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Waltham Riverside A Open Face Men
s Pocket Watch White Gold 14k 21j 14s 1 YrWnty
By Waltham
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 1919
Dial Color: Silver
Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold
Style: Open Face
Features
Category
1910s Antique Watch Faces
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique E. Howard Watch Co. Series IV Size N 14k White Gold Open Face Pocket Wat
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: E. Howard Watch Co.
Movement Type: Grade Series IV - Mechanical - Hand Wound - 17
Category
19th Century American Antique Watch Faces
Materials
White Gold
Antique White Gold Diamond Ring Watch Circa 1890
s
Located in Mayfair, London, London
sophistication. The watch face is encased in an intricately hand-engraved white gold setting, highlighting the
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Peek A Boo Ladies Wristwatch with Opal and Diamonds
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
the watch face, or Peek-a-Boo feature. The band is also composed of 14 karat yellow gold with a
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Metal, Gold
Baume Mercier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Bracelet
Original Box
By Baume
Mercier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
watch face is done in a silver tone with a uniquely shaped metal drum stylized bezel and the bracelet
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Gold
J.E. Caldwell by I.W.C. 18Kt Yellow Gold Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch, 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco
METAL
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
TIFFANY
Co. Edwardian 18k Mixed Metal Pocket Watch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
face. Watches of this era should be cleaned and oiled periodically, but at this time, the watch is in
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Birks
Sons Split Seconds Pocket Watch Watch 1920
s Original Flawless Dial
By Henry Blank
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks
Sons Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Split Seconds Open Faced
Category
1910s Canadian Antique Watch Faces
Rare Painted Antique Lead Watchmaker’s Shop Sign
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An outstanding piece of Folk Art, this Pocket Watch form Lead sign has a painted face with Roman
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Lead
International Watch Company, A Rare 14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch with B&P C1900
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare International Watch Company 14ct Rose Gold, Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch 7 Chain
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
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
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Silver
Fernando Wehrle Silver
Rose Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Open Face Pocket
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Fernando Wehrle Barcelona. A Silver and Rose Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Open Face Pocket
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Watch Faces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Traditional 18kt Gold Tonneau Wrist Watch, circa 1930
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Barcelona, ES
hands provide a striking contrast against the dial, while the mineral glass protects the watch face. The
Category
Early 1900s Spanish Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Metal
$5,413 Sale Price
30% Off
Men
s Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burlington 14k white gold filled pocket watch.
Open face, size 12, Model A.
Double roller, 21
Category
1920s Antique Watch Faces
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900
By Longines
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Longines. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Split Second Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1900.
Dial: The
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Baume. A Rare Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1870
By Baume
Located in Mayfair, London, London
that it can be a full hunter or it can convert into an open face pocket watch simply by swiveling the
Category
1870s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY
CO. Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Watch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
held within bead settings. The face of the watch features two small metallic-blue hands and numbers 1
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Encrusted Cocktail Wrist Watch, Platinum
Located in West Hollywood, CA
art deco rectangular face platinum wrist watch set with rose diamond encrusted case, round 9k white
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Diamond
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
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Narberth, PA
inside. The watch has a creamy white face, black Roman numeral and hands and a textured engine turned
Category
1920s Swiss Victorian Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Silver
A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Keywind Fob Watch C1860
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Open Face Keywind Fob Watch C1860
Dial: The elegant Champagne
Category
1860s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vacheron
Constantin. A Rare Military Silver Deck Pocket Watch C1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Vacheron & Constantin Genève. A Heavy Silver keyless Lever Open Face Military Deck Watch with its
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Early 20th Century Australian Art Nouveau Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Vacheron
Constantin 18k Solid Gold Pocket Watch 45mm Circa 1890s RA648
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Vacheron & Constantin open face pocket watch, c.1895, in excellent
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$7,992 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Watch Faces
Rare Art Deco IWC Schaffhausen 18k Gold Rectangular Watch (c.1930
s)
By IWC
Located in Wailea, HI
classic contrast against the dial face.
Mechanically, this watch is just as impressive as its exterior
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Materials
18k Gold
A Lange
Söhne Glashütte, Antique, 18k Yellow Gold A Movement Pocket Watch
By A. Lange
Söhne
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
, showcasing a classic design from the 1900s. With a case size of 54 mm, this open-faced watch features a
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Watch Faces
Materials
18k Gold
Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch 21 Jewels, Gold Filled
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Elgin B.W. Raymond open face pocket watch.
10k gold filled case.
Size 16, 21 jewels with 8
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Watch Faces
Materials
10k Gold, Gold-filled
Bautte
Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bautte & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pendant Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Watch Faces
Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1800s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lepine
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Early 1800s French Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Julien 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Julien, Geneve
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt
Category
1840s Swiss Baroque Antique Watch Faces
French Verge Fusee Day Date Centre Seconds, Intricate Enamel 58mm Pocket Watch
Located in Mumbai, IN
silver color and a white dial. Made in France by an antique brand, this open face pocket watch also
Category
1820s French Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Enamel
John Forrest Of London Maker To The Admiralty Pocket Watch 54mm Fusee
Located in Mumbai, IN
of London Chronometer Maker to the Admiralty Excellent and Heavy Key-wind Open Faced Pocket Watch
Category
1890s British Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Silver
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
Category
1850s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Jean-Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lepine
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Late 18th Century French Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Rose Gold
Omega Silver Single Button 15 Minute Register Pocket Watch, circa 1910
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Chronograph Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
1910s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Vacheron and Constantin 18 Karat High Grade Handmade Pocket Watch circa 1900s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Materials
18k Gold
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
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Niello
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
Category
1910s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Black Starr
Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial
By Black, Starr
Frost
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This great looking open faced pocket watch was produced in Switzerland by Paul Vallette for the
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Materials
14k 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
Category
Early 1900s North American Modern Antique Watch Faces
$720 Sale Price
28% Off
Antique Watch Diamond Bracelet (Approx. 4.10-Carats), Platinum, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
geometric sophistication and intricate detailing. The watch face is framed by a stunning arrangement of
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Barruad
Lunds. A Silver Patent Winding Up
Down Fusee C1870
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Barruad & Lunds. A Silver Patent Winding Up & Down Fusee, Free Sprung Open Face Pocket Watch. C1870
Category
1870s English Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Silver
Freres Esquivillon et De Choudens. A Gold Quarter Repeater Automaton C1820
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Face Pocket Watch. C1820
Dial: The Silver dial with black Roman numerals and outer minute track. The
Category
1820s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Silver Pocket Chronograph for General Electric with Secret Signature 1912
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1910s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Medusa Face Gold and Gemstones Watch Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Nouveau Medusa Face Gold and Gemstones Watch Pendant. The Top features the
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Phillipe Red Guilloché Enamel Pendant Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
with golden King Louis XIV hands. This watch is open-face with a case showcasing rousing red guilloché
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Papier Mâché Watch Holder, circa 1840
Located in valatie, NY
. Because the face was raised and visible, this had the effect of converting the pocket watch into a clock
Category
1840s American Victorian Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Paper
Staffordshire Pearlware Bocage Figure Watch Holder, circa 1820
Located in valatie, NY
night stand. At night gentleman usually hung their pocket watches on special stands. Because the face
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Ceramic
Italian, Late 18th Century Watch Holder with Father Time
Located in valatie, NY
watches on special stands. Because the face was raised and visible, this had the effect of converting the
Category
1790s Italian Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Empire bronze and marble watch holder - 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
conversion of an open faced pocket watch in to a desk clock or table clock.
Beautiful, rare model featuring a
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
$803 Sale Price
25% Off
Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Gruen pocket-watch pendant chain in guilloche.
Gorgeous long necklace with an open face
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$5,160 Sale Price
20% Off
HAMILTON Art Deco 18k Diamond and Sapphire Ladies Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Narberth, PA
bead settings. The face of the watch features two small metallic-blue hands and numbers 1-12, which are
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 OAK GREENMAN
LiONHEADS DWARF OPEN BOOKCASE
Located in Pulborough, GB
prominent Greenman, a symbol of nature's regenerative power, is expertly carved, its leafy face watching
Category
19th Century British Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Oak
19th Century Oil - Jack Fishing A Bite
Located in Corsham, GB
jacket over a fence. A red faced young boy watches on in laughter. The scene is beautifully painted with
Category
19th Century Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Oil
$369 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of Mr R H Sinclair - Scottish 1914 art male portrait oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in Hagley, England
, dignified gentleman with his glasses and pocket watch. The detail in his face illustrates the skilled hand
Category
1910s Realist Antique Watch Faces
Materials
Oil
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Antique Watch Faces For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique watch faces. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of antique watch faces bearing Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Elgin, Patek Philippe and American Waltham Watch Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 2 Ruby versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of bead can be found today on these pages. Most of our antique watch faces for sale are for men, but there are 54 pieces available to browse for women.
How Much are Antique Watch Faces?
On average, antique watch faces at 1stDibs sell for $3,500, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $51,171 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
Questions About Antique Watch Faces
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between the dial and the face of a watch comes down largely to preferred terminology. Both terms refer to the part of a watch where you look to see the time. Dial is generally a more technical term than face. Find a large collection of watches on 1stDibs.
- What makes a watch antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024What makes a watch antique is its age. A watch must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique. Watches that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage, while newer ones are contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023At 100 years of age or more, a watch is generally considered an antique. A vintage watch is a timepiece that is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique, vintage and modern watches.
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