17 Jewels Pocket Watch Value
Antique Early 1900s North American Modern Pocket Watches
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wrist Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14k Gold
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Antique 1840s English Pocket Watches
Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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20th Century Pocket Watches
Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pocket Watches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pocket Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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, new and classic vintage 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, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.
- 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.