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How old are key-wind pocket watches?

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How old are key-wind pocket watches?
How old key-wind pocket watches are varies greatly. Watchmakers used key-wind mechanisms in pocket watches starting in the 16th century and continued the practice until the mid 19th century. You can find a collection of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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M.J Tobias Oversized Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1840's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: M.J Tobias STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Key Wind METAL / MATERIAL: Silver CIRCA
Category

Antique 1850s British Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique C. Lacroix & Fils Genève 18K Gold 43.9mm Swiss Lever Key-Wind Watch
By Lacroix
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional mid-19th century Genevan 18K gold pocket watch by C. Lacroix & Fils, Genève
Category

Antique 1850s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Peter Desmarais St. Martins Court Leister Square Rose Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Peter Desmarais, St Martins Court, Leister Square. An 18K rose gold pair case, key wind cylinder
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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