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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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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
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Located in Stamford, CT
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Category
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A Stauffer Cx. de Fond Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch, Key wind
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
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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
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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
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Antique Gold Flintlock Revolver Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
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The antique pocket watch key winder is in good condition, wear
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
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