Pocket Watch Wind Up
Tiffany & Co Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold Hunter Manual Hand Wind Up
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Puyallup, WA
A Tiffany & Co hunter pocket watch made from 18k yellow gold. This watch is engraved and
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Antique 1890s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch 'Removable Pendant'
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vega Pocket Watch With Manual Wind Movement. Spring-loaded Hinge Allows For
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Vintage 1960s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Estate Jewelry
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Patek Philippe open face square pocket watch with a platinum case.
The dial has black Roman
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Platinum
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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
movement is mechanical, manual-wind.
The vintage pocket watch pendant is made of platinum and set with
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Vintage 1950s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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H 1.44 in W 1.38 in L 6.88 in
18 Kt Yellow Gold Lepine Pocket Watch, Second Morte, Double Barrel, Collector
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Lépine pocket watch Second Morte & Double Winding Barrel, Chronograph in
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Antique 19th Century French Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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Dm 1.89 in
Vacheron Constantin NOS Open Face Deck Watch in Silver
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A rare and untouched exquisite oversized 60mm deck watch in silver by Vacheron & Constantin. The
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
A Unique Enamel Gold 18 k watch in the shape of a Jockey cap very rare
Located in London, GB
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Movement also has a dust cover.
The chain that comes with the watch is gold plated.
It is a top winder
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Antique 1890s European Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
English Silver Pair Cased Chain Driven Fuzee with Original Dial and Blued Hands
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: English Chain Driven
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pair Cased Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 1840s British Pocket Watches
1920's Eberhard Hermetic 15J, Sterling Silver, Trench Watch Totally Restored
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
have been an avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches.
I
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wrist Watches
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H 0.34 in W 1.25 in Dm 1.25 in
European Gruen / Gilde Quadron #485, Rare Stateside Find. Art Deco 15J Caliber
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
tested to pocket watch standards. Each of the 200 were granted a certificate for timekeeping excellence
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
European Gruen / Alpina Quadron, Rare Stateside Find. Art Dec 15J Caliber 157
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
a category for wristwatches in 1925, so they were tested to pocket watch standards. Each of the 200
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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W 0.79 in Dm 1.17 in
1942 Rolex “Raleigh” Stainless Steel. Total Restoration!
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to the Vintage Watch Corner, a vintage watch place where you will find the unusual and most
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
unit. Mechanical pocket watch design ball clock, wind the winding knob for running the small clock
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Antique Early 1900s More Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Continental Brooklyn Eagle Case 8K Gold Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century 8K gold pocket watch, intricately etched with swirling foliate motif around a
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
H 1.875 in W 0.375 in D 1.375 in
Antique 9k gold Dog watch key fob, Citrine, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
a nice gold pocket watch to wind when required.
The base of the head acts as an intaglio seal
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
The Secret Life of Birds - Complex Grouping of Figures at a Cafe, Original Oil
By Benjamin Duke
Located in Chicago, IL
accidentally brought it back to the present.
As the time traveler watched, a gust of wind blew the pages of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch by Longines. Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k gold.
Extremely rare collector's watch.
The clock works.
Dial unfortunately damaged betw...
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jules Jurgensen Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch with Ruby Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1950 Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch. The square face is flanked with .12 carats Diamonds total weight and .32 carats Rubies total weight. Movement is 17 Jewel...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1920s Platinum and Diamond EWC Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. Platinum 3 Piece case with Diamond set case perimeter, approximately 2 Carats. Jeweled Nickel lever mechanical wind movement by EWC, Europea...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Gold Pendant Watch Brooch with Rubies
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Adorable and an unusual example right out of the 1950's, this 14 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold Pendant Watch Brooch with Ruby Accents is in mint condition. A sweeping rose and yellow go...
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Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Pavel Bure Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chrongraph Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
Pavel Buhre. A Massive Gold Keyless Lever Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chrongraph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Dm 2.37 in
18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 with Box & Papers!
By Zenith
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 With Box & Papers!
Limited Edition !
Movement: Mechanical Hand winding
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, moon ph...
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Vintage 1980s Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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D 0.56 in Dm 2 in
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, GB
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s.
This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant
An 18k yellow gold necklace was set with sixteen ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting timepiece has an added display back to view the 22 jewel movement with adjusted six p...
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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Waltham 5024935 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham hunter case pocket watch 7 jewels, with porcelain dial and spade hands in 14k. Manual with sub-seconds.30 mm. Circa 1900s. Fine Pre-owned Waltham Watch.
Certified preowned V...
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch on Long Gold Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Own a little piece of history! A beautiful small vintage pocket watch stamped Tiffany & Co. New York hangs from a secure bale of a lovely 14 karat yellow gold chain. The 18 karat gol...
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Antique Late 18th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Waltham Pocketwatch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold engraved Waltham pocket watch. White dial with sub-seconds dial. Case # 10414. Circa 1886. Size 6 (Aprx. 34mm).
Expertly restored by our master watchmakers.
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Omega Art Deco Vintage Steel cased Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1930s Omega Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. Diameter X 7 M.M. thick 3 Piece Omega signed Stainless Steel case. 15 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement. Original, ne...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial Case Manual
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham hunter case pocket watch, 15 jewels, porcelain dial and spade hands in 14k yellow gold with beautiful engraving case. Manual with sub-seconds 34mm.Circa 1900's Fine Pre-owned...
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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W 1.34 in L 1.34 in
Harry Winston Jacques Timey Burmese Sapphire Diamond Necklace, 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
The Harry Winston Jacques Timey Vintage Sapphire Diamond Bib Necklace, crafted in the 20th century, showcases an Art Deco-inspired design in platinum, adorned with a plethora of diam...
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20th Century American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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18 Karat Thos. Russel and Son Pocket Watch
By Thomas Russell & Son
Located in Bradford, Ontario
pocket watches.
This watch was made in 1876 and sold probably from the Toronto store as a presentation
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Antique 1870s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold Full Hunter LeCoultre & Co. Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
14K Gold Full hunter LeCoultre & Co Minute Repeater Antique pocket watch.
A lovely 14- karat Gold
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Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
A. Lange & Söhne Silver Deck Chronometer with Up and Down Indicator
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Andreas Huber München-Berlin, manual wind chronometer, power reserve
Dial
Original dial and hands
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Vintage 1930s German Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Blue Paste Gold Cased Trumpet Watch Key Fob Pendant Charm
Located in Carlisle, GB
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Originally used to wind up a pocket watch, this would now look great worn as pendant on a chain around your
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Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Victorian Pink Paste Gold Cased Trumpet Watch Key Fob Pendant Charm
Located in Carlisle, GB
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Originally used to wind up a pocket watch, this would now look great worn as pendant on a chain around your
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Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
1800s Art Nouveau Miniature Ruby Flower Enamel Spring Bloom Tiffany Style Clock
Located in New york, NY
ability to be creative than found on pendant/pocket watches which only had one or possibly two sides for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Ruby, Brass, Yellow Gold
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H 2.21 in W 1.58 in D 1.34 in
Movado Saint Christopher Coin Wind-Up Watch, circa 1940s
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned: An item that has been used previously.
Runs perfectly,
Very unique timepiece.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Victorian French Diamond Enameled Cherub Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
, there is a French touch mark of a boar's head stamped below the winder. This magnificent pocket watch is
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Diamond, and Ruby Ladies Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Platinum, Diamond, and Ruby Ladies Pocket Watch.
Gorgeous pocket watch with wind up
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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Audemars Piguet Open Face Dress Pocket Watch Retailed by Asprey Yellow Gold
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
A vintage open face dress 41mm pocket watch in yellow gold by Audemars Piguet, retailed by Asprey
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Casa Becker Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jewelers Presentation Box and a one Year Warranty! This watch was converted from pocket watch to wrist
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
H. Moser & Cie Oversized Wristwatch, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch was originally produced as a pocket watch and likely fitted into a solid gold case. Sometime after
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Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
1919 Rare Small Font Dial Elgin "Foch" Hermetic, Solid Nickel, Stunning
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
wind and set the watch. It finishes out the period look. It truly is one of my favorite WW1 watches
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Vintage 1910s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
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H 0.36 in W 1.26 in Dm 1.26 in
Elgin Veritas 23 Jewel Railroad Pocket Watch with Up Down Indicator
By Elgin Clocks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A recently serviced working pocket watch of the highest quality produced by Elgin. The model is
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Vintage 1910s American Collectible Jewelry
French Pocket Watch Wall Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
Porcelain and brass wind up pocket watch wall clock with large brass chain.
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Clocks
Huge Original Art Nouveau circa 1889 Cold Painted Bronzed Clock by Seth Thomas
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in GB
have a key to wind it so haven’t tested the movement, really I bought it for the decorative function
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 21.26 in W 13 in D 9.06 in
14K Gold Edwardian Elgin Ladies Pocket Watch, 1904
Located in Venice, CA
This Edwardian pocket watch is a treasure that dates to 1904. It is an Elgin watch in excellent
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20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Bailley Levieux Open Face Pocket Watch Retailed by Golay Fils & Stahl
Located in London, GB
A 49 mm antique Bailley Levieux open face pocket watch in yellow gold, retailed by Golay Fils
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orbita Monaco 6 Mappa Watch Winder Wristwatch Winding Storage Box
Located in Dallas, TX
has 8 compartments for wristwatches and a center section for pocket watches or other items. The lift
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21st Century and Contemporary Boxes and Cases
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
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Platinum
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W 1.62 in Dm 1.62 in
Magificent Swiss "Teller" square case clock c.1920
By Tellus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Magificent Swiss "Tellus" square case clock watch in silver circa 1920 with button on bottom to
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Double Sided Working Pocket Watch Trade Sign
Located in North Hollywood, CA
through the movement, and bring it back to working condition. It is a wind up mechanism, with a hanging
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Wall Clocks
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Up-Down Indicator, circa 1928
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin BW Raymond Model patented gold filled pocket watch with up-down indicator and subsidiary
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Omega DeVille 1969 Gold Tone Stem Wind
By Omega
Located in Bradford, Ontario
love some of the extravagant modern watches and do wear some that are almost the size of old pocket
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1919 Elgin Pershing Dial with Military Nickel Pilots Watch
By Elgin
Located in Bradford, Ontario
aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont in 1904 to wear on his wrist. Pocket watches were used in that period but
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20th Century American Wrist Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Sterling Silver Capstan Clock Inkwell Saunders & Shepherd
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Sterling silver Capstan Inkwell with a white enameled faced pocket watch by T & J Perry. 124 Regent
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Inkwells
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rolex Sabot or Hoof Dealer Display Clock "Time to the Second"
By Rolex
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
Rolex movement (Battery winds a small mainspring periodically to build up the power reserve; then the
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Post-War Pocket Watches
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Pocket Watch Wind Up For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pocket watch wind up for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and silver. If you’re looking for a pocket watch wind up from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. A pocket watch wind up from Eberhard & Co., Elgin and Gruen — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any pocket watch wind up from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a ruby version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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 alternatives. Most of our pocket watch wind up for sale are for men, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for women.
How Much is a Pocket Watch Wind Up?
The price for a pocket watch wind up starts at $450 and tops out at $10,433 with these watches, on average, selling for $2,097.
Questions About Pocket Watch Wind Up
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most Rolex watches use a Perpetual rotor which means that they do not need winding if worn regularly. If you have not worn your watch in some time, you can manually wind it by unscrewing the crown to the winding position and turning it clockwise about 20 times. Make sure to screw the crown back into place after winding to reestablish its waterproof qualities. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- How do I wind a Piaget watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To wind a Piaget watch, pull out the winding crown located on the side. Turn it clockwise until you detect resistance. For a full wind, you will normally need to twist about 20 times. On 1stDibs, find a range of Piaget watches.
- How do I wind a Rolex watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To wind a Rolex watch, first fully unscrew the winding crown. Once it is in a raised position, carefully turn the crown clockwise. Most watches require 25 turns for enough winding to begin powering the watch. The instructions included with Rolex watches provide more information about how to wind specific models. Shop a large collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Wind a vintage Omega watch by twisting the crown at the side in a clockwise direction. Stop winding once you feel the movement of the crown stop. Browse a range of authenticated vintage and contemporary Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To wind a Vacheron Constantin, turn the winding crown clockwise until you sense some resistance. Typically, manual-winding watches require daily winding. You usually won't have to wind a self-winding timepiece unless you do not wear it for a day or two. Shop a range of Vacheron Constantin watches 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
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