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Musical Pocket Watches

Breguet et Fils. A Gold Musical 1/4 Repeater Pocket Watch C1830
By Breguet
Located in London, GB
Breguet et Fils. A Rare 18kt Rose Gold Open Faced Keywind Cylinder Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Open Face Musical Quarter Repeater 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A antique 1820s 58 mm 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Musical Quarter Repeater Gents Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Located in London, GB
banding design around the face of the watch is symbolic of OMEGA pocket watches of that period. The gold
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

Vintage Swatch Valentine's Day Special 2000 HEARTBEAT GN187
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
; it's a treasure trove of surprises. Nestled within the pockets of the packaging lies a musical CD
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Swiss Gold Musical Fob Seal, Circa 1820
Located in Madrid, ES
or music boxes. These types of pieces have been seen accompanying pocket watches and also on chains
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Antique Early 19th Century European Other Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Other

Swiss Gold Musical Fob Seal, Circa 1820
Swiss Gold Musical Fob Seal, Circa 1820
H 1.97 in W 1.19 in D 0.99 in
Call Of The Kingfisher, Lee Tiller, Original Realist Waterscape River Painting
By Lee Tiller
Located in Deddington, GB
effect similar to musical expression. Having developed a reputation for painting the effects of light
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Patek Philippe Rare Sliver & Gold Keyless Lever OpenFace DressPocket Watch C1920
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
A rare Patek Philippe silver and gold, keyless lever open face dress pocket watch, C1920s. Dial: The beautifully crisp fully signed Patek Philippe & Cie Genève silver dial with blac...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Cartier Rose Gold Unique Diamond Set Tourbillon Skeleton Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An 18k Rose Gold Piece Unique Flying Tourbillon Skeleton Rotonde Gents Wristwatch, skeleton dial with roman numerals III, IX and XII and hour markers formed by the movement bridges, ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Vogt Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Early 20th century, this Swiss made manual 51mm Vogt Pocket Watch was made as an export to Germany in fourteen karat 14K yellow gold. Assembled with an engine turned hunting case #11...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cougar Cartier Bangle Bracelet Panther stainless steel yellow white rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A beautiful vintage 1980’s Panthère de Cartier bangle set in stainless steel and 18 K yellow white and rose Gold. This incredibly stylish bangle is composed of two solid yellow gold ...
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1990s French Contemporary Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vacheron & Constantin Rock Crystal Turquoise Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
This is a fine rare square shape pocket watch made of Gold, Rock Crystal, and with a turquoise surround, silver dial with arabic numbers, small seconds at 6 0'clock and breguet style...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass Circa. 1898 - only 8 of this model type are known to exist. A truly exquisite beau...
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
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H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 0.6 in Dm 1.19 in L 1.19 in
A Gold Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1890s
Located in London, GB
A Swiss Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1890s Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute track and tachymetric track. ...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier folding travel clock (with alarm) in 18kt yellow gold. Made in France, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s French Desk Accessories

Materials

18k Gold

18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 with Box & Papers!
By Zenith
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 With Box & Papers! Limited Edition ! Movement: Mechanical Hand winding Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, moon ph...
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Vintage 1980s Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Company, A 14ct multi coloured gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1890. Dial: A beautiful condition white enamel dial with large Art Nouveau Arabic numerals...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère De Cartier Small Gray Dial Steel Watch WSPN0010 2022
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
New Ladies Cartier Panthere De Cartier Small Gray Dial Steel Watch WSPN0010 2022 Elevate your style with this stunning ladies' wristwatch from Cartier's Panthere De Cartier collecti...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Freres Full Hunter Minute Repeater Chronograph Rose Gold Pocket Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
A rare antique 60mm full hunter minute repeater chiming chronograph pocket watch, in rose gold, by Audemars Freres. The white enamel dial features Arabic numbers and a small seconds...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880 This double hunter watch was made before the name change of the company to "the American Waltham Watch Compa...
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Antique 1880s Central American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold Panthere lady's watch by Cartier. Case measures 23mm in diameter excl crown, bezel decorated with approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds. Cartier 5 row panthere bracelet will fi...
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Ct Hunter Pocket Watch, Hallmarked in Chester, 1867
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian 18ct Hunter Pocket Watch,Hallmarked In Chester,1867 This chain driven movement was made by Henry Westrap of Stow and London The watch face is made of silver with ap...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Watch Yellow Gold - Medium
By Cartier
Located in Double Bay, AU
MEDIUM SIZE – QUARTZ – YELLOW GOLD RRP: approx. $44,00 AUD Year: 2022 Case : Yellow gold Dimensions: 29 mm x 37 mm Thickness: 7 mm Crown : Crown set with a blue sapphire Dial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Beautiful Swiss Silver Musical Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A beautiful heavy silver musical pocket watch, music and movement both working well. A very well
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Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Beautiful Swiss Silver Musical Pocket Watch
Beautiful Swiss Silver Musical Pocket Watch
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W 5.69 in D 2.19 in L 6.95 in
Fine and Rare Antique Gold Quarter Repeater and Musical Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful early 1820's fine and very rare old gold musical and quarter repeating pocket watch
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Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Reuge Gilt Keywound Musical Automaton Pocket Watch circa 1980s
Located in Boston, MA
Reuge gilt keywound musical automaton pocket watch, circa 1980s. 60mm. Multi-movement automaton
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gold and Enamel Musical Seal
Located in London, GB
Fine gold and enamel musical seal.
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Swiss Pocket Watches

Gold and Enamel Musical Seal
Located in London, GB
Gold and enamel musical seal. Makers Mark: JJF
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Swiss Pocket Watches

Gold and Enamel Musical Seal
Gold and Enamel Musical Seal
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H 2.21 in W 1.58 in D 0.95 in
Italian 18K Gold, Enamel, And Diamond Mandolin Pendant Watch Brooch, G. Ferrero
Located in New York, NY
, Gorgeous quality brooch, in the form of a musical mandolin with hidden watch. Finley enameled and set with
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20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Enamel and Diamond Mandolin Pendant Watch Brooch G. Ferrero
Located in New York, NY
, Gorgeous quality brooch, in the form of a musical mandolin with hidden watch. Finley enameled and set with
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20th Century Italian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Very rare Thorens "Excelda" Camera phone Phonograph
Located in Oakland, CA
resembled the pocket cameras of that time (usually refereed to as a "Cameraphone"). It was made by Thorens
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Venetian Glass with Lemon, Silver Beans, Delfts Blue Bowl and Pocket Watch
By Cornelis Le Mair
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
musical instruments and making furniture. He also has several publications on painting to his name.
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Skull with Book, Venetian Glass, Rummer, Knife and Pocket Watch Dutch Still-Life
By Cornelis Le Mair
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
musical instruments and making furniture. He also has several publications on painting to his name.
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Henry Capt Quarter Repeating Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch
By Henry Capt
Located in London, GB
A quarter repeating keywind 35mm enamel half hunter pocket watch. The front and back cover is
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mechanical Bird Singing Box Reuge
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Newark, England
pocket watch the company is still based in Sainte-Croix (Switzerland) today and has gained more than 155
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Late 20th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Mechanical Bird Singing Box  Reuge
Mechanical Bird Singing Box  Reuge
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H 1.97 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Beautiful Swiss Silver Musical Pocket Watch
Located in London, Nottinghill
A beautiful heavy silver musical pocket watch, music and movement both running superbly and in
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Antique 1880s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Beautiful Swiss Silver Musical Pocket Watch
Beautiful Swiss Silver Musical Pocket Watch
H 6.94 in W 5.686 in D 2.179 in
19th Century 18-Karat Gold Musical Swiss Pocket Watch
Located in London, Nottinghill
A superb quality 14-karat gold musical repeater pocket watch. In excellent working conditions with
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Antique 1870s French More Clocks

Materials

Gold

An Exceptional Palace Wall Regulator of One Month Duration
By John Arnold
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
chronometer work that is found in the pocket chronometers for which Arnold became famous. The dial: The
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Antique Late 18th Century English Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu, Steel, Zinc

Chronographe Repetition a Quartz Silencieus Rocail Musical Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Musical Pocket Watch Signed Chronographe Repetition a Quartz Silencieus Rocail Reference Number
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Stunning Swiss Quality 14 Karat Gold Musical Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A stunning Swiss made quality 14-karat gold musical repeater pocket watch. In excellent working
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Antique 1860s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Westminster Chime Carillon Minute Repeating Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
specialized in musical watches. He made a carillon watch with seven gongs playing the Swiss National Anthem
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Questions About Musical Pocket Watches
  • 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.