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Pocket Watches For Sale
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Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Gold filled; ornate engraving ( 33mm ). White dial with Arabic numerals. Pre-owned with custom box.
Will be serviced...
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20th Century American Pocket Watches
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 impressive work of horology that is as handsome as ...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
F. Rotig Havre, a Rare Gold Open Face Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar with Co
Located in London, GB
F.Rotig Havre 18Kt Rose Gold and Enamel Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar Open face 50mm Pocket watch with Compass and Thermometer C1880.
...
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18th Century French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Audemars Freres Full Hunter Minute Repeater Chronograph Rose Gold Pocket Watch
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 Ara...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rockford Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial Case Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Rockford Hunter Case pocket watch, 17 jewels enamel dial and spade and whip hands in 14k yellow gold. Keystone case with a beautiful sunburst design. Manual with sub-seconds. 33mm. Circa 1913. Fine Pre-owned Rockford Watch.
Certified preowned Vintage Rockford pocket watch...
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1910s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Omega Art Deco Vintage Steel cased Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1930s Omega Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. Diameter X 7 M.M. thick 3 Piece Omega signed Stainless Steel case. 15 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement. Original, near mint Silver Satin dial with raised mirrored...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
South Bend Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
South Bend Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Gold filled; ornate engraving ( 35 mm ). White dial with Arabic numerals. Pre-owned wit...
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20th Century American Pocket Watches
Janesich Art Deco Era Travel Clock
By Janesich
Located in New York, NY
This travel clock is triptych shaped. When its doors are opened, the dial appears, which is adorned with hours in black enameled Roman numerals on a white background under glass. Squ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Watch Chain with Heart Slide
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Lengthy sixty inch antique ladies fourteen carat 14K gold watch chain with heart slide and press clip closure. Rarely seen in this fine condition for a piece of this age. Pocket watc...
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paris Antique Gold Pearl Enamel Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Paris 18k gold pocket watch, featuring blue enamel decorated case, set with pearls and rose cut diamonds. Porcelain dial, key wind mechanical movement. Minor scratches on the...
Category
19th Century French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Franck Muller Vintage Ladies Watch 1750 S6 BAG in Platinum
Located in Berlin, DE
Franck Muller Vintage Ladies Watch
Reference: 1750 S6 BAG
Material: Platinum
Movement: Manual winding
Diameter: 25x35mm
Dial: Silver
Bracelet: Le...
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Late 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Waltham Octagon Antique 14 Karat Open Face Pocket Watch Gr 225 17 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14K Gold Case w/ Initials "DM" Etched ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Illinois Watch Company Display Back Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This sweet antique Illinois Watch Co. private label for Burlington Brass Pocket Watch, circa 1919 is converted to a skeleton watch with a glass displ...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
Grandjean Pocket Watch Ref 1833 18k Yellow Gold White Dial Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
LC Grandjean open face single button chronograph pocket watch 17 jewels, triple sunk porcelain dial and moon hands in 18k yellow gold. Watch m...
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1890s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Waltham Pocket Watch 10k Gold Fill Case Arabic Numeral Dial Case
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vangaurd Pocket Watch in 10k gold filled case; 23 Jewel movement with rare 8-position adjustment. Railroad watch circa 1948 in Waltham gold-filled keystone case. Original untouched dial. Size 16. Fine Pre-owned Waltham Watch.
Certified preowned Vintage Waltham...
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1940s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold-filled
Rose Gold Crystal Ball Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
circa 1880-1890 Crystal ball watch with a 20-Inch-long solid rose gold chain with a swivel catch that can be worn alone. You can also attach the ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Crystal, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, 9k Gold
Agassiz Pocketwatch 18k Manual Watch
By Agassiz
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Agassiz pocket watch with white porcelain dial in 18k. Manual w/ subseconds. 51.5 mm case size. 21 jewels. Circa 1898. Prestigious watch c...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch R. Stewart
Located in Bilbao, ES
XIX Century Open-face Gold Pocket Watch R. STEWART, Argyle & Buchanan Sts., Glasgow, #16044.
Beautiful 43m/1.69in gold case with a thorough ornamental floral engraving with vegetatio...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold
Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1886
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
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1880s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
20th Century Antique Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Collar watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark.
Lady's watch with manual winding.
Dark red enamelled hands, light grey background and black enamelled Arabic numerals.
Cent...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Vintage Steel Chronograph Pocket Watch with Original Box and Papers
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 Longines Chronograph Pocket Watch, 51 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece case with inside dust cover, 17 Jewel Caliber LXW nickle lever movem...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
J. Grevere Sterling Silver Tennis Racket Watch
Located in Water Mill, NY
Swiss Tennis Racket Watch Suspended from a very Long Sterling Chain (54") Watch (2") Signed J.Grevere inside case
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Gents Hamilton Watch Co. Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold, Manual W/ Subseconds
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Gents Hamilton Watch Co. pocket watch in 14k yellow gold. Manual w/ subseconds. Size of the case: 56mm Fine Pre-owned Hamilton Watch. Certified pre...
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Hampden 14K Yellow Gold Manual Hand Wind Elegant Unisex Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Hampden is a beautiful Unisex timepiece that is powered by mechanical (hand-winding) movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a round shape face, small ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Pocket Watches
Hampden Open Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Grade 314 12S 21-Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hampden Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14K Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-E...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Pavé Set Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant Geneva Ball Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
The white enamel dial with blue and red Arabic numerals, bezel wind and hand setting, the rose cut diamonds set in spiralling lines, with rose-cut diamond pendant line.
Mechanical mo...
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1880s Swiss Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Elgin Multi Colored Box Hinged Gold Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin Multi Colored Box Hinged Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Multi colored yellow gold case (48mm) with a stag on the back side . White dial with skinny Roman numerals; subdia...
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20th Century American Pocket Watches
Cartier Gold Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier folding travel clock (with alarm) in 18kt yellow gold. Made in France, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
English 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
English 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K yellow gold case ( 53 mm ) . White dial with Roman numerals with sunken sub second dial . Signed WM Robinson. Pre-owned wi...
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20th Century British Pocket Watches
Bautte & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bautte & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pendant Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold
CIRCA: 1850's
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 32mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 10 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This lovely ladies pendant watch...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Pocket Watches
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.
Silver guillochè sphere with gold Roman numerals ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 / MATERIAL: Nickel
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 52mm
CIRCA: ...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
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 and works.
Small hairline crack at five o'clock...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque Enamelled Silver Carriage / Pendulette Quarter Repeater Clock
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belle Epoque Grottendieck Bruxelles Enamelled Silver Carriage / Pendulette Clock in Very Nice Working Condition With Quarter Repetition
Movement: mechanical with manual winding
Functions: hours, minutes, quarter repeater...
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel, Silver
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 an exquisite rare antique enamelled wat...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
LeVian Time Bangle Watch Vanilla Diamonds Stainless Steel
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian Time® Bangle Watch Vanilla Diamonds® Stainless Steel
Category
2010s Pocket Watches
Rockford Pocket Watch 7125385 Gold Fill White Dial Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Rockford hunter case pocket watch 11 jewels, porcelain dial and spade hands in gold filled case. Dust cover back features lovely flower design. Front features same gorgeous design with a monogram. Manual with sub-seconds.41 mm. Circa 1880's. Fine Pre-owned Rockford Watch.
Certified preowned Vintage Rockford pocket watch...
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1880s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed Cartier, case signed European Watch and Clock...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Omega De Ville Trésor Ladies Wristwatch 428.55.36.60.99.002 Yellow Gold Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Omega De Ville Trésor Ladies Wristwatch Yellow Gold Diamonds (Boutique Only Watch!)
Reference: 428.55.36.60.99.002
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Mov...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rockford Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch 15 Jewels Gr: 85
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Rockford Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14k Yellow Gold Filled Case w/ ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Comor 18kt Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Perpetual Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Comor 18kt Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Perpetual Calendar Moonphase Pocket Watch C1970's
Dial: A Beautiful two tone silvered satin fini...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle circa 1904
By Waltham
Located in Narberth, PA
This wonderful pocket watch from circa 1904. Signed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle and Waltham. 14k yellow gold, white dial with gold filigree hands. The engraved inscription reads "J.M.R...
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20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Massive Full Hunter Yellow Gold Keywind Fusee Railway Timepiece Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A Massive 55mm Full Hunter 18kt Yellow Gold Keywind Fusee Railway Timepiece of Historical interest.
Case: The front cover is beautifully engraved with a railroad locomotive with coal store and carriage attached. The rear cover has a belt and buckle motive which goes around the case. The edge of the case is engraved with flowers. The inner case has a presentation engraving to James C Robinson Springfield Illinois...
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18th Century British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Julien 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Julien, Geneve
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1840's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / 18 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Hand Engraved Dial with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This stunning antique keywinding watch is in remarkable condition. The case and dial are hand engraved at the highest level of workmanship. The unique counter poised balance is one seldom sees on a keywind watch. We have just serviced this watch and it keeps dependable time. As well as coming with a key to wind it. Imagine navigating your day with your smart phone and a watch that is 180 years old. You cannot ask for more contradiction than this. And yet, you can count on this ancient watch...
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1840s Swiss Baroque Antique Pocket Watches
John Chance, Chepstow about 1775
Located in Sežana, SI
Extremely rare and important John Chance pocket watch, Chepstow, about 1775.
The watch, of the "onion watch" type, is in exceptional conservation conditions.
The dial and hands are o...
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Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W.Benson London
STYLE / REFERENCE: Half Hunters Case
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA: 1890's
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 39mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 13 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel with Roman Numerals / Original Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking and all original pocket watch was produced by the legendary house of J.W. Benson. They were the jewelers to the royal family and everything they produced was made of the finest materials and craftsmanship.
The cover is engraved and filled with enamel and fired in a furnace. The original dial is in flawless condition without any chips or hairlines and was also fired in a furnace. The movement is high grade and produced in Switzerland for Benson and the case is hallmarked with English stamps...
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1890s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Victorian French 2 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Star Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Victorian (1880s) era! French in origin, this exceptional piece is crafted in 18kt gold and sterling silver, creating a subtle m...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Pequignet Travel Watch
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful travel PEQUIGNET watch in gold plated and steel. Quartz movement. Hours engraved in Roman numerals. 1998 watch.
Light micro scratches on the ...
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1990s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Pocket Watch for Raymond Yard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 International Watch Company IWC Schaffhausen Pocket Watch Retailed by Raymond Yard, 44 M.M. Diameter and 8 M.M. thick 14K Yellow Gold case by Cress Arrow. 17 Jewel Mechani...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Movado Pocket Watch Vermeil 'Gold over 0.935 Silver' Manual
By Movado
Located in Surfside, FL
"Baby Ermetto" Movado watch in vermeil (gold over 0.935 silver). Circa 1950. Manual. Fine Pre-owned Movado Watch.
Certified preowned Vintage Movado pocket watch...
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1950s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
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 Case
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
DIMENS...
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1840s Swiss Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches
Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines enamel pendant watch. Gray blue and white enamel and gold face, with a matching 22 inch chain. Circa 1912.
14k white gold
21.9 grams
Tested: 14k
14k white gold
Length: 22 Inches
Dangle: 2.5 inches
Watch: 1.25 inches
Width: 2.03mm
Depth: 2.03mm
Inside case:14k Whittnauer Watch...
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
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/1.69in extrathin lids showing a beautiful dècor of a peasant with a pitcher by a well an...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold
Yellow Gold with Chronograph and Quarter Hour Repeater Functions
Located in Surfside, FL
Fine Swiss-made hunter case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with chronograph and quarter hour repeater functions. Manual wind LeCoultre Ebauche movement with 29 jewels. 52 mm case size. Ref 227405. Fine Pre-owned Swiss made Watch. Certified preowned Classic Swiss made pocket watch...
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20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Illinois Watch Co. Grade 525 14 Karat Gold Open Face Pocket Watch 17 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Illinois Watch Co. Pocket Watch w/ Discolored Dial
14KT White Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Design on Case "TEM" on Back of C...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
LeCoultre 18 Karat Gold Midcentury Pocket Watch Original Sterling Silver Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18K Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 48mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Longines Dolce Vita Tank Watch, Quartz, Model 7753, Stainless Steel, Like
By Longines
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Longines Dolce Vita Tank Watch, Quartz, Champagne/Peach Face, Stainless Steel, Swiss-Made. Like New Condition. Beautiful Champagne/Peach Face. Wate...
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1990s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
International Watch Co. Stainless Steel Open Face Watch
By IWC
Located in Palm Beach, FL
International Watch Co.
Stainless Steel Open Face Watch
hinged cuvette and case back
Case No.1022878, Movement no.970059,
circa 1940.
Keyless...
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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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