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Antique Silver Full Hunter Hand Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 51mm diameter hand winding silver pocket watch is in good working condition
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Silver Half Hunter Stem, Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 50mm keyless hand-winding Silver pocket watch is in good working condition
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Yellow Gold Hunter Case Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
The watch contains a 17-jewel movement, number 281512. The dust cover is engraved "Repetition a
Category
20th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 9 Karat Gold Half Hunter Swiss Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning 50mm diameter half hunter 9K Gold Pocket Watch is in good working condition and it is
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique 9 Karat Gold Half Hunter Swiss Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning 50mm diameter half hunter 9K Gold Pocket Watch is in good working condition and it is
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Enamel
Antique Gold-Plated Half Hunter Dennison Case Keyless Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gold Plated Half Hunter Dennison case Pocket Watch.
This beautiful 52mm diameter keyless
Category
Vintage 1910s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique Pink Enamel Small Silver Half Hunter Cased Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful silver and pink enamel half hunter small pocket watch is in good working order. But
Category
Antique 1890s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Swiss Hand-Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 52mm diameter antique gold plated hand winding pocket watch is in good working
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique 18 Karat Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned gold quarter repeating pocket watch is in full working order and it is
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
9 Karat Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Signed the Vigilant Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
9K Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch signed “ The Vigilant Watch “c.1900’s
This fine
Category
Early 20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Rare Early Verge Fusee London Maker Half Hunter Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare Early Verge Fusee Silver Half Hunter Cased London Maker Pocket Watch.
This watch is in good
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique 14K Gold Rocail Full Hunter Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A 14ct gold Rocail full hunter Minute Repeater chronograph pocket watch, white enamelled dial
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 9 Karat Gold Keyless Half Hunter Dennison Case Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 50mm case diameter keyless watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold Patek, Philippe
Co. Geneve Half Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Carlisle, GB
18K Gold Patek, Philippe & Co. Geneve Half Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch.
This 45mm diameter
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold Full Hunter LeCoultre
Co. Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
14K Gold Full hunter LeCoultre & Co Minute Repeater Antique pocket watch.
A lovely 14- karat Gold
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Fine Antique 18K Gold Engine turned Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A clean white enamel face with Roman numerals, a seconds subdial and blue steeled hands. The watch
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Fine 18 Karat Gold Full Hunter Chronograph and Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Very fine & Elegant yet amazing complex work of a Pocket Watch with its stopwatch
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early English Lever Fusee Silver Full Hunter Engine Turned Case Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Charming 51mm diameter good quality English Lever Fusee Silver Pocket watch is working and it
Category
Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
14 Karat Gold Full Hunter Engine Turned Casing Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique gold quarter repeating hand winding pocket watch is in good working
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold
Fine 18 Karat Gold Full Hunter Chronograph and Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Very fine & Elegant yet amazing complex work of a Pocket Watch with its stopwatch
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Early English Lever Fusee Silver Full Hunter Engine Turned Case Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Charming and good quality English Lever Fusee Silver Pocket watch is working and it is ticking
Category
Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
HC/CH Vacheron
Constantin Double Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Vacheron & Constantin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Hands & Dedicated
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Full Hunter Gold Filled Pocket Watch 11 Jewels 1888 Gr: 102
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Small 18 Karat Gold Half Hunter Hand-Winding Pocket Watch Signed Harris
Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique 18k Gold Half Hunter Hand-winding Pocket Watch Signed Harris & Co.
This 40mm diameter
Category
Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Small 18 Karat Gold Half Hunter Hand-Winding Pocket Watch Signed Harris
Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique 18k Gold Half Hunter Hand-winding Pocket Watch Signed Harris & Co.
This 40mm diameter
Category
Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Heavy 14 Karat Gold Full Engraved Full Hunter Case Elgin Antique Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Carlisle, GB
A Heavy 14K Gold Fully Engraved Case Full Hunter Elgin Antique Pocket Watch.
This beautiful watch
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
14 Karat Gold Slim Full Hunter Cased Audemars Freres Geneve Dress Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This very fine antique dress pocket watch features a double full hunter case with elegant engine
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold
Elgin 14 Karat Multi-Color Gold 17-Jewel Antique Pocket Watch Full Hunter
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14k Solid
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Demi Hunter Lapel Watch
Located in McLean, VA
This 18 kt. yellow gold Art Nouveau Demi Hunter lapel watch hangs from an original Art Nouveau
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
IWC Pocket Watch 568502 14 Karat White Dial Manual Watch
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC hunter case pocket watch with 15 jewels, white porcelain dial, fancy hands and Arabic numbers
Category
Vintage 1910s Modern Pocket Watches
Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
18k yellow gold, enamel and diamond-set hunter-cased pocket watch. Made for the Turkish market
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany
Co. 18k yellow gold Manual pocket watch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Surfside, FL
Tiffany & Co. decoratively engraved hunter case pocket watch in 18k yellow gold. 35mm case size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Blue Enamel /Gold Full Hunter Cased Paris Fob Watch for Restoration
Located in Carlisle, GB
Blue Enamel & Gold Full Hunter Cased Fob Watch signed Champion A’ Paris For spares or repair
Category
Antique 1860s French Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Elgin 563174 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Elgin multi color gold hunter case pocket watch "6 size" in 14k. 15 jewels. Elaborate floral
Category
Vintage 1980s Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow, Rose and Green Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham hunter case pocket watch in 14k yellow, rose and green gold. Decorative high relief pink
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold with Chronograph and Quarter Hour Repeater Functions
Located in Surfside, FL
Fine Swiss-made hunter case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with chronograph and quarter hour
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Longines Rare Yellow Gold Westminster Chime Minute Repeater
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Rare and exceptional 18k yellow gold Longines minute repeating hunter cased pocket watch with
Category
Swiss Pocket Watches
English-Charles Frodsham YG HC Min Repeat./Chrono/Perpetual Cal.
Located in New York City, NY
Up for sale is an English Pocket "Charles Frodsham" 18k yellow gold keyless hunter case pocket
Category
English Pocket Watches
IWC Pocket Watch 568502, Case, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pocket Watch Reference #:568502. IWC hunter case pocket watch with 15 jewels, white porcelain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
IWC Pocket Watch 568502, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pocket Watch Reference #:568502. IWC hunter case pocket watch with 15 jewels, white porcelain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
IWC Pocket Watch 568502, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pocket Watch Reference #:568502. IWC hunter case pocket watch with 15 jewels, white porcelain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Waltham Riverside. A Gold Keyess Lever Hunter Pocket Watch C1930s
By Waltham
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Waltham Riverside. A 9ct Gold Keyless Lever Hunter Pocket Watch C1930s
Dial: The perfect Arabic
Category
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex. A Rose Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1924
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex. A 9ct Rose Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1924.
Dial: The perfect white
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
A. Lange
Sohne Glashutte Dresden Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s
By A. Lange
Söhne
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A. Lange & Sohne. A heavy 18ct yellow gold keyless lever, full hunter pocket watch, C1920s.
Dial
Category
Early 20th Century German Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome vintage, Art Deco era sterling silver Half Hunter pocket watch.
A Swiss movement, it is
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Waltham Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1925
By Waltham
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Waltham 9ct rose gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch with a 9ct gold chain, C1925.
Dial
Category
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Vacheron
Constantin. A Rare Gold Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare 14ct Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900.
Dial: The
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Charles Frodsham Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1897
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Charles Frodsham. A Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1897 with it's original box.
Dial
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe 18kt Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900s.
Dial: The white
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
A Fine Gold Minute Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1919
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Fine 18ct Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch, C1919.
Dial: The
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch, C1900
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Omega 50mm, 14ct rose gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1900.
Dial: The superb
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1896
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1896.
Dial: The
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Rolex Gold Plated Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex. A Rose Gold Plated Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s.
Dial: The excellent white
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Patek Philippe Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe 18kt Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891.
Dial: The white enamel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1988
By Elgin
Located in Toronto, ON
Very fine Gold, Enamel and Diamond, Ladies Hunter Pocket Watch Elgin C. 1888. The front cover of
Category
Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches
Antique Patek Philippe. A Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe 18kt Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891.
Dial: The white enamel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
J. Assmann Glashutte Fine Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1900
Located in Mayfair, London, London
. Assmann Glashutte. A Fine 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900.
Dial: The
Category
Early 20th Century German Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertDecember 17, 2024Rockford 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2021Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2022To 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, 2022The 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, 2022To 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, 2021A 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.
- Who makes Elgin pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The 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 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.
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