Most Expensive Pocket Watch
1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
manufacturers already made smaller pocket watch movements, often sold as ladies pocket watches, Elgin, Waltham
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
1920's Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel Restored. Beautiful Art Deco Watch
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
Waltham 14k Solid Gold Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Gold Dial 1935
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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
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W 0.86 in Dm 1.19 in
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
Art Deco Gruen "Quadron" Caliber 123, 17J, Stunning Survivor
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Switzerland. There was not a category for wristwatches in 1925, so they were tested to pocket watch standards
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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
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Vintage 1920s Swiss 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
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1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches t...
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
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Sterling Silver
Omega WWW 'Dirty Dozen'
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Part of the well know and well collected 'Dirty Dozen' collection of British military watches from WW2. The Omega being one of the 12 brands the Ministry of Defence contracted to sup...
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Vintage 1940s British Wrist Watches
Movado Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Calendomatic Automatic Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in Firenze, IT
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Made circa 1950
Cal. G225 bumper ...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel
Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold
By Longines
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Longines Ladies Watch, vintage but never worn and with its original label. Featuring a 19 mm round case in 18-carat gold, this watch embodies the perfect marriage of sop...
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Vintage White Gold Filled Art Deco Gents Tonneau Case Wrist Watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 Longines gents Wrist Watch, 33 x 26 M.M. 14k White Gold filled Tonneau shape case with engraved details and flared lugs. 15 jewel nickle lever mechanical, manual wind move...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 24mm X Width 18mm
MO...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin “Hermetic” Trench / WW1 Y/G Filled Beautiful Survivor!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
Here is another sublime offering from Vintage Watch Corner. While this could be called a “Trench Watch" style, it a rare case. It is a “Hermetic Case” (screw on bezel and case back) ...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Solid Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Original Dial by Stern Freres 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Dress Pocket Watch / Hinged Back
METAL: 14Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA: 1920's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Je...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
By Marvin
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watch...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Zenith Sterling Silver Land and Water WWI British Campaign Style Watch
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith for Birch & Gaydon Ltd.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Military WW I
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 36mm
CIRCA: 1915
MOVEMENT / C...
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex 9Ct. Prince in Nearly New Condition Silver Enamel Dial from 1935 or 36
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Model
METAL / MATERIAL: 9KT Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1935 / 36
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 20mm
MOVEMENT: ...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
C.H. Meylan 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch Hand Constructed, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: C.H. Meylan
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 19mm
MOVEMENT / ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Platinum Ladies Art Deco Dress Watch circa 1920's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe for E. Gubelin Switzerland
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum, 18Kt.
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Leng...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped American Watch with Original Dial 1940
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 25mm
MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1917 Rolex WW1/Trench Watch, Rare Half Hunter, Stunning Dial
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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Antique Swiss 18 Karat Gold Watch and Chatelaine Vacheron Constantin, circa 1780
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, London
, and so on. The Vacheron Constantin pocket watch No. 402833 (1929), which was owned by King Fuad I of
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Antique 18th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
W 1.78 in D 1.58 in L 5.52 in
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN and VERGER FRERES Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Vacheron Constantin and Verger Freres, this elegant watch is a true Art Deco treasure
1920’s, Art Deco Gruen Quadron, 15 Jewel, beautiful statement timepiece.
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 American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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1930’s Gruen Caliber 325, 17 Jewels, Superb Condition
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
wristwatches in 1925, so they were tested to pocket watch standards. Each of the 200 were granted a certificate
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1919 Rare Small Font Dial Elgin "Foch" Hermetic, Solid Nickel, Stunning
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
created using 3/0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing into watch cases that were meant to
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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
Victorian 14 Karat Hand Engraved Locket Portrait Miniature Watch Key
Located in Towson, MD
wind their pocket watches when pocket watches were worn attached to their waist coat. This one is all
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Antique 1850s Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
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W 0.75 in L 1.75 in
Staffordshire Watchholder, Musicians with Sheep`S, Early 19th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
"pocket watch holder" would have been clearly visible on a gentleman's desk or bedside table. At night the
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Antique Early 19th Century British Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Huge Original Art Nouveau circa 1889 Cold Painted Bronzed Clock by Seth Thomas
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in GB
would have been a very expensive piece to had made in its day.
In terms of the condition I have
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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
French Couaillet Freres Carriage Clock of Saint-Nicolas-D'Aliermont, Russell's
By Couaillet Freres
Located in Soquel, CA
quality watches and clocks, including the celebrated Russell Hunter pocket watch. Thomas Senior and his
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Cl...
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Brass
H 5 in W 3.38 in D 3 in
Rare Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Chronograph c. 1940's
By Universal Genève
Located in Miami Beach, FL
used on pocket watches and the split second technology for wristwatches had just began.
This A
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Silver-Gilt and Polychrome Enamel Travelling Pyx
By Poussielgue-Rusand
Located in Paris, FR
supposed to be flat and a model existed in a form similar to that of a pocket watch.
Placide Poussielgue
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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Enamel, Silver
1956 Patek Philippe Platinum Diamond Egyptian Revival Style Bracelet Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New york, NY
gentleman’s pocket watches.
However, during Post World War Two, women began to become more empowered as a
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Egyptian Revival Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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W 0.71 in L 7.49 in
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- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Patek Philippe watches are commonly seen as the best brand for Swiss watches, particularly because of their quality, level of expertise, and value. In the manufacturing process there are often 60 steps needed even for subtle aspects which also adds to the cost.
- 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 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.
- Does Rolex make pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rolex 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, 2022The 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, 2022To 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, 2022To 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.
- What is a 17 jewel pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
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