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CARTIER 1935 Deco Pocket Mechanical-Pencil Watch Knife In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Multi-tools pocket-watch, knife, pencil and key designed by Cartier. This is a very rare multi
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Steel

Cartier Magnificent Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Art Deco Cartier pocket watch, the circular rock crystal watch comprising an engine
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Exceptional French Gold Enameled Chatelaine Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional French Gold Enameled Chatelaine Pocket Watch, with enameled details of birds
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20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

"Grandfather" Pocket Watch and Chain
Located in New York, NY
An 18K yellow gold pocket watch with its original key and gold chain.
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French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

19th Century Enameled Gold Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century, 18k gold enameled watch, set with 4 small, rose cut diamonds.
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French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

CARTIER Yellow Gold Enamel Shutter Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
-shaped watch face applied with Roman numerals and blue steel batons, circa 1928. Cf: Le Temps de Cartier
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French Pocket Watches

Gold Enamel and Diamonds Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
18k yellow gold enamel and diamonds ladies pocket watch with its original brooch. French work.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Elegant LIP 18 k yellow gold pocket watch
Located in New York, NY
An elegant LIP 18 k yellow gold pocket watch with a round dial.
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Vintage 1940s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Men s 18 Karat Gold Lip Chronometre Dress Pocket Watch France Art Deco Case
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
This is a fine example of a French-made men's LIP Chronometre pocket watch in 18k yellow gold. Lip
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1880s Art Nouveau Gold Zigzag Enamel Star Pendant Lapel Pin Pocket Watch
Located in New york, NY
Enamel Breguet Dial & Case Art Nouveau Pendant Lapel Pocket Watch accompanied with its original matching
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Base Metal Erotic Hand Winding Automation Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking and
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Vintage 1970s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Base Metal

CARTIER Vintage Sterling Silver Pocket Watch with Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BRAND NAME: Cartier STYLE: Vintage Pocket Watch CASE MATERIAL: Sterling Silver DIAL
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20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

SANDOZ Yellow Gold Grand Complication Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sandoz Grand Complication pocket watch, featuring a mechanical manual winding movement; white dial
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20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rose Gold Diamonds Rubies Garnet Pocket Watch circa 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
18 Kt rose gold (quality mark: horse head) antique pocket watch set with a beautiful mix of rose
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ferdinand Berthoud Rose Gold Dumb Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch 1762
Located in Brussels, BE
Ferdinand BERTHOUD Dumb quarter-repeating pocket watch Paris 1762 Gold 20 ct. Ferdinand
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Antique 1760s French Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

Remontoir 14 Karat Solid Gold 15-Jewel Antique Pocket Watch Full Hunter
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Remontoir Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Gold Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid
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Early 20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rare Patek Philippe 1930s Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Factory Set Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New york, NY
Factory Set Pocket Watch by Patek Philippe, Geneva, Retailed for Bailey Banks & Biddle, circa 1930s comes
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Paris Rare Art Deco Jade Pocket Watch Pendant by Edmond Jaeger
By Cartier
Located in Lakewood, NJ
of ultra-thin pocket watches, followed by others that eventually, in 1937, officially culminated in
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

1800s French Art Nouveau Enamel Angel Winged Flower Pearl Wreath Pendant Watch
Located in New york, NY
Set Flower Wreath Pendant Watch with matching Blueish Green Enamel Portrait of French Bourgeois woman
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

CARTIER. A Gold Rutile Quartz Mounted Watch.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Of spherical form with crown surmount, silvered watch dial to base, signed Cartier. Gold chapter
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Vintage 1970s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Griffe de Tigre – Gold , Diamond and Ruby Pendant Watch
Located in New York City, NY
This is a Griffe de Tigre – Gold , Diamond and Ruby Pendant Watch Probably Paris. Made circa 1910
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French Pocket Watches

CARTIER A Fine Rock Crystal Platinum&Gold Diamond Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
yellow gold diamond -set, open faced pocket watch. Manufactured in circa 1920. Gold matte dial with black
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French Pocket Watches

Platinum and Gold Fernand Paillet Pendant Watch
By Fernand Paillet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt, 18 jewel,keylesswatch with enamel miniature within a platinum and rose cut diamond frame depicting a woman with cherubs on a blue ground,signed by Ferand Paillet,surrounded by ...
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20th Century French Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

MAUBOUSSIN. A Tutti-Frutti Gem-Set Lapel Watch
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
and diamond surround, turning to reveal the rectangular-shaped watch case with an oval-shaped nickel
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Vintage 1930s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Onyx, Platinum

Vintage Hermès Travel Pendulum in gold brushed and burgundy calfskin
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
HERMES. Travel pendulum, gold brushed metal quartz movement and black enamelled interrupted frieze, black dial, marked. #10810. Dimensions: 4 x 4 cm. Good condition vintage . Bor...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Vintage French Alligator Handbag w Pocket Watch by Lederer
By Lederer
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Exquisite vintage hard sided Alligator handbag, with pocket watch. Created in France for the
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1950s French Handbags and Purses

Early 1900 s Pocket Watch Holder
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Brittany Early 1900's Pocket Watch Holder 10''h X 4''d X 5.5''w
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Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Egyptian Revival Snake Form Pocket Watch Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish French Egyptian revival watch holder dates to the early part of the 20th century and
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Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Surrealist Fernande Desgrandes Handbag with Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
This wonderful and stylish handbag has great hardware and a pocket watch. The handbag has one
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1950s French Handbags and Purses

Double Sided Working Pocket Watch Trade Sign
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing clock originally hung over the doorway of a Parisian watchmakers shop. It is double sided, so the clock could be seen from either direction of a passerby. We have had a ...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Wall Clocks

Pair of Oversized "Pocket Watch" Brass Wall Mirrors
Located in Miami, FL
This matching pair of extraordinarily oversized designed pocket watch style mirrors are whimsical
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Vintage 1960s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

19th Century 18-Karat Gold Musical Swiss Pocket Watch
Located in London, Nottinghill
A superb quality 14-karat gold musical repeater pocket watch. In excellent working conditions with
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Antique 1870s French More Clocks

Materials

Gold

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau, Ladies Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Lecoultre
By LeCoultre Cie 1
Located in Biarritz, FR
Lady yellow gold watch Lecoultre & Co, manual "Art Nouveau" 18 karat gold engraved and enamel case
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Art Nouveau era 18K gold diamond swallow lily flower pocket watch pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful French work, Art Nouveau era, pocket watch pendant with one swallow and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

french metal wall clock
Located in Hudson, NY
burnished french metal pocket watch wall clock bronze dial door with convex glass two
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

A Round Brass Framed Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A round wall mirror featuring a frame in gilt brass shaped like a gentleman's pocket watch. France
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Dramatic French Tricolor Gold Key Wind Pocket Watch Pendant Non-Working
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This pocket watch would make the most elegant pendant or charm!. This French pocket watch is all
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Antique 1890s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

French 1800s Art Nouveau 18kt Zig Zag Enamel Breguet Pendant Lapel Pocket Watch
Located in New york, NY
Art Nouveau Pendant Lapel Pocket Watch Basic Specifications & Case Dimensions - 35mm Length mm
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Very Fine 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Enamel Verge Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Very Fine Small 18k Gold, Diamonds Enamel Verge Pocket Watch By “Ballon A Paris”. This watch is in
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Antique 1760s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Early 18 Karat Multi-Color Yellow Gold Turquoise Amethyst Pocket Watch
Located in New york, NY
Beautiful French fusee pocket watch from late XVIII-very beginning of XIX century, 1790-1800s
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Antique 1790s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Jaipur Small Glass Table Clock
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Small Boucheron Table clock in glass and metal Good condition, some light signs of use . Sall choc on the bottom ( not visible) Size 10 cm
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1990s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Van Cleef Arpels Small Domino Wood Clock
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Really rare vintage Van Cleef and Arpels clock with the shape of a domino made in precious wood Excellent working condition. Size 5*2.5 cm Sold with box and leather pouch
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1990s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Colisée Gold Plated Stainless Steel Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Very nice Cartier clock with a round case resting on an easel formed by the C of Cartier. White dial with Roman numerals, railroad timer and white hand to adjust the alarm function. ...
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1990s French Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Antique 18K gold green enamel diamond monogram pocket watch pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
necks of jewelry collectors. For sale a beautiful French pocket watch pendant enameled in a comforting
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

French Empire Gilt Bronze Pocket Watch Holder, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century, French empire solid bronze pocket watch holder, 19th century, approximate 8 1/4"
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Chrome Plated Golf Bag/ Purse/ Pocket Watch Signed Sesame
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautifully designed French Art Deco chrome-plated watch was designed for the avid golfer to
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Chrome

Classical Napoleon III Desk Top Pocket Watch Stand
Located in Antwerp, BE
An elegant pocket watch Stand having one drawer and a classical pediment with columns. The watch is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

CARTIER PARIS Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Paris 18kt Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, and Enamel Pendant Watch. The style is that of
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French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

CARTIER Rock Crystal, Platinum and Diamond Watch with Movement by European Watch Clock Co. circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier rock crystal, platinum, and diamond watch in original fitted box. Movement by European
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French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Cartier Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Watch Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A superb Belle Epoque, Diamond, Guilloche Enamel, 18kt yellow gold and platinum watch pendant
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

JANESICH PARIS Jade, Diamond, and Platinum Lapel Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous Art Deco, Platinum, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, and Mother of Pearl, lapel watch made by Verger
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

Antique French Gold Enameled Griffon Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A beautiful enameled pendant pocket watch featuring Diamonds
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

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French Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the french 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 Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 199 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect french pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic french pocket watch over the years, but those made by Cartier, Van Cleef Arpels and Breguet are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any french pocket watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 45 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a french pocket watch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a French Pocket Watch?

Prices for a french pocket watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $140 and can go as high as $128,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,200.
Questions About French 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 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 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 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
    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 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 ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Rockford 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    To 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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 ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Full 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, 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.