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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
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Rare Antique Silver Pocket / Stop Watch Signed John Johnson Preston
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare Antique Silver Pocket / Stop Watch Signed John Johnson Preston.
This beautiful 52mm silver pocket watch is in good working condition and is running well. Visible signs of agei...
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Early and Rare Chinese Duplex Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Early and Extremely Rare Chinese Duplex Key-wind Pocket Watch is working and it is ticking well but I cannot guarantee its time accuracy. With its Jerking seconds (not sweep sec...
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Silver Cased Swiss Lever Chronograph Centre Seconds Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A good quality chronograph timer pocket watch in a silver case. An enamel dial with black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial. A central seconds hand and a further dial whi...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
18 Karat Gold Swiss Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This gorgeous piece is an 18 karat gold verge quarter repeating pocket watch, it has an open face and is key wound. A Very ornate gold dial with black Arabic numerals set on a chapte...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, by Martin
Marchinville
Located in London, GB
A Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, By Martin & Marchinville Circa. 1880
This is an exquisite rare antique enamelled watch by Swiss watchmaker Martin & Marchinville...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Period Dimier Freres
Cie Silver
Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 38mm diameter (excluding crown) key winding silver pocket / fob watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with tiny a...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Rolled Gold Dress Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 47mm diameter (excluding crown) Keyless mechanical Swiss pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with tiny s...
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1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass Circa. 1898 - only 8 of this model type are known to exist.
A truly exquisite beau...
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19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Rose Gold Cherry Amber Cigar Holder 625 Purity Cheroot Boxed
Located in Camelford, GB
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On offer is this gorgeous
15CT SOLID GOLD CHERRY AMBER CIGAR / CHEROOT HOLDER
DETAILS
Material: 15ct (625/000) Sol...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian period Silver Key winding Pocket watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 40mm diameter key winding silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with tiny and light marks on the wa...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique 18ct Gold Button Hook Fob Pendant Charm C1892 750 Purity Heavy 8.1g
Located in Camelford, GB
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On offer is this gorgeous
18CT SOLID GOLD BUTTON HOOK FOB / PENDANT / CHATELAINE
DETAILS
Material: 18ct (750/000) ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Rose Gold Heavy Cigar Cutter 625 Purity 17.4g c1891 Chester Fob
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 CIGAR CUTTER FOB / PENDANT
DETAILS
Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid R...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel
9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Victorian display Chain section
These were used to display medals ,coins ,
but are now a very decadent item of jewellery
that can be worn elegantly to reflect on such a
bea...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Fine Antique 18 Karat Gold Quarter Repeater Lightweight Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A fine antique 18k gold quarter repeater lightweight pocket. Nice silver dial and breguet hand. It striking mechanism on a gong and is in good working condition. Finely made and very...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Antique 9 Karat Gold Half Hunter Swiss Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning 50mm diameter half hunter 9K Gold Pocket Watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with tiny dents, scratches on the c...
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1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Enamel, Gold
18k Tri-Colour Gold Rare and Earlyverge Fusee Pocket Watch Signed Lenoir a Paris
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning and rare early verge Fusee Paris 40mm diameter (excluding crown) pocket watch is in good working condition but I cannot guarantee the time accuracy due to its age. Vis...
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1790s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Antique 18 Karat Gold T. R. Russel’s Keyless Lever 52mm Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique 18K Gold T. R. RUSSEL’S Keyless Lever 52mm Chronograph Pocket watch
This beautiful swift seconds 52mm diameter chronograph pocket watch is in Good Working condition and it i...
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Rare
Early Verge Fusee 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Pocket Watch by Mallet a Paris
Located in Carlisle, GB
A beautiful finely made tri-color 18-karat gold by Mallet A Paris. The ornately designed case features a man, woman and a cherub inset as the focal point, surrounded by intricate and...
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1860s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 14 Karat Gold Key-less winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible dents on the side and back cover of the watch case as shown. the watch size diameter is 49mm, and weighed 76.5...
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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Key-Less Antique 9 Karat Gold Dimier Freres
Cie. Ladies Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Beautifully engraved gold case of Victorian period ladies fob watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. With its gold inlaid enamel dial.
Watch size is 34mm D...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Cigar Piercer Fob c1920s 375 Purity Propelling Heavy 14.5g
Located in Camelford, GB
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On offer is this gorgeous
9CT ANTIQUE GOLD PROPELLING CIGAR PIERCER FOB / PENDANT
DETAILS
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Large Seal Fob c1800 Heavy 9.1g 375 Purity Onyx Cameo Lady
Located in Camelford, GB
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On offer is this gorgeous
9CT HEAVY ROSE GOLD ONYX CAMEO WATCH FOB / PENDANT
DETAILS
Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Bargain Antique 15ct Gold Large Pocket Watch Key Fob c1870 625 Purity Heavy 4.6g
Located in Camelford, GB
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Toothpick Fob c1920 375 Purity Chatelaine Charm Propelling
Located in Camelford, GB
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On offer is this gorgeous
9CT ANTIQUE GOLD PROPELLING TOOTHPICK FOB / PENDANT
DETAILS
Material: 9ct (375/000) Soli...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Charm Fob c1870 750 Purity Twist Detailed
Located in Camelford, GB
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On offer is this gorgeous
18CT SOLID GOLD TWIST DESIGN POCKETWATCH KEY
DETAILS
Material: 18ct (750/000) Solid Yell...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Large Pocket Watch Key Fob c1850 625 Purity Heavy 3.1g
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 LARGE POCKETWATCH KEY CHARM FOB
DETAILS
Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid R...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Large Spinner Fob c1850s Heavy 9.3g 375 Purity Carnelian Watch
Located in Camelford, GB
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On offer is this gorgeous
9CT HEAVY GOLD SPINNER WATCH FOB / PENDANT
DETAILS
Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Rosey Y...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
14 Karat Gold American Watch Co. Waltham Full Hunter Ladies Size Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique 14K Gold American Watch Co. Waltham Full Hunter Ladies Size Pocket Watch.
This Beautiful 41mm diameter full hunter and engine turned decorative cased pocket watch is in goo...
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Early 1900s American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Small 14 Karat Gold Antique Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This 14K Gold & engine turned case small pocket watch is in good working condition and it is recently been serviced and runs well. Good time keeping. Visible signs of ageing and wear...
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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique 14K Gold Penlington
Batty Liverpool
Manchester Small Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 35mm diameter antique hand-winding gold pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs ageing and wear with some hairline cracks on th...
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Early 1900s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Small 18 Karat Gold Full Engraved Case Hand Winding(Keyless) Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful Victorian period pin setting 38mm diameter Hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light t...
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Small 18 Karat Gold Antique Hand Winding
Keyless
Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful small approximately 33mm diameter antique gold hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with tin...
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Early 1900s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
14 Karat Gold Small A.W.W. Co. Waltham Mass Pocket / Fob Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 33mm case diameter keyless gold pocket watch watch is in good working condition and ticking well but I cannot guarantee the time accuracy. Visible signs of ageing and ...
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1910s American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds Ladies Fob / Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 22mm diameter gold / diamonds brooch fob watch is in good working used condition. And it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with very light tiny dents ...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Very Fine and Rare 18 Karat Gold Antique Pocket / Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful small 21mm diameter gold fob watch is in good working condition and it has been serviced and runs well. this watch weighed 17.4 grams
Please study the images careful...
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1860s French Early Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
14k Gold Antique Full Engraved Octagonal Case and Enamel Dial Pocket/ Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Condition:
This beautiful 32mm diameter full engraved case gold pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of wearing with some white enamel wo...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
12 Karat Gold Octagonal Shape Full Engraved Case Antique Pocket / Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
12K Gold Octagonal Shape Case Antique Pocket / Fob Watch.
This beautiful 30mm diameter antique ladies pin set fob watch is in good working condition and it is ticking nicely. Visibl...
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1880s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel, Gold
Antique 9K Gold Hand-Winding Ladies Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 30mm diameter small gold Victorian period ladies pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well( it keeps a good time). It weigh 20 grams.
Category
1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
9k Gold
Small 9 Karat Gold Hans-Winding Antique Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 33mm diameter antique gold hand-winding ladies Fob watch is working but it keep stopping. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light tiny dents and scratches on the g...
Category
1880s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Gold
14 Karat Gold Antique Pin Set and Hand Winding Ladies Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 33mm diameter antique mechanical gold ladies watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light marks on the glass ...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Red Enamel Mechanical Ladies Fob or Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 28mm diameter hand winding gold and diamond ladies brooch watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with ligh...
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Early 1900s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold, Diamond and Saphire Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This lovely watch is in good working condition. Visible signs of ageing and wear with a bit of stain on the 9 o’clock enamel dial. The loop or metal ring is missing. There is a visib...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
18K Gold Victorian Period Ladies Fob / Pocket Watch Signed by John Neal, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique key-wind gold pocket watch is working and it is ticking well. The metal ring or Loop is different colour to the watch case as shown. This watch is measured app...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Small 14 Karat Gold Key-Less Pendant Fob / Pocket Watch, circa 1900
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 28mm diameter antique gold pendant watch is working and it is ticking well. Visible signs of gentle used with tiny scratches on the glass and tiny dents on the gold ba...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique Small 9 Karat Gold Fob / Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 33mm diameter antique gold watch is working and ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light and tiny scratches on the glass as shown. This watch weighed ...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Fine Antique small 14k Gold Half Hunter Full Engraved Case Fob/ Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful and small 33mm diameter antique small gold half hunter Pocket Watch is in good Working condition and it is ticking well. This watch weighed 26.7 grams
Please study t...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Gold 33mm Vacheron Antique Pendant or Fob Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 32mm diameter gold pendant watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear. This watch weighed 24.1 grams
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold
Antique Slim 18 Karat Gold Quarter Pump Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This watch is working and it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light and small scratches on watch case and tiny dents on the watch case and on the silvered dial ...
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1870s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Fine and Rare Antique Gold Quarter Repeater and Musical Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful early 1820's fine and very rare old gold musical and quarter repeating pocket watch is in good working condition and and it is ticking well. visible signs of ageing an...
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1820s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Gold Slim Full Hunter Cased Audemars Freres Geneve Dress Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This very fine antique dress pocket watch features a double full hunter case with elegant engine turned decoration. With its beautiful gold dial and numeric numbers and a seconds sub...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold
Rare Antique Swinging Pendulum Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A very beautifully swiss made silver pocket watch. This late 19th century swiss silver pocket watch has a swift second hand and a mock pendulum aperture with a lovely hand painted en...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique 14 Karat Gold and Enamel Dress / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 47mm diameter Gold Dress Watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with dial is a bit worn. Visible dents on the back...
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1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique 18 Karat Gold Stem-Wind Dress / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautifully 18K Gold Full engraved case antique Dress Pocket Watch is in good Working condition and it is recently been serviced and runs well. This watch weighed 64.8 grams and...
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1910s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful handmade fusee movement 18-karat tri-color gold blue enamel verge pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well, Visible signs of ageing and wear wi...
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1780s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Small 18 Karat Gold Half Hunter Hand-Winding Pocket Watch Signed Harris
Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique 18k Gold Half Hunter Hand-winding Pocket Watch Signed Harris & Co.
This 40mm diameter watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and...
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
18 Karat Gold Antique Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
18K Gold Antique Pump up Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch.
This beautiful pump up quarter repeater pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of a...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
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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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