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Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
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H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Lanco Pocket Watch 1950s, Chrome Case, Working, Slim Modern Design, 15 Jewel
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Lanco Pocket watch 1950s, Chrome Case, Working, Slim Modern Design, Very Good Condition, 15 Jewel
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

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

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Yellow Gold

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
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
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W 1.25 in D 1.75 in L 1.88 in
Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
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Early 20th Century Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

14k Yellow Gold Envelope Pocket Watch by Kior! Great Vintage Piece!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
14k Yellow Gold Envelope Pocket Watch by Kior! Great Vintage Piece! Gorgeous Vintage Pocket Watch
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Elgin 18k Yellow Gold Mini Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Color Hands & Dedicated Second
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Antique Early 1900s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order An
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Elgin 1921 railroad pocket watch with a 59mm case made of silverode and is 20mm thick. Heavy watch
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Vintage 1920s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This 1906 53mm Elgin pocket watch with a white face is a stunning timepiece crafted with precision
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Antique Early 1900s North American Modern Pocket Watches

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

Vintage Patek Philippe 14k Gold Travel Clock Pendant Pocket Watch Estate Jewelry
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Patek Philippe 14k gold travel clock pendant pocket watch. The watch is circa 1920s and
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Late 18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch with a
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Antique 1750s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Henri Beguelin 18Kt. Solid Gold High Grade Swiss Keywind Pocket Watch circa 1840
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henri Beguelin STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Breguet Engine Turned
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Antique 1840s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Cuervo & Sobrinos Silver Niello and Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
Silver matching chain. We seldom see pocket watches of this quality with their original pocket watch
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Diamond And Enamel Sunfish Lapel Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
A delightful blend of watchmaking refinement and unique artistry, this charming lapel watch takes
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Modern Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond And Enamel Sunfish Lapel Watch
Diamond And Enamel Sunfish Lapel Watch
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H 2.25 in W 1.5 in
SWATCH SPECIAL GK340 Watch With Shoulder Strap 2001
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Swatch Watch Shoulder Bag Over Shoulder Bag Zipper Purse NOS Vintage 2001 GK350 Neon Yellow
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Yellow Gold Watch Russian 56 Gold Chain, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
wearing a pocket watch, including a hinge for the key. The art of wearing this item is long gone, but at
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Yellow Gold

Gold Plated Kurz Armin Pendant Watch, Original Box, Very Good Working Condition
By A. Kurz
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful gold plated Kurz watch pendant with original box. The 30mm watch case (11mm thick) has a
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

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Gold Plate

Agassiz Sterling Silver High Grade Split Seconds Chronograph Watch
By Agassiz
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Split Seconds Chronograph
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Russian Imperial Presentation Jewelled Platinum and Gold Pendant Watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Russian Imperial presentation jewelled platinum and gold pendant watch Made by Moser & Co Made in
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique 14k Gold Pendant Watch, Enamel Putti & Diamonds, Switzerland, C. 1870
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Swiss 14K yellow gold pendant watch - elaborate double hunter case with hand tooling to the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Swatch Red Knit Limited Edition For Christmas 2013
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
gift box! The motif accompanies the fantasy of the watch, creating a perfect double gift for winter
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2010s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Swatch Red Knit Limited Edition For Christmas 2013
Swatch Red Knit Limited Edition For Christmas 2013
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H 7.88 in W 5.91 in Dm 7.88 in
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Money Clip
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Money Clip Metal: 925 sterling silver Measurements: 1.25" x 1.10" Total Weight: 17 Grams Stamped: "925" "Tiffany & Co." "Elsa P...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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
1919 Elgin Hermetic Trench Watch. Bold Red 12, with a “Solid Nickel Case"
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
young By definition, What is a “Trench Watch” What are WW1 or Trench watches? They were created
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Vintage 1910s American Anglo-Indian Wrist Watches

Materials

Other

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch With Armor Shield 118 Years Young!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
hard to find 6 size wrist watches from the Trench watch era, let alone one that has an original crystal
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Movado 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Watch with Leather Cord Band circa 1930's
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
wide variety of pocket watches, but it soon began to focus on wristwatches as they became increasingly
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage Swatch Valentine's Day Special 2000 HEARTBEAT GN187
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Valentine special collection. This watch not only tells time but also weaves a tale of love, creativity, and
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

1952 Rare Astonishing Piaget Pocket Watch
Located in Milan, IT
1952 rare astonishing Piaget pocket watch, consisting of a $ 20 1879 gold coin and a small $ 10
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern More Clocks

Materials

Gold

Vintage Italian Pocket Watch Shaped Brass Box
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning brass pocketwatch shaped hinged box constructed using brass. Interior of box is lined in brass as well, and stamped "Made in Italy" on the back next to the bezel.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Brass

Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fornasetti Style Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Round Wall Mirror Eye-catching brass pocket watch
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Gold-Filled Necklace, Pocket Watch Chain, or Bracelet
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Done in the Edwardian
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20th Century Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold-filled

Edwardian Gold-Filled Necklace, Pocket Watch Chain, or Bracelet
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Done in the Edwardian
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20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Carl Auböck Solid Bronze Pocket Watch Bottle Opener Paperweight
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid bronze pocket watch shaped bottle opener and paperweight by Carl Aubock, Austria. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Bronze

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
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Vintage 1970s South African Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Pocket Watch / Paperweight Attributed to Carl Aubock, 1950's
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Brass Pocket Watch Paperweight, Carl Aubock attr. 1950's Vintage paperweight attributed to
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Clocks

Materials

Brass

Time : Old Pocket Watch - Original handsigned black-manner etching - 100 copies
By Mario Avati
Located in Paris, FR
Mario AVATI Time : Old Pocket Watch Original black manner etching Handsigned in pencil Numbered
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1970s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

Six Vintage Double Old Fashioned Glasses with Antique Pocket Watch Designs
Located in Nantucket, MA
gold on clear glass and decorated with images of antique pocket watches with identification, origin and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1950s Italian Pocket Watch Pendant Light in the Style of Pietro Chiesa
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hanover, MA
the center axis of the UFO, this pendent is in the form of a pocket watch, having etched glass crystal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Murano Dandy Clown with Pocket Watch Top Hat Italian Art Glass Vintage Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
oversize bow tie. He has a large pocket watch, and gold leaf top hat. The figure also has gold flecks on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Italian Midcentury Silver Plated Pocket Emptier
By Ottaviani
Located in Weesp, NL
put everything that comes out of your pockets including your wrist watch in this silver plated pocket
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Originally created as a purse watch, this "Guillotine" purse watch (montre de sac à guillotine) by
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch
Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch
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H 1.66 in W 1.13 in L 1.13 in
Antique Clocks and Watches, Timepieces Tin Box
Located in Antwerp, BE
timepieces like pendulum clock, antique pocket watch, antique clock, sundial, mantle clock, antique hourglass
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

"Costis" Snail Shell Black Pearls Necklace with Watch-Like Clasp
Located in Athens, GR
exquisite strand of black pearls and a 18K Yellow Gold special clasp which opens up as old pocket watches do
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2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

"Costis" Snail Shell White Pearls Necklace with Watch-Like Clasp
Located in Athens, GR
exquisite strand of white pearls and a 18K Yellow Gold special clasp which opens up as old pocket watches do
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2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked, C-1900
Located in London, GB
the T-bar. One chain was used to hold the pocket watch, and the other was, traditionally, used to hold
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Dog-Clasp Stackable Choker Necklace
Located in Fairfield, CT
gentleman's pocket watch. Its distinctive paper-clip-like link, likely served to loop around a button
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20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Small Rope Barometer Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Small rope shaped pocket watch Barometer Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1990s Carl Bucherer link bracelet two color 18 karat gold
By Bucherer
Located in Malmö, SE
the first watch brands to adopt watch straps. Pocket watches were still the more popular option among
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1990s Swiss Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Carl Bucherer link necklace in two color 18 karat gold
By Bucherer
Located in Malmö, SE
watch brands to adopt watch straps. Pocket watches were still the more popular option among men at the
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Sterling Silver Tastevin Vintage Paris 20th Century France
By Cartier
Located in Antwerpen, BE
, watches and other luxury objects. The fusion of the Napoleon III coin from 1868 and the wine taster
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Small Rope Barometer Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Small rope shaped pocket watch barometer Audoux Minet, circa 1960.   
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Small Rope Barometer Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Small rope shaped pocket watch Barometer Audoux Minet, circa 1960.  
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Culver Old Fashioned Glasses in the "the Time Is Now" Pattern"
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Nantucket, MA
exterior with 22k gold and white enamel. One side of each glass with a gold pocket watch with a white dial
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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  • 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.