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Antique Victorian T-Bar Box Pocket Watch Tassel Chain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian short T-bar box pocket watch chain set with a tassel pendant. The vest T-bar
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in New York, NY
-bar are an addition to this watch made in 1916. The top clasp and bottom hinge have clean seriffed
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Chain Elks Tooth Fob
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Wheeler Grade 103 Model 3 Pocket Watch is a true find. Manufactured pre-1900 by one of America's most
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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Courvoisier Geneve Yellow Gold Enamel Key Wound Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
gilt Swiss bar movement, cylinder escapement, three arm balance, white dial with black Roman numerals
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Antique 1830s Swiss Neoclassical Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique C1860 Henry Capt Rare YG Keyword Open Face Pivoted Detent Pocket Watch
By Henry Capt
Located in London, GB
A rare Henry Capt 18ct yellow gold keywind open face, pivoted detent chronometer pocket watch with
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Antique 1860s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bismarck Watch Chain w Fancy T Bar
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In 14 Karat yellow gold, this antique watch chain is nicely fitted with a fancy T bar, dog clip and
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9 ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 9 carat yellow gold double Albert watch chain; part of
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20th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1940s 2.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fastening to the reverse of a bar style setting. This vintage Art Deco ladies fob watch has been
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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
James Bonnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1850s
Located in Long Beach, CA
. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic hunters case pocket watch is fitted with a Swiss Bar Movement and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

1904 Solid Gold Waltham Trench / WW1 , Rare 17J Riverside Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
watches in the UK American watch manufacturers could not sell finished / assembled watches. There were
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

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

Materials

Gold-filled

1918 WW1 / Trench Watch Elgin Rare White Star Dial "Foch"
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
0 size pocket watch movements and installing into watch cases that were meant to worn on the wrist
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1910 WW1 / Trench Watch, Extraordinarily Elgin Rare Caliber 201, 19 Jewel.
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
easy, but not the movements. History about Trench Watches What is a “Trench Watch” ? They were
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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

1919 Elgin Hermetic Trench Watch. Bold Red 12, with a “Solid Nickel Case"
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
feature of this watch, Many WW1 watches had thinner fixed bars, not this one. This was made to wear. The
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Vintage 1910s American Anglo-Indian Wrist Watches

Materials

Other

1902 English Waltham Solid Gold Blue Roman Numeral 15J
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
English Waltham WW1. In the early days of wrist watches in the UK American watch manufacturers could not
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

1900 Elgin 19J, 0 size, Transition Wristlet, Stunning Mint Dial with Gold Accent
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
extraordinary condition. You see, trench watches were ladies pocket movements repackaged into watch cases that
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20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1898, Waltham 7 Jewel, Sublime Fancy Dial, Yellow Gold Filled
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
size pocket watch movements and installing into watch cases that were meant to worn on the wrist. They
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

European Gruen / Gilde Quadron #485, Rare Stateside Find. Art Deco 15J Caliber
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
side, this is a must have. This watch case has fixed wire lugs. Yes, not spring bars. That is why I
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

European Gruen / Alpina Quadron, Rare Stateside Find. Art Dec 15J Caliber 157
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
have. This watch case has fixed wire lugs. Yes, not spring bars. That is why I had to source open
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph H787160
By Hamilton
Located in Braintree, GB
Switzerland. The watch features 30 minute counter at 3 o'clock, Date between 4 and 5, 12 hour counter at 6
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Gold-filled

Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold watch chain has a fabulous hollow link interwoven with tiny balls for an unusual
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow 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

Materials

Brass

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

Rare pocket watch stand, miniature armchair, antler boar thooth, 1900, Tramp Art
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice and rare example of a pocket watch stand, in form of a miniature armchair, made around
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Antler

“Narcisse”, Contemplative Figure Red Beige Velvet Fabric Symbolist Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
the wooden floor. A lone white flower placed near a strategically positioned pocket watch further
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2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Rosy Yellow Gold Unique Mariner Link 16.5" Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diameter), Toggle Bar (34.8mm in length) Stamp: Stamped on Every Link, Both Clasps & Bar Condition: Antique
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Vintage 1920s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Two Tone 14Kt White & Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
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Vintage 1930s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Tone 14Kt White & Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
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Vintage 1930s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pocket Cigarette Case Geometric Design Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped rectangular pocket cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
. A lovely chunky chain, the perfect piece for displaying your favourite pocket watch. Condition
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 18kt Rose Gold Albert/Fob Watch Chain
Located in Firenze, IT
Prince Albert to fit through a waist coat and hold a pocket watch on one end and the key to wind it on
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Antique Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Curb Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
chunky heavy chain, the perfect piece for displaying your favourite pocket watch or wearing as a choker
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 9k gold double Albert chain, watch chain necklace, Heavy
Located in NEWARK, GB
were back then. Perfect for showcasing your favourite antique pocket or fob watch or wearing as a
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain necklace, Shield fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
lovely antique chain, the perfect piece for displaying your favourite pocket watch and would make a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
itself. Albert chains were traditionally worn to give easier access to a pocket watch in the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 15ct Yellow Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain 56.5g circa 1910
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
chains having been melted down. Traditionally worn as a watch chain suspending a pocket watch, Albert
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 9ct Rose Gold Curb Link Albert Watch Chain, 16” 45.4g, Circa 1910
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
pocket watch, Albert chains can also be worn as necklaces and used to suspend charms and pendants. This
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

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

Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
, resembling an old pocket watch, has the power to temporarily revert a past. “The «Another Kingdom: Light
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2010s Russian Organic Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
H 3.15 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Gold Albert Curb Chain, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
with pocket watches and watch chains. These chains are worn by men and women today as necklaces.
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Vintage 1950s British Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold Albert Curb Chain, Circa 1950
Vintage Gold Albert Curb Chain, Circa 1950
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W 0.22 in L 19.57 in
Victorian 9ct Fetter Link and Love Knot Albert Chain, 16.5 inches
Located in Baltimore, MD
the wearing of a vest with pocket watch and a fob on a chain, the watch in the vest pocket, with fob
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Antique 1890s High Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Chunky 9ct Double Fetter and Triple Love Knot Albert Chain, 18 inches
Located in Baltimore, MD
watch in the vest pocket, with fob and T-Bar dangling. Our chain combines the fetter link and love knot
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Antique 1890s English High Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold

Antique sterling silver Albert chain, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
favourite pocket watch and would make a lovely gift, could be worn as a choker depending on neck size
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Prince Albert Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
links with a t bar added. Prince Albert chains were worn by men to hold their watches close to their
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Albert Chain Necklace in 9k Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
traditionally was attached to a gentleman’s pocket watch, however in today’s society they are worn as a
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Art Deco 9ct rose gold Albert chain, shield fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
were back then. Perfect for showcasing your favourite antique pocket or fob watch or wearing as a
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 9k rose gold Fob chain Circa 1890 -1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
meticulous artistry and intricate details, these chains were originally designed to accompany pocket watches
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Antique 1890s Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Late Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Fob Chain Circa 1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
and intricate details, these chains were originally designed to accompany pocket watches, offering a
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian 9k Rose Gold Long Guard Chain Circa 1880
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
were often worn as a stylish means to secure pocket watches, eyeglasses, or small accessories, ensuring
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Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Albert Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Mark B & S- Benjamin Henry Britton and Sons. Established in Birmingham 1855- Makers of Pocket Watch
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Sterling Silver, Victorian Curb Link, Albert Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
watch in the watchpocket of a waistcoat. The Albert style has T-bar fittings that tucked into a buttoned
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian 18ct Two Tone Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, 16.5” Circa 1905
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
century this solid gold chain would make for the perfect addition to any pocket watch and suit ensemble
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
were used by wealthy Victorian gentlemen to secure a pocket watch by attaching it to the buttonhole of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Art Deco White Enamel Necklace Platinum Fob Chain Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Originally a fob chain for a pocket watch, the chain is great worn today as a necklace. The fob can
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Platinum, Enamel

Antique 9k Gold Albert Chain, Curb Link, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
as they were back then. Perfect for showcasing your favourite antique pocket or fob watch or wearing
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

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Pocket Watch Bar For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pocket watch bar you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 9k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 251 antique edition and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a pocket watch bar may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A pocket watch bar from Dudley VanDyke, Tiffany & Co. and Hamilton — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A pocket watch bar of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 9, is particularly popular. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our pocket watch bar for sale are for women, but there are 178 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pocket Watch Bar?

Prices for a pocket watch bar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $125 and can go as high as $423,481, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,993.
Questions About Pocket Watch Bar
  • 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 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
    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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open an Illinois pocket watch, take it to a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Experts advise against attempting to open pocket watches on your own because doing so without the proper tools can damage the timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Illinois pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The easiest way to identify your Elgin pocket watch is to enter the serial number into an authoritative online database. To find the serial number, open the timepiece and look at the inner movement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Elgin pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, pocket watches can be a good investment. However, many factors can influence the value of a pocket watch, including the brand, the style and the mechanism that powers it. Also, how well you maintain and care for the watch impacts what it is worth. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, pocket watches can be worth something. A pocket watch's value depends on its age, rarity, and brand. The watch's brand name is the main factor in determining price.
  • 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.