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Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1878 And Original Certificate
By Patek Philippe
Located in Westport, CT
exceptional Patek Philippe pocket watch is a rare treasure for any collector or enthusiast of fine horology
Category
Antique 1870s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Rare Vintage Twenty Dollar Gold Coin Watch C1991
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Cellini A Rare Vintage Twenty Dollar Gold Coin Watch C1991.
Dial: An original condition
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptionnal Rare Hermes Tavannes Belt Buckle Watch Sterling Silver Golf 1930s
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic TAVANNES HERMES Watch
Originally made for golfers
Made of Sterling
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Dunhill 18K Gold Watch Lighter, Art Deco Era, Working Condition
By Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptionally rare Dunhill 18K gold watch lighter is a striking example of Art Deco luxury and
Category
Vintage 1930s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Exceptionnal Tavannes for Hermès Vintage Belt Buckle Golf Watch in Silver RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
This is a rare opportunity to get an authentic Tavannes Golf Watch
Made for Hermès
IN WORKING
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exceptionnal Tavannes for Hermès Vintage Belt Buckle Golf Watch in Silver RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
This is a rare opportunity to get an authentic Tavannes Golf Watch
Made for Hermès
IN WORKING
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bucherer 17 Jewel Swiss Pendant Watch Fob
By Bucherer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 3/4 inch Vintage 14k yellow gold Bucherer 17 Jewel Swiss Pendant Watch Fob Round Shape, in
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Fine
Very Rare 18K Yellow Gold US $20 Coin Watch, c1975.
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
sophistication of a fabulous brand & great design,
this Jaeger-LeCoultre coin watch is a rare find for
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
LeCoultre Leather Desk Clock with Rare Chronograph Original Dial, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Folding Chronograph Desk Clock
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Very Rare Patek Philippe 18K Half Quarter Repeater For A.H Rodanet.
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare Patek Philippe 18K Half Quarter Repeater For A.H Rodanet. - Manual. 18k Yellow Gold case
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Patek Philippe Early
Rare Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch C.1870
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
An early and rare Patek Philippe pocket watch, circa 1870. This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
Rare Omega Pocket Money Clip Watch Manual Wind 1930s Vintage Collectable JM2
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extremely rare Omega Pocket or Money Clip watch, manual wind, circa 1930s. A vintage collectable
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rare 19th Century French Antique Cranberry Glass Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Tustin, CA
"watch hutches", to store their pocket watches overnight to protect them from loss or damage. These
Category
Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Rare 19th Century French Antique Victorian Glass Pocket Watch Holder or Casket
Located in Tustin, CA
, people used pocket watch holders, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches
Category
Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Rare 19th Century French Antique Peacock’s Nest Pocket Watch Holder Porte Montre
Located in Tustin, CA
pocket watch holders, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches overnight to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Vanity Items
Rare pocket watch stand, miniature armchair, antler boar thooth, 1900, Tramp Art
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice and rare example of a pocket watch stand, in form of a miniature armchair, made around
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Antler
berlin iron Heraldic POCKET Watch HOLDER German 1860 ROMAN Empire Helmets Lions
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Antique Pocket Heraldic Watch-Holder - Berlin showing roman attributes .
This solid watch
Category
Antique 1880s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Berlin Iron
Bronze Brass Heraldic POCKET Watch HOLDER German 1860 ROMAN Empire Helmets Lions
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Antique Pocket Heraldic Watch-Holder - Berlin Bronze or Brass - guilt - showing roman
Category
Antique 1880s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Antique/Vintage Austrian watch chain fob of a pistol circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This rare pocket watch fob is intended as an eye catching and interesting decoration for a watch
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Steel
Rare Antique Quarter Repeater Big
Goliath
Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This big heavy quarter repeater pocket watch is in good working order and ticking well. There is
Category
Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches
Rare Jules Mathey Locle Split Second Chronograph Pocket Watch Gold Filled
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rare Jules Mathey Locle Split Second Chronograph Pocket Watch
Beautifully Crafted Pocket Watch by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rare Patek Philippe 1930s Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Factory Set Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New york, NY
Factory Set Pocket Watch by Patek Philippe, Geneva, Retailed for Bailey Banks & Biddle, circa 1930s comes
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Paris Rare Art Deco Jade Pocket Watch Pendant by Edmond Jaeger
By Cartier
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Rare fanciful Cartier jade watch pendant with 18k gold star bursts. 24 diamonds grace the perimeter
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pair Case Pocket Watch by Thomas Maston, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
Early rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch Signed Thomas Maston, London.
This watch is working and
Category
Antique 1780s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Patek Philippe Very Fine and Rare Yellow Gold Skeleton Pocket Watch Ref 894
By Patek Philippe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptionally Fine and Very Rare, 18k Yellow Gold, Skeletonized Keyless Pocket Watch
Brand
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
A. Lange
Söhne Rose Gold Quarter Repeating Hunter Cased Pocket Watch
By A. Lange
Söhne
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A. Lange & Söhne
Taschenuhr
Very nice and rare hunter pocket watch with quarter repeater
Case
Category
20th Century German Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Mido Rare Silver Bugatti Wheel Travel Watch
By Mido
Located in New York, NY
A rare Mido travel watch in the form of a Bugatti wheel, circa 1930s, the case designed by Jules
Category
Swiss Pocket Watches
Rare Pocket Watch Sample, circa 1820
Located in Wiltshire, GB
Rare pocket watch sample, circa 1820. Labelled on reverse - "Sampler worked by my grandmother
Category
Antique 1820s More Clocks
Alligator Clock
Located in New York, NY
Rare goliath pocket watch in a restored black alligator case. The black dial makes this clock
Category
Early 20th Century English Clocks
Materials
Nickel, Enamel
$8,500
Stylish Mid Century Italian 18k Yellow Gold Oval Vintage Blue Topaz Ring
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
hallmarks, stamped 'Italy 750' 18kt gold
This rare antique pocket watch from the 1840s showcases exceptional
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dome Rings
Rare antique Swinging Pendulum Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A very beautifully swiss made silver pocket watch. This late 19th century swiss silver pocket watch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Vintage Rare Jaeger Le Coultre Military Pocket Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Carlisle, GB
A very interesting and rare Jaeger Le Coultre military pocket watch .
The military issue numbers
Category
Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches
Extremely Rare Elgin Silver Pocket Watch Deer Printed Dial
By Elgin
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
including crown
Extremely rare pocket watch
St. Silver
Self winding
weight= 176gr
Category
Vintage 1920s American Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Rare and Early Verge Fusee Antique Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare and early Verge Fusee Antique Silver Pocket Watch.
This watch is working and ticking very
Category
Antique 1790s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Early Rare Silver Verge Quarter Repeater Geneva Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A rare early silver verge quarter repeater Geneva pocket watch. It’s open face enamel Dial with its
Category
Antique 1850s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Rare, Antique Full Hunter Silver Moonphase Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare, Antique Full Hunter Silver & Niello case Moonphase Calendar Pocket Watch.
This Lovely good
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Niello
Howard Gold Plate Series 9 Rare Antique Pocket Watch, 1915
Located in Metairie, LA
From an eccentric watch collector’s estate. This antique pocket watch is over 100 years old. For
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare 18k Gold Rolex Observatory Prince Imperial Dress Pocket Watch, circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful rare and very fine quality 45mm diameter gold pocket watch is in good working
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Philadelphia Watch Co. Pocket Watch in 18k Yellow Gold, Single Sunk Enamel Dial
Located in Surfside, FL
Very Rare Philadelphia Watch Co Size 10 beautiful & ornate hunter case pocket watch with very rare
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rare Van Cleef
Arpels Small Domino Wood Clock
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Really rare vintage Van Cleef and Arpels clock with the shape of a domino
made in precious wood
Category
1990s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare 1940s Military Chronograph Stopwatch with Split-Seconds PATT. 4 No. 11643
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful and rare hand winding military stop watch is in good working condition and it is
Category
Vintage 1940s British Pocket Watches
Rare Detailed Novelty Pocket Watch Winder
Located in Stamford, CT
A Victorian pistol gun design pocket watch key. This is a very unusual design. Please note of wear
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Swiss Art Deco Pocket/Table, Encapsulated/Hermetic Watch
By Mido Melik
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare Swiss Art Deco chrome and leather watch was made by the Mido Watch Company and caries the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco More Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Antique 9K Rose Gold PWatch Chain Fob "Shawfield Juniors FC 1920" Medal Pendant
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful and rare piece pocket watch chain Fob gold medal pendant weigh 6.1 grams and it is
Category
Vintage 1920s British Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 key wind pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 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, 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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