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Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Heavy 14ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Railroad Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1888 Floral Engraving
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare vintage 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch by Waltham is a stunning piece of history. The
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case, Circa 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare vintage 14 karat gold pocket watch by Waltham is a stunning piece of history. The luxury
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
. Weight of chain 16 grams Weight of pocket watch 56 grams
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Cellini White Gold Vintage Mechanical Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Rolex Cellini collection Pocket Watch and chain, 39 M.M. 18K White Gold 2 piece case
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Longines Nickel Silver Enamel Dial Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Pocket Watch METAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Patek Philippe. A Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1914
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe. A 14ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Louis XVI Style Open Face Pocket Watch C1914 Dial
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Victor Kullberg Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
spring pocket watch, C1894. Dial: The beautifully made Willis enamel dial with Roman numerals outer
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Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Agassiz 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Agassiz
Located in Wallkill, NY
Agassiz 14k yellow gold open face pocket watch, working retailed by Theodore B. Starr, Inc. Made by
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Gold Watch Courvoisier, 1870
Located in Bilbao, ES
Exquisite Gold hunter-case Swiss pocket watch COURVOISIER #10673. Golden case with three 43mm
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch R. Stewart
Located in Bilbao, ES
XIX Century Open-face Gold Pocket Watch R. STEWART, Argyle & Buchanan Sts., Glasgow, #16044
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

18k Rose Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch Angelus
By Angelus
Located in Bilbao, ES
18K Rose Gold Hunter-case Swiss Pocket Watch ANGELUS #40283. Cronograph with o'clock and quarter
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Antique Late 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Rose 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

IWC Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900s
By IWC
Located in London, GB
International Watch Company 14ct Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Manual Wind Lever Movement Pocket
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Klaftenberger. Rare Miniature Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1871
Located in London, GB
Klaftenberger. A Rare Miniature 18ct Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater Antique Pocket Watch C1871. Dial
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Chronometer Royal Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1910
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Antique Vacheron Constantin Chronometre Royal 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dent London. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1906
Located in London, GB
Dent London. A Rare and Important 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1906
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Rare Prince Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch 8753 C1920
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
where most of the Prince pocket watches produced were in 9ct gold. This watch would make a superb
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charles Frodsham Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1897
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1897 with it's original box. Dial
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Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe 18kt. yellow gold Gondolo open-face pocket watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Braintree, GB
Patek Philippe 18kt. yellow gold Gondolo open-face pocket watch. Made in Switzerland, Circa 1900's
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884
By Waltham
Located in London, GB
Waltham Riverside. A Rare Heavy Gold Keyless Lever Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884. Dial
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 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

Vacheron & Constantin. A Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch C1924
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron & Constantin 18Kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket watch with it's original box
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20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rare & Important Rolex Precision Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Precision. A Rare and Important Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Open Face Pocket Watch C1965
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Bilbao, ES
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

XIX Century Open-Face Brittish Gold Pocket Watch F. Brooman
Located in Bilbao, ES
Great "open-face" Brittish pocket watch F. BROOMAN, Strand, London, N#614. Solid gold case, gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian French 2 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Star Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Victorian (1880s) era! French in origin, this
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Revival pocket watch made in platinum and accentuated with
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Vintage 1950s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe. A Gondolo Rose Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900s
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
A Patek Philippe 18ct Rose Gold, Keyless Lever Gondolo Open Face Pocket Watch, C1900s. Dial: A
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

A Gold Full Hunter Calendar Quarter Repeater Chrono Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
it's best. The condition of this pocket watch is amazing and it would compliment one's collection.
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

A Swiss Perpetual Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
Pocket Watch C1900 Dial: The perfect white enamel dial with Arabic numerals outer minute track with five
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

A. Lange & Söhne, 18 Karat Gold, Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1898 Constantinopel
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite and rare pocket watch from A. Lange & Söhne represents an extraordinary combination
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Antique 19th Century German Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Rare Rolex Prince 9CT Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, C1930s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Prince. A very rare 9ct yellow gold dress pocket watch C1930s Dial: The excellent silver
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1896
Located in London, GB
A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1896. Dial: The
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

A Gold Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
An 18k Yellow Gold Half Hunter Chronograph Calendar Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Cragg. A Rare Heavy Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1850
Located in London, GB
John Cragg. A Rare and Important Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Cabriolet Keywind Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
. This pocket watch has got its original box and would make a fine addition to ones collection.
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900 Dial: The
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Patek Philippe Gondolo Large Rose Gold Chronograph Pocket Watch C1920s
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe Gondolo. A Rare Large Rose Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
MOLLE Genève 14ct rose gold heavy full hunter quarter repeater chronograph enameled pocket watch
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

LeCoultre 18 Karat Gold Midcentury Pocket Watch Original Sterling Silver Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18K Yellow
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Charles Frodsham Rare 18ctGold Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A rare 18ct Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1900s
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20th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breguet et Fils. A Gold Musical 1/4 Repeater Pocket Watch C1830
By Breguet
Located in London, GB
pocket watch would make an excellent addition to one's collection collection.
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Verge Pocket Watch C1785
Located in London, GB
Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Keywind Fusee Verge Pocket Watch C1785 Dial: The
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Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare Gold Open Face Quarter Pocket Watch C1900
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
fine quarter repeating pocket watch. It would make an excellent addition to one's collection. The
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. This elegant pocket watch is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Omega Rare Yellow Gold Double Signed Dial Square Open Face Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A rare Omega yellow gold double signed square open face pocket watch, C1930. Dial: The beautiful
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare 18ct Ruby and Diamond Pocket Watch with Elaborate Mountings and Jewels
Located in London, GB
craftsmanship are without question. This small 18ct jewellery pocket watch houses elaborate, decorative silver
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose & Green Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C!900
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, by Martin & Marchinville
Located in London, GB
A Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, By Martin & Marchinville Circa. 1880 This is
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, by Martin & Marchinville
Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, by Martin & Marchinville
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Edda &Co Rose Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
EDDA Watch Company 14ct rose gold full hunter minute repeater calendar chronograph pocket watch
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

A. Lange & Sohne Glashutte Dresden Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in London, GB
A. Lange & Sohne. A heavy 18ct yellow gold keyless lever, full hunter pocket watch, C1920s. Dial
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Early 20th Century German Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Full Hunter 18CT Yellow Gold Swiss Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Full Hunter Swiss 18ct Yellow gold quarter repeater pocket watch. Dial: White enamel dial roman
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is as fine a pocket watch as we have ever seen. The watch looks like if
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Paul Ditisheim 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, Solvil Original Box
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare vintage 18 karat yellow gold pocket watch by Paul Ditisheim is a stunning piece of
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Early 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
A hunter pocket watch made by Rich Evans Shrewsbury and Robert Causer. Very fine half hunter pair
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Antique Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

18kt Vintage Early 19th Century Gold Pocket Watch, Key Wind, Working, 40mm
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
vintage watches. Sold as is. Nice addition to a watch collection. The movement looks clean. Rock N Gold
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Antique 1840s English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / High Grade Movement METAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Pocket Watch Collection For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pocket watch collection you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 275 antique edition and 22 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a pocket watch collection from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a pocket watch collection has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Patek Philippe, Rolex and Chopard are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pocket watch collection from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 27 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and rose cut alternatives. When shopping for a pocket watch collection, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Pocket Watch Collection?

On average, a pocket watch collection at 1stDibs sells for $3,051, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $488,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Pocket Watch Collection
  • 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.