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Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K yellow gold ( 48 mm
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Antique Tavannes Watch Company Silver Keyless Open Face Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Tavannes Watch Company. A silver keyless lever, open face enamel pocket watch, C1920s. Dial: A
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Pateck Geneve Silver Enamel Pocket Watch 45mm
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Case: 45mm case, fixed bezel Dial: porcelain Serial #: 69XXX No box or papers included Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Pearl and Enamel Pocket Watch, c.1910
Located in London, GB
of 18 carat yellow gold with green enamel detailing holds the pocket watch in place. A chain crafted
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Hand Engraved Vintage 1930s 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
HAND ENGRAVED VINTAGE 1930S 18K YELLOW GOLD ENAMEL POCKET WATCH. This is a vintage pocket watch in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Louis Audemars Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
original Company. A rare and exquisite double-sided enameled hunter pocket watch made by the world
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique J Ullmann Co. Enamel Pocket Watch Silver Gilt
Located in New York, NY
This Antique J. Ullmann & Co. Enamel Pocket Watch showcases exquisite double-sided enamel artwork
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Rare Tiffany Co Gold and Enamel pocket watch Circa 1900s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co Green enamel and diamond gold pocket watch 1900s Pocket Watch set in yellow gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Pocket watch, the case is round and engraved
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co Angle Baby 18k Gold Enamel Pocket Watch with Seed Pearls Chain
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Angle Baby 18k Gold Enamel Pocket Watch with Seed Pearls Chain Details: Signed
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Movado Ladies and Enamel Pocket Watch, circa 1925, All In 18ct Gold
By Movado
Located in London, GB
A rare Movado 18ct yellow gold pocket watch, crafted circa 1925, showcasing exquisite green enamel
Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant Watch in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique pocket watch, round case. The back is white enamel
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Longines Art Deco Enamelled Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous ladies pocket watch from the world renowned Swiss luxury watchmakers
Category

20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful pocket watch stand, or jewelry stand. Brass with enameled ornaments.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Edwardian 1900 Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch lavalier Necklace in 18kt Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
detailed guilloche enamel design. The centerpiece is an antique pocket watch, beautifully accented with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, Jewelry Stand, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful pocket watch stand, or jewelry stand, France, circa 1880. Brass with enameled ornaments.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Enamel Pocket Watch Key, Mid-19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exceptional pocket watch key is a fine example of 19th-century horological artistry and the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
MOLLE Genève 14ct rose gold heavy full hunter quarter repeater chronograph enameled pocket watch
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Enamel Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enamel Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch made for the Indian Market Lévy Hermanos
Category

Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
classic 18 size American Watch is fitted with a flawless original kiln fired enamel dial. The case is
Category

Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel
By Breitling
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing Breitling Laederich antique pocket watch, circa late 1800s. The watch is made of 18k
Category

Antique 1870s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique 14k Gold Enamel Decorated Pendant Pocket Watches
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 17.8 grams. The enamels on the clock were restored again
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Paris Antique Gold Pearl Enamel Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Paris 18k gold pocket watch, featuring blue enamel decorated case, set with pearls and rose
Category

Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Rolex. A Rare Gold and Enamel Keyless Pocket Watch C1920
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold and Enamel Keyless Lever Pocket Watch Retailed By The Alex Clarke
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Zenith 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, Savonette, Enamel Dial
By Zenith
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Zenith 14 karat gold pocket watch, savonette. Enamel dial with Arabic numbers. Pocket
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier EWC Gold and Enamel 1920s Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier pocket Watch, 46 MM Diameter and 4.5 MM thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Diamond, Seed Pearl, Guilloche Enamel, and 18K Gold Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
This antique pocket watch, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold with seed pearls and guilloché enamel
Category

Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rare Historic Rose Gold Enamelled Pivoted Detente Hunter Pocket Watch, C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Historic and Rare Rose Gold Enamelled Keyless Pivoted Detente Cronometre Half Hunter Pocket
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Enamel

French Verge Fusee Day Date Centre Seconds, Intricate Enamel 58mm Pocket Watch
Located in Mumbai, IN
The French Verge Fusee Calendar Centre Seconds Pocket Watch is a luxurious timepiece with a
Category

Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Decagon Shape Open Faced Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
numerals, outer five minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, black enamelled case borders with snap on
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

WILIAM HUGGIN verge pocket watch, polychrome painted enamel Dial in Silver 1803
Located in Mumbai, IN
WILIAM HUGGIN verge pocket watch with polychrom painted enamel dial in silver, London Hallmark 1803
Category

Antique Early 1800s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, 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
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold Enamel Rose Bush Motif OpenFace Antique Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Exquisitely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, this delightful ladies’ pocket watch dates back to circa
Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Seed Pearl, Guilloché Enamel, and 18K Gold Pocket Watch Pendant/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique seed pearl, guilloché enamel, and 18-karat yellow gold pendant/brooch pocket
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Courvoisier Geneve Yellow Gold Enamel Key Wound Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
band and back accented by white and blue enamels, case signed Courvoisier Geneve 35 mm. diameter
Category

Antique 1830s Swiss Neoclassical Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Rose Cut Enamel Brooch Montreux Pocket Watch Set
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold Swiss made pocket watch. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K yellow gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

J. F. Bautte Cie. A Rare Gold Enamel Jump Hour Pocket Watch C1810
Located in Mayfair, London, London
J. F. Bautte & Cie. A Rare Gold & Enamel Female Winding Ultra Slim Jump Hour Pocket Watch with it's
Category

Antique 1810s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

J.M. Badollet Cie. A Gold and Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
J.M. Badollet & Cie Geneve. A Gold and Enamel Keyless Lever Half Hunter Quarter Repeater Pocket
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

14Kt Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain, or Necklace or Bracelet with Enamel Inlay
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a unique hand made Art Deco chain from the 1920's it is a wonderful and versatile design. It can be worn for all sorts of occasions and event. It is the perfect gift for a y...
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Verge Fusee Enamel Dial Keywind Porcelain Painted Back Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This Gold Fusee Pendant watch is in remarkable condition. The enamel dial shows no
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Antique Early 19th Century French Pocket Watches

20th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Black Enamel Star Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
cracked. Our opinion : The black enamel of this charming antique watch contrasts beautifully with the rose
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Antique Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial, Hunter
By Longines
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique, heavy Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial. Pocket watch can be wound
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s Edwardian Tiffany Co. Pocket Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and blue enamel. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1910s Watch 1 1/2
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

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
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Reference 12X14
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

J.E Caldwaell Co. Nickel Silver Oversized Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Watch or Travel
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Howard Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Enamel Dial 1918
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 12 Size / Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Moricand Degrange 18Kt. Yellow Gold and Enamel Open Faced Pocket Watch 1840 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Moricand & Degrance, Geneve STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL
Category

Antique 1830s Swiss Pocket Watches

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch by Redard Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stylish and complex perpetual calendar minute-repeating chronometer pocket watch was created
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch by A. Lugrin
Located in New Orleans, LA
chronograph is a specimen of precision timekeeping. Housed in a sleek 18K yellow gold hunter's case, the watch
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Steel

Howard 14Kt Solid White Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1925 with Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This nearly flawless high grade American pocket watch was produced by the legendary
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Howard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Diamond And Enamel Sunfish Lapel Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
A delightful blend of watchmaking refinement and unique artistry, this charming lapel watch takes
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Enamelled Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the enamelled pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from enamel, gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 734 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect enamelled pocket watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing enamelled pocket watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Patek Philippe, Tiffany Co. and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A enamelled pocket watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 104 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and bead versions for sale. Most of our enamelled pocket watch for sale are for women, but there are 458 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Enamelled Pocket Watch?

On average, a enamelled pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,877, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $451,913 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Enamelled Pocket Watch
  • 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old your pocket watch is, learn about its maker by conducting online research using trustworthy sources. For each maker, there is a set of characteristics used to date its timepieces. You may need to examine the maker's mark, serial number, model number, movement number, dial features or other aspects. If you run into any difficulty, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the dating process. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Elgin pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The first Elgin pocket watch debuted in 1867, and the Elgin National Watch Co. watchmaker continued to produce them until 1968. At the height of their popularity, Elgin pocket watches accounted for half of all pocket watches sold in the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of Elgin watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Waltham pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The American watchmaker introduced its first pocket watch in 1857, and it called this groundbreaking watch the Model 1857 in honor of its launch date. Waltham went on to become one of the leading makers of pocket watches for personal use and the railroad industry in the U.S. Shop a diverse assortment of Waltham watches 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 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 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 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 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 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
    A 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.