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Are pocket watches a good investment?

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Are pocket watches a good investment?
Yes, pocket watches can be a good investment. However, many factors can influence the value of a pocket watch, including the brand, the style and the mechanism that powers it. Also, how well you maintain and care for the watch impacts what it is worth. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Shop for Rolex Pocket Watches on 1stDibs
1940's Rolex for Bucherer Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch, 45mm - Nickel Chrom
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1940's ROLEX for BUCHERER Vintage...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

1940's Rolex Prince Imperial Mens Ref. 1586 Doctor's Pocket Watch - 18K White Go
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1940's ROLEX PRINCE IMPERIAL Mens Ref. 1586 Doctor's Pocket Watch - 18K White Gold Finest Timepiece - True Collectable - All Original - Warranty For a true Rolex Connoisseur...a very rare and all-original Rolex Prince Imperial pocket watch...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

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White Gold

Rolex Hunter's Case Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch circa 1920's Flawless Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company for Dunkling's STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunter's Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diamet...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

Rolex Precision Ref. 3400 Openface, Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare collectors Watch. Original Condition. Watch needs an overhaul. Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex. Asprey. A Rare Gold Observatory Pocket watch C1920
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex, Retailed by Asprey. A Very Rare Gold Observatory 18ct Two Colour Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1920 with Matching Two Colour Gold Dress Chain Dial: The original silver matt dial fully signed Asprey's Rolex Observatory...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

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