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What is the most sought-after pocket watch?

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What is the most sought-after pocket watch?
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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Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Keystone Hunter Case Monogram
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted antique Waltham pocket watch in a stunning solid 14k yellow gold hunters case by Keystone. This pocket watch is circa late 1800's to early 1900's and features a monogram front with floral back, very ornately engraved. Hefty in size measuring 2 inches in diameter by half an inch in depth, 2.7 inches in total length with the bow and crown. This classic pocket watch winds up...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

American Waltham Pocket Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This classic American Waltham pocket watch is a fine example of early American craftsmanship and timeless design. Weighing 59.42 grams,...
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches

Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Gold Travel Clock
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This compact, 18K yellow gold, Van Cleef and Arpels travel clock is a unique piece of vintage luxury. At its heart is a Movado Ermetophon alarm movement inside the exquisitely crafte...
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Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Marcus & Co Platinum Diamond Pocket Watch Vintage Wind Up Monogram
Located in Greer, SC
Antique Marcus & Co. pocket watch with dazzling diamonds set in platinum. Featuring a monogram centerpiece, this small but gorgeous watch measures 1 inch in diameter with a total dro...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Henry Capt. Genève Pocket Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Henry Capt Genève Antique Pocket Watch Serial Number: 97313 Total Weight: 55.01 grams This distinguished pocket watch by Henry Capt of Genève reflects timeless Swiss craftsmanship. ...
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Antique Early 1800s Central American Art Deco Pocket Watches

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