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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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch 1880 Guye aux Perrieres
Located in Bilbao, ES
18K yellow gold Hunter-case Swiss pocket watch with three strong lids, external ones in guillochè
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds
Located in Vienna, AT
Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Pocket Watch with three lids.
Made of 14 ct slight red gold
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
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Dm 1.11 in
Vacheron Constantin vintage 18k Gold Swiss Geneve Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in San Fernando, CA
seconds
Gold hour and minute hands
Windup movement Watch
Eighteen (18) Jewels
Swiss pocket watch
Pull
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k 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
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
Large Invicta Diamond Crown 14k Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
By INVICTA WATCH
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Lever Pocket Watch. Dial: The Excellent Champagne dial with unusual skeleton style numerals and outer
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
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H 2.17 in W 2.17 in Dm 2.17 in
Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian 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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
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
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H 1.85 in W 1.3 in D 0.35 in L 1.85 in
Antique Edwardian French Swiss Silver Enamel OpenFace Fauvette HAD Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique Silver Gilt & Enamel Fauvette HAD Pocket Watch
dates back to Edwardian period c1900's
of
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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Dm 1.11 in
Audemars Piquet Swiss Platinum Display Back Pocket Watch for Tiffany & Co
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Sleek, late twentieth century platinum pocket watch by Audemars Piquet Swiss for Tiffany & Co. with
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Platinum
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Erotic Automation Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A 14ct Rose Gold Erotic Automaton Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
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Dm 2.05 in
Antique Swiss Silver and Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Fauvette HAD Pocket Watch
Located in Portland, GB
Antique Swiss Silver Gilt and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch/Pendant dated circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Baume Swiss Full Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch, C1890s
By Baume
Located in London, GB
Baume. A Swiss 18ct yellow gold, full hunter keyless lever minute repeater pocket watch, C1890s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Yellow Gold Swiss Movement Magic Coin Pocket Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Pocket Watch. 18K Yellow Gold, 66 grams. Circa 1960. 1904 US $20 gold piece cut in half
Category
Vintage 1950s French Retro Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
P Moser Pocket Watch Working Case Year 1910 Swiss Made 875 Silver
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
P. Moser 875 silver pocket watch that has a 51mm case, 13.5mm thick, with a clean plastic crystal
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow 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
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H 1.33 in W 1.33 in Dm 1.33 in L 1.33 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Swiss Watch BELL Collector.
By Bell & Ross
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Swiss Bell unisex Vintage Argentium PW1 Pocket Watch : Manual winding mechanical watch with Dubois
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss 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
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 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
Henri Beguelin 18Kt. Solid Gold High Grade Swiss Keywind Pocket Watch circa 1840
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henri Beguelin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Breguet Engine Turned
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Swiss Gold Miniature Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
A Rare Swiss 14ct Rose Gold Miniature Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Omega Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Surfside, FL
Omega pocket watch in 18k yellow gold with cream dial. Manual with sub-seconds dial. 47 mm case
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham.
Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Jaeger LeCoultre 1966 Pocket Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre, circa 1966 that has been revised.
Alarm clock
Brass case
mother-of-pearl dial
Mechanical movement with manual winding. Caliber K910
Dim: 44x44mm
dated on the back
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches
Alpina 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Alpina
Located in Dallas, TX
Alpina 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 14K yellow gold ( 53 mm ) . Champagne dial
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K Yellow Gold Case, monogrammed
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Surfside, FL
. Crica 1920. Fine Pre-owned Tiffany & Co. Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Tiffany & Co. pocket watch
Category
Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Grande Sonnerie Pocket Watch by Montandon
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare grande sonnerie quarter-hour repeating pocket watch crafted by Swiss firm Montandon is an
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Dallas, TX
Longines Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Platinum case sat with scalloped
Category
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Pocket Watch 18k High Polish Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe pocket watch in 18k high polish yellow gold. Watch dial features gold applied Arabic
Category
Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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W 1.66 in L 1.66 in
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch from Vacheron et Constantin Geneve.
Including original case
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ulysse Nardin Pocket Watch 18k Gold
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding,17 Jewels, Extremely High Grade Movement with Fine Swan Neck Balance Regulation
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Pocket Watch Ref 3002
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Stainless Steel Pocket Watch Ref 3002 - Manual winding. Stainless steel case with smooth
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
IWC Pocket Watch 800 Silver With Papers
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite piece of horological history, the IWC Pocket Watch from the year 1915
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold ( 52 mm ) with
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 726
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe pocket watch in 18k yellow gold. Manual w/ subseconds. 45 mm case size. Comes with a
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 44 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 Piece case with inside
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Rock Crystal Turquoise Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
This is a fine rare square shape pocket watch made of Gold, Rock Crystal, and with a turquoise
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold
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
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 1920s Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with embossed Enamel
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Tavannes Watch Company Silver Keyless Open Face Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Tavannes Watch Company. A silver keyless lever, open face enamel pocket watch, C1920s.
Dial: A
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
International Watch Company Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920S
By IWC
Located in London, GB
An International Watch Company 14ct yellow gold, keyless lever open face pocket watch, C1920s with
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Hamilton Co. Railway Special Pocket Watch 1957
By Hamilton
Located in Towson, MD
pocket watch. The movement is manual wide, lever set, signed 992B, has 21 jewels, with serial number
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Pocket Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold-filled
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
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Patek Philippe Gold Lapel Watch Pocket
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Patek Philippe lapel/pocket watch that would be definitely a conversational piece. It was
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Elgin 14K Yellow Gold 165 Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Elgin 14K Yellow Gold 165 Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K yellow gold hunter case with
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
I.W.C International Watch Company Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C International Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Watch / Opened Face
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
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
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
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
Swiss 14 Carat Gold Monopol Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket C1920s
Located in London, GB
Monopol. A Swiss 14ct Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket C1920s.
Dial: A very clean white
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Corum Peacock Feather 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
This is an incredibly rare Corum Peacock Feather 18K yellow gold pocket watch. The case of the
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1990s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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Swiss Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact swiss pocket watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1477 vintage or 57 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect swiss pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a swiss pocket watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Patek Philippe, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin are consistently popular. While most can agree that any swiss pocket watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 80 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 old european cut and rose cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a swiss pocket watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.
How Much is a Swiss Pocket Watch?
Prices for a swiss pocket watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $66 and can go as high as $115,927, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,614.
Finding the Right pocket-watches for You
Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.
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, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)
At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.
In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.
By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.
Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.
Questions About Swiss Pocket Watch
- 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.
- Why are Swiss watches so famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Swiss watches are so famous for several reasons. A number of the world's most well-known and prestigious watch brands, from Rolex to Patek Philippe, hail from Switzerland, giving the country deep roots in the history of luxury watches. Switzerland is also home to some of the most highly skilled artisans in the world, making Swiss-made watches and the components that power them of exceptional quality. Shop a wide variety of Swiss 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 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.
- Are Bremont watches Swiss-made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Bremont watches are not Swiss-made. Bremont Watch Company is a British watchmaker based in England that focuses on luxury and aviation-themed timepieces. Always purchase Bremont watches from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a wide selection of authentic Bremont watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Longines watches Swiss made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Longines watches are Swiss made. The Longines headquarters are based in St-Imier, Switzerland since 1832, and each of their watches features a Swiss Made mark. Shop a range of Longines watches from some of the top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- Are Versace watches Swiss-made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Versace watches are exclusively Swiss made. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. While Versace has at times inspired knockoffs, 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Hamilton watches became Swiss in 2003 when the watchmaker moved from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Biel, Switzerland. While based in the U.S., the company produced watches for the winners of the 1928 World Series and was the official watch for the employees of four commercial airlines. Shop a variety of Hamilton watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, Gucci watches are Swiss-made. Since 1972, Gucci has made all of its timepieces in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Shop a collection of Gucci watches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Like 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, 2021Full 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, 2021A 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.
- What is a key wind pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022How 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, 2022A 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.
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