Pocket Watch Meaning
Antique Zenith 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, Savonette, Enamel Dial
By Zenith
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Zenith 14 karat gold pocket watch, savonette. Enamel dial with Arabic numbers.
Pocket
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20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
English Minute Repeater Chronograph 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A heavy English minute repeater chronograph 18ct yellow gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Approx. 48 mm in diameter, 18 mm
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Swiss pocket watch designed by Jean-Moïse Badollet & Cie.
Gorgeous medium lady demi-hunter pocket
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Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
H 1.85 in W 1.3 in D 0.35 in L 1.85 in
Carnelian Watch Fob Set
Located in New York, NY
Striking antique watch fob set distinctly designed in a mixture of 14 karat yellow and rose gold
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Vintage Hermes Travel Watch C.1960s
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watch is antimagnetic, meaning magnetic fields don’t affect the watch’s accuracy. The case has a loop
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Vintage 1960s French Pocket Watches
Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, circa 1915
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely antique yellow gold-filled Hamilton pocket watch made by the Hamilton Watch
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Huguenin Berthoud. A Rare Early Gold, Hunting Cased, Watch Chronograph C1860
Located in London, GB
meaning lightening speed. a very complex watch to design and build. This watch would make a great addition
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe. A Rose Gold Double Name Spaulding & Co Half Pocket Watch C1888
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe.An 18ct Rose Gold Double Name Spaulding & Co Half Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's success
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
1920's Eberhard Hermetic 15J, Sterling Silver, Trench Watch Totally Restored
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
have been an avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches.
I
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wrist Watches
H 0.34 in W 1.25 in Dm 1.25 in
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Chronoswiss Lunar Chronograph
By Chronoswiss
Located in London, GB
, sapphire glass to the side-knurled screw down exhibition case back, knurled pocket watch-style winding
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Beautiful Antique Loving Cherubs Gold Metal Pocket Watch Holder or Porte Montre
Located in Tustin, CA
, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches overnight to protect them from loss
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Vanity Items
Materials
Brass
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp
A 19th Century pocket watch key with Agate
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Antique Early 19th Century European Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Brass
Pair of Italian Trompe-l'œil Paintings
Located in Chicago, IL
narrative, skillfully weaving together symbolic elements—a key, a pocket watch, a bouquet of flowers
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Vintage 1960s Italian Paintings
Materials
Linen, Paint
Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
can regularly be found and Cooksey Shugart shows two International Watch Company watches signed "Yard
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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W 1.77 in D 0.35 in L 2.24 in
French antique golden gilt bronze cartel clock by Autray Fils, Paris
By Autray Fils
Located in London, GB
high quality, beautiful timekeeping devices, including mantel clocks, Cartel clocks, pocket watches and
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Double Sided French Zinc Clock Smiths Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
zinc sheets, constructed to make this three-dimensional sign. A rare model as a pocket watch this
Category
Vintage 1910s French Victorian Signs
Materials
Zinc
CHANEL blue jacket FR 36 Cruise 2013 Versailles 13C
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
pluribus impar” meaning that he too, like the sun, was above everyone and everything. The sun also had to
Category
2010s French Jackets
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Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Vogt Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Early 20th century, this Swiss made manual 51mm Vogt Pocket Watch was made as an export to Germany in fourteen karat 14K yellow gold. Assembled with an engine turned hunting case #11...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Freres 14K Gold 1/4 Hour Repeater Moon Phase Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This singed Audemars Freres antique pocket watch features a gilt-finished lever, 1/4 hour repeating movement activated by a push button. White enamel dial with three sunken subsidiar...
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
B.Hass Jeune Rose Gold Calendar Minute Repeater Split Second Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Mon B.Hass Jeune. A Rare Massive 18ct Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Split Second Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1895.
Dial: The superb white enamel dial with...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose 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 double fob chains with spring ring closures. From the T bar, the length of chain t...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Pocket watch in gilded metal.
Height: 6.80 centimeters.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting timepiece has an added display back to view the 22 jewel movement with adjusted six p...
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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Elgin 14 Karat Multi-Color Gold 17-Jewel Antique Pocket Watch Full Hunter
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored Engraving on Both Sides
Black Arabic Numerals
Case S...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique IWC Pocket Watch Hunter 14 Karat Gold
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid, heavy IWC Pocket Watch Hunter 14 Karat Gold.
Pocket watch can be wound and works.
Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Illinois Open Face Hand Engraved Pocket Watch with White Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely beautiful pocket watch. Made by Illinois 1900s. Heavy gauge 14K yellow gold. In pristine crisp condition with hand engraving on the back. 17 jewels. Manual wind. Whit...
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20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in Dm 0.48 in
Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Round Pill Box In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Guilloche pill box designed by Tiffany & Co.
Fantastic round pill box, created in New York city at the Tiffany Studios, back in the beginning of the 20th century, circa 1910. This b...
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Boxes and Cases
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.59 in Dm 1.5 in L 4.5 in
Edwardian 1905 Antique French Earrings 18Kt Gold With 3.54 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian earrings with diamonds and rubies.
Extremely beautiful pair of dangle earrings, created in France during the Edwardian period, back in the 1900's. This antique pair of ear...
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.4 in D 0.26 in L 0.6 in
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 C1890
Dial: A beautiful glass enamel dial with Roman numerals set in sky blue cha...
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Company, A 14ct multi coloured gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1890.
Dial: A beautiful condition white enamel dial with large Art Nouveau Arabic numerals...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Pocket Hunter Watch by American Watch Co. Waltham, Chronograph Repeater
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare complicated Pocket Hunter Watch by American Watch Co. Waltham. Chronograph and Repeater. Solid 14 Karat Gold Case. All three lids 14 Karat gold, hallmarked.
Case with the ...
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch.
This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. The hunting case has an inner dust cover and is set with...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Audemars Freres Full Hunter Minute Repeater Chronograph Rose Gold Pocket Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
A rare antique 60mm full hunter minute repeater chiming chronograph pocket watch, in rose gold, by Audemars Freres.
The white enamel dial features Arabic numbers and a small seconds...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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18 Karat Thos. Russel and Son Pocket Watch
By Thomas Russell & Son
Located in Bradford, Ontario
pocket watches.
This watch was made in 1876 and sold probably from the Toronto store as a presentation
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Antique 1870s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Pocket Watch Men's
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1594
Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Model: Pocket Watch
Model Ref:
Age:
Gender: Mens
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Vintage 1960s Pocket Watches
Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Diamond Pâte-Sur-Pâte Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
-sur-pâte was sometimes used in jewelry, although more uncommonly so.
This outstanding pocket watch
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
George Oram & Son. A Half Quarter Repeater Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1879
Located in London, GB
George Oram & Son. A Rare Half Quarter Repeater Heavy Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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Gold and Enamel Lorgnette with Concealed Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
word lorgner - meaning "to ogle or leer" - and many young socialites eagerly sought out these new and
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Hunter Case
By Patek Philippe
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1615
Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Model: Pocket Watch
Model Ref:
Age: 31st October 1863
Category
Antique 1860s Wrist Watches
IWC Pocket Watch Art Deco C.67
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1286
Manufacturer: IWC
Model: Pocket Watch
Model Ref: C.67
Age:
Gender: Mens
Complete With
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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches
"Dance of Time III" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
The soft pocket watch is the most recognizable Dalinian image and the artist chose to portray it
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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H 10.44 in W 7.49 in D 8.08 in
"Dance of Time III" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
The soft pocket watch is the most recognizable Dalinian image and the artist chose to portray it
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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H 10.44 in W 7.49 in D 8.08 in
"Dance of Time III" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
The soft pocket watch is the most recognizable Dalinian image and the artist chose to portray it
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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H 10.44 in W 7.49 in D 8.08 in
"Dance of Time II" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
The soft pocket watch is the most recognizable Dalinian image and the artist chose to portray it
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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H 12.01 in W 7.49 in D 8.08 in
"Profile of Time" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch green
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
watches, they would have to be soft, or not be at all!”
The soft watch liquefies lamentably over the tree
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Salvador Dalí"Profile of Time" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch green, 1984
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H 20.08 in W 13.78 in
Antique Russian Watch Fob by Faberge
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
of jewelry when hanging off the pocket watch chain.
Frequently, watch fobs had personal meaning
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures
Victorian 9 Karat Gold Sovereign Case
Located in Banbury, GB
become a talking point - at first glance you might assume it is a pocket watch, however once opened there
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Street Walkers: Turn Ups
By Julian Opie
Located in Palo Alto, CA
pockets of his jacket, his pants cut at the ankles, allowing the viewer to see the movement of the random
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lenticular
Old Street Walkers: Curly Hair
By Julian Opie
Located in Palo Alto, CA
: Curly Hair nonchalantly strolls by, his hands deep in his jacket pockets, his feet reduced to thick
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lenticular
Rolex Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Military Style Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Watch / Open Faced
METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Rare 19th Century French Antique Cranberry Glass Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Tustin, CA
"watch hutches", to store their pocket watches overnight to protect them from loss or damage. These
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Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Rare 19th Century French Antique Peacock’s Nest Pocket Watch Holder Porte Montre
Located in Tustin, CA
pocket watch holders, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches overnight to
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Vanity Items
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in Dm 2.25 in
Rare 19th Century French Antique Victorian Glass Pocket Watch Holder or Casket
Located in Tustin, CA
, people used pocket watch holders, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches
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Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
H 7.75 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Verge Fusee Enamel Dial Keywind Porcelain Painted Back Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT
This Gold Fusee Pendant watch is in remarkable condition. The enamel dial shows no
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Antique Early 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Antique 9k gold Masonic seal fob pendant, chalcedony
Located in NEWARK, GB
Albert chain also known as a pocket watch chain.
It is very well designed with the top made up of 9ct
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Cellini Pocket Watch 3717 Unisex Yellow Gold Calibre 1600 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W008135
Manufacturer: Rolex
Model: Cellini
Model Variant: Pocket Watch
Model
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Hermès Handbag Charm with Stainless Steel Quartz Pocket Watch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A stainless steel and hand stitched alligator covered pocket watch. This pocket watch was
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Pocket Watch Navigators 467/2 Unisex Stainless Steel 6E/50Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002633
Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Model: Pocket Watch
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Paul Buhre Deck Watch Unisex Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: COM002650
Manufacturer: Paul Buhre
Model: 0
Model Variant: Deck Watch
Model Number
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Paul Buhre Deck Watch Unisex Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: COM002649
Manufacturer: Paul Buhre
Model: 0
Model Variant: Deck Watch
Model Number
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Vintage Deck Watch 19.70N Unisex Stainless Steel Watch
By Longines
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002639
Manufacturer: Longines
Model: Vintage
Model Variant: Deck Watch
Model
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Doxa Pocket Watch Unisex Stainless Steel NOS Watch
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: COM002651
Manufacturer: Doxa
Model: 0
Model Variant: Pocket Watch
Model Number: 0
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Pocket Watch G.S.T.P Military Pocket Watch 467/2 Unisex Stainle
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002634
Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Model: Pocket Watch
Model Variant
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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A. Lange & Sohne Pocket Watch Half Hunter Case 14 Karat Yellow Gold Calibre 43
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM2181
Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
Model: Pocket Watch
Model Ref: Calibre 43
Age: 4th
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Vintage 1910s German Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Alarm Desk Clock/Pocket Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
-hand Jaeger-LeCoultre watch has been fully inspected in-house and is covered by the 24 months Xupes
Category
1990s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pocket watch meaning for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, enamel and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 16 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a pocket watch meaning may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a pocket watch meaning has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Chronoswiss, Eberhard & Co. and Hamilton are consistently popular. A pocket watch meaning of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring carnelian, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a pocket watch meaning for sale for men should be easy, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.
How Much is a Pocket Watch Meaning?
The price for a pocket watch meaning starts at $520 and tops out at $9,246 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,670.
Questions About Pocket Watch Meaning
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Geneva mark on a watch is a seal that represents an exceptional level of quality. It is issued by a state-controlled independent bureau in Geneva. On 1stDibs, find a range of watches featuring a Geneva mark.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022On watches, Genève usually means that timepieces carry the Geneva Seal. It indicates that an expert third-party bureau representing the country of Switzerland inspected the watch and found it compliant with the government's quality standards. Find a collection of Swiss-made watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An automatic watch means a watch that is self-winding. It is a mechanical watch which is powered by the natural motion of the wearer.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022On a watch, a “tropical dial” is one that was originally black in color but has since faded to a deep brown color. Rather than being viewed as a design flaw, a tropical dial is believed by some to give a timepiece more value by adding one-of-a-kind character. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tropical-dial watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024On a watch, 21 jewels means that the timepiece has a particular type of movement. Specifically, the movement features 21 jewel capstones that serve as bearings, allowing the gears inside to turn. Typically, only high-end mechanical timepieces feature 21 jewels, with 17 jewels being more common. Find a diverse assortment of watches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024What the word Genève means on an Omega watch varies. From 1953 to 1967, Omega added Genève to the dials of many of their timepieces in celebration of records that the watchmaker set at the Geneva Observatory. On watches produced between 1967 and 1979, Genève indicates that the watch came from one of Omega's large volume lines, like the Omega Dynamic. These mass-produced watches featured high-quality movements but were available at lower price points and marketed to younger people. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of Omega watches.
- What does 7 jewels watch mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term “seven-jewel watch” means one that has seven pivots. This means that there are seven bearings on the wheel train that powers the movement of a mechanical watch. Pivots usually have natural or synthetic ruby gemstone insets, which is where the term jewel comes from. You'll find a collection of mechanical watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Elgin watches, grade means what quality the timepieces are. Elgin assigned grades based on the type of movement and the type of finish on its watches. Higher grade watches tended to cost more than lower grade ones. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Elgin watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- What is a hunter pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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, 2022The 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.
- What is a Fusee pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a pocket watch fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- How do I store pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How 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.
- What is the best pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The 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, 2021An Oyster Perpetual on a Rolex watch refers to the watch's ability to run on the energy generated by the wearer's wrist movements rather than manual winding. At Baselworld in 2015, a variety of Rolex watches with a new-generation Oyster Perpetual movement were unveiled. Find a variety of vintage Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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, 2022To 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, 2022To 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.
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