Skip to main content
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

Are pocket watches a good investment?

1 Answer
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
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...
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

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.
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Rare Prince Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch 8753 C1920
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Prince. A very rare 38mm 18ct yellow gold dress pocket watch with a specially made chain by Rolex, C1920. Dial: The excellent cream dial with batons and crown signed Rolex Officially Certified Chronometer with original dagger hands and large subsidiary dial at six o'clock. Case: The Rhombus designed 18ct yellow gold case with a plain satin finished back. The case was never made with a bow only a chain with a clip signed Rolex, designed to be attached to a waste coat or to be put in the breast pocket with the clip attached to the lapel. The case fully signed Rolex ,numbered and Swiss hallmarked. Movement: The rhombus style movement is of exceptional high quality. Nickel finished fully jewelled, signed Rolex with Rolex Patent...
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex. A Rare Gold and Enamel Keyless Pocket Watch C1920
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold and Enamel Keyless Lever Pocket Watch Retailed By The Alex Clarke Company London C1920. Dial: The original silver matt dial engine turned to the cent...
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Rolex. A Rare Yellow Gold Pendant Pocket Watch C1964
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Watch With Original Presentation Box C1964. Dial: The simplistic silver dial with quadrant lines fully signed Rolex Geneve with Rolex Crown at t...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Vintage Rolex 49MM 9K Gold London Camerer Cuss & Co. Mechanical Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Men's Metal Type: 9K Yellow Gold Length: 2.75 inches Diameter: 49.00 mm Weight: 82.30 grams ROLEX Gent's 9K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss made pocket watch. Engraved with "375" and "9K". The "ROLEX " trademark (or hallmark) can also be found on the item. In very good condition. Vintage unpolished Pre-owned in very good condition. This timepiece is an authentic, rare 1920s Rolex...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shop All