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Favre Keywind Conversion to Stemwinding Yellow Gold Hunter s Case Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
oldest watch company in the world. This very unusual example started life as a key winding pocket watch
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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
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Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Victorian T Bar Chain 15 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
, and the other was, traditionally, used to hold the watch key to wind the movement of the wearer's
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage T Bar Chain 9 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
pocket watch, and the other was, traditionally, used to hold the watch key to wind the movement of the
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1990s British Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian T Bar Chain 9 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
the pocket watch, and the other was, traditionally, used to hold the watch key to wind the movement of
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet White Gold Millenary Pianoforte Automatic Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
accented with piano key motifs. Watch resists water to ~20 meters/65 feet.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Platinum Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, circa 1930s
By Hamilton
Located in Wailea, HI
., Lancaster Watch Co. and Keystone Standard Watch Co. One of the keys to Hamilton’s success was its single
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Submariner Date 116659SABR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
that sets new standards for opulence. This watch is all factory. Key Features: - Serti Dial: The watch
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Omega 2497-4 Jumbo
By Omega
Located in London, GB
watch is a collector’s dream. Key Features of the Omega 2497-4 Jumbo Rare Reference: The Omega 2497-4
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Vintage 1940s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo – 1956 Exceptional Condition
By Omega
Located in London, GB
case, this watch stands out among the smaller 34mm dress watches of the era. With its original
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Vintage 1950s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega Geneve 136.041
By Omega
Located in London, GB
a manual wind watch of this era. Key Features: ✔ Vintage 1970 Omega Geneve – A true collector’s
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Vintage 1970s European Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronograph Genève Ref. 1191 – Vintage Manual Wind
By Breitling
Located in London, GB
watch’s heritage. 🔍 Key Features 📅 Era: Circa 1963 🔢 Reference: 1191 📏 Case Size: 36mm 🧱 Case
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Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Pair of Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers Side Tables
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
setting gentleman can lay out their watch, keys and smalls for the following day The condition is
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Butlers Serving Chest of Drawers Side Table
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
setting gentleman can lay out their watch, keys and smalls for the following day The condition is very
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Side End Table Drawers with Butlers Serving Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
it protecting the top or, if used in a bedroom setting gentleman can lay out their watch, keys and
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20th Century English Campaign Night Stands

Materials

Yew

VINTAGE HARDWOOD GREEN LEATHER MiLITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE TABLE LEATHER SLIP TRAY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
used in a bedroom setting gentleman can lay out their watch, keys and smalls for the following day
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Opulent Georgian Gold Watch Fob with Key
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
More gorgeous in three dimensions than in the photograph, this large watch fob and key are of high
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fob and Watch Winder Key
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fob and Watch Winder Key This elegant piece features a fob and
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Antique 19th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

Lacoste Men s Key West Navy Blue Dial Stainless Steel Watch 2010995
By Lacoste
Located in Southampton, PA
This is the Lacoste Key West watch, reference number 2010995. It boasts a 44 mm stainless
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21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Burr Walnut Watch Display Case with Lock and Keys Exhibition Case
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this brand new burr walnut watch display case This was a very
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20th Century English Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Cuir d Ocean France Bespoke Shagreen Watch and Cufflink Box w Bone Trim and Key
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This is an exquisite shagreen with bone trim watch and cufflink box of the finest quality and
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Late 20th Century French Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Watch, Silver Cased Chester, 1884
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a good quality antique silver cased Lever pocket watch with key. Keeping good time, this
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box and Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The hallmarked hinged door opens to allow access to the watch with winding key; the door has an
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique 1850s Open Face Remontoir 800 Silver Pocket Watch 10 Rubis Glass Display
Located in Dayton, OH
') is a pocket watch in which the key winding mechanism was replaced with a winding button. It was
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Catchall
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
keys, watch, change etc. Brass dish is 6" in diameter.
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Vintage 1950s French Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sterling Men’s Vanity Tray
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
midcentury style, it is sleek and handsome. It has a scalloped rim and flat center. Perfect for a watch, ring
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Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Men s Vanity Tray
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
silver rim with a mirrored center. Ideal for his cologne, watch, cufflinks and keys. A pretty way to keep
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Vintage 1980s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jewelry Box with Matching Ring Dishes
By Del Pilar Peru
Located in Brooklyn, NY
matching trays are practical for keys, watches or anything else. We've had them buffed and lacquered so you
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Vintage 1950s Peruvian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tall Walnut Gentleman s Chest by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Cincinnati, OH
drawers, three upper box drawers and a slim upper divided drawer for your nightly storage of wallet, keys
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Hermes Equestrian Catchall, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table. Good vintage condition. Perfect for jewelry, watches, coins or keys by the front door
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Vintage 1960s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Vintage H. Stern Multi Gem Sputnik Pendant
By H. Stern
Located in Stamford, CT
arch around the earth. I was one, watching it from the Florida Keys. This pendant was made c. 1957-1960
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold

1950’s Vendome French Silk Scarf With Trompe L oeil Time Pieces
By Vendome
Located in Atlanta, GA
depicts ornate French clock figures with trompe l'oeil pocket watches, fobs and winding keys all in shades
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1950s French Scarves

Pair of Antique 19th Century Danish Oil on Canvas Eiler Jorgensen Portraits
Located in Round Top, TX
woman's cameo to the gentleman's watch fob and key. Painted by Danish artist Eiler Jorgensen, both
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Paintings

Vienna Enamel Miniature Picture Clock with Watteau Scene, circa 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
. Original spring-loaded pocket watch movement, checked, cleaned, functional! Key available. Size
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Antique 1880s Austrian Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Trompe-l œil Paintings
Located in Chicago, IL
narrative, skillfully weaving together symbolic elements—a key, a pocket watch, a bouquet of flowers
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Vintage 1960s Italian Paintings

Materials

Linen, Paint

Rare and Important Maison Jansen Trompe L Oeil Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
includes playing cards, tassels, a key, compass, pocket watch, feather, butterflies and other small objects
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Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian 1890 Turquoise Gunmetal Pencil Holder
Located in London, GB
. Each chain would hold a useful item such as a pencils, perfume bottle, mirror, scissors, watches or
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

German Silver Gilt Minaudière Louis Kuppenheim
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Newark, England
storage for several items in a small space, such as a makeup compact, lipstick, watch, reading glasses, or
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Postmodern to Art Deco Revival Mirrored Cabinet Armoire a Pair Style of Ello
Located in Topeka, KS
such as watches, belts, keys, or jewelry and two larger drawers underneath all bearing beautiful chrome
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

GEORGIAN WATCH KEY Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
in the Georgian and Victorian periods. Watches large and small were wound with watch keys that would
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English More Jewelry

Huge Gold Watch Key Gold Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s, 18k, France. This rare, oversized watch key makes an inspired pendant. Charmingly
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Antique 1870s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Flintlock Revolver Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 18 karat yellow gold flintlock revolver pocket watch key pendant from the past. This
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Georgian Gold Double Sided Watch Key Fob
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Georgian gold double sided watch key fob. One side has an oval beveled bloodstone while the other
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Antique 1820s British Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Antique Swiss Gold Enamel Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique Swiss gold and enamel pocket watch key pendant. The key is richly decorated with floral
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Gold Plated Watch Key Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A charming little antique Victorian era gold plated watch key. The key is 9kt gold plated with a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Key/Pendant with Mother of Pearl Carving
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian 15k yellow gold pocket watch key/pendant with mother of pearl carving of wild boars on
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Georgian Watch Key, Pendant, 18k Gold Plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
A charming antique, late Georgian era pocket watch key. A good sized key with an engraved closed
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Steel

Amethyst Color Enamel Watch Key Fob Jaci Gold Charm Bracelet, 19th Century
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Fine Amethyst with color Enamel pocket watch Key and Fob with engraved name of “Jaci” on it. Please
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Enamel

18kt Vintage Early 19th Century Gold Pocket Watch, Key Wind, Working, 40mm
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt Yellow Gold Vintage Early 19th Century Gold Pocket Watch. Key Wind and It's Working! 40mm Case
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Antique 1840s English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Antique Georgian 9k Gold Watch Key, Pendant, Amethyst and Bloodstone
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique late Georgian 9kt yellow gold watch key. The key is cased in chased and
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 9K Gold Chased White Agate Watch Key Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Georgian 9 karat yellow gold pocket watch key charm pendant. This antique watch key has
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 9k Gold

Victorian Diamond Enamel and 14 Karat Gold Watch Key Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pocket watch key with a navette form top One side with blue enamel dot in a Celtic knot motif
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1860 s Victorian 14 Karat Gold Freemason Skull Watch Key Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is a Freemason watch key shaped as a keystone for a Mark Master Lodge ranking Deeply
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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1850s Victorian Citrine Bloodstone Gold Watch Key Fob Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant charm is a fob inspired watch key designed as a cylindrical tube centering an oval form
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Antique 1850s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cornelian Swivel Fob Watch Key 14 Karat Gold Set for Charm Bracelet 19th Century
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Cornelian Swivel Fob and Watch Key 14K Gold Set for a Charm Bracelet. A set of late 19th-century
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Tiny Antique Victorian 9k gold cased watch key pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
demure size it likely belonged to a ladies fob watch as the keys and watches tended to be smaller. Such
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Base Metal

Antique 10k gold watch key swivel fob pendant, Bloodstone and Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Victorian 9ct gold watch key seal fob makes for a fantastic pendant or the perfect
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold

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Watch Key For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact watch key you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect watch key 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic watch key over the years, but those made by Tiffany Co., Cartier and Lacoste are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a watch key featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and cushion cut versions for sale. Finding a watch key for sale for women should be easy, but there are 155 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Watch Key?

On average, a watch key at 1stDibs sells for $766, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Watch Key
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A watch key is utilized to wind the watch and set the time in pocket watches. This is generally done by opening the watch back and positioning the key over the winding-arbor and turning the hands. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How old key-wind pocket watches are varies greatly. Watchmakers used key-wind mechanisms in pocket watches starting in the 16th century and continued the practice until the mid 19th century. You can find a collection of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.