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What is a key wind pocket watch?
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A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range 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 / YEAR: 1840's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Key Win...
Category
Antique 1850s British Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Ratchet Key Winder, 18K Gold
Located in Upland, CA
About This Watch Key:
Step into the past with this exquisite Victorian Ratchet Watch Winder. 18K gold cased, this rare beauty is sure to take your breath away.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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, crafted circa 1850–1870 and preserved with remarkable detail.
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
An 18K rose gold pair case, key wind cylinder pocket watch, London, C1803.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Watch Key Un-engraved Signet Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring has a smooth tapered shank and a classic signet profile, with the top opening to reveal a functional key-style mechanism, likely intended for winding a key-wind pocket watch.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
