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Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch 1 Botton Chronograph 18kt Pink Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectors Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch Chronograph 18 kt. Pink
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Charles Frodsham. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Half Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Charles Frodsham. A rare 18ct yellow gold half hunter half quarter repeating pocket watch, C1880s
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking and all original pocket watch
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking and all original pocket watch
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
18K Yellow Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch 1880 Guye aux Perrieres
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold Hunter-case Swiss pocket watch with three strong lids, external ones in guillochè
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Hunter
s Case Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch circa 1920
s Flawless Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company for Dunkling's
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunter's Case Pocket Watch
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14K 56 Rose Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Swan Motif Full Hunter Ladies
Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Exquisitely crafted in 14K Rose Gold,
this delightful antique ladies’ pocket watch
was originally
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Russian Empire Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Hampden Watch Co. Gold Plated White Dial 1900-1909
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 1900-1909
Model: HOLY GRAIL
Dial Color: White
Brand: Hampden Watch Co.
Closure: Full Hunter
Movement
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Longines Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Chronograph Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
By Longines
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Longines. A Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Chronograph Pocket Watch C1900s.
Dial: The
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels 18Kt. Art Deco Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, circa 1930
s
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels
STYLE / REFERENCE: 1/2 Hunter Pocket Watch / Ultra Thin
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Retouret Genève. A Heavy Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1890
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Retouret Genève. An 18ct Heavy Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eugene Bornand
Cie. A Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
numbers. His watches are in various museums around the world. This is a rare pocket watch and it would
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
J.W. Benson Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1895 With Albert Chain
By J.W. Benson
Located in Mayfair, London, London
J.W. Benson. A Heavy 18ct Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with a Heavy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Thomas Russell
Son Liverpool Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Kew, C1910s
By Thomas Russell
Son
Located in Mayfair, London, London
pocket watch, C1910s.
Dial: The superb white enamel dial fully signed Thomas Russell & Son Liverpool
Category
Early 20th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AD Lang et Padoux Rare Gold Full Hunter Independant Second Minute Repeater C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Lever Pocket Watch C1880.
Dial: A white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer minute track with
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
Category
Antique Early 1900s Wrist Watches
James Bonnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1850s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: James Bonnet
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Waltham Gold-filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch circa 1896 with Rare Bloom Finish
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pendant Watch
METAL
Category
Antique 1890s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
1910
s ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
mirrors the robust hunter-pocket watch style, protecting the dial completely under a hinged cover.
Built
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Other
Antique Small Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Small Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch.
This watch is working and ticking well. The glass
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Small Key-Wind Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Key-wind Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch.
This beautiful 42mm diameter key winding silver
Category
Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
A. Lange
Söhne Rose Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
By A. Lange
Söhne
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Taschenuhr Very nice and rare hunter pocket watch
ALS 1A-quality, with grazed movement
CASE
Category
Antique 1890s German Pocket Watches
Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Cased Swiss Made Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This half hunter pocket watch is working and ticking well . the glass and Bessel are missing
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
C.H. Meylan
Fleischmann 18k Gold Minute Repeater Double Hunter Pocket Watch
By C.H. Meylan
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Double Hunter Pocket Watch by C.H. Meylan & Fleischmann
Features Minute Repeater
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Romantic Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 18 Karat Gold Quarter Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique 18K Gold Quarter Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch.
This beautiful 51mm diameter full
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold Antique Half Hunter Pocket Watch Sign McCabe Royal Exchange London
Located in Carlisle, GB
8K Gold Antique Half Hunter Pocket Watch Signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange London on the Dial
Category
Antique 1890s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
18K Gold Antique Half Hunter Pocket Watch by James McCabe, Royal Exchange London
Located in Carlisle, GB
18K Gold Antique Half Hunter Pocket Watch Signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange London
This 50mm
Category
Antique 1890s British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18k Gold Verge Fusee Full Hunter Pocket Watch – London 1807
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Antique 18k Gold Verge Fusee Full Hunter Pocket Watch – London 1807
A fine and early example of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
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
Category
Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
C1930 9ct Gold Thos Russell
Son Liverpool 15 Jewels Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This circa 1930 half hunter pocket watch is a remarkable piece crafted by the esteemed Thos Russell
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
A Complicated 5 Minute Repeater 18k Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch J Dauer Geneve
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Complicated 5 Minute Repeater 18ct Full Hunter Pocket Watch
by J Dauer Geneve
This double
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Located in London, GB
A very rare decorative beautiful enamel cultured seed pearl, full-faced Hunter pocket watch, with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Pocket Watches
Materials
Pearl, Enamel
Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1921
By Longines
Located in Rome, IT
. A push down button activated stop, start and reset chronograph function. The watch is stem wound
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 18 Karat Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Half Hunter Pocket Watch
By West End Watch Company
Located in Carlisle, GB
An 18kt Gold Minute Repeater and chronograph in half hunter cased. A white enamel dial with a very
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Finely Engraved 18 Kt Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
An 18 Kt yellow gold half hunter key wind pocket watch. The front with fine engraving around blue
Category
Early 20th Century British George V Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
1897 Waltham Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 6S
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial including blue hands and dedicated second
Category
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1908 Illinois Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Illinois pocket watch with white dial including black hands and a dedicated
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique 9 Karat Gold Dennison Case Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 49mm antique gold Watch is working and it is ticking well. The small glass on the
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Enamel
Joseph Johnson Liverpool Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1820s
Located in Rome, IT
. The watch key wound and set. Movement and case nr. 47594. Working order. Diameter 48 mm. Stamped
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Elgin 18k Yellow Gold Mini Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Color Hands & Dedicated Second
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910
s Waltham Gold-Filled Antique Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 16
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial.
Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique Half Hunter Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 50mm diameter keyless mechanical silver half hunter pocket watch is in good working
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
CZAPEK
CIE Pocket Watch
Located in Southampton, NY
An 18 karat half hunter pocket watch in the lepine style. A presentation piece by Napoleon III
Category
French Pocket Watches
$19,200
Beautifully Engraved Silver Full Hunter Case Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Beautifully Engraved Full Hunter Cased Silver Pocket Watch.
This beautiful 56mm antique
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Full Hunter Engine Turned Nickel Cased Turkish Market Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Nickel cased hunter pocket watch for the Turkish market, unsigned movement, the dial with Turkish
Category
Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Other
Antique Hand Winding Full Hunter Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Silver (0.875) lever hunter pocket watch, the movement with balance cock inscribed 'PAT APP. FOR
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
This double hunter watch
Category
Antique 1880s Central American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Waltham Multi-Color Gold Hunter Cased Pocket Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Waltham 14k multi-color gold hunter cased pocket watch.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Cased Pocket Watch Signed Illinois Watch Case Co
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gold Plated Full Hunter Cased Pocket Watch Signed Illinois Watch Case Co. United States of
Category
Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Engine Turned Engraved Case Waltham Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
Waltham gold plated lever hunter fob watch, circa 1899, signed gilt movement with compensated
Category
Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Rockford Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch 15 Jewels Gr: 85
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Rockford Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Half Hunter Dennison Cased Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Traveller U.S.A.
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 51mm diameter half hunter gold plated hand winding pocket watch is in good working
Category
Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Silver Half Hunter Keyless Mechanical Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 54mm diameter half hunter silver keyless pocket watch is in good working condition
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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Hunter Pocket Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of hunter pocket watches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 522 vintage examples as well as 12 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian and Art Nouveau are consistently popular styles when it comes to hunter pocket watches. Patek Philippe, American Waltham Watch Co. and Elgin each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 9 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for bead hunter pocket watches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and round cut alternatives. When shopping our range of hunter pocket watches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.
How Much are Hunter Pocket Watches?
Prices for hunter pocket watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $227 and can go as high as $96,522, while hunter pocket watches, on average, fetch $5,217.
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 Hunter Pocket Watches
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The difference between a half hunter and full hunter pocket watch is its lid. On a full hunter, the lid covers the entire face of the watch and you must lift it to see the face. On a half hunter, the lid has a glass panel that allows you to read the time without opening the timepiece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection 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 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.
- 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 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, 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 22, 2024What the most expensive pocket watch is will vary over time as luxury watchmakers release new models. In 2019, Patek Philippe set a record when a brand new Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 fetched an auction price of $31 million, making it the most expensive pocket watch ever sold. Before that, another Patek Philippe model, a 1932 Henry Graves Supercomplication, held the record. Explore a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
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