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Klaftenberger. Rare Miniature Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1871
Located in London, GB
English pocket watch case makers of his time. The repeater slide is at the side of the case. Movement
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

English 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
English 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K yellow gold case ( 53 mm ) . White dial
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

English Minute Repeater Chronograph 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A heavy English minute repeater chronograph 18ct yellow gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dudley Masonic Model 3 Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Dudley Masonic Model 3 Stainless Steel Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Stainless steel ( 45 mm
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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Vintage Victor Kullberg Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
from various countries won. This pocket watch is truly a masterpiece of English engineering made by
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Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charles Frodsham Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A Gold Keyless Lever Fob Pocket Watch English Hallmarked for 1893. Dial: The
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Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
original Company. A rare and exquisite double-sided enameled hunter pocket watch made by the world
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Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Riverside. A Gold Keyess Lever Hunter Pocket Watch C1930s
By Waltham
Located in London, GB
Waltham Riverside. A 9ct Gold Keyless Lever Hunter Pocket Watch C1930s Dial: The perfect Arabic
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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Charles Frodsham Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1897
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1897 with it's original box. Dial
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Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian pocket watch by George Stockwell & Co. An amazing and very beautiful piece, created
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
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H 2.44 in W 0.41 in D 0.41 in Dm 1.86 in L 2.44 in
Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Cragg. A Rare Heavy Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1850
Located in London, GB
John Cragg. A Rare and Important Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Cabriolet Keywind Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pavel Bure Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chrongraph Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
Pocket Watch C1890 Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer tachometric
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Charles Frodsham Rare 18ctGold Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A rare 18ct Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1900s
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20th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch Approx. 48 mm in diameter, 18 mm
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 925 Silver OpenFace 48mm Pocket Watch, signed R. Seale, Clonmel, c1882
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique 925 Sterling Silver OpenFace 48mm Pocket Watch dates back to circa 1882 Despite its age
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Antique 1880s Irish Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Verge Pocket Watch C1785
Located in London, GB
Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Keywind Fusee Verge Pocket Watch C1785 Dial: The
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Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking and all original pocket watch
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Antique 1890s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking and all original pocket watch
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Antique 1890s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Rare Heavy 18CT Gold Keyless Lever Independent Second Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
W. Ehrhardt. A Rare Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Independent Seconds Full Hunter Pocket Watch
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Antique Late 19th Century German Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Swiss enamel pocket watch designed by Graziosa Watch Co. Gorgeous small lady hunter
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Antique Peter Desmarais St. Martins Court Leister Square Rose Gold Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
pocket watch, London, C1803. Dial: A beautiful original fully signed and numbered white enamel dial
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Antique Early 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

John Cashmore Yellow Gold Half Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1893
Located in London, GB
A John Cashmore 18ct yellow gold, half quarter repeater keyless lever half hunter pocket watch
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Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gabriel. A Very Rare Gold Karrusel Keyless Fusee Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1901
Located in London, GB
watch is one of the finest pocket watches ever produced by an English watchmaker.
Category

20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k 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
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Antique 1750s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Rob Crook 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Faced Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1845
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rob Crook STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face / Pocket Watch Keywind METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Greek Revival Pocket Watches

John E. Hyde London 18 Karat Solid Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: John Hyde STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt
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Antique 1830s British Baroque Pocket Watches

Newsome for Bonniksen. A Rare Gold Kew A Karrusel Open Face Pocket Watch C1896
Located in London, GB
Newsome for Bonniksen. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Kew A Karrusel Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Circa 1890's
By C.H. Meylan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch Circa 1890's Dial: The
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Antique 1890s Swiss Post-War Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Swiss pocket watch designed by Jean-Moïse Badollet & Cie. Gorgeous medium lady demi-hunter pocket
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Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fine & V Rare John Pace of Bury, London hallmarked c1827 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
it’s in remarkable condition & in excellent working order. Made by the most important English
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Antique 1820s British George III Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

S. Smith And Son. A Gold Keyless Lever Fusee Up & Down Free Sprung Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Pocket Watch C1919. Dial: The beautiful cream coloured Willis dial signed S. Smith & Son Ltd Trafalgar
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Sam Mercer Liverpool 18k Yellow Gold Mm Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Sam Mercer Liverpool hunter case pocket watch in 18k yellow gold. 18k gold hand engraved dial. Key
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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

LeCourltre Heavy 18CT Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Full Hunter PocketWatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
Le Coultre. A Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900s. Dial
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Early 20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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

Dumas. A Rare French 2 Day Marine Pivoted Detente Chronometer C1850
Located in London, GB
chronometers at Paris in 1857. He was also attributed as being the first to produce chronometers in the English
Category

Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Dunhill 18kt Rose Gold Book Hand Made in France for Dunhill, circa 1930's
By Dunhill
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dunhill & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Pocket Watches

Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s
By Dunhill
Located in Long Beach, CA
as well. This clock represents the finest in English styling and will look great on a smaller mantle
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
are WW1 or Trench watches? They were created using 3/0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
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H 0.4 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
1904 Solid Gold Waltham Trench / WW1 , Rare 17J Riverside Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
What an incredible offering. How about an English Waltham Trench Watch with a rare shadow box
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

1919 Waltham "Wandering Second" 15 Jewels with Stunning Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
came from women pocket watches because the wrist watch as we know was just being discovered. It is not
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches. I have an active
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
find 6 size wrist watches from the WW1 / Trench watch era. A genuine Bold Military dial that has
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Other

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
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H 0.4 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
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
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Elgin “Hermetic” Trench / WW1 Y/G Filled Beautiful Survivor!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
“Trench Watch” ? They were created using 3-0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing into
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Antique English Wrought Iron Dragon Motif Pocket Watch Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English wrought iron dragon motif pocket watch holder.
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20th Century English Gothic More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell With Pocket Watch - Edwardian
Located in London, GB
Very highly sought-after, this is a lovely example of an inkwell with the pocket watch lid. Made
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Wood & Brass Dresser Top Pocket Watch Stand & Vide Poche
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large wooden dresser top pocket watch stand and vide poche is unmarked, but believed to have
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Antique English 1907 Pocket Watch Inkwell Sterling Silver Top Burst Base Crystal
Located in Stamford, CT
the 18th & 19th century. Antique 1907 partners base sterling silver pocket watch inkwell. The clock
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Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

English Staffordshire Watch Holder with Scottish Figures and Lambs
Located in valatie, NY
English Staffordshire watch holder with two figures and a pair of lambs, mid-19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Victorian c. 1880 English Watch Fob Chain Necklace 9 Karat Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
Developed around the 1770s, alongside the invention of pocket watches, fobs were worn by both men
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
watches did not keep time particularly well and a dial such as this were used to regularly set a watch
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Carriage Clocks and Travel Cl...

Materials

Silver

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
used to open; just like a pocket watch. The dial is lucky enough to have an English Design
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
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H 3 in W 2 in D 0.63 in
English Antique, Sovereign Coin & Stamps Case, Hallmarked Birmingham 1911
By William Hair Haseler
Located in York, GB
Antique Solid Silver - COIN & STAMPS COMBINATION CASE. Made in 1911, and with a full English
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Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

1900s Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box and Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Edwardian English sterling silver jewelry box and watch
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

English Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Chester Races, Hallmarked:-Sheffield 1898
By William Neale & Son Ltd
Located in York, GB
suspension ring is attached, for hanging on a watch chain to keep in a waistcoat pocket. Superb unused
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Hermès Silk Scarf Loula Summer Fairytale in English Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in FR
This one is in English Made in France Made of 10O Silk Can be used as pocket square, scarf, or
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1990s French Scarves

Antique Winsor Newton English Oil Portrait Painting Young Man London
Located in Dayton, OH
in traditional attire with big sideburns, a bowtie and pocket watch. Finished with a gothic inspired
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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English Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact english pocket watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Silver, Enamel and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect english pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Most of our english pocket watch for sale are for men, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is an English Pocket Watch?

The price for a english pocket watch starts at $430 and tops out at $8,095 with these watches, on average, selling for $882.
Questions About English Pocket Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The 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, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    The 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Like 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, 2021
    Full 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, 2021
    A 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How 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, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rolex made pocket watches from 1905 through to the 1970s. The last pocket watch released was a small, ultra-formal 18 karat piece. Own a piece of history by shopping a selection of Rolex pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the year of a pocket watch is to identify and look up the serial number. Pocket watch serial numbers can be located inside the watch once you remove or open the back cover of the watch. Shop a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open a Hamilton pocket watch, take it to a reputable watch repair shop. Experts advise against opening antique pocket watches on your own because special tools are necessary to avoid damaging the timepieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hamilton pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your pocket watch is valuable, consult a licensed appraiser. Choose one with experience appraising antique and vintage timepieces. Having your pocket watch evaluated by a knowledgeable professional is the only way to be certain of its value. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pocket watch with 17 jewels is called a fully jeweled watch. For the mechanical movement, it uses jewel bearings from the center wheel pivot to the balance wheel. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watch options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pocket watches come in a variety of sizes but the most popular sizes for women are 0s, 6s and 8s. Measuring pocket watches is a bit confusing and to make it easier a 0s is1.166”, a 6s is 1.367” and 8s is 1.433”. So it’s fairly safe to say that an average size for a woman’s pocket watch is between 1 and 1.5 inches. Find vintage and contemporary pocket watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.