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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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Waltham 14K Gold Double Cased Pocket Watch
Located in valatie, NY
This beautiful 14k pocket watch is made by Waltham. It has a triple case, numbered 583785, that has intricate engravings and details. This watch was made around 1910. The dial has Ar...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s Cartier Diamond and Onyx Watch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with Rose cut Diamonds and French cut Onyx. Signed by Cartier Circa 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940's Rolex for Bucherer Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch, 45mm - Nickel Chrom
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1940's ROLEX for BUCHERER Vintage...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...
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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Hunting Watch w/Fob by Waltham Watch Co. 1888 retains its original gold case, movement and dial work, an exq...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches

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14k 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

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