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Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch by Redard & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stylish and complex perpetual calendar minute-repeating chronometer pocket watch was created
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique C1860 Henry Capt Rare YG Keyword Open Face Pivoted Detent Pocket Watch
By Henry Capt
Located in London, GB
A rare Henry Capt 18ct yellow gold keywind open face, pivoted detent chronometer pocket watch with
Category
Antique 1860s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dm 1.89 in
Vacheron Constantin Chronometer Royal Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1910
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Antique Vacheron Constantin Chronometre Royal 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
R. Lannier 18k Yellow Gold Men's Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
R. Lannier 18k Yellow Gold Men's Pocket Watch - Manual winding; pivoted detent pocket chronometer
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Narberth, PA
this fabulous watch!
Made of silver, the large sized pocket watch forms the shape of a realistic, 3
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Longines Nickel Silver Enamel Dial Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Rolex Rare Prince Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch 8753 C1920
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
where most of the Prince pocket watches produced were in 9ct gold. This watch would make a superb
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 kt. Pink Gold chronomètre Pocket Watch Cilinder Balance Helical Hairspring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collectors Extremely Rare 14 kt. Pink Gold Chronomètre Pocket Watch with Subsidiary Seconds
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
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Dm 2.09 in
Rare Limited 18kt Gold Omega Chronometre Savonette Pocket Watch, Grade Very Best
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectable Limited 18kt Yellow Gold Omega Chronometre pocket watch, Grade Very
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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D 0.48 in Dm 2.05 in
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is as fine a pocket watch as we have ever seen. The watch looks like if
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
J.W. Benson Yellow Gold Filled Half Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson
STYLE / REFERENCE: Men's Full Size Half Hunter Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Auguste Berthoud. A Rare Antique Experimental Marine Chronometer C1840
Located in London, GB
produced some 350 marine chronometers and a few pocket chronometers. Unfortunately, sorrow for the death of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
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H 5.52 in W 6.3 in
18 Karat Gold limited IWC Pocket Watch, Scarabaeus by Ernst Fuchs, Ref. 5420
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
Pocket watch: limited IWC pocket watch, rarity in the 18K solid gold version, 'Scarabaeus-Fuchs
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Gold Pair-Cased Pocket Watch with Tri-Coloured Face Chester 1822
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Pair-cased Pocket Watch With Tri-coloured Face Chester 1822
The case is made by Thomas
Category
Antique 1820s English George IV Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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H 0.32 in W 0.06 in Dm 0.22 in
Hamilton Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Dial from 1916
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
US Navy Mounted Hamilton Model 22 Bureau of Ships Chronometer
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
US Navy Mounted Hamilton Model 22 Bureau of Ships Chronometer - Manual winding; Chronometer. Brass
Category
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Dumas. A Rare French 2 Day Marine Pivoted Detente Chronometer C1850
Located in London, GB
Onésime Dumas. A Rare French 2 Day Marine Pivoted Detente Chronometer C1850
Dial: The silvered
Category
Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
Longines Silver & Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Longines 18kt. Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Presentation Watch Box and Papers
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Thomas Russell & Son Liverpool Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Kew, C1910s
By Thomas Russell & Son
Located in London, GB
pocket watch, C1910s.
Dial: The superb white enamel dial fully signed Thomas Russell & Son Liverpool
Category
Early 20th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dm 1.97 in
F. Rotig Havre, a Rare Gold Open Face Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar with Co
Located in London, GB
F.Rotig Havre 18Kt Rose Gold and Enamel Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar Open face 50mm Pocket
Category
Antique 18th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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Dm 1.97 in
Victorian Ebonized Bracket Clock by Barraud & Lunds
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, they were celebrated makers for their high-quality chronometers, pocket watches and clocks
Category
Antique 19th Century More Clocks
Materials
Hardwood
Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Longines Silver Half Hunter Trench Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial 1925
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage Railway Chronometer - Brass Jumbo Pocket Watch or Wall Clock
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Midcentury novelty Jumbo Pocket Watch or small Wall Clock. It is called Railway Chronometer. The
Category
Vintage 1970s South African Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Patek Philippe 5100J Millennial Limited Edition 10-Day Power Reserve Watch B&P
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
pocket watch with 21 total complications.
Often watch brands draw on the past to remake the future, but
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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H 1.78 in W 1.34 in
Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Covered Lugs from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with a Mid Century Design 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
all their watches. Only the finest Swiss houses had this level of quality. This watch will keep
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Longines Rare Oversized 9Kt. Gold for English Market Original Dial 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 9Kt
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
not a category for wristwatches in 1925, so they were tested to pocket watch standards. Each of the
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph H787160
By Hamilton
Located in Braintree, GB
Switzerland.
The watch features 30 minute counter at 3 o'clock, Date between 4 and 5, 12 hour counter at 6
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Barraud And Lund
Located in Amersham, GB
were noted London makers, celebrated for the their high quality chronometers, regulators, pocket
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Ferdinand Berthoud À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
of the first longitude pocket watch to the Prince of Asturias, the future King Charles IV of Spain
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Silver Pocket Watch Signed William Farguhar, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Chronometer Pocket Watch Signed William Farguhar, London
This charming watch is in
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Antique Early 1800s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Parkinson & Frodsham Deck Chronometer circa 1845
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Parkinson & Frodsham
Deck chronometer
Outer Case
Glazed mahogany, 16cm x 16cm x 18cm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
O. Dumas deck glazed wood chronometer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Deck chronometer
Dépôt de la Marine St. Nicolas, No. 1127
CASE
glazed wood case
MOVEMENT
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
A. Lange & Söhne Silver Deck Chronometer with Up and Down Indicator
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A. Lange & Söhne
Deck-Chronometer
Case
Silver 0.900, 58mm
Movement
Cal. 48, completed by
Category
Vintage 1930s German Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Patek Phillipe Gilt Metal Solar Table Clock
By Patek Philippe
Located in Munich, Bavaria
cell with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoir train, chronometer
1965
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Mahogany Longcase Clock Signed And Numbered 752, Barraud’s, Cornhill, London.
Located in Kent, GB
pocket watch makers their clock movements appear to have been made by the London trade. Barraud used
Category
Antique 19th Century English Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
H 84.26 in W 18.9 in D 9.85 in
Vacheron Constantin Chronometer Royal 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1920
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin Chronometre Royal 18ct Yellow gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Dm 2.21 in
Hamilton Watch Co. Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
R. Lannier 18k Yellow Gold Men's Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
R. Lannier 18k Yellow Gold Men's Pocket Watch - Manual winding; pivoted detent pocket chronometer
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Ulysse Nardin Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New Orleans, LA
chronometers category, an achievement which puts it in the upper echelons of pocket watch makers. Additional
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Georgian Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Perpetual Calendar Jump Date Pocket Watch by Marius LeCoultre
Located in New Orleans, LA
pocket watch features a beautifully crafted 18K rose gold case decorated in a foliate and scroll motif
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Open Face Pocket Watch Vintage Yellow Gold 722
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
A 44 mm vintage open face pocket watch in yellow gold by Patek Philippe. The silvered dial features
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Steel Military Timer Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modernist Pocket Watches
Rolex Prince Imperial 1645 Pocket Watch, Art Deco Style, Circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
chronometer certified classe A. A wonderful and attractive pocket watch, which we date to c . 1954 , bearing a
Category
Vintage 1950s Pocket Watches
Rolex Nickel Sporting Prince Chronometer Travel Clock
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Nickel Sporting Prince Chronometer Travel Clock 1561, silvered dial with index batons and arabic
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Other
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial, 1921
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Cartier Paris Rare Art Deco Jade Pocket Watch Pendant by Edmond Jaeger
By Cartier
Located in Lakewood, NJ
of ultra-thin pocket watches, followed by others that eventually, in 1937, officially culminated in
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
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H 1.7 in W 1.34 in
Rolex Nickel Sporting Prince Chronometer Vintage Travel Clock 1561
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Nickel Sporting Prince Chronometer Travel Clock 1561, silvered dial with index batons and arabic
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Other
James McCabe Rare Marine Chronometer Eight Days Vintage Brass Silvered Dial
Located in London, GB
A 122 mm Rare Brass Vintage Marine Chronometer Eight Days, silvered dial with roman numerals, small
Category
Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Brass
Breitling Super Avenger, Ref A13370, Complete Set, Outstanding Condition
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, GB
chronometer certificate, wallet, instructions, and warranty card dated 2014, showing it was retailed by a
Category
2010s Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Chronometer Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate chronometer pocket watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k gold, gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect chronometer pocket watch 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. A chronometer pocket watch from Cartier, Hamilton and Henry Capt — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A chronometer pocket watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for an uncut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a chronometer pocket watch for sale for men should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.
How Much is a Chronometer Pocket Watch?
On average, a chronometer pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $12,174, while they’re typically $766 on the low end and $58,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.
Questions About Chronometer Pocket Watch
- 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, 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.
- 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open an Illinois pocket watch, take it to a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Experts advise against attempting to open pocket watches on your own because doing so without the proper tools can damage the timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Illinois pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The easiest way to identify your Elgin pocket watch is to enter the serial number into an authoritative online database. To find the serial number, open the timepiece and look at the inner movement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Elgin pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, pocket watches can be a good investment. However, many factors can influence the value of a pocket watch, including the brand, the style and the mechanism that powers it. Also, how well you maintain and care for the watch impacts what it is worth. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, pocket watches can be worth something. A pocket watch's value depends on its age, rarity, and brand. The watch's brand name is the main factor in determining price.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
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Rolex Vintage Pocket Watch
Breitling Super Avenger Black Steel
Nardin Blue
44mm Patek Philippe
Nardin Blue Watch
44mm Patek Philippe Watch
Rolex Watch 1954
1954 Rolex
Swiss Military Chronograph Watch
Swiss Military Chronograph
Digital Wristwatch