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Pocket Watches For Sale
Elgin Manual Gold Fill Pcket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Gents Elgin in gold fill. Manual. Certified preowned. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified preowned Elgin watch. This Elgin watch has a Gold Arabic Numeral dial. It is Certified A...
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin B.W. Raymond Gold Fill Pocket Watch 2.21.28 E092682 Case
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin National Watch Company B.W. Raymond in gold fill. Manual. 16 size/50 mm case size. 21 Jewels 5 Adjusted Positions. Case signed "BW Raymond Model 1...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Vanguard Railroad Grade Pocket Watch 9561627
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard premier railroad grade pocket watch. 23 Jewels with 8 adjustments. Movement # 32403383. Case signed "Waltham Keystone J. B...
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton Pocket Watch 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref R3163
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton pocket watch in 14k yellow gold - model 923 manual wind movement with 23 jewels. The best of the best made in America. Arabic numerals w...
Category
1950s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Waltham Open Face 14k Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch 23 Jewels Size 16 1904
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14k Yellow Gold Filled Case Case ...
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Tiffany Art Deco Pocket Watch By Audemars Piguet
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful and rare octagon shaped pocket by Audemars Piguet for Tiffany. Rare in platinum and retaining original box. Case hallmarked, with owner's initials in yellow gold, 18 jewe...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches
Antique Steel Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Steel pocket watch.
Height: 6.00 centimeters.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Vacheron Constantin vintage 18k Gold Swiss Geneve Pocket Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Vacheron Constantin Antique pocket watch
Geneve
18 K Gold casing
open face
Dial is champagne/cream dial which has been toned and darken ...
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
18k Gold Case
Black Roman Numerals
Case Serial # 122508
Tiffany & Co. Movement...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1897
DIMENSIONS / ...
Category
1890s North American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster GMT Pocket Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster. Swiss unadjusted 812-17 Winton Watch Company. Case Signed "Defiance 6775633." Case size 50mm. Circa 1900s. Fine Pre-owned Elb...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches
Waltham Vanguard Gold Filled Pocketwatch 9232658 Case
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard gold filled pocketwatch. Manual wind 23 jewel movement, adjusted in 6 positions. 16 size/50 mm case size. Case Signed "Waltham Premier...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin B.W. Raymond Manual Wrsitwatch
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin B.W. Raymond Manual. 50 mm case size or 16 size. Keystone Signed Nickel Case. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified preowned Classic Elgin B.W. Raymond B.W. Raymond watch...
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20th Century Pocket Watches
Gucci Vintage Table Or Travel Clock
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci vintage table to travel alarm clock. Gold metal and red leather, minor wear throughout. Comes with velvet pouch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pocket Watches
Swiss Rose Gold Double-Sided Calendar Quarter Repeated Keyless Lever PocketWatch
Located in London, GB
A heavy Swiss 18ct rose gold 58mm, double sided calendar quarter repeater keyless lever pocket watch, C1900s.
Dial: The white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute track...
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Silver pocket watch.
Height: 7.00 centimeters.
Gross weight: 94.41 grams.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
Early 20th Century European Anglo-Indian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch from, 1905
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / 16 Size / Hand Engraved
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1905
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 50mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Supplied with a Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
American Waltham Watch&co, Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
*Vintage
14k Yellow Gold
Hand winding movement
Roman numerals
Diameter: 1.5”
Weight: 49gr
Width: 12.5mm
Category
1910s Vintage Pocket Watches
Longines Tilden Tur 18k Yellow & White Gold Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Surfside, FL
Tilden Thurber pocket watch in 18k yellow & white gold. Manual wind Longines movement w/ sub-seconds. High-grade, thin profile. Fine Pre-owned Longines ...
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold
Fine & V Rare John Pace of Bury, London hallmarked c1827 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This extraordinary & extremely rare piece is nearly 200 years old,
dating back to year 1827,
yet it’s in remarkable condition & in excellent working order.
Made by the most import...
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1820s British George III Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Audemars Piguet 18k Gold Pocket Watch 1910s Vintage RA369
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, solid 18k gold Audemars Piguet open face pocket watch, c.1910s, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Audemars Piguet signed white enamel...
Category
1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cellini. A White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Open Face Pocket Watch C1970
Dial: The cream coloured dial with black Roman numerals fully signed Rolex Geneve and signed Cellini at six o'clock with black pointer hands.
Case: The 18ct white gold slim line case with the original green Rolex sticker on the back of the case. The snap back case is fully signed, numbered, and Swiss hallmarked
Movement: The fully jewelled and signed movement calibre 1600 is in pristine working order with fast, slow regulation and compensation balance.
This is an excellent example of a fine Rolex Cellini range...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Vacheron Constantin Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin. A 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open face Pocket Watch C1920s
Dial: The fully signed Vacheron & Constantin Geneve- Suisse silver satin finished dial with gold Breguet...
Category
1920s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Gold Pair-Cased Pocket Watch with Tri-Coloured Face Chester 1822
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Pair-cased Pocket Watch With Tri-coloured Face Chester 1822
The case is made by Thomas Helsby of Liverpool
The movement is made by Thomas and John Ollivant of Manchester....
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
French Blue Enamel Diamond Pendant Watch
Located in New York, NY
French blue enamel and diamond pendant watch, circa 1880s
Open face watch with one pearl and old mine cut rough diamonds, enamel dial with Roman numer...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Ref 3371
Located in Cape Town, ZA
18ct Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Watch – Manual Winder in excellent condition.
18ct yellow gold case (20mm). Gold dial with Black hands. In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Classical Roman Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptionnal Tavannes for Hermès Vintage Belt Buckle Golf Watch in Silver RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
This is a rare opportunity to get an authentic Tavannes Golf Watch
Made for Hermès
IN WORKING CONDITION
Unusual, fine, this is a true gem for Golf Lovers...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ulysse Nardin Steel Chronograph with Flawless Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Single Button Chronograph / Au Diademe / Tiara
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter ...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Travel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Travel Clock by Van Cleef and Arpels. This 18k yellow gold travel clock with a sapphire button. The clock measures to be 1 1/2inches X 1 3/4 inches ...
Category
1960s American Artist Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Ladies Rado Diastar Swiss Watch Round Case Scratch Resistant Fully Serviced
By RADO
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Ladies Rado Diastar Swiss watch with a 23mm round case that's scratch-resistant and water sealed. The case is made out of stainless steel with a black fac...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Full Hunter 24 Ct Rose Gold Erotic Automatic Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever
Located in London, GB
A 14ct Rose Gold Erotic Automaton Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900s.
Dial: A white enamel dial with Roman Numerals...
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose 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 2000
Movement: Mechanical hand winding
Case diameter: 51 mm
Watch Case Material: 18...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow 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
Features Small Movement/Dial Set in Foldable Envelope 14k Yellow Gold Case
Dimensio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Carat Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch by Garrard
Located in London, GB
A handsome 9 Carat Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch, retailed By Garrards, The Jewellers, London. The movement is by Burne Watch Company, Switzerland with Birmingham Hallmark...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Hermes Travel Watch C.1960s
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare time piece by Hermes, a vintage travel watch. The watch set ina red leather case equipped with a slide opening mechanism.
The face is square shape, with a white dial and gold alpha shaped hands. Gold Arabic numerals alternate with gold sticks topped with the white dots.
The case’s back is rib textured metal, with a few engraved initial letters and a date “17/3/66.” This vintage Hermes...
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1960s French Vintage Pocket Watches
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.
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open-Face Dress Pocket Watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Vacheron Constantin 18kt. yellow gold open-face dress pocket watch with brushed gold finish.
The watch is extra thin.
Made in Switzerland, Circa 1960's
Signed: Case, dial & movement...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
C.H. Meylan & Fleischmann 18k Gold Minute Repeater Double Hunter Pocket Watch
By C.H. Meylan
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Double Hunter Pocket Watch by C.H. Meylan & Fleischmann
Features Minute Repeater, 35 Rubis
Dedicated Second Dial
18k Yello...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Romantic Pocket Watches
Materials
18k 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 flower engraving ( 50 mm ). White dial with Roman nume...
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Pocket Watch with Black IP Plating
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Pocket watch with black IP plating
The extraordinary skeleton movement and inner mechanisms are showcased through a highly-polished glass case featuring 17 intricately placed jewels...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Pocket Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Watch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Watch Pendant
Features 12 cabochon Rubies and diamonds surrounding the clock.
Dimensions: approximately 1.5 x 1.5 inches
Category
1970s French Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
IWC Schaffhausen 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage International Watch Co. Schaffhausen 48mm pocket watch, never engraved. circa 1925-1930
Length: 62.54mm
Width: 48mm
Case thickness: 8.79mm
Crystal: Acrylic
Dial: Gold
Inside Case: 803264
Outside Case: 778838 IWC Schaffhausen
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fernando Wehrle Silver& Rose Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Open Face Pocket
Located in London, GB
Fernando Wehrle Barcelona. A Silver and Rose Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Open Face Pocket Watch C1900.
Dial: The white enamel dial signed Fernando Wehrle Barcelona with Arabic numerals and outer minute track and subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock. The original rose coloured Louis XVI style filigree hands with rose coloured seconds hand complementing the rose gold attachments on the silver case.
Case: the beautiful Silver case with rose gold attachments to the case, the hinges, the repeat slider the winder and the hand set. The back of the case is engine turned with an entwined monogram reading JS. The inner cover is plain. The cases are all numbered and Swiss hallmarked.
Movement: The pristine keyless lever movement which is covered by a mineral glass has a three quarter plate style movement fully jewelled to the centre arbor with screwed in chatons, compensation balance and Breguet overcoil hairspring The watch works perfectly and chimes the hours quarters and minutes very clearly.
Fernando Wehrle was a retailer in Barcelona in the early 1900s. The shop no longer exists. This is a fine Chiming pocket watch...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rare Patek Philippe Gondolo Large Rose Gold Chronograph Pocket Watch C1920s
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe Gondolo. A Rare Large Rose Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch C1920s with it's Original Box.
Dial: The superb white enamel dial with Roman numerals...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unique Ebel Brooch Watch 18k Yellow Gold
By Ebel
Located in Berlin, BE
The Ebel brooch watch is a true work of art, crafted with unparalleled attention to detail and quality. The stunning 18k yellow gold body is expertly desi...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
International Watch Company Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
Engraved thin mens 18k yellow gold hunting case IWC pocket watch. 10 jewel quartz IWC movement
Length: 42.40mm
Width: 42.51mm
Case thickness: 8.23mm
Crystal: plastic
Dial: gold
Inside case: IWC 18k...
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Late 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Paul Ditisheim 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, Solvil Original Box
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare vintage 18 karat yellow gold pocket watch by Paul Ditisheim is a stunning piece of history. The luxury solid gold timepiece is made with exquisite fine details. It features a 46mm case with a white face, black Roman Numeral hour markers and Arabic numeral second markers. Also features blue steel hands and a 60-second sub dial at the 6 o' clock position. It is a double hunter...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Watch Department: Men Model Number: 976053 Country/Region of Manufacture: United Sta...
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 44 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 Piece case with inside Dust cover, the cover has an engraved presentation dated 1920. 17 Jewel Gilt lever mo...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique 9 Carat Solid Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A substantial 9 carat solid gold half hunter pocket watch by Syren Watch Company, Switzerland. Fully hallmarked Chester, 1922
With a go...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Buttonhole Watch Enamel Blued Steel, 19th Century
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Amazing gadget from the late 19 century. White enamel with a fine blue line watch dial is inserted in a buttonhole to be visible, while the blued steel mechanism case is hidden insid...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Antique Chronograph & Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Hunter 14 Karat Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Chronograph & Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Hunter 14 Karat Gold.
Pocket watch can be wound and works.
Including certificate of...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Vacheron Constantin, a Fine and Large Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Pocket Watch
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).
Model: "Chronometre Royal"
Movement...
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1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Elgin 18k Yellow Gold Mini Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Color Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
18K Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate enamel design in center of dial
Black Roman Nu...
Category
Early 1900s American Modern Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Dial: A perfect white enamel Roman numeral dial with outer minute track and subsidiary seconds dial with blued steel spade hands and blued steel seconds hand.
Case: The heavy Swiss hallmarked 18ct yellow Gold case with monogram to front cover and dated 23rd April 1900. The back cover is plain as is the inner cuvette. All cases are numbered and hallmarked. The push button to make the watch chime is to the side of the case.
Movement: The beautifully signed movement by Baume, which is fully jewelled has compensated balance and tourbillion style bridge which is a very unusual layout for a minute repeater. The highly polished fly wheel which is visible on the top plate together with the polished hammers to the side.
This repeating watch...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Frodsham Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A Gold Keyless Lever Fob Pocket Watch English Hallmarked for 1893.
Dial: The excellent white enamel dial signed Cha Frodsham London...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Rare "Extra" Patek Phillipe for Tiffany & Co. Minute Repeater Men's Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare "EXTRA" Patek Phillipe for Tiffany & Co. Minute Repeater Men's Pocket Watch - Manual winding; movement signed Patek Philippe, Tiffany & co. and Extra. 18K Yellow gold case ( 48 mm ). White enamel dial with Arabic markers with outer minute chapter ring in red, dial marked "Tiffany & Co.". Pre-owned with Tiffany & Co. box. Circa 1905-1910 Patek Philippe archive...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Antique and Vintage Pocket Watches for Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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