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Bourquin Geneve Sterling Silver Enamel Dial Verge Fusee Small Pocket Watch, 1840
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bourguin Geneve STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Hampden 14K Yellow Gold Manual Hand Wind Elegant Unisex Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
-winding) movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a round shape face, small seconds subdial
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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Company. This exquisite pocket watch is made of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold and has been meticulously
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch from, 1905
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / 16 Size / Hand
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
entirely hand engraved by a master engraver. It is supplied with a vintage pocket watch chain so you can
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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Hampden Open Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Grade 314 12S 21-Jewel
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hampden Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Fine Silver Pocket Watch, Fob Watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, early 20th century fine silver, ladies fob watch or pocket watch. It has a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Ladies 9k Gold Pocket Watch, Floral, Fob Watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
pocket watch is intricately designed with floral engravings to the reverse with a white enamel dial, gold
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Art Nouveau 18k Gold Diamond Pocket Watch, Fob Watch, Escasany
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly spectacular antique Art Nouveau era, 18kt gold and Rose cut diamond pocket watch or fob
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Open Face Pocket Watch Yellow Gold
By IWC
Located in London, GB
A vintage 14k yellow gold open face pocket watch by IWC. The silver dial features a small seconds
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. X 9 M.M. thick 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece hinged case
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Dunhill 18 Karat Yellow Gold Centenary Pocket Watch
By Dunhill
Located in Braintree, GB
Dunhill 18kt. yellow gold Centenary Pocket Watch Limited Edition: 15/25 Made in Switzerland, Circa
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Early 2000s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 18k French Pocket Watch with Bowl of Hygieia
Located in Hummelstown, PA
small 1 9/16" brooch that displays the same theme. The cover of the watch is elaborately hand engraved
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Vintage 1910s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond

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

Antique Victorian Braided Hair Pocket Watch Chain or Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian braided hair cord for a pocket watch. Comprised of braided, twisted, and
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
original Company. A rare and exquisite double-sided enameled hunter pocket watch made by the world
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Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Regency Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, Fusee movement
Located in NEWARK, GB
A magnificent Regency era sterling silver full hunter pocket watch. It is large substantial pocket
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Pocket watch, the case is round and engraved
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General
Located in Stamford, CT
MJ Tobias silver key-wind pocket watch with a porcelain dial featuring a picture of Major General
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

IWC Schaffhausen Asprey Savonette/Hunting Case Pocket Watch 18 Kt Gold
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique Beautiful and Collectable IWC Savonette/Hunting Case Pocket watch made For Asprey. 49mm 18k
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20th Century Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Edwardian 18k Gold Diamond Set Swiss Made Pocket Watch Circa 1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This 18k yellow gold Swiss-made Ladies’ pocket watch features a decorative raised and engraved
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Envelope Pocket Watch by Kior! Great Vintage Piece!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
14k Yellow Gold Envelope Pocket Watch by Kior! Great Vintage Piece! Gorgeous Vintage Pocket Watch
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial, Hunter
By Longines
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique, heavy Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial. Pocket watch can be wound
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

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
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Vacheron & Constantin 14kt Gold Pocket Watch Retail Carl Ranch, 1918
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Vacheron & Constantin 14kt gold pocket watch retailed by Retailed BY CARL RANCH'S EFTF
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

1890s Vintage Rose Gold Full Hunter Double Sided Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18k Rose Gold Full Hunter Double Sided Calendar Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, white enamel
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose 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

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

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Swiss enamel pocket watch designed by Graziosa Watch Co. Gorgeous small lady hunter
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

AS&F Silver Mysterieuse Pocket Watch with Transparent Dial and Silver Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Amazingly Engineered AS & F Brevete SGDG Transparent Mysterieuse Pocket Watch Movement Included in
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

18kt Vintage Early 19th Century Gold Pocket Watch, Key Wind, Working, 40mm
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
18kt Yellow Gold Vintage Early 19th Century Gold Pocket Watch. Key Wind and It's Working! 40mm Case
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Antique 1840s English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch. It is truly a
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Late 18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch with a
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Antique 1750s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Vintage Waltham Antique 45mm 18k Gold White Dial Hand Wound Pocket Watch 976053
By Waltham
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold. 15 Jewels. Covered by a 1-year seller warranty. Brand: Waltham Type: Pocket
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 with Box & Papers!
By Zenith
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 With Box & Papers! Limited Edition
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Vintage 1980s Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Circa 1890's
By C.H. Meylan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch Circa 1890's Dial: The
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Antique 1890s Swiss Post-War Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
Located in Stamford, CT
Emile Peret, Locle, Swiss, 1865, hunting case. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Movado Türler , Slide / Travel Watch-Clock, Purse Watch, with stand
By Movado
Located in Antwerp, BE
Turler Movado, Slide Travel Watch-Clock, Purse Watch, with stand. This one is smaller then usual
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Artisan 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
has a winder but in actual fact this is a keywind watch. The two small buttons on the side of the case
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 14k Gold Pendant Watch, Enamel Putti & Diamonds, Switzerland, C. 1870
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Swiss 14K yellow gold pendant watch - elaborate double hunter case with hand tooling to the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

John Chance, Chepstow about 1775
Located in Sežana, SI
Extremely rare and important John Chance pocket watch, Chepstow, about 1775. The watch, of the
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Antique Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

John Chance, Chepstow about 1775
John Chance, Chepstow about 1775
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Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather
By Movado
Located in Miami, FL
a pocket/purse watch manufactured between 1926 and 1985 by Movado in La Chaux-de-Fonds in
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Victorian silk albertina and gilt compass
Located in NEWARK, GB
is sleek with rich gilt end caps and a chain length suspended from the bottom. There is a small gilt
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Auguste Berthoud. A Rare Antique Experimental Marine Chronometer C1840
Located in London, GB
Original Silvered regulator Dial, similar to that used by Louis Berthoud, his father, with small Roman
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Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Cartier Art Deco Table Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Late Art Deco table clock of geometrical design in red enamel on yellow gold, with small turquoise
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Table Clock
Cartier Art Deco Table Clock
H 5 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
. The clock is beautifully constructed and entirely hand made. it will great on desk or a small mantle
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s
By Dunhill
Located in Long Beach, CA
as well. This clock represents the finest in English styling and will look great on a smaller mantle
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
manufacturers already made smaller pocket watch movements, often sold as ladies pocket watches, Elgin, Waltham
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
fine pocket watches. In 1888 they relocated to Canton, Ohio. In 1923 the firm merged with a the watch
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
vintage pocket watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
case and is all original. It comes supplied with an original vintage pocket watch chain as well, so you
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Antique Early 1900s Wrist Watches

1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
pocket watch manufacturers already made smaller pocket watch movements, often sold as ladies pocket
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Period Bracelet from 1935
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Small Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the small pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Enamel, Gold and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect small pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a small pocket watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by American Waltham Watch Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Elgin are consistently popular. A small pocket watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 alternatives. When shopping for a small pocket watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Small Pocket Watch?

Prices for a small pocket watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $116 and can go as high as $3,848, while this accessory, on average, fetches $734.
Questions About Small Pocket Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch pocket is called by a number of names. You will sometimes see people refer to it simply as a watch pocket. Other names include a coin pocket or a fob pocket. Find a variety of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A fusee pocket watch — named for the French word fusée — is an antique type of watch with a crescent pulley and a curved groove around it that is wound with a cord or chain. The chain is attached to the mainspring barrel. Find a range of vintage fusee pocket watches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best pocket watch is a matter of preference. The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth. Brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are internationally renowned makers of pocket watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A hunter pocket watch is a pocket watch with a metal case that has a spring hinged lid to cover the watch face and protect it from damage.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The way to speed up your pocket watch depends on the specific model of timepiece that you have. To avoid damage, take it to a watch repair shop with experience repairing pocket watches to make adjustments. You'll find a selection of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Like its hunter-case cousin, the half-hunter pocket watch features a protective lid or case that protects the face of the watch. The distinction is that the case front has a viewing window that allows the owner to check the time without having to open the pocket watch lid. The hours are frequently inscribed in blue enamel on the exterior lid itself, making it possible to tell the time without opening the case. Shop a range of vintage half-hunter pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Full hunter pocket watches are a popular choice for those nostalgic for timepieces of years past. The solid outer case of this type of watch, which often features intricate designs, needs to be opened in order to reveal the watch’s face. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A minute repeater pocket watch comes with a repeater that chimes the time by pushing a button. They come with three different chimes; the hours have a low chime, minute by a high chime, and quarter hours by a sequence of two chimes. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to open a Howard pocket watch depends on its design. However, experts recommend that you don't attempt to open one yourself. Instead, take the piece to a watch repair center that has experience servicing pocket watches. Doing so will help you avoid damaging the timepiece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Howard pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rolex made pocket watches from 1905 through to the 1970s. The last pocket watch released was a small, ultra-formal 18 karat piece. Own a piece of history by shopping a selection of Rolex pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the year of a pocket watch is to identify and look up the serial number. Pocket watch serial numbers can be located inside the watch once you remove or open the back cover of the watch. Shop a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open a Hamilton pocket watch, take it to a reputable watch repair shop. Experts advise against opening antique pocket watches on your own because special tools are necessary to avoid damaging the timepieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hamilton pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your pocket watch is valuable, consult a licensed appraiser. Choose one with experience appraising antique and vintage timepieces. Having your pocket watch evaluated by a knowledgeable professional is the only way to be certain of its value. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pocket watch with 17 jewels is called a fully jeweled watch. For the mechanical movement, it uses jewel bearings from the center wheel pivot to the balance wheel. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watch options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pocket watches come in a variety of sizes but the most popular sizes for women are 0s, 6s and 8s. Measuring pocket watches is a bit confusing and to make it easier a 0s is1.166”, a 6s is 1.367” and 8s is 1.433”. So it’s fairly safe to say that an average size for a woman’s pocket watch is between 1 and 1.5 inches. Find vintage and contemporary pocket watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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