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Pocket Watch Conversion

Howard Steel Art Deco Oversized Wrist Watch Custom Conversion, 1921
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Conversion to a wrist watch METAL / MATERIAL: Steel with Exhibition Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 Movement
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Steel

Howard Steel Oversized Wrist Watch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
Conversion to a wrist watch METAL / MATERIAL: Steel with Exhibition Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 Movement
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Steel

Shreve Yellow and White Gold Enamel Oversized Art Deco Watch
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique pocket wrist conversion has an enameled Greek key bezel. The
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Omega Nickel Silver and Rose Gold Oversized Art Deco Watch from 1930's
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Wrist Conversion / Reference MA3306
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

E. Howard Steel Art Deco Dial Oversized Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1920s
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Wrist Watch / Custom Conversion to
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Antique French Empire bronze and marble watch holder - 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
conversion of an open faced pocket watch in to a desk clock or table clock. Beautiful, rare model featuring a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Antique Diamond & Blue Guilloche Enamel Gold Heart Brooch Pin
Located in Danvers, MA
brooch pin, as well as the fact that a charm, dangle, locket or small pocket watch could be suspended
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

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This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1939, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed screw-down crown, which des...
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Patek Philippe 1049R Rose Gold Ladies Square Watch Circa 1947
By Patek Philippe
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Introduction: This Patek Philippe 1049R ladies small square strap watch is 18K Rose gold, measuring 24 x 17 mm with a 6"'60 caliber movement #866162 and case #510798. It comes with ...
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Vacheron & Constantin, Yellow Gold Wristwatch, 1957
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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LeCoultre 14Kt. and Enamel Inlay Art Deco Wristwatch circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm x Width 2...
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Art Deco 10k Gold Filled Gents Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced , c1946
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this very stylish gents 10k Rolled Gold wristwatch made by the American watchmakers Elgin, dates to 1946. In superb condition with stainless back free from ...
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Omega Steel Oversized 1920s Wristwatch with Exceptional Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 54mm X Diameter 47mm MOVEM...
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Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Stamford, CT
Vacheron & Constantin 18k yellow gold men's wristwatch. Beautiful example of early 1960's watch making when the worlds watch manufacturers were trying to prove who could make the thi...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Seamaster Memomatic Self Winding Alarm Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Omega Seamaster, Memomatic Referance 166.071 Wrist Watch, 43 X 40 M.M. Stainless Steel water resistant 2 piece Tonneau case. Caliber 980 Automatic Self winding movement wi...
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Shreve & Co. Ladies Platinum Art Deco Diamond Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen for Shreve and Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum / Metal Cord Bracelet DIMENSIONS: Length 55mm X Width 16mm CIRCA: 1...
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Omega stainless Steel yellow Gold Filled Automatic Date Red Dial Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional example of a 1960’s gold tone Omega with reliable self-wind movement 1010 and dial custom refinished and colored bright red by Peter Suchy. Gold fill case and steel back...
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Wi...
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J.W. Benson Yellow Gold Filled Half Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Men's Full Size Half Hunter Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Heavy Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 50mm MOVE...
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Vacheron & Constantin 18Kt, Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Wristwatch, 1920's
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Strap Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm x ...
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Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Decagon Shape Open Faced Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Case number 1535971, made 1920’s 14...
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Art-Deco 1930's Omega Cushion Case Watch. Cal 26.5 SOB Manual. Fine & V Rare.
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This particular example is an Art-Deco Manual Gents' Wristwatch, dating from circa 1930’s,...
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Tiffany & Co. by International Watch Co. 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Handmade Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Vintage IWC Pocket Watch Conversion to Wristwatch, 1927
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage IWC Pocket Watch Conversion to Wrist Watch, 1950s
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14k Vacheron Constantin Conversion Pendant
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Bradford, Ontario
: Vintage Type: Pocket Watch Model Name: Conversion Pendant Serial Number: 476736 Bezel Material: 14K Yellow
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Favre Keywind Conversion to Stemwinding Yellow Gold Hunter's Case Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
oldest watch company in the world. This very unusual example started life as a key winding pocket watch
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Howard Steel Art Deco Oversized Wrist Watch Conversion from 1921
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
Conversion to a wrist watch METAL / MATERIAL: Steel with Exhibition Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 Movement
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Movado White and Rose Gold Oversized Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Numbers
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket / Wrist Conversion METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Antique Sterling Silver 935 Grade Swiss, 19th Century Small Pocket Watch
Located in GB
small pocket watch A lovely thing, three times stamped with the standing bear for Swiss made 935
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Vintage IWC Pocket Watch Conversion to Wrist Watch, 1926
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1926 Vintage International Watch Company Pocket Watch Converted to Wrist Watch New Stainless Steel
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Large Antique Edwardian Diamond Pendant, Golden Floral Garland 1900s Pendant
Located in Rottedam, NL
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Questions About Pocket Watch Conversion
  • 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.

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