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Watch Key Fob with Bloodstone Lion Intaglio Set into 14k Yellow Gold
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nineteenth century 14k gold watch key fob in a trumpet form. The simplicity of this form is prime
Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

HERMES Cadena Padlock Watch Key Bag Charm Brown Leather
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This vintage keylock-shaped pendant watch is crafted in stainless steel and completed with a brown
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Antique 9k gold cased watch key pendant, Foiled Paste and Sardonyx
Located in NEWARK, GB
A charming little antique early Victorian era 9ct gold cased watch key pendant. The key is cased
Category

Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Watch Key Fob 18k Yellow Gold Chased Shell Winder Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
. The beautifully detailed antique watch key fob was originally worn by a gentleman with a pocket watch
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Bird Dog Micro Mosaic Watch Key Fob Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a lovely Victorian pocket watch key fob charm pendant crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1880. It
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique 18K Gold French Dog Seal Fob Pendant Watch Key Initials D D Bloodstone
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful seal in the shape of a dog with its matching watch key was made in France in the
Category

Antique 1880s French Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Bloodstone and Sardonyx 9 Carat Gold Locket Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
actually a watch key! As you can see the fob spins and reveals the watch key. Stone Diameter: 16mm Fob
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique Ladies 9k Gold Pocket Watch, Floral, Fob Watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
wind watch, it does come with an antique pocket watch key, this is base metal. An ideal choice for
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Pateck Co. 18kt Diamond, Pearl + Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
wind the watch and set the time with an accompanying watch key. The crown's bail has a wonderful
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain, Coin fob, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
watch key attached. The chain is made from sterling silver and each link is stamped with the lion
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Honnore Lieutaud of Marseille Georgian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
. Finishing the face is a watch key opening that rests slightly offset from the center. An interior lever
Category

Antique 1780s French Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany Studios Bronze Pine Needle Glass Lidded Box Circa 1900
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Co. Bronze and Slag Glass Tiffany & Co. Box #800. Jewelry. Writing. Watches
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Lacoste Key West Stainless Steel Watch 2010993
By Lacoste
Located in Southampton, PA
This is the Lacoste Key West watch, reference number 2010993. It is presented with a 44 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Greek Key 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
Greek Key Gold Pocket Watch Chain - Greek Key designed in blue enamel on gold chain. Measuring 16
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

1830s French Diamond Set Key Wind Ring Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1830s French Gold and Gem set Ring Watch by Fourner Les Aiguilles. Key Wind Cylinder movement
Category

Antique 1830s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany Co. Key Wind Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe for Tiffany Key Wind Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold (37 mm) . White
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Ancre DePrecision Key Wind Sterling Silver Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In superb original condition, circa 1880, Ancre DePrecision sterling silver 48mm pocket watch with
Category

Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
watch is in excellent antique condition. Please note with all of our pocket watches we sell them as 'not
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Swiss yellow Gold Enamel Key Wound Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
18Kt yellow gold case. No. 3387. Circa 1830’s Jewelled gilt Swiss bar movement, cylinder escapement, three arm balance, white dial with black Roman numerals bordered by an out...
Category

Antique 1830s Swiss Neoclassical Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Barraud Lunds Open Face Pocket Watch Stem Key Wind Yellow Gold
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 46 mm rare antique 1870 open face pocket watch in yellow gold by Barraud & Lunds. Features a
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver Clock, Ruler Thermometer c.1912
By William Comyns
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, London, comes in a solid silver carrying case and with original watch key. Hallmarked English silver (925
Category

20th Century British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver

Continental Gold Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch with Enamel Decoration
Located in Firenze, IT
Date: Circa 1830 Movement: Gilt cylinder, 3-arm balance Dial: Engine turned pale champagne, black Roman numerals to eccentric dial, black outer minute markers, black hands Case: Poli...
Category

Antique 1850s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Vacheron 18 Karat Gold Keywind Hunters Case Pendant Watch with Original Key
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch is hand engraved with an unusual motif and Greek key around the outside of the covers. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

18 Karat Yellow Gold Breguet Paris Key Wind Pocket Watch Medallion Style
By Breguet
Located in Manhasset, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Breguet Paris Key wind Pocket Watch Medallion Style 43 mm diameter. No. 1394
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Antique Early 19th Century French Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Late 18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch with a
Category

Antique 1750s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique French Green Enamel Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian chatelaine (by definition worn by the mistress of the chateau) comprising a watch key
Category

Antique 1850s French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Pre-1822 MI Tobias and Co 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Winding Key
Located in Birmingham, AL
This magnificent antique pocket watch features an elaborate tri-color face, with a yellow gold
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 15 Carat Gold Long Guard Chain or 2/3 Rows Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
different periods for suspending ladies watches, keys to the wine cellar or tea caddy, and latterly for
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Fine Silver Pocket Watch, Fob Watch, Acme
Located in NEWARK, GB
desired. Key wind watch, it does not come with the original key however we do supply it with a
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique sterling silver pocket watch, Mid Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
monogrammed if desired. Key wind watch, it does not come with the original key however we do supply it with a
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collinwood Sons Sterling Silver Railroad Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
. Key wound pocket watch with half fusee movement, C&S case number 270304. Has a tiny crack between the
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Double Albert Pocket watch Chain with "T" Bar in British 9-K Rose Gold, Antique
Located in London, GB
was, traditionally, used to hold the watch key to wind the movement. However, in more modern times it
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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Double Albert Watch Rose Gold Chain, British Hallmarked 1919
Located in London, GB
to hold the watch key to wind the movement. However, in more modern times it would seem that
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18ct Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked, C-1900
Located in London, GB
the watch key to wind the movement. However, in more modern times it would seem that alternative
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
it. Each chain is mounted with useful household items such as scissors, thimbles, watches, keys
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Copper

Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General
Located in Stamford, CT
MJ Tobias silver key-wind pocket watch with a porcelain dial featuring a picture of Major General
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique circa 1897 Agassiz Geneva Sterling Chatelain Pin Watch for Collectors
By Geneva
Located in Austin, TX
original watch/clock key attached to the pin by a cable chain Sterling silver Chatelain pocket watch/pin
Category

Antique 17th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian European Silver Enamel Double Half Hunter 35mm Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Movement, signed & numbered Comes in a box, with winding key accompanied by watch report
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

1830s John Moncas Liverpool 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch with Fussee Movement
Located in Birmingham, AL
weighs 101.7 grams. Watch Comes with the key. The aesthetic condition of this piece is Very Good but
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Silver Keywind Pendant Watch with Cartouche Silver and Enamel Dial 1880 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
This classic key wind watch is entirely hand made. The unique Cartouche enamel dial is fitted with a
Category

Antique 1870s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Antique Edwardian Double Albert Watch Rose Gold Chain, British Hallmarked 1907
Located in London, GB
to hold the watch key to wind the movement. However, in more modern times it would seem that
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co 18 Karat Gold Hunters Pocket Watch with Rare Sweep Seconds Register
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
elements of key winding watches. It dates to the mid 1860's and is exceptional condition and believe or
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Antique 1860s Unknown Pocket Watches

Romantic Period Elephant Fobs c.1840
Located in Stamford, CT
base. It measures 1 1/2 inches high. The large richly engraved watch key is 1 5/8 inches long. The
Category

Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

Vintage 1970s Tufted Ottoman Bench with Faux Marble Coffee Table Top
Located in Chattanooga, TN
dressed. The table top is a convenient resting place your phone, watch, keys. The vinyl fabric is easy to
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Leather, Laminate

Vintage Retro Omega Lady Sport 18 K Gold Dynamic, Circa 1973, Rare Chic
By Omega
Located in New York, NY

Gold Vintage watch watchcase type
Key‑bolt compressor Bracelet
Corfam green.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Pair of Vintage Military Campaign Side Table Drawers with Butlers Serving Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
protecting the top or, if used in a bedroom setting gentleman can lay out their watch, keys and smalls for
Category

20th Century English Campaign Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Side Table Drawers Butler Serving Tray
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
protecting the top or, if used in a bedroom setting gentleman can lay out their watch, keys and smalls for
Category

20th Century English Campaign Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The pendant is made out of 14 karat yellow gold, featuring hidden key and Sellro
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Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

VINTAGE HARRODS KENNEDY MILITARY CAMPAIGN SiDE TABLE BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TOP
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
setting gentleman can lay out their watch, keys and smalls for the following day The condition is very
Category

20th Century English Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

CARTIER 1935 Deco Pocket Mechanical-Pencil Watch Knife In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Multi-tools pocket-watch, knife, pencil and key designed by Cartier. This is a very rare multi
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Steel

2 Miniature Mother of Pearl Toy Pin Fire Cap Gun Pistol Keychain Japan Watch Fob
Located in Dayton, OH
small ring on top of the barrel for use as a key chain or watch fob. Includes set of 2mm blank
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Late 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Catch All by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Catch all by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Great for a watch holder or keys. Teak with early Dansk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Catch All by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Catch all by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Great for a watch holder or keys. Teak with early Dansk
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Teak

Ward Bennett for Brickel Vide-Poche Glass Dish
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
coins, keys or those watches. Bottome shows scratches as you can see in photos.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Art Deco German Mantel Clock, FM Sonneberg, 1930 s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany The watch is fully functional, a key to wind the movement is included. They have a
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Larger FF Modernist Brushed Steel Walnut Geometric Concave Bowl, 1970 s
By Fleetwood Fixtures
Located in Bainbridge, NY
design. Jewelry. Keys. Cufflinks. Watches. Made in Pennsylvania. With label.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Steel

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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.