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Beautifully Engraved Silver Full Hunter Case Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Beautifully Engraved Full Hunter Cased Silver Pocket Watch.
This beautiful 56mm antique silver full hunter pocket watch is in good working condition and ticking nicely. Vis...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Half Hunter Keyless Mechanical Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 54mm diameter half hunter silver keyless pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. A good sound heavy pocket watch. Visible signs of ageing an...
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Early 1900s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Half Hunter Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 50mm diameter keyless mechanical silver half hunter pocket watch is in good working condition and is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with some surface m...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Gold-Plated Half Hunter Dennison Case Keyless Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gold Plated Half Hunter Dennison case Pocket Watch.
This beautiful 52mm diameter keyless gold plated pocket watch is in good working condition and is running well. Visible s...
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1910s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique Small Key-Wind Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Key-wind Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch.
This beautiful 42mm diameter key winding silver half hunter pocket watch is in good working condition and is ticking well. Visible...
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Half Hunter Dennison Cased Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Traveller U.S.A.
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 51mm diameter half hunter gold plated hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light surfa...
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1910s American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Solid Gold Ladies Stewart Dawson &Co Antique Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Elegant Stewart Dawson & Co 14 carat Solid Gold Open Face Ladies Pocket Watch .
Late 19th - early 20th century, marked 14C to inner back cover and serial number #75128.
Featuring a g...
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Early 20th Century Australian Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mechanical Sports Recorder Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This pre-owned antique sports recorder pocket watch is working and it is running well. Visible signs of wearing and has aged with the chrome metal case/ Bessel is tarnished as shown....
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1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Antique Waterbury
Watch Co. Hand-Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This pre-owned 51mm diameter antique hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and gentle used with light scratches on th...
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1910s American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned 51mm diameter antique silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light surface marks and ...
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed James Wood Neston
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 48mm diameter watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with cracks and chipped on the white enamel dial as shown. so...
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Early rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch.
This beautiful 46mm diameter watch is working and ticking well but I cannot guarantee the time accur...
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1860s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Engine Turned Case Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 46mm diameter silver key-wind pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking and running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light tiny surface ma...
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch Signed Charles Reeves, Hereford
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 47mm diameter antique key- wound pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with small and light surface marks ...
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1870s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
The Waterbury Watch Co. Antique Hand-Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 42mm diameter hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking nicely. It is recently been serviced. Visible signs of ageing and wear with lig...
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1910s American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Base Metal Silver Plated Goliath 8-Days Stem Winding Pocket
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful heavy 59mm case diameter antique hand winding 8 day pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well (it keeps a good time). Visible signs of ageing an...
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Early 1900s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate, Base Metal
Antique Silver Plate Manual Winding Cyclists Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it is recently been serviced. And it is running well (It keeps a good time). It has a beautiful subj...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate, Base Metal
Antique Silver Hand-Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 46mm diameter hand winding silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. It is a pin set time setting. Visible signs of ageing and w...
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Early 1900s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch Signed H. E. Peck London
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 51mm diameter (excluding crown) key winding silver Pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light scratc...
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Hand Winding Pin Setting Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 46mm diameter ( excluding crown) antique hand winding silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it runs well(it keeps a good time). Visible signs of ageing ...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Silver Half Hunter Stem, Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 50mm keyless hand-winding Silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. It is recently been serviced and keeps a good time. Visible ...
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1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Engine Turned Case Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 51mm diameter (excluding crown) Silver Pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking nicely. It is recently been serviced and it runs well. Visib...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Early English Silver Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
19th century silver pair cased verge pocket watch, the fusee movement signed Henry Fogden, Chichester, no. 4109, with pierced engraved balance cock, flat steel balance and Bosley typ...
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1840s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Rare and Early English Silver Pair of Cased Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Early 19th century silver pair cased verge pocket watch, London 1821, the fusee movement signed Sam'l Tooke, Market Place, Lynn, no. 326626, the gilt movement with pierced balance co...
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1820s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Early Victorian Silver Pair of Cased Verge Pocket Watch, London, circa 1840
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique silver pair cased verge pocket watch is in good working condition and it ticking well. However due it age, i cannot guarantee its time accuracy. It runs faster...
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1840s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 48mm diameter hand winding silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well (It keeps a good time). Visible signs of ageing and wear wit...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Hand Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 48mm diameter hand winding (keyless) silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well(It keeps a good time). Visible signs of ageing an...
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1880s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Plated Hand Winding Doxa Goliath Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique bigger size 70mm diameter hand winding silver plated pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well (It keeps a good time). It is fully engra...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Pin Set Hand Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 48mm diameter hand winding pocket watch is working and it keeps a good time. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light marks and dents on the watch case as ...
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1880s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Plated Key Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 49mm diameter key winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with some scratches on the watch c...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique key winding 52mm diameter silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light scratches on the...
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1870s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Engined Turn Cased Key Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful and very fine 43mm diameter antique mechanical silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with tiny and...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Plated Goliath Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 64mm diameter (excluding the crown) Hand winding silver plated pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and we...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Centre Seconds Chronograph Lever Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Silver plated centre second chronograph lever pocket watch, plain unsigned movement with gilt three arm balance and regulator, stop/work lever at the two position, the dial with Roma...
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Hand Winding Full Hunter Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Silver (0.875) lever hunter pocket watch, the movement with balance cock inscribed 'PAT APP. FOR', compensated balance and regulator, the dial signed Marx & Co. with Arabic numerals,...
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1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Big Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful heavy antique 56mm diameter (Excluding the crown) pocket watch is working and running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light surface marks on the glass and ...
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Plated Alarm Pocket Watch Signed Junghans
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 51mm diameter hand winding alarm pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. the alarm functioning well. Visible signs of ageing and wear...
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Early 1900s German Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Set in 18K White Gold, Natural Aquamarine, Rubellite
Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 51mm diameter key-winding silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. The minute hand is missing as shown. Visible signs of ageing...
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1870s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Full Hunter Hand Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 51mm diameter hand winding silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Minute hand and the loop(metal ring) are missing as shown. ...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Silver American Watch Co. Waltham Mass Key-Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 57mm diameter key-winding silver pocket watch is in good working order and it is running well (it keeps a good time). Visible signs of ageing and wear with sma...
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1890s American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Diameter Hand Winding Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 31mm diameter(excluding crown) antique silver trench watch is in good working condition and it is running well(it keeps a good time) Visible signs of ageing and wear w...
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Early 1900s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Mechanical Pin Set Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Beautiful 35mm diameter(excluding winder) mechanical silver trench watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with tiny and ligh...
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Early 1900s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1886
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
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1880s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman
s Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds
Located in Vienna, AT
Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Pocket Watch with three lids.
Made of 14 ct slight red gold, with eight diamonds (= 0,40 ct in total) decorating the clockface covering lid,
all ...
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Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Agassiz Sterling Silver High Grade Split Seconds Chronograph Watch
By Agassiz
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Split Seconds Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
DIMENSIONS: Length & Diameter 52mm
CIRCA: 1910 / 19...
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Early 20th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Located in London, GB
A very rare decorative beautiful enamel cultured seed pearl, full-faced Hunter pocket watch, with OMEGA stamped on the dial circa. 1894 -1912, probably aimed at the export market. Th...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Pearl, Enamel
Bourquin Geneve Sterling Silver Enamel Dial Verge Fusee Small Pocket Watch, 1840
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bourguin Geneve
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 32mm
CIRCA: 1840's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Verge Fuzee
DIAL / ...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Belle Epoque Enamelled Silver Carriage / Pendulette Quarter Repeater Clock
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belle Epoque Grottendieck Bruxelles Enamelled Silver Carriage / Pendulette Clock in Very Nice Working Condition With Quarter Repetition
Movement: mechanical with manual winding
Fu...
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel, Silver
Antique Pavé Set Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant Geneva Ball Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
The white enamel dial with blue and red Arabic numerals, bezel wind and hand setting, the rose cut diamonds set in spiralling lines, with rose-cut diamond pendant line.
Mechanical mo...
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1880s Swiss Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 15ct Rose Gold Heavy Albert Watch Chain 625 Purity 32 Grams Rare
Located in Camelford, GB
If you have landed on this page then you have an eye for beauty.
On offer is this gorgeous
15CT SOLID GOLD LONG AND HEAVY ANTIQUE WATCH CHAIN
DETAILS
Material: 15ct (625/000) Soli...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18ct Rose Gold Large Albert Swivel Dog Clip Clasp 750 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
If you have landed on this page then you have an eye for beauty.
On offer is this gorgeous
18CT ROSE GOLD LARGER SIZE ANTIQUE SWIVEL CLASP
DETAILS
Material: 18ct 750/000 Rose Gold...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Masonic Compasses Pendant Fob c1876 Rose 625 Purity Freemason
Located in Camelford, GB
If you have landed on this page then you have an eye for beauty.
On offer is this gorgeous
15CT SOLID GOLD RARE ANTIQUE FREEMASON PENDANT / FOB
DETAILS
Material: 15ct (625/000) So...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Hampden 14K Yellow Gold Manual Hand Wind Elegant Unisex Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Hampden is a beautiful Unisex timepiece that is powered by mechanical (hand-winding) movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a round shape face, small ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Pocket Watches
JW Benson London Antique Gunmetal Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Signed Invicta
By Invicta
Located in Carlisle, GB
JW Benson London Antique Gunmetal Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Signed Invicta.
This beautiful 54mm diameter gunmetal quarter repeater pocket watch is in good working condition and...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Gold Filled Ladies Mechanical Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned antique hand winding ladies trench watch is working and it is ticking well, but I cannot guarantee the time accuracy. Visible signs of ageing and wear with l...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique Silver Glass Ball Pocket Watch with Matching Silver Glass Chatelaine
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare Antique Silver glass ball pocket watch with matching Silver Glass chatelaine.
This beautiful piece is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of agein...
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1870s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Early Verge Fusee Repousse Silver Pocket Watch by Thomas Lambford, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
Early Verge Fusee Repousse Silver Pocket Watch By Thomas Lambford, London c.1768.
This 51mm diameter pocket watch is not working. I'm selling it for repair or restoration. Please ...
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1760s British Antique Pocket Watches
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Silver, Enamel
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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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a railroad pocket watch, first determine how you set and wind it. Most pocket watches have winding knobs, but railroad-grade timepieces were all made to be lever-set. To wind and set them, it's necessary to remove the bezel, so if your pocket watch has a winding knob, it's unlikely to be railroad-grade. There were also regulations concerning the numbers. All railroad-grade watches will have large black hour markers in Arabic, not Roman, numerals. Maker's markings may also provide a clue. Some well-known makers of railroad-grade pocket watches include Elgin, Hamilton, Waltham and E. Howard. For an expert opinion on your timepiece, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of railroad pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The easiest way to identify your Elgin pocket watch is to enter the serial number into an authoritative online database. To find the serial number, open the timepiece and look at the inner movement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Elgin pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open an Illinois pocket watch, take it to a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Experts advise against attempting to open pocket watches on your own because doing so without the proper tools can damage the timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Illinois pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, pocket watches can be a good investment. However, many factors can influence the value of a pocket watch, including the brand, the style and the mechanism that powers it. Also, how well you maintain and care for the watch impacts what it is worth. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, pocket watches can be worth something. A pocket watch's value depends on its age, rarity, and brand. The watch's brand name is the main factor in determining price.
- Who makes Elgin pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The answer to who makes Elgin pocket watches is a little complicated. In 1968, the Elgin National Watch Company closed and stopped producing its watches. However, the owners opted to license the Elgin name to other companies, allowing them to make their own watches that bear the brand’s name. The license changed hands a few times and, as of 2024, was the property of MZ Berger Inc. This company manufactures and sells Elgin pocket watches and wristwatches in China. These timepieces feature Japanese-made movements and bear little resemblance to the original pocket watches produced by Elgin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Elgin watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Rockford pocket watches were made in Rockford, Illinois. The company opened in 1874 and produced pocket watches that quickly became known for their elaborate dials. In 1915, the Rockford Watch Company ceased operations due to financial problems. Shop an assortment of Rockford Watch Company pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
Rolex Starbucks
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
The Rolex Hulk
This all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
The Rolex Sprite
This model was designed for lefties.
The Rolex Pepsi
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.
Patek Philippe’s Calatrava Watch Is an Icon of Understated Elegance
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
Bulgari’s Serpenti Wristwatch Is the Power Piece of the Moment, Again
From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.
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