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What is a key wind pocket watch?

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What is a key wind pocket watch?
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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Carl Neumann of Berlin Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Intricate Movement
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Antique Pocket Watch by Carl Neumann of Berlin Key-Wind Movement Intricate Filigree Detail
Category

Antique 19th Century German High Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General
Located in Stamford, CT
MJ Tobias silver key-wind pocket watch with a porcelain dial featuring a picture of Major General
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Stauffer Cx. de Fond Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch, Key wind
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Stauffer Cx. de Fond precious yellow metal 18ct Solid Gold ladies' pocket watch, key wind
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

John Forrest Of London Maker To The Admiralty Pocket Watch 54mm Fusee
Located in Mumbai, IN
of London Chronometer Maker to the Admiralty Excellent and Heavy Key-wind Open Faced Pocket Watch
Category

Antique 1890s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Peter Desmarais St. Martins Court Leister Square Rose Gold Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
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

Antique Gold Flintlock Revolver Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
your other favorite beauties. The antique pocket watch key winder is in good condition, wear
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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