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Extremely Rare Patek Philippe 14K Rose Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely Rare Patek Philippe 14K Rose Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K Rose Gold Case ( 46
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
PATEK PHILIPPE Rare Stainless Steel Pocket Watch circa 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s Patek Philippe stainless steel pocket watch, 45mm signed and numbered case, manual wind 18
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dunhill Rare Gold Swing Arm Pocket Watch Lighter 1930s
By Dunhill
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 1930s Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Combined Swing Arm Petrol Lighter and Pocket Watch, square
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 1920s Vacheron
Constantin Rock Crystal Turquoise Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This is a fine rare square shape pocket watch made of Gold, Rock Crystal, and with a turquoise
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, White Gold
Rolex Cellini Rare Yellow Gold Pendant Pocket Watch C1965
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Cellini. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Watch With Original Presentation Box C1965.
Dial: The
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Rare yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold pocket watch with unusual high relief hunting case, manual-wind
Category
Swiss Pocket Watches
Vacheron Constantin Fine and Rare World Time Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Vacheron Constantin Reference 4414 World Time Pocket Watch, 48 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 3
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE Rare Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
applied gold Breguet numerals; seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. Pre-owned. Very rare and collectible enamel
Category
Swiss Pocket Watches
Rolex Rare Rose Gold Prince Imperial Open Face Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex rare 18k rose gold Prince Imperial open face pocket watch, circa. 1940s, manual-wind movement
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Extremely Rare and Heavy Swiss Full Box Hinge Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely Rare, Large and Heavy Swiss Full Box Hinge Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Multi colored
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Patek Philippe. A Rare Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1900
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. A Rare 14ct Rose Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1900.
Dial: The
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare
Important Rolex Precision Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Precision. A Rare and Important Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Open Face Pocket Watch C1965
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
William Rogers Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Calendar Pocket Watch C1862
Located in Mayfair, London, London
William Rogers Liverpool. A Rare Heavy Gold Keywind Quarter Repeater Calendar Pocket Watch C1862
Category
Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe. A Rare Gold Chronograph Date Pocket Watch C1868
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. A Rare and Unique Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Chronograph Date Pocket Watch C1868
Category
Antique 1860s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Klaftenberger. Rare Miniature Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1871
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Klaftenberger. A Rare Miniature 18ct Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater Antique Pocket Watch C1871.
Dial
Category
Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
William Wood A Rare Masonic Skeleton Keywind Pocket Watch C1862
Located in Mayfair, London, London
William Wood. A Rare Masonic Skeleton Keywind Fusee Pocket Watch With Royal Provinance C1862
Dial
Category
Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bautte
Moynier Rare Gold
Enamel Jump Hour Pocket Watch C1825
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Bautte & Moynier. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold & Enamel Slim Jump Hour Open Face Keywind Pocket Watch
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Rare Placido Zuloaga Spanish Damascened Gold and Steel Pocket Watch
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare Placido Zuloaga Spanish damascened gold and steel pocket watch, circa 1885. The interior
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Dent Rare Gold Split Second Keyless Pocket Watch With Gold Chain C1875
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Dent. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Split Second Keyless Pocket Watch with matching 9ct Gold Chain C1875
Category
Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Rare Yellow Gold Chronometro Gondolo Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold Chonometro Gondolo open face pocket watch, serial number 168824
Category
20th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victor Kullberg Rare Silver Half Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, C1890s
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Victor Kullberg London. A Rare Silver Half Hunter Keyless lever Pocket Watch C1890s in an
Category
Antique 19th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Elgin Rare Gold Filled Keystone Case Railroad Manual winding Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare Elgin 14k Gold Filled 21j Keystone Case Railroad Pocket Watch - Manual winding, 21 jewel
Category
Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Rare Fishtail Keyless Lever Open Face Silver Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
IWC a very rare fishtail keyless lever open face silver pocket watch, C1915 with it's original box
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Rare Patek Philippe Gondolo Large Rose Gold Chronograph Pocket Watch C1920s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe Gondolo. A Rare Large Rose Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Patek Philippe Regulator Dial Split Second Chronograph Pocket Watch C1878
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. A Rare and Important Regulator Dial Split Second Chronograph Pocket Watch C1878
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Very Rare Gold Open Face Schutzenfest Bern Pocket Watch, C1910
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Omega very rare 18ct gold 50mm open face pocket watch celebrating the Schutzenfest in Bern, C1910
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
John Cragg. A Rare Heavy Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1850
Located in Mayfair, London, London
John Cragg. A Rare and Important Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Cabriolet Keywind Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Category
Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
International Watch Company Platinum Tuxedo Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This 1920's IWC platinum tuxedo pocket watch
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Platinum
Rare Rolex Cellini Coral Coloured Dial Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch C1970
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Cellini range pocket watch in 18ct yellow gold with a rare Coral coloured dial.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Verge Pocket Watch C1785
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Keywind Fusee Verge Pocket Watch C1785
Dial: The
Category
Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Girard Perregaux. A Rare Gold Skeleton Diamond
Ruby Set Pocket Watch C1960S
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Girard Perregaux. A Rare Gold Skeleton Diamond & Ruby Set Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1960s
Dial
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
A Rare Rose Gold Super Slim Keywind Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1840
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Rose Gold Extra Slim Keywind Half Hunter Pocket Watch with it's original key and it's
Category
Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rare "Extra" Patek Phillipe for Tiffany
Co. Minute Repeater Men
s Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare "EXTRA" Patek Phillipe for Tiffany & Co. Minute Repeater Men's Pocket Watch - Manual winding
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Audemars Freres Rare Open Face Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Antique Rose Gold
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare 52 mm antique open face minute repeater chiming pocket watch, in rose gold, by Audemars
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe. A Rare Gold Open Face Pocket watch and Chain C1890
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe 18ct Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with a rare white enamel dial
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
By Longines
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose & Green Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C!900
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Very Rare Edward Prior Antique Silver Four Case Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 43 mm very rare antique open face silver pocket watch by Edward Prior. Designed for the Turkish
Category
Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Le Roy et Fils A Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1830
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Le Roy et Fils. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Keywind Lever Openface Pocket Watch, C1830
Category
Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Vacheron
Constantin. A Rare Gold Open Face Quarter Pocket Watch C1900
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Vacheron Constantin. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Quarter Repeater Pocket watch
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Patek Philippe Gondolo 24 Hour Dial Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
. These twenty four hour dial watches by Patek are extremely rare to find. This watch would make an
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gabriel. A Very Rare Gold Karrusel Keyless Fusee Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1901
Located in Mayfair, London, London
watch is one of the finest pocket watches ever produced by an English watchmaker.
Category
20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Patek Philippe 18ct Gold Centre Second Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. A Rare 18ct Gold Centre Second Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s Made
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Extremely Rare Patek Philippe Heavy Hunter Case 18K White Gold Pocket Watch 980G
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely Rare Patek Philippe Heavy Hunter Case 18K White Gold Pocket Watch 980G - Manual winding
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Antique A. Lange
Sohne. Rare Rose Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
By A. Lange
Söhne
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Antique A. Lange & Sohne. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1920 with
Category
Vintage 1920s German Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hamilton Rare Full Hunter Pocket Watch 14 Karat Tri-Gold White Enamel Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 50 mm 14k Tri-Gold Full Hunter Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, white enamel dial with roman
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Patek Philippe Rare Open Face Pocket Watch Vintage White Lacquered Dial 652/22
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Open Face 44mm Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, white lacquered dial with roman
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1890s Rare World Time Full Calendar Pocket Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Double Sided World Time Full Calendar Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, white
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Platinum Rare Pocket Watch with Gold and Enamel Pattern to Bezels
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
pocket watch and the first one of this kind that we have ever seen. Together with its Extract from the
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Platinum
Rare Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin O
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin Olympics - Manual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Pocket Watches
Rare Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin O
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin Olympics - Manual
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
A. Lange
Sohne Glashutte SA Rare Silver Black Dial Triple-Signed Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding movement signed A. Lange & Sohne Glashutte i. Sa.. Solid .900 silver case with snap back and bezel (50mm diameter). Lid signed in gold letters - Lange Uhr Glashutte....
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Rolex Rare Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Vintage 9 Karat Gold Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 9k Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Face Vintage Gents 40mm Pocket Watch, silver dial with art deco
Category
Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Piaget Very Rare Open Face Pocket Watch Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Jade Dial
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare 43 mm 18k White Gold Open Face Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, jade dial, a fixed 18k white
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe. A Rare 14CT Rose Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1911
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. A Rare 14ct Rose Gold keyless lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1911.
Dial: The superb
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Newsome for Bonniksen. A Rare Gold Kew A Karrusel Open Face Pocket Watch C1896
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Newsome for Bonniksen. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Kew A Karrusel Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ghisò Prince Imperial Rare Art Deco Pocket Watch ca.1930
s/40
s
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. Steel and enamel case (37mm x 40mm). Silver dial with hour dial with black Arabic numerals above the subseconds dial. Pre-owned, vintage, ca. 1930's-40's. Retailed by...
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
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Pocket Watch Rare For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact pocket watch rare you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Silver and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect pocket watch rare among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pocket watch rare over the years, but those made by Patek Philippe, Rolex and Dunhill are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pocket watch rare from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a french cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. When shopping for a pocket watch rare, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.
How Much is a Pocket Watch Rare?
On average, a pocket watch rare at 1stDibs sells for $5,695, while they’re typically $355 on the low end and $41,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Rare
- 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.
- How rare are AP watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Many people would consider AP watches to be rare. The Swiss luxury watchmaker typically manufactures only around 40,000 timepieces per year, and demand for them tends to be high. As a result, there are often lengthy waiting lists for Audemars Piguet watches. However, you can still find various models for sale on trusted online platforms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Audemars Piguet 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
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