore B. Starr 18Kt. Rose Gold Pendant Watch Hand Made circa 1915
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Theodore B. Starr STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case / Pendant Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / C...
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Swiss 1915 Bezel Wind Enamel Cherry Shaped Miniature Pendant Watch In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled pendant bezel wind watch in the shape of a cherry. Fantastic miniature cherry shaped pendant watch, created in Switzerland, back in the 1910-1920. The movement is mechanica...
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1910s Swiss Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Penlington 18Kt. Solid Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch 1850 s Breguet Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Penlington London STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1850's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 53mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key...
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1850s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

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: 14Kt. Solid Gold / Supplied with a Solid Gold Pocket Watch Chain CIRCA / YEAR: 188...
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1880s American Antique Pocket Watches

French Blue Enamel Diamond Pendant Watch
Located in New York, NY
French blue enamel and diamond pendant watch, circa 1880s Open face watch with one pearl and old mine cut rough diamonds, enamel dial with Roman numerals; marked 24388; inscribed "F...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

A. Lange Söhne, 18 Karat Gold, Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1898 Constantinopel
By A. Lange Söhne
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite and rare pocket watch from A. Lange & Söhne represents an extraordinary combination of historical craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Manufactured around 1898, it emb...
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19th Century German Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Movado Art Nouveau 1910 International Expo 18k Rose Cut Diamond Pocket Watch 1ct
By Movado
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Art Nouveau (1910) era! Swiss in origin, this beautiful piece is encapsulated in a hunter case that is crafted in 18kt gold and ...
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1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
By E. Howard Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 10 Size METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: M...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920 s / 30 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13.5 Inches in Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, or a pocket watch ...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 30-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
This stunning 1906 53mm Elgin pocket watch features a white face and is crafted with precision and elegance. Weighing 95.9 grams, this silver-colored watch is not only visually appea...
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Early 1900s North American Modern Antique Pocket Watches

14Kt Pink and White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Two-Tone 14Kt Pink & White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 15 Inches in Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Swiss pocket watch designed by Jean-Moïse Badollet & Cie. Gorgeous medium lady demi-hunter pocket-watch, created in Geneva Switzerland at the watchmaker's workshop of Jean-Moïse Bad...
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1880s Swiss Belle Époque Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510 and contrast number 213206 Expressly made for JJ Freman Toledo, O Beautiful 43m/1.69...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

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 / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 52mm x ...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Black Starr Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial
By Black, Starr Frost
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Starr & Frost by Paul Valletti STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped Open Face / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1920's DIMENSIONS: Di...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Gruen Watch Company Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1930s with Original Box
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow G.F CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
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1830s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884
By Waltham
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Waltham Riverside. A Rare Heavy Gold Keyless Lever Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884. Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute track, signed A.W.W. Co at twe...
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19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
A hunter pocket watch made by Rich Evans Shrewsbury and Robert Causer. Very fine half hunter pair cased pocket clock, made in Birmingham England by the silversmith Robert Causer and...
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Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hand Hammered METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA: 1923 DIMENSIONS: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Nardin Silver Niello Pocket Watch Original Dial Box Papers and Matching Fob
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver with Niello Inlay CIRCA: 1929 DIMENSIONS: 48mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CA...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Niello

Lieutenant Colonel Owned Patek Philippe 1906 18ct Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1906 Patek Philippe 18ct gold pocket watch with archive extract detailing the movement and origins of the piece which was retailed th...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Huguenin Berthoud. A Rare Early Gold, Hunting Cased, Watch Chronograph C1860
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Huguenin Berthoud Locle. A Rare Early 18ct Yellow Gold, Hunting Cased, Keywind Watch with Independent Split Seconds and 1/4 Seconds Chronograph Diablotine C1860 Dial: The white enam...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady s Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Hunting Watch w/Fob by Waltham Watch Co. 1888 retains its original gold case, movement and dial work, an exquisite addition to a collecti...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Erotic Automation Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 14ct Rose Gold Erotic Automaton Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1890s. Dial: A white enamel dial with Roman Numerals outer minute track with Arabic ...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Volta Rose Gold Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Volta. A 18ct Rose Gold Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Highly Engraved Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880. Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with bold Arabic Numerals outer minute tr...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880 This double hunter watch was made before the name change of the company to "the American Waltham Watch Compa...
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1880s Central American Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Charles Frodsham. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Half Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Charles Frodsham. A rare 18ct yellow gold half hunter half quarter repeating pocket watch, C1880s. with it's original box. Dial: The fine enamel Roman dial signed and numbered CHAs ...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Bend Open Faced Pocket Watch Gold Filled with Original Silvered Dial 1900
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: South Bend Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 50mm MOVEMENT / ...
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Antique Russian Gold Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Rare Russian 14k pocket gold watch chain with total gold weight of 12 grams pendant is 8.5cm length decorated with natural seed pearls and turquoise and chain is 50cm length ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Steel Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Steel pocket watch. Height: 6.00 centimeters. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Stauffer Co Silver Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater By Lebolt Chicago
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Stauffer & Co Silver Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater retailed by Lebolt Chicago Dial: The perfect white enamel roman numeral dial signed by the retailer Lebolt Chicago with sub-s...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Longines Silver Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver and Niello CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm M...
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1910s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1908 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm / Early Sc...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Case Elgin Pocket Watch, circa 1895
By Elgin
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, front and back of case are intricately engraved. White enamel dial with black Arabic numerals. This is an exceptionally well ...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1901 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Art Deco enamel pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco enamel pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. A rare rectangular-shaped pendant watch, enameled on one side in green color and adorned with a blossoming branch ...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Rare Gold and Enamel Presentation Pocket Watch with Portrait of Naser Shah
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare Swiss Gold and Enamel Hunting Case Presentation Pocket Watch with A Portrait of Naser Al Din Shah, of Persia. Circa 1880. Diameter 49 mm (2" diameter x 3" high) 19'" ligne ...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Longines 18kt. Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Presentation Watch Box and Papers
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Nouveau METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellows Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...
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Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Large Invicta Diamond Crown 14k Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
By INVICTA WATCH
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Invicta. A Swiss Full Hunter 55mm Diamond 14ct Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Pocket Watch. Dial: The Excellent Champagne dial with unusual skeleton style num...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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 retaining original box. Case hallmarked, with owner's initials in yellow gold, 18 jewe...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

A S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
Located in Stamford, CT
Emile Peret, Locle, Swiss, 1865, hunting case. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial, movement number 16666, case number 20175, size 20 L, 10 independent bridges, mustach...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Gold Pair-Cased Pocket Watch with Tri-Coloured Face Chester 1822
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Pair-cased Pocket Watch With Tri-coloured Face Chester 1822 The case is made by Thomas Helsby of Liverpool The movement is made by Thomas and John Ollivant of Manchester....
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1820s English George IV Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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 silvered dial fully signed Movado Chronometre Emerto with Breguet style numerals an...
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1920s American Antique 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 fully signed Vacheron & Constantin Geneve- Suisse silver satin finished dial with gold ...
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1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Chronomètre Royal 18kt Gold Pocket Watch – 55mm
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
Key Features: Maker: Vacheron Constantin Model: Chronomètre Royal Case Material: 18kt yellow gold (fully hallmarked) Total Weight: 133.5 grams Diameter: 55 mm (excluding crown)...
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1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rare Vacheron Constantin 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C 1920s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s. Dial: The perfect white enamel dial fully signed Vacheron & Constantin Genève with unusual Bregu...
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1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, circa 1915
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely antique yellow gold-filled Hamilton pocket watch made by the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA circa 1915. Case#179832 This watch features... 17 jewels 16 size...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch R. Stewart
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
XIX Century Open-face Gold Pocket Watch R. STEWART, Argyle & Buchanan Sts., Glasgow, #16044. Beautiful 43m/1.69in gold case with a thorough ornamental floral engraving with vegetatio...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed C...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elgin Double Roller Gold Fill Father Time Pocket Watch 4396587 Case
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin Father Time Double Roller in heavy gold fill with triple sunk porcelain dial. Manual. 16 size/50 mm case size. 21 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positons. Case signed "Star WCC Warrantied 2...
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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster GMT Pocket Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster. Swiss unadjusted 812-17 Winton Watch Company. Case Signed "Defiance 6775633." Case size 50mm. Circa 1900s. Fine Pre-owned Elbon Watch. Certified preowned...
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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

Elgin B.W. Raymond Gold Fill Pocket Watch 2.21.28 E092682 Case
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin National Watch Company B.W. Raymond in gold fill. Manual. 16 size/50 mm case size. 21 Jewels 5 Adjusted Positions. Case signed "BW Raymond Model 10k Gold Filled Wadsworth Pat'd...
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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Double Roller 992e Pocket Watch 3262545 Case
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Watch Company Elinvar Double Roller 992E with triple sunk porcelain dial. 21 Jewels 5 Adjusted Positions. Case Signed "Keystone base metal 3262545" Fine Pre-owned Hamilton W...
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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Antique Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1909 Patek Philippe Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch, 50 mm diameter 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with inside dust cover, White Porcelain Dial with Black Roman numerals, oute...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Open Face 14k Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch 23 Jewels Size 16 1904
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Yellow Gold Filled Case Case w/ Intricate Engraved Design on Reverse of C...
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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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, 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.