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17 Jewels Pocket Watch Value

Bornand Genève Pocket Watch in 14kt Gold – Manual Wind with Breguet Hairspring
Bornand Genève Pocket Watch in 14kt Gold – Manual Wind with Breguet Hairspring

Bornand Genève Pocket Watch in 14kt Gold – Manual Wind with Breguet Hairspring

Located in Milano, MI

Main Features: Maker: Bornand Genève Type: Pocket watch Period: Late 19th century Material: 14kt gold Movement: Manual wind with Breguet hairspring, 17 jewels, remontoir Case: Hand-...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain
Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain

Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain

By Hamilton

Located in Miami, FL

With its substantial gold weight, confirmed 917 movement, and classic American design, this piece is ideal for collectors, investors, and vintage watch enthusiasts seeking a high-qua...

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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 9k Gold

1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph
1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph

1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph

By Longines

Located in Suwanee, GA

Band: Hirsch Leather, designed for fixed lug use, remborde, brand new and unworn Movement type: Signed Longines, caliber 13.33, 17 jewels, rhodium plated, crown wheel Width betwee...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Le Soir Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
Le Soir Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace

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H 1.75 in W 1 in D 0.25 in L 24 in

Le Soir Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace

Located in Metairie, LA

Everything on this watch is completely original. The manual 17 jewel movement is stem set and in perfect working condition.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chopard Watch 18k Gold Pendant Tiger’s Eye Black Onyx Estate Jewelry
Vintage Chopard Watch 18k Gold Pendant Tiger’s Eye Black Onyx Estate Jewelry

Vintage Chopard Watch 18k Gold Pendant Tiger’s Eye Black Onyx Estate Jewelry

By Chopard

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A vintage Chopard watch pendant, crafted in 18k gold, Swiss made. The watch features a smooth oval case with clean lines and gold hands. The face combines deep black onyx with warm t...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Guirlande Red Leather small bag
Cartier Guirlande Red Leather small bag

Cartier Guirlande Red Leather small bag

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

-Two inside compartments -Signature pocket with removable mirro -Black calfskin lining -Hand and shoulder carry with adjustable and detachable strap - Cartier dust bag and shopping b...

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Early 2000s French Shoes

Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Pocket Watch, circa 1930
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Pocket Watch, circa 1930

Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Pocket Watch, circa 1930

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A fabulous platinum and diamond Art Deco gents pocket watch circa 1930 made by Tiffany & Co. of New York.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1930’s Gruen Caliber 325, 17 Jewels, Superb Condition
1930’s Gruen Caliber 325, 17 Jewels, Superb Condition

1930’s Gruen Caliber 325, 17 Jewels, Superb Condition

By Gruen

Located in Raleigh, NC

The Quadron collection consisted of the following calibers as the years went by. 117 17 jewel 119 17 jewel 123 17 jewel 157 15 jewel (as seen in picture 5) 325 17...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1920’s, Art Deco Gruen Quadron, 15 Jewel, beautiful statement timepiece.
1920’s, Art Deco Gruen Quadron, 15 Jewel, beautiful statement timepiece.

1920’s, Art Deco Gruen Quadron, 15 Jewel, beautiful statement timepiece.

By Gruen

Located in Raleigh, NC

The Quadron collection consisted of the following calibers as the years went by. 117 17 jewel 119 17 jewel 123 17 jewel 157 15 jewel (as seen in picture 5) 325 17 jewel 3...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1920's Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel Restored. Beautiful Art Deco Watch
1920's Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel Restored. Beautiful Art Deco Watch

1920's Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel Restored. Beautiful Art Deco Watch

By Gruen

Located in Raleigh, NC

Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-Jewel or 17-Jewel tonneau-shaped movements.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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By Universal Genève

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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Vintage 1910s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Tissot

Located in Stamford, CT

Original 1918 WWI Tissot signal corps wristwatch. Engraved case back. Leather strap. Length: 33.15mm Width: 33mm Band width at case: 12mm Case thickness: 10mm Band: leather Crystal...

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By Longines

Located in Berlin, DE

High quality collector's pocket watch by Longines. Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k gold. Extremely rare collector's watch. The clock works. Dial unfortunately damaged betw...

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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Longines

Located in London, GB

Longines Classic Heritage L2.750.4.76.2 – Automatic – Full Set – 2013 A refined and well‑presented example of the Longines Classic Heritage, reference L2.750.4.76.2. This model captu...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches

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Steel

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By Waltham

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have an absolutely gorgeous, antique American Waltham pocket watch featuring a solid 18k gold case. The case is magnificently hand etched with floral patterns throughout. The...

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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

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Yellow Gold

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Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Keywind Quarter Repeater Musical Pocket Watch C1820. This Pocket Watch is signed Breguet but was not made by Abraham Louis Breguet. Dial: The white enamel dial...

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Antique 1820s Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines Nickel Campaign Style Watch with a Flawless Kiln Fired Dial from 1915
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By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEME...

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By Unbranded

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare 18kt Rose Gold Open Faced Keywind Cylinder Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C.1820s. Dial: The elegant white enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer minute track, and w...

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A Classic Longines Chronograph Stainless Steel 13ZN Telemeter Scale ca' 1930's
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By Longines

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Offered here is a rare chronograph wrist watch by Longines, manual wind mechanical movement 13ZN. Reference 3901, serial number 5,769,000, ca' 1930's. Invoiced on July 11th, 1940 to ...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

J.W Benson Sterling Silver Oversized Chronograph with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
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By JW Benson London

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Zenith

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique Zenith 14 karat gold pocket watch, savonette. Enamel dial with Arabic numbers. Pocket watch can be wound and works. Original, very good condition. Meaning of the dedication...

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20th Century Pocket Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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By Hamilton

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique pocket watch was made by the well known Hamilton watch company of the United States in approximately 1920. The watch is in good working order with a white porcelain face...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry

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Metal, Gold Plate

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By Hamilton

Located in Dearborn, MI

Art Deco Hamilton Watch Co. Open Face Pocket Watch Gold Filled Original 1926 Near Mint Runs Great, Keeps Perfect Time Genuine 14K White Gold Filled Hamilton Case Incredible Engr...

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Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Forsythe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 50's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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By Wittnauer

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

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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.