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Pocket Watches For Sale
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
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
Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Manual winding; Key wind, Key set. Gold filed ornate engraving ( 54 mm ). White dial with Roman...
Category
19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Rolex Cellini White Gold Vintage Mechanical Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Rolex Cellini collection Pocket Watch and chain, 39 M.M. 18K White Gold 2 piece case with a faceted and textured bezel. 17 Jewel m...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Platinum
Antique French 18k Gold 3.25ctw Rose Cut Diamond Covered Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous, antique, French-made pocket watch pendant featuring a solid 18k rose gold case that's completely covered with old rose cut diamonds that are pave...
Category
1870s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Glashutte Hunter Prazisions uhren Fabrik Pocket Watch 18 kt Enamel Dial
Located in Antwerp, BE
Glashutte Hunter Prazisions uhren Fabrik Pocket Watch 18 kt Enamel Dial
Extremelty Rare Collectors Watch !
Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding wit...
Category
20th Century German Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Waltham 5024935 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham hunter case pocket watch 7 jewels, with porcelain dial and spade hands in 14k. Manual with sub-seconds.30 mm. Circa 1900s. Fine Pre-owned Waltha...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vulcain 18kt Rose Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeating Automaton Pocket Watch C1880
By Vulcain
Located in London, GB
Vulcain 58mm 18Kt Rose Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeating Automaton Pocket Watch C1880
Case: The Swiss hallmarked highley hand engraved case wit...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
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.
...
Category
18th Century French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Union Horlogere 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, Alpina, Glashütte
Located in Berlin, DE
Union Horlogere 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch.
Pocket watch can be wound and works.
Including certificate of authenticity.
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Patek Philippe Waltham Railroad 18K Yellow Gold Manual-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Aventura, FL
Patek Phillipe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Manual-wind movement, Guillaume balance, 18k yellow gold case, White enamel dial with black Breguet nume...
Category
1990s American Modernist Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
14K Gold Pocket Hunter Watch by American Watch Co. Waltham, Chronograph Repeater
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare complicated Pocket Hunter Watch by American Watch Co. Waltham. Chronograph and Repeater. Solid 14 Karat Gold Case. All three lids 14 Karat gol...
Category
19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Art Deco Asian Themed Enameled Desk Clock circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mimo for J. E. Caldwell
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SI...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
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 with Gold inside Dust cover. 18 Jewel mechanical, Manua...
Category
1920s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Pocket Watches
Elgin 563174 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Elgin multi color gold hunter case pocket watch "6 size" in 14k. 15 jewels. Elaborate floral design case. Manual wind. Circa 1890s. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch.
Certified preowned Vintage Elgin...
Category
1980s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Chanel Première Ladies Wristwatch H3258 Yellow Gold Diamonds
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
Chanel Première Ladies Wristwatch Yellow Gold Diamonds
Reference: H3258
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Movement: Quartz
Measurements: 22 x 16 x 6,2 mm
Dial: Black
Bracelet: 18k Yellow Go...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Waltham Classic 5076629 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold, Porcelain Dial and Spade
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
American Waltham Royal hunter case pocket watch, 7 jewels, porcelain dial and spade hands in 14k yellow gold pocket watch. 30mm. Manual w/ subseconds. Circa 1900s. Fine Pre-owned Wal...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow 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...
Category
1880s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Paul Flato Petite Midcentury 14K Yellow Gold Seashell Pocket Watch
By Paul Flato
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Flato midcentury 14K yellow gold seashell pocket watch. Case opens compact-style to reveal hidden watch. Brushed gold dial, manual movement. The shell is a petite 1.25".
Very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Limited 18kt Gold Omega Chronometre Savonette Pocket Watch, Grade Very Best
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectable Limited 18kt Yellow Gold Omega Chronometre pocket watch, Grade Very Best , calibre 43.15 S, “Grade Very Best
Movement: Manual winding, “Chronometer” quality
Case: 18kt Yellow gold case with diameter 52 mm, thickness 12 mm
Dial: white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and black indexes
Total weight: 102.8 gram / 3.630 oz / 66.1 dwt
18 kt yellow gold, hunting-case, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket chronometer...
Category
1930s Swiss Artisan Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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...
Category
1910s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Chatelaine in Gold, Mid-19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Chatelaine with belt hook composed of three colors (green, pink, white) of intricately sculpted, matte gold. The piece is topped with a count's crown.
This chatelaine was used to hang a pocket watch from the waist or jacket. It is made of two octagonal medallions. The largest, in the shape of a shield, in white, pink and green gold is decorated with shields, spears and helm. This Neogothic decor stands...
Category
1840s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Chanel Boy-Friend Ladies Wristwatch H6591 Rose Gold Diamonds
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
Chanel Boy-Friend Ladies Wristwatch Rose Gold Diamonds
Reference: H6591
Material: 18k Rose Gold
Movement: Quartz
Measurements: 34,6 x 26,7 x 7,3 mm
Dial: White
Bracelet: Leather wit...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose 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...
Category
1940s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold-filled
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
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 woven hair set with gold plated caps and finding...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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...
Category
18th Century British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Boy-Friend Tweed Ladies Wristwatch H4881 Rose Gold Diamonds
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
Chanel Boy-Friend Tweed Ladies Wristwatch Rose Gold Diamonds
Reference: H4881
Material: 18k Rose Gold
Movement: Quartz
Measurements: 27,9 x 21,5 x 6,2mm
Dial: White
Bracelet: 18k Ro...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Agassiz Sterling Silver High Grade Split Seconds Chronograph Watch
By Agassiz
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Split Seconds Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
DIMENSIONS: Length & D...
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Solid Gold Ladies Stewart Dawson &Co Antique Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Elegant Stewart Dawson & Co 14 carat Solid Gold Open Face Ladies Pocket Watch .
Late 19th - early 20th century, marked 14C to inner back cover and serial number #75128.
Featuring a g...
Category
Early 20th Century Australian Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, 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 an exquisite rare antique enamelled wat...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow, Rose and Green Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham hunter case pocket watch in 14k yellow, rose and green gold. Decorative high relief pink and yellow floral embellishments on both sides of the c...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 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...
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Enamel Watch Chain with Slides and a Fob Seal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian 14k gold and enamel watch chain with slides and a fob seal.
Comprised of a 14k gold rope chain with a decorative enameled gol...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 32mm
CIRCA: 1840's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Verge Fuzee
DIAL / ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Waltham Hunter Case Pocket Watch Ref. 1, 472009 in 14k Yellow Gold, White Dial
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Hunter Case Pocket watch in 14k. Manual w/ subseconds. 53.3 mm case size. Ref 1,472009. Fine Pre-owned Waltham Watch. Certified preowned Vint...
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Pocket Watches
Pair of Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Cloisonne Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Edwardian cufflinks with octagonal heads..
In 14 karat gold.
With 3-color cloisonne enamel decoration to its octagonal heads including the colors black, gra...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Gold, Tiffany & Co Enamelled Pendant Watch on Chain
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This Art Nouveau pendant watch on chain was made for Tiffany & Co for retail in the United States. The watch hangs from a yellow gold filled curb link chain that has a swivel type cl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel, Silver
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Fancy Watch Fob with Gold Charm
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1900, for pocket watch enthusiasts. Antique fourteen karat 14K yellow gold 4.5 inch fancy pocket watch fob made with custom rolo chain links a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 with Breguet numerals; subdial at 6 o'clock. Pre-owned with custom box .
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Waltham Pocket Watch Ref. 337299 Waltham Riverside in 14k Yellow Gold
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Riverside open faced pocket watch 19 jewels, gold dial and heavy spade hands in 14k yellow gold. Manual w/ subseconds. 45mm. Circa 1915. Fine...
Category
1910s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
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 and works.
Small hairline crack at five o'clock...
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Agassiz Pocket Watch 246181 14k Yellow Gold Manual Watch
By Agassiz
Located in Surfside, FL
Agassiz Pocket Watch in 14k yellow gold. Manual w/ subseconds. Ref 246181. Fine Pre-owned Agassiz Watch. Certified preowned Agassiz pocket watch...
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
French Rose Gold Antique Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Painted Enamel Dial
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare 18kt rose gold French keywind Verge 55mm Open face quarter repeater.
The hand painted enamel dial featuring arabic enamel chapters with a beautiful rural centre scene showing a woman holding a bale of straw with her child by her side whilst conversing with her friend who is offering her grapes, with blued steel Breguet style hands.
The rose cold case with engine turning and vacant cartouche to rear opens to reveal a gilt metal duster cover.
The full plate unsigned verge fusee...
Category
19th Century French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pennino Sunburst Sterling Silver Vermeil Rhinestone Watch Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fabulous vintage floral burst design with a working Pennino Brothers Watch as its center beautifully mixes the sparkle of the quality rhinestones and the gold tone of the vermeil petals on this vintage mid-century brooch pin pendant by the well respected New York maker. Measuring 1-7/8 inch in diameter overall with the watch center...
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Ladies Omega 12kt Gold Filled Watch Working 15 Jewel Fully Serviced Warranty
By Omega
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful 12kt white gold vintage ladies' Omega watch with a 16mm x 20mm x 8mm case. The face of the watch is silver, the band has a 26mm clasp, 2.25 inches on one side and 2 inches ...
Category
1920s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold, Silver
Antique Kalo Shop 14K Gold American Arts & Crafts Pocket Watch Chain
By Kalo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Arts & Crafts watch chain.
By Kalo.
In 14 karat gold with a matte finish.
Marked Kalo & 14K to the reverse.
Simply a wonderful Arts & Crafts piece from the important Chicago Kalo Shops!
Date:
circa 1900
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
The Kalo Shops
Marks:
Marked to the back of the watch chain and fob...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts 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...
Category
1950s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Victorian display Chain section
These were used to display medals ,coins ,
but are now a very decadent item of jewellery
that can be worn e...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Audemars Piquet Swiss Platinum Display Back Pocket Watch for Tiffany & Co
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Sleek, late twentieth century platinum pocket watch by Audemars Piquet Swiss for Tiffany & Co. with special order glass display back to view its intric...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Platinum
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...
Category
1880s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Cartier EWC Gold and Enamel 1920s Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier pocket Watch, 46 MM Diameter and 4.5 MM thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case. Blue and White Guilloche Enamel. Mechanical, Manua...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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
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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