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Hebdomas Nickel Silver Eight Day Pocket Watch with Exposed Balance Wheel, 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hebdomas Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Exposed
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Rare Rolex Cellini Coral Coloured Dial Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch C1970
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Cellini. A Rare Coral Coloured Dial,18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Dress Open Face Pocket
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baume
Before Mercier
18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1860s
By Baume
Mercier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Keywind Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Gilded Age Pocket Watches
Ulysse Nardin Silver and Niello Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Niello
Elgin Platinum and 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch, 1930s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Watch / Open Faced
METAL
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1905 Swiss Guilloche Green Enamel Pocket Watch 14kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Swiss pocket watch pendant in guilloche,
Gorgeous open face pocket watch, created in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tobias 18 Karat Gold Key Wind Pocket Watch with Engraved Case and Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: M. J. Tobias
STYLE / REFERENCE: Key winding Pocket Watch / Open Faced
METAL
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Pocket Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Tobias 18Kt Gold Key Wind Pocket Watch with Engraved Case and Dial, circa 1850s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: M. J. Tobias
STYLE / REFERENCE: Key winding Pocket Watch / Open Faced
METAL
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Pocket Watches
M.J. Tobias 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pocket Watch Engraved Case and Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: M.J. Tobias
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face / Keywind Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Antique 1860s British Pocket Watches
South Bend White GF Art Deco 21 Jewel Pocket Watch with Original Dial circa 1910
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: South Bend Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Dress Style Pocket Watch
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex A 9CT Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Observatory Quality Pocketwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex 43mm A 9ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Observatory Quality Pocket Watch C1930s with
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rotherhams 18kt Gold Open Face PocketWatch with an Enamel Portrait of a Maharaja
Located in Mayfair, London, London
ROTHERAMS, LONDON. AN 18K GOLD KEYLESS WIND POCKET WATCH WITH ENAMEL PORTRAIT OF A MAHARAJA the
Category
20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
F. Rotig Havre, a Rare Gold Open Face Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar with Co
Located in Mayfair, London, London
F.Rotig Havre 18Kt Rose Gold and Enamel Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar Open face 50mm Pocket
Category
Antique 18th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Rare Sliver
Gold Keyless Lever OpenFace DressPocket Watch C1920
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare Patek Philippe silver and gold, keyless lever open face dress pocket watch, C1920s.
Dial
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1906 Tiffany
Co. Nouveau Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Antique Watch Pendant
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular pocket watch features a white face with gold numerals and antique watch hands
With a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
English 18 Karat Gold Stem Winding Lever Escapement with Sweep, circa 1880s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: English
STYLE / REFERENCE: Full Size Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches
Longines for Bunde
Upmeyer Co. Art Nouveau Styling from 1909
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines / Bunde & Upmeyer
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Wright, Kay
Co. by Agassiz with Unusual Exhibition Back and Breguet Numerals
By Agassiz
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz Watch Company for Wright Kay & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket
Category
Antique 1610s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Rare Digital Triple Calendar Moon Phase Keyless Lever OpenFace PocketWatch C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Digital Triple Calendar Moon Phase 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Keyless Lever Openface
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A very rare Patek Philippe 18ct yellow gold mother of pearl dial, keyless lever open face pocket
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Open Face 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Open Face 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow Gold Case
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Patek Philippe 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Patek Philippe 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Extremely Rare "Eagle" Patek Philippe
Co. 18 Karat Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely Rare " Eagle " Patek Philippe & Co. 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual movement
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Hamilton Vintage Open Face 14 Karat White Gold Manual Wind Men’s Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Very well Preserved condition.
Total weight of the watch is 65.8 Grams
Grade No- 910
Age Between
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Hamilton Packard Presentation Yellow Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1936
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold Open-Faced Pendant Pocket Watch
By Piaget
Located in Roma, IT
Manual winding.
40 mm diameter, 3 mm height. White Quadrant, Roman Numbers
Case in yellow gold 18-karat.
Fully functional, in excellent conditions except a scratch on glass.
Eleg...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Other Mantel Clocks
Materials
Gold
1914 ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench - Sterling Silver
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
watch they most often meant one object - a large, timing instrument kept in the pocket. That changed in
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Swiss Gold
Enamel Open Face Repeating Verge Pocket Watch, circa 1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century rare and fine Swiss 18-carat gold open face repeating verge pocket watch
Category
Antique 19th Century More Clocks
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Asprey Open Face Pocket Watch with Engine Turn Pattern in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Asprey
Located in London, GB
open face pocket watch is made of 18ct yellow gold and features a beautiful engine turn pattern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Open Face Remontoir 800 Silver Pocket Watch 10 Rubis Glass Display
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mid 19th century open face remontoir pocket watch. A remontoir (french: remonter – 'to wind
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Black Starr
Frost Sterling Silver Inkwell and Pocket Watch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unusual inkwell with a removable double face silver pocket watch engraved with "Black Starr
Category
Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Gold-Filled Pocket Watch by The T. Eaton Co. Ltd., Canada – 1
Located in Worcester, GB
Working
A fine-quality antique open-face pocket watch, c.1910–1930, retailed by The T. Eaton Co. Limited
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique French Bronze "Porte-Montre" Or Watch Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
faced pocket watch in to a Desk clock
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Sterling Silver Ink Stand
By J. C. Vickery
Located in London, London
pocket-watch has an enameled, numerical face and a second hand dial. The ink stand measures 4.25"(11cm
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch from, 1905
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / 16 Size / Hand
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Illinois Watch Company Display Back Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
) this antique brass skeleton pocket watch has a gold-tone face with black Arabic numerals and a working
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
1941 Waltham Gold Filled 17 Jewel Open Faced Sugar Bowl Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is a Rare Piece of history! This Waltham 1941 Sugar Bowl Presentation Watch contains a 17
Category
Vintage 1940s American Artisan Pocket Watches
Antique 14k White Gold Waltham Grade 225 17j Pocket Watch in Octagon Open Face
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
and Movement)
Condition: Fine quality, antique, American-made pocket watch in excellent condition. The
Category
Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold
Elgin Grade 575 Open Face Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin Grade 575 Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 15 jewels. Gold filled ( 49 mm). White
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Antique Hamilton Open Face Gold Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Antique Hamilton Open Face 14K Gold Pocket Watch
17 Jewel adjusted 3 positions
Measures 1.83
Category
Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Tiffany
Co. Platinum Diamond Open Face Pocket Watch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co open face platinum and diamond pocket watch circa 1940 made for Tiffany by Agassiz
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
This rare and collectible Patek Philippe pocket watch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
open faced pocket watch, with hinged double case back, crown winding and setting, enamel dial with
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Rare Stainless Steel Open Face Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare Asymmetrical Shaped Stainless Steel Open Face Pocket Watch Circa 1920, an original
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
American Waltham Watch Company Men
s Pocket Watch with Skeleton Display Back
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
By Waltham Watch Company, this circa 1926 antique brass pocket watch, model number 1894, has been
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
Montgomery Bros, Los Angeles Sterling Pocket Watch circa 1910 New Condition
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company for Montgomery Bros.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Montgomery Bros, Los Angeles Sterling Pocket Watch circa 1910 New Condition
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company for Montgomery Bros.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
14K G.F. Open Face Pentagonal Gruen Pocket Watch
By Gruen
Located in Wallkill, NY
Gruen Open face Pocket Watch 14KT gold filled
17 Jewels
Wadsworth GO91437
Measuring
44mm x
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Mermod Geneve Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
18ct gold, with hinged double case back, crown winding and setting, enamel dial with printed black Roman hour markers and outer Arabic five minute chapter, steel Louis XV hands, sub...
Category
20th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Open Face Manual Wind Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 14k yellow gold case with argyle design on case back and Art-Deco style engraving around edge (47mm diameter). Champagne colored dial with gold Arabic numerals; subs...
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron
Constantin Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch circa 1900
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Vacheron
Constantin 18k yellow gold open face pocket watch, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Manhasset, NY
Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch.
Elite W. Co. 14K stamped 325043. Works
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Military Style Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Watch / Open Faced
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Hamilton Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch, circa 1919
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Antique 14K Gold Hamilton 19 Jewel Size 12 Open Face Pocket Watch. Adjusted 5 positions Hamilton
Category
Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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, 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.
- 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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, 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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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