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Waltham Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 14S
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1927 Waltham Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial, blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial
Category

Vintage 1920s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1905 Elgin Antique Nickel Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with off-white dial. Black hands and a dedicated seconds dial
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Antique Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century 9ct Gold Open Faced Engine Turned Pocket Watch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
19th Century 9ct Gold Open Faced Machine Engraved Pocket Watch With Shield Detail To Centre Of Back
Category

Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

1926 Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with champagne colored dial. Blue hands and a dedicated
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Tavannes Platinum and Diamond Open Face Dress Pocket Watch circa 1935
Located in Toronto, ON
Tavannes platinum and diamond open face dress pocket watch, circa 1935. This watch is clearly
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Silver Plated F.Bachschmid Open Face Pocket Watch Swiss, 1900s
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Charming Key-less 54mm FERDINAND BACHSCHMID Antique watch is in good working condition and it
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Le Phare 18 Karat Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Open-Face Pocket Watch by Le Phare Features Minute Repeater Gong Open Face Design
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910 s Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and dedicated seconds dial. Gold
Category

Vintage 1910s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1910 s Hamilton Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S
By Hamilton
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Hamilton pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial
Category

Vintage 1910s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, by Martin Marchinville
Located in London, GB
A Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, By Martin & Marchinville Circa. 1880 This is
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

1920 s Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Gold
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1880 s Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 10S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial. Black hands and a dedicated seconds dial
Category

Antique 1880s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1920 s Elgin Gold-Filled Decagon Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with off-white dial including blue hands and dedicated second
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gentleman s 9 Kt Yellow Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch by Thomas Russell
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
A Gentleman's 9 Kt yellow gold open faced pocket watch by Thomas Russell & Sons Ltd. of Liverpool
Category

Vintage 1920s British George V Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

James Murray Royal Exchange 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Pocket Watch by James Murray Royal Exchange Key-Operated Movement (NOTE: Key is missing
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Birmingham 1925. 9ct Gold EWC Co 15 Jewels Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
1925 Birmingham 9ct Gold Swiss 15 Jewels Open Faced Pocket Watch Weight: 76.14g This 1925
Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Hamilton Open Face Gold Filled Antique Pocket Watch Grade 992E 21 Jewel
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hamilton Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Elgin Antique Open Face Gold Filled Pocket Watch Gr 27 15 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch gold Floral Dial Engraved Back
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch With Engraved Gold Floral Dial And To Back
Category

Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

18 Carat Gold Pair-Cased Pocket Watch with Tri-Coloured Face Chester 1822
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Pair-cased Pocket Watch With Tri-coloured Face Chester 1822 The case is made by Thomas
Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gruen Open Face Veri-Thin 10 Karat Gold Filled Pocket Watch 17 Jewels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Gruen Pocket Watch w/ Champagne Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated
Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Hampden Dueber 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Open Face Pocket Watch 17 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hampden Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 15 Jewel Grade 315
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k
Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

9ct Gold J.W. Benson Open Faced Pocket Watch with Chain Gold Full Sovereign
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This remarkable 1938 Georgian open-faced pocket watch, crafted by the esteemed J.W. Benson, is a
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

1870 - 1920 Monte Ancre 14ct Gold 15 Jewels Swiss Made Pocket Watch Open Faced
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This 1870–1920 Monte Ancre 14ct Gold 15 Jewels Swiss-Made Open-Faced Pocket Watch is a beautifully
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

A. Lange Söhne Rose Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with Dead Beat Seconds
By A. Lange Söhne
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A. Lange & Söhne Taschenuhr Very rare seconde morte complication Case 18k rose gold Movement Gilt 3/4 plate, seconde morte (dead beat seconds), manual wind Dial Perfect...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Elgin Open-Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 364 12S 15J 1910
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 315 12s 15 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K
Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow GF Antique Pocket Watch Gr 117 17 Jewel, 1897
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue/Black Hands 14K Yellow GF Case w
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Swiss Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This gorgeous piece is an 18 karat gold verge quarter repeating pocket watch, it has an open face
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier, A Rock Crystal, Diamond and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier: A Rock Crystal, Diamond, Enamel and Gold Pocket Watch, open face keyless dress pocket
Category

Vintage 1920s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold

Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Located in London, GB
banding design around the face of the watch is symbolic of OMEGA pocket watches of that period. The gold
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

Longines Stainless Steel Dress Manual Wind Pocket Watch, circa 1960s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Longines man’s pocket watch circa 1960’s. Featuring a 40.5mm diameter open face “modernist
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

English Silver Enamel Key-wind Pocket Watch with Original Key
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is an early 19th century English ladie's keywind enamel faced pocket watch with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

9ct.GOLD PRESENTATION OPEN FACED POCKET WATCH - WALTHAM TRAVELER - Dated:- 1913
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in York, GB
PRESENTATION WALTHAM TRAVELER OPEN FACED MAN`S POCKET WATCH ----------- 9ct. Gold Case stamped with
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold

Gruen Yellow Gold-Filled 12-S Open Face Pocketwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking Gruen yellow gold filled 12 size open face pocket watch circa 1940’s. Featuring a
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Pair of Irish 19th Century Silver Pocket Watches
Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim
Unusual pair of late Victorian Irish silver cased open faced pocket watches, white enamel dials
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Large Edwardian Silver Mounted Double Watch Capstan Inkwell, London, 1905
By J. C. Vickery
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
capstan with reeded borders. The hinged lid housing a huge double faced pocket watch with eight day
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Illinois Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1919
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

14k Yellow Gold Illinois Open Face Hand Engraved Pocket Watch with White Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely beautiful pocket watch. Made by Illinois 1900s. Heavy gauge 14K yellow gold. In
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Patek Philippe Freccero Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18 karat yellow gold open face Patek Philippe Freccero pocket watch. The watch is 44mm, with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Co. Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual movement. Stainless steel case ( 46 mm
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Waltham Open Faced Pocket Watch Circa 1886
By Waltham
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One key-wound 10k gold Waltham open-faced pocket watch with a white dial, black Roman numerals and
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold

IWC Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Dallas, TX
14k yellow gold case (50mm diameter). Gilt dial with black Arabic numerals and baton markers, blued-steel hands.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Patek Philippe Open-Face Pendant Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Patek Philippe Open-Face Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18k gold case (27mm
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Vacheron Constantin 18CT Open Face Dress Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Vacheron Constantin 18ct yellow gold open face dress pocket watch, C1960s. Dial: A rare and
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Open Face Pocket Watch Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage open-face 40.5 mm pocket watch by Cartier in yellow gold. The two-tone silver engine
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold open face pocket watch, with manual-wind movement. 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Open Face Ultra-Thin Platinum Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cartier open-faced and ultra-thin pocket watch, featuring a manual-winding movement; cream-toned
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Platinum

Henri Blanc Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
Henri Blanc 14k yellow gold manual-wind open face pocket watch with original box. Original box
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch, circa 1927, with manual-wind movement, 18
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Chronometre Royal Open Face Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare 57 mm antique Chronometre Royal open face pocket watch, in yellow gold by Vacheron
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Open Face Pocket Watch Platinum Diamond Set
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 44 mm rare antique open face pocket watch in platinum by IWC. Featuring a silvered dial with 3
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ulysse Nardin Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pocket watch is by renowned maker Ulysse Nardin. This manual wind timepiece features
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Greenwich, CT
Albert Einstein once said that "time is an illusion" but this elegant mechanical pocket watch
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Pocket Watch Face For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the pocket watch face you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 227 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect pocket watch face 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. Finding an appealing pocket watch face — no matter the origin — is easy, but Patek Philippe, Elgin and Hamilton each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a pocket watch face featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead alternatives. Most of our pocket watch face for sale are for men, but there are 95 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Pocket Watch Face?

The price for a pocket watch face starts at $215 and tops out at $53,028 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,400.

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 Pocket Watch Face
  • 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between the dial and the face of a watch comes down largely to preferred terminology. Both terms refer to the part of a watch where you look to see the time. Dial is generally a more technical term than face. Find a large collection of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.