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Illinois Watch Co. Grade 525 14 Karat Gold Open Face Pocket Watch 17 Jewel
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Illinois Watch Co. Pocket Watch w/ Discolored Dial
14KT White Gold Case w
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rockford Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch 15 Jewels Gr: 85
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Rockford Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Hampden Open Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Grade 314 12S 21-Jewel
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hampden Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Waltham Colonial Series Open Face 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch 14s 19 Jewel
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ Gold Color Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Waltham Open Face 14k Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch 23 Jewels Size 16 1904
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
Category
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster GMT Pocket Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster. Swiss unadjusted 812-17 Winton Watch Company. Case Signed "Defiance
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
American Watch Co. Yellow Gold Waltham Presentation Manual Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 17 jewels. 14K Yellow
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch 21 Jewels, Gold Filled
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Elgin B.W. Raymond open face pocket watch.
10k gold filled case.
Size 16, 21 jewels with 8
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold-filled
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 19
Category
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Cartier Yellow Gold Antique Square 29 Jewels Repeater Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Manufacturer: Société Cartier
Watch type: 29 Jewels Repeater
Serial number: 3169
Case number: 72
Category
20th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1905 gold plated Elgin pocket watch that's 49mm in diameter and 14mm thick. The case is in
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Fine Slim Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Audemars Piguet Pocket Watch, 19 Jewels
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fine slim Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Audemars Piguet pocket watch.
A collector watch.
Movement
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Birmingham 1925. 9ct Gold EWC & Co 15 Jewels Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
1925 Birmingham 9ct Gold Swiss 15 Jewels Open Faced Pocket Watch
Weight: 76.14g
This 1925
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
C1930 9ct Gold Thos Russell & Son Liverpool 15 Jewels Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This circa 1930 half hunter pocket watch is a remarkable piece crafted by the esteemed Thos Russell
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Hamilton Open Face Gold Filled Antique Pocket Watch Grade 992E 21 Jewel
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hamilton Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Elgin Antique Open Face Gold Filled Pocket Watch Gr 27 15 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Elgin Full Hunter Gold Filled Pocket Watch 11 Jewels 1888 Gr: 102
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Omega Pocket Watch Movement, 15 jewels, Caliber 19, Size 16 + Dial. circa 1916.
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Omega Pocket Watch Movement & Dial
in original case
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Case back is performed in brass, signed
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Elgin 1921 railroad pocket watch with a 59mm case made of silverode and is 20mm thick. Heavy watch
Category
Vintage 1920s American Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
D 0.79 in Dm 2.33 in
Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This 1906 53mm Elgin pocket watch with a white face is a stunning timepiece crafted with precision
Category
Antique Early 1900s North American Modern Pocket Watches
Elgin 14 Karat Multi-Color Gold 17-Jewel Antique Pocket Watch Full Hunter
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14k Solid
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Gruen Open Face Veri-Thin 10 Karat Gold Filled Pocket Watch 17 Jewels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Gruen Pocket Watch w/ Champagne Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Hampden Dueber 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Open Face Pocket Watch 17 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hampden Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 15 Jewel Grade 315
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14k
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Thomas Cooper London Key Operated 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 13 Jewels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Thomas Cooper of London Pocket Watch w/ Amazing Machine-Etched Dial
Dial has
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Burlington Model 9 Pocket Watch - Gold Filled 21 Jewels Grade 107 Size 16s
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Burlington
Model: 9
Movement: Mechanical
Number of Jewels: 21
Year: 1923
Movement Maker
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled
1870 - 1920 Monte Ancre 14ct Gold 15 Jewels Swiss Made Pocket Watch Open Faced
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This 1870–1920 Monte Ancre 14ct Gold 15 Jewels Swiss-Made Open-Faced Pocket Watch is a beautifully
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 315 12s 15 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14K
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow GF Antique Pocket Watch Gr 117 17 Jewel, 1897
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue/Black Hands
14K Yellow GF Case w
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Waltham Vanguard Railroad Grade Pocket Watch 9561627
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard premier railroad grade pocket watch. 23 Jewels with 8 adjustments. Movement
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual; 17 jewels . Gold Filled
Category
20th Century American Pocket Watches
14K White Gold Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Waltham 14k white gold pocket watch.
Open face, 21 jewel Maximus A movement, adjust 5 positions
Category
Late 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Grandjean Pocket Watch Ref 1833 18k Yellow Gold White Dial Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
LC Grandjean open face single button chronograph pocket watch 17 jewels, triple sunk porcelain dial
Category
Antique 1890s Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Fine Quality Kutchinsky Pocket Watch in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Kutchinsky
Located in London, GB
Information:
Serial Number: 57424
Case Material: 18ct Yellow Gold
Number of Jewels: 17
Pocket Watch Size: 39mm
Category
Late 20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rockford Pocket Watch 7125385 Gold Fill White Dial Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Rockford hunter case pocket watch 11 jewels, porcelain dial and spade hands in gold filled case
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Henry Capt 18 Karat Gold Handmade 31 Jewel Quarter Repeating Watch, 1900s
By Henry Capt
Located in Long Beach, CA
Winding / 31 Jewels / High Grade / Lever Slide Repeat Mechanism
DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Roman
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Art Deco Hamilton 904 14k Gold Filled 21 Jewel Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
A fine example of early American watchmaking, this Hamilton pocket watch showcases the brand’s
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Antique Elgin B.W. Raymond 14k Gold Filled 19 Jewels Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This antique Elgin B.W. Raymond pocket watch features a 14k gold-filled case housing a high-grade
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 15
Category
20th Century American Wrist Watches
Antique Hamilton 21 Jewel Railway Special Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pocket watch was made by the well known Hamilton watch company of the United States in
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Ghisi's original poster for Invicta 1837 - 17 Jewels Antimagnetic Swiss watch
Located in PARIS, FR
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The artwork features an intricately designed pocket watch, the Invicta - 17 Jewels Antimagnetic Swiss
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph, Linen
Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch 15 Jewels
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Little Neck, NY
Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 15 Jewels
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch.
White
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tavannes Pocket Watch 17 Jewels Patented
Located in Little Neck, NY
14k yellow gold tavannes pocket watch.
17 jewels patented.
Movement serial #41246.
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass
Category
Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 0.6 in Dm 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Rare 18ct Ruby and Diamond Pocket Watch with Elaborate Mountings and Jewels
Located in London, GB
craftsmanship are without question. This small 18ct jewellery pocket watch houses elaborate, decorative silver
Category
Vintage 1970s European Retro Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
IWC Pocket Watch 568502 14 Karat White Dial Manual Watch
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC hunter case pocket watch with 15 jewels, white porcelain dial, fancy hands and Arabic numbers
Category
Vintage 1910s Modern Pocket Watches
Grandjean Pocket Watch 1833 18 Karat White Dial Manual Watch
Located in Miami, FL
LC Grandjean open face single button chronograph pocket watch 17 jewels, triple sunk porcelain dial
Category
Antique 1830s Modern Pocket Watches
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boston, MA
Patek Philippe 18k rose gold Art Deco pocket watch, size 47mm. 18 jewels, 8 adjustments, triple
Category
Swiss Pocket Watches
Tempora 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collectors dream! 18K yellow gold Tempora hunting case engraved pocket watch. The repeater
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Benjamin Gurden 1690’s London Shell Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
Beautiful and intricately crafted verge fusee pocket watch in yellow metal featuring a diamond cap
Category
English Pocket Watches
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Pocket Watch with Diamond Bezel Powered by Patek Philippe
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gent's Tiffany & Co. platinum pocket watch with factory diamond bezel. The watch is powered by a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe 1933 Gents 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, Signed with Box and Papers
By Patek Philippe
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Very Clean 6x Signed Patek Philippe & Co Solid 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Very High Grade 18 Jewel
Category
Vintage 1930s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
IWC Pocket Watch 568502, Case, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pocket Watch Reference #:568502. IWC hunter case pocket watch with 15 jewels, white porcelain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Grandjean Pocket Watch 1833, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
Located in Miami, FL
Grandjean Pocket Watch Reference #:1833. LC Grandjean open face single button chronograph pocket
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
IWC Pocket Watch 568502, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pocket Watch Reference #:568502. IWC hunter case pocket watch with 15 jewels, white porcelain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
IWC Pocket Watch 568502, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pocket Watch Reference #:568502. IWC hunter case pocket watch with 15 jewels, white porcelain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Vintage Hampden Pocket Watch 1916, 17 Jewel, Paul Revere, Working, Case
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Hampden Pocket Watch 1916, 17 Jewel, Paul Revere, WORKING, 43mm Case, Silver, Chronograph
Category
Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Waltham Pocket Watch Gold Plated Year 1908 Working Jewel 16804744
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Waltham pocket watch gold plated, the year 1908. The case is in very good condition with minor wear
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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Pocket Watch Jewels For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of pocket watch jewels for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 1140 vintage examples as well as 22 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco and Art Nouveau are consistently popular styles when it comes to pocket watch jewels. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Patek Philippe, Elgin and Hamilton produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 39 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, bead and rose cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of pocket watch jewels for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.
How Much are Pocket Watch Jewels?
Prices for pocket watch jewels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $250,000, while pocket watch jewels, on average, fetch $2,885.
Finding the Right Watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
Questions About Pocket Watch Jewels
- What is a 17 jewel pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A pocket watch with 17 jewels is called a fully jeweled watch. For the mechanical movement, it uses jewel bearings from the center wheel pivot to the balance wheel. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watch options.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch pocket is called by a number of names. You will sometimes see people refer to it simply as a watch pocket. Other names include a coin pocket or a fob pocket. Find a variety of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The way to speed up your pocket watch depends on the specific model of timepiece that you have. To avoid damage, take it to a watch repair shop with experience repairing pocket watches to make adjustments. You'll find a selection of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a hunter pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A hunter pocket watch is a pocket watch with a metal case that has a spring hinged lid to cover the watch face and protect it from damage.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The 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.
- What is the best pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best pocket watch is a matter of preference. The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth. Brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are internationally renowned makers of pocket watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches.
- How do I store pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a pocket watch fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Fusee pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A fusee pocket watch — named for the French word fusée — is an antique type of watch with a crescent pulley and a curved groove around it that is wound with a cord or chain. The chain is attached to the mainspring barrel. Find a range of vintage fusee pocket watches on 1stDibs today.
- What does 7 jewels watch mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term “seven-jewel watch” means one that has seven pivots. This means that there are seven bearings on the wheel train that powers the movement of a mechanical watch. Pivots usually have natural or synthetic ruby gemstone insets, which is where the term jewel comes from. You'll find a collection of mechanical watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024On a watch, 21 jewels means that the timepiece has a particular type of movement. Specifically, the movement features 21 jewel capstones that serve as bearings, allowing the gears inside to turn. Typically, only high-end mechanical timepieces feature 21 jewels, with 17 jewels being more common. Find a diverse assortment of watches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, pocket watches can be a good investment. However, many factors can influence the value of a pocket watch, including the brand, the style and the mechanism that powers it. Also, how well you maintain and care for the watch impacts what it is worth. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, pocket watches can be worth something. A pocket watch's value depends on its age, rarity, and brand. The watch's brand name is the main factor in determining price.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The easiest way to identify your Elgin pocket watch is to enter the serial number into an authoritative online database. To find the serial number, open the timepiece and look at the inner movement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Elgin pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open an Illinois pocket watch, take it to a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Experts advise against attempting to open pocket watches on your own because doing so without the proper tools can damage the timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Illinois pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a railroad pocket watch, first determine how you set and wind it. Most pocket watches have winding knobs, but railroad-grade timepieces were all made to be lever-set. To wind and set them, it's necessary to remove the bezel, so if your pocket watch has a winding knob, it's unlikely to be railroad-grade. There were also regulations concerning the numbers. All railroad-grade watches will have large black hour markers in Arabic, not Roman, numerals. Maker's markings may also provide a clue. Some well-known makers of railroad-grade pocket watches include Elgin, Hamilton, Waltham and E. Howard. For an expert opinion on your timepiece, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of railroad pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
- Who makes Elgin pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The answer to who makes Elgin pocket watches is a little complicated. In 1968, the Elgin National Watch Company closed and stopped producing its watches. However, the owners opted to license the Elgin name to other companies, allowing them to make their own watches that bear the brand’s name. The license changed hands a few times and, as of 2024, was the property of MZ Berger Inc. This company manufactures and sells Elgin pocket watches and wristwatches in China. These timepieces feature Japanese-made movements and bear little resemblance to the original pocket watches produced by Elgin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Elgin watches.
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