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Edwardian 18k Gold Enamel Pearl Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
pocket watch pendant. It has an elegant bluish gray guilloche enameling and is framed with the gentle
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Napoleon Bonaparte C1800s 18k Gold, Enamel, Natural Pearl Openface Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The Napoleon Bonaparte 18K Gold, Enamel, Pearl Pocket Watch by Valère, Paris is an important
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Paris Antique Gold Pearl Enamel Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Paris 18k gold pocket watch, featuring blue enamel decorated case, set with pearls and rose
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Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Vintage Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This delicate and handcrafted watch dates back to the 1930s. It is in working order and is a pocket
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre 1966 Pocket Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre, circa 1966 that has been revised. Alarm clock Brass case mother-of-pearl dial
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre 1966 Pocket Watch
Jaeger LeCoultre 1966 Pocket Watch
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W 1.74 in D 0.12 in L 1.74 in
Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Located in London, GB
A very rare decorative beautiful enamel cultured seed pearl, full-faced Hunter pocket watch, with
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

Black Onyx with Pearls Lapel Mourning Watch
Located in New York, NY
Black onyx with pearls lapel mourning watch 18k yellow gold bezel and hinges; bezel and accent
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl

Antique Georgian Memento Mori Pocket Watch Key, Ca. 1800
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exceptional antique Georgian pocket watch key, made of pink gold. The pink gold key is decorated
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Bailey Banks & Biddle Platinum Pearl Diamond Watch Necklace
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco platinum chain with pocket watch pendant by Bailey Banks & Biddle. Decorated with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

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
Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Fob Watch C1880
Located in London, GB
Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Keyless Cylinder Fob Watch With Matching Pearl
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Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 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

Victorian Yellow Gold Watch Fob
Located in Palm Desert, CA
, attach a pocket watch or monocle for a dapper and stylish vintage look. The magnification loop pictured
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chatelaine in Gold, Enamel, Semi-Precious Stones, and Pearls
Located in Paris, FR
crown featuring pearls and semi-precious stones. Two coats of arms in multicolored enamel are set on
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Antique 1850s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Chatelaine in Gold, Enamel, Semi-Precious Stones, and Pearls
Chatelaine in Gold, Enamel, Semi-Precious Stones, and Pearls
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H 3.15 in W 1.5 in D 0.52 in
French Blue Enamel Diamond Pendant Watch
Located in New York, NY
French blue enamel and diamond pendant watch, circa 1880s Open face watch with one pearl and old
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Russian Imperial Presentation Jewelled Platinum and Gold Pendant Watch
Located in Braintree, GB
eagle within a border set with diamonds and pearls, suspending a circular watch, the case applied with
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929
By Movado
Located in London, GB
Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original
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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Gold and Enamel Watch Chain with Slides and a Fob Seal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian 14k gold and enamel watch chain with slides and a fob seal. Comprised of a
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Gold Mother-of-Pearl Agate Clock Engraved for Maurice Chevalier
Located in Greenwich, CT
-of-pearl dial, which is signed A. Schwob, saying "avec mon meilleur souvenir, et ma sympathique
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Bovet Amadeo Fleurier 39mm 18K White Gold Diamond MOP Dial Watch AF39522-SD123
By Bovet
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in great condition. Factory diamond bezel. The watch can be turned into a pocket watch or
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

"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

Jaeger LeCoultre Seed Pearl Enamel Portrait Pendant Watch 18 Karat
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
lady's pocket or necklace watch with enamel portrait of lady on back surrounded by natural seed pearl
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

"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

Pocket Watch, Engraved André Hessen. Gold, Enamel, Paris, France, Ca 18th C
By André Hessén
Located in Madrid, ES
18th century. Has faults. Pocket watch in a case decorated with enamels on the back (inside a pearl
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Antique Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Carriage Clocks and Trav...

Materials

Enamel, Other, Metal, Gold

1890 Victorian 10k Rose Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Heart Pin Watch Holder
Located in Lexington, KY
your pocket or to decorate your blazer! The watch hook adds another function to this beautiful piece
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

A Chinese huanghuali, wumu and mother-of-pearl watch holder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Canton, 2nd half 19th century H. 22.5 x W. 30 x D. 12.5 cm The pocket watch, an antique Swiss
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

A Chinese huanghuali, wumu and mother-of-pearl watch holder
A Chinese huanghuali, wumu and mother-of-pearl watch holder
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H 8.86 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Antique 14 Karat Gold 19th Century Watch Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
pocket watch style timepiece, measuring 26mm with white dial and Roman numerals. As was the fashion for
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Marina J. Unique Woven Pearl Necklace with Vintage Blue Enamel Centerpiece
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue enamel, diamonds, and pearls the centerpiece, originally the cover of an antique pocket watch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18k Gold LFG Certified Natural Pearl Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
hold another piece such as a pocket watch. (please see the last photo to show you). People have
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Alling & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Peridot And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
security hook to wear as a brooch. An alternative hook to hang a little pocket watch. Peridot: Mount in
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

American 1890 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
wear as a brooch. An alternative hook to hang into a chain or a little pocket watch. Pearls: Accented
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Gruen pocket-watch pendant chain in guilloche. Gorgeous long necklace with an open face
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 15ct Rose Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
15ct and 9ct gold, pocket watch chain with original clasp, converted into a charm necklace. Charms
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Antique 19th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Tassel Fob Gold Adjustable Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
hook, once used to secure precious charms or pocket watches, preserving cherished possessions with
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Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Exceptional Hermès Sac Seau Bucket Bag Suede Dustbag Perles Du Kenya RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
" silk scarf, some Hermès ribbon, and any letters sews with small pearls. We can also see the 2 carriages
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Magnificent English Papier Mâché Jewellery Cabinet / Box, circa 1860, Dogs
Located in Bath, GB
accommodate around eight rings and a central compartment for a pocket watch, a perfect place for that special
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Antique 1860s English Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Platinum and Pearl Long Guard Art Deco Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
three times around the neck with a pendant or ladies pocket watch etc. Weight : 25.2 grams
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Vintage 1920s More Necklaces

19th Century Silver and Enamel Pasha Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
This charming and peerless 19th Century Enamel on Silver Pasha Pocket Watch has Natural Seed Pearls
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver

Paillet Hand Painted Lady's 3.76 Carat Diamond Pearl Platinum Pendant Watch
By PAILLET
Located in Calabasas, CA
Exquisite platinum, diamond and pearl Paillet pendant watch. The dial is composed of painted blue
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Paillet Hand Painted Lady's 3.76 Carat Diamond Pearl Platinum Pendant Watch
Paillet Hand Painted Lady's 3.76 Carat Diamond Pearl Platinum Pendant Watch
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H 1.63 in W 1.25 in Dm 23.25 in L 11.62 in
Yellow Gold, Hardstone and Pearl-Set Watch
Located in London, GB
18k yellow gold fob watch with hardstone cameo on reverse, pearl-set border, with Swiss cylinder
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Swiss Pocket Watches

Verger Edwardian Gold Platinum Hand-Painted Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch
By Verger Frères
Located in Calabasas, CA
highlighted by engraved roses and leaves. The outer edge of the watch composed of small white natural pearls
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Antique Small Pocket Watch Set Throughout with Round Cut Gemstones, Enamel Dial
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique mother pearl dial fob watch in in good working condition and been serviced
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Early Blue Enamel /Gold Full Hunter Cased Paris Fob Watch for Restoration
Located in Carlisle, GB
. This beautiful fob watch is not working and the balance in broken (not spinning) 4 seeds pearl missing
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Antique 1860s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

1950s Steampunk pocket watch earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
pearls and red rhinestones. 1 x 1 1/2 inches.
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Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings

Dolce & Gabbana Distressed Jeans with Crystal Pearl Watch Patch Blue 44
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Erkrath, DE
- Distressed straight cut 5-pockets Jeans with embroidered pearls and crystals watch patch by DOLCE
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21st Century and Contemporary Jeans

Dolce & Gabbana Distressed Jeans with Crystal Pearl Watch Patch Blue 52
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Erkrath, DE
- Distressed straight cut 5-pockets Jeans with embroidered pearls and crystals watch patch by DOLCE
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21st Century and Contemporary Jeans

Dolce & Gabbana Distressed Jeans with Crystal Pearl Watch Patch Blue 48
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Erkrath, DE
- Distressed straight cut 5-pockets Jeans with embroidered pearls and crystals watch patch by DOLCE
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21st Century and Contemporary Jeans

Silver Curb Chain Knotted Pearl T-Bar Clasp Choker Necklace
Located in London, EMEA - British Isles
Combining 6mm silver curb chain traditionally found attached to antique pocket watches and pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Silver Curb Chain Knotted Pearl T-Bar Clasp Choker Necklace
Silver Curb Chain Knotted Pearl T-Bar Clasp Choker Necklace
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H 0.4 in W 0.24 in L 18.9 in
Fluted Swirl Fob in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Dudley VanDyke
Located in Charleston, SC
to the World War I advent of the wristwatch, men carried their personal watches in waistcoat pockets
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2010s More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Fluted Swirl Fob in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Fluted Swirl Fob in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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W 1 in L 1.51 in
Pisces Fob in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Dudley VanDyke
Located in Charleston, SC
carried their personal watches in waistcoat pockets. The short chains, attached for easy handling of the
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2010s More Jewelry

Materials

Labradorite, 14k Gold

Pisces Fob in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Pisces Fob in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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W 1.29 in L 1.57 in
Magnolia Fob in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Green Amethyst Cabochon
By Dudley VanDyke
Located in Charleston, SC
personal watches in waistcoat pockets. The short chains, attached for easy handling of the watch, became
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2010s More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Longines Mother of Pearl Dial Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold 46mmPocket Watch by Longines. Details: Case Size: 46mm Weight: 61.2 grams
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Ruby and Pearl Lapel Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
in an 18K yellow gold case and accented with two freshwater pearls, this charming watch is as
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin 10 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Mother of Pearl Horse Fob
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: mechanical Function: hours, minutes, small seconds Case: 51mm 10k yellow gold case, acrylic crystal Dial: white dial, large black hour numerals, blue steel hands Case #: 93...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Shell Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Lapel Watch Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A pocket lapel watch attached to a pendant brooch, ca. 1910. This jewellery item is crafted in a
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch with Important Baseball History
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Patek Philippe pocket watch, retailed by Tiffany & Co. Unsigned platinum, diamond and ruby
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch / Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique Swiss 18k yellow gold pocket watch with movement by "Avance Retard" that comes with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 5.79 Carat Garnet and Pearl Rose Gold Albertina Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional 5.79 carat garnet and seed pearl, 18 karat rose gold ladies Albertina watch chain
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Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 1905 Swiss Guilloche Green Enamel Pocket Watch 14kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Swiss pocket watch pendant in guilloche, Gorgeous open face pocket watch, created in
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Scarab Lapel Watch, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
This masterfully crafted Swiss gold lapel watch is an exemplary specimen of Swiss workmanship
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Pearl Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pearl pocket watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 120 vintage editions and 27 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect pearl pocket watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing pearl pocket watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Karen Sugarman Designs, Rolex and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any pearl pocket watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a pearl version from the 58 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. Finding a pearl pocket watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 66 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Pearl Pocket Watch?

On average, a pearl pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,650, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $248,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Pearl 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.