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What is the most sought-after pocket watch?
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The most highly sought-after pocket watch will vary over time as trends in collecting do come and go. However, some pocket watches remain consistently popular among collectors. These timepieces include dress watches, such as those crafted by Elgin, Audemars Piguet and Patek Phillippe; railroad pocket watches produced by makers like Illinois and Hamilton; and military timepieces manufactured by Rolex and Omega. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of pocket watches.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
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A Gold Emerald & Diamond Heart Shape Pendant Watch C1840
Located in London, GB
A Gold Emerald & Diamond Heart Shape Keywind Cylinder Full Hunter Pendant Watch C1840
Dial: The super white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute track with fine original blu...
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Watch Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 20th century Tiffany & Co. Platinum Watch Chain in original box.
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Platinum
Vintage 9k gold Ladies Rotary pendant watch, floral, Garnet and Pearl brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
An unusual and pretty timepiece is what you will find with this vintage ladies 9ct gold Rotary pendant watch.
A rare design hailing from the 1960's Rotary produced a small number of...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Retro Pocket Watches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With original issued packaging and in operating condition, this interesting timepiece dates back circa 1960 Vietnam era. Issued by U.S. Army Ordinance Department 6645-679-821, this s...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Antique Sterling silver pocket watch, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique, early 20th century sterling silver pocket watch.
It has a plain silver case with no engraving or personalisation so it could be personalised if desired.
It has ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian silk albertina and gilt compass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely antique Victorian era black silk ribbon fob with a gilt compass.
The long black silk fob is sleek with rich gilt end caps and a chain length suspended from the bottom.
The...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
