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Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886

Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886

By Rockford Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL

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Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887
Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887

Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain

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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

18K Yellow Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch 1880 Guye aux Perrieres
18K Yellow Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch 1880 Guye aux Perrieres

18K Yellow Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch 1880 Guye aux Perrieres

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

18K yellow gold Hunter-case Swiss pocket watch with three strong lids, external ones in guillochè

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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Julius Assmann. A Heavy Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s
Julius Assmann. A Heavy Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s

Julius Assmann. A Heavy Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Julius Assmann. A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s Dial: The

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Antique 1880s German Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Multi Color Gold Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Ladies Multi Color Gold Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Ladies Multi Color Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880s Patek Philippe for M. Schooler New Orleans Pocket Watch. 38 M.M. 14K Multi Color

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Eugene Le Coultre. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Eugene Le Coultre. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880

Eugene Le Coultre. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880

Located in Mayfair, London, London

calendars and chronographs. This watch is rare as very few pocket watches were produced with Black enamel

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch

Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch

Located in Narberth, PA

original Company. A rare and exquisite double-sided enameled hunter pocket watch made by the world

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Audemars Open Face Pocket Watch - Yellow Gold 18k Mechanical
Louis Audemars Open Face Pocket Watch - Yellow Gold 18k Mechanical

Louis Audemars Open Face Pocket Watch - Yellow Gold 18k Mechanical

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: Louis Audemars Movement: Mechanical Date: 1880 - 1881 Dial Color: White Metal Content: 18k

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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian French 2 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Star Pocket Watch
Victorian French 2 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Star Pocket Watch

Victorian French 2 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Star Pocket Watch

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Victorian (1880s) era! French in origin, this

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section
9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section

9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section

Located in London, GB

9ct Gold Victorian display Chain section These were used to display medals ,coins , but are now a very decadent item of jewellery that can be worn elegantly to reflect on such a bea...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Paul Ditisheim. A Gold Seed Pearl Set Fob Watch C1880
Paul Ditisheim. A Gold Seed Pearl Set Fob Watch C1880

Paul Ditisheim. A Gold Seed Pearl Set Fob Watch C1880

By Paul Ditisheim

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Paul Ditisheim. An 18ct Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Set Keyless Lever Fob Watch C1880 Dial: A

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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Antique Ruby Diamond Pendant Watch
Antique Ruby Diamond Pendant Watch

Antique Ruby Diamond Pendant Watch

Located in New York, NY

Antique circular pendant watch, circa 1880s Tear drop-shaped rubies surrounded by rose-cut

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Antique Pavé Set Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant Geneva Ball Watch
Antique Pavé Set Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant Geneva Ball Watch

Antique Pavé Set Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant Geneva Ball Watch

Located in Firenze, IT

The white enamel dial with blue and red Arabic numerals, bezel wind and hand setting, the rose cut diamonds set in spiralling lines, with rose-cut diamond pendant line. Mechanical mo...

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Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Watch Fob, Garnet & Pearl Details, England
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Watch Fob, Garnet & Pearl Details, England

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Watch Fob, Garnet & Pearl Details, England

Located in Palm Desert, CA

remaining refined and wearable. Rich in character and history, it can be paired with a pocket watch or

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

MELLERIO Chatelaine from late 19th century Gold
MELLERIO Chatelaine from late 19th century Gold

MELLERIO Chatelaine from late 19th century Gold

By Mellerio dits Meller

Located in Paris, FR

figure-eight chains, in the center a round motif chiseled with a rosette. The polychrome gold watch

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Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Eugene Bornand & Cie. A Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880
Eugene Bornand & Cie. A Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880

Eugene Bornand & Cie. A Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880

Located in Mayfair, London, London

limited numbers. His watches are in various museums around the world. This is a rare pocket watch and it

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Le Roy & Fils. A Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater C1880
Le Roy & Fils. A Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater C1880

Le Roy & Fils. A Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater C1880

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Le Roy & Fils. An 18ct Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1880

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Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in Boston, MA

A Patek Philippe pocket watch crafted in 18k yellow gold. Housed in a rare Demi, or Half Hunters

Category

Antique 1880s Late Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 9k Gold Pocket Watch – Circa 1880-1900, Hallmarked
Antique 9k Gold Pocket Watch – Circa 1880-1900, Hallmarked

Antique 9k Gold Pocket Watch – Circa 1880-1900, Hallmarked

Located in Worcester, GB

Antique 9k Gold Pocket Watch – Circa 1880-1900, Hallmarked This exquisite antique pocket watch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, France, Circa 1880
19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, France, Circa 1880

19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful pocket watch stand, or jewelry stand. Brass with enameled ornaments.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Oversized Pocket Watch-Form Box, England, Circa 1880
Victorian Brass Oversized Pocket Watch-Form Box, England, Circa 1880

Victorian Brass Oversized Pocket Watch-Form Box, England, Circa 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian Brass Oversized Pocket Watch-Form Box, England, Circa 1880 A striking and finely crafted

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique bronze and horn pocket watch holder
Antique bronze and horn pocket watch holder

Antique bronze and horn pocket watch holder

Located in Wien, AT

Antique pocket watch holder made of bronze and horn, fine workmanship, pocket watch is not included

Category

Antique 1880s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar
Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar

Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar

Located in Venice, CA

This 14k gold watch chain has a fabulous hollow link interwoven with tiny balls for an unusual

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Watch Key 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian pocket watch key

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Large Invicta Diamond Crown 14k Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Large Invicta Diamond Crown 14k Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch

Large Invicta Diamond Crown 14k Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch

By INVICTA WATCH

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

Lever Pocket Watch. Dial: The Excellent Champagne dial with unusual skeleton style numerals and outer

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Silver Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver key-wind Pocket Watch. This watch is working and ticking nicely. Visible chipped

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver Pocket Watch. Condition is Used. This watch is in good working order. A visible

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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Big Antique “Goliath” Pocket Watch
Big Antique “Goliath” Pocket Watch

Big Antique “Goliath” Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Big Antique Golliath Pocket Watch For Restoration. Condition: This watch is working and ticking

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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate

1880's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 10S
1880's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 10S

1880's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 10S

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial. Black hands and a dedicated seconds dial

Category

Antique 1880s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Silver Hand Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Hand Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Hand Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 48mm diameter hand winding (keyless) silver pocket watch is in good working

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Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Small Silver Pocket / Fob Watch
Antique Small Silver Pocket / Fob Watch

Antique Small Silver Pocket / Fob Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Small Silver Pocket / Fob watch This beautifully engraved silver fob watch is working

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Gunmetal Pocket Watch
Antique Gunmetal Pocket Watch

Antique Gunmetal Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 49mm diameter Keyless Stem winding antique gunmetal pocket watch. This watch is good

Category

Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Small Gunmetal Pocket Fob Watch
Antique Small Gunmetal Pocket Fob Watch

Antique Small Gunmetal Pocket Fob Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique small pocket watch is working and ticking well. The back cover case is a

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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Silver Enamel Dial Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Enamel Dial Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Enamel Dial Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver Enamel Dial Pocket Watch. This beautiful watch is in good working order. And it is

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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique silver pocket watch is working and ticking well. Visible dents on the silver

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This stunning key-wind silver pocket watch is working and is ticking well. It comes with a key

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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Key-Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-owned 51mm diameter antique silver pocket watch is in good working condition and

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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Early Silver Pocket Watch with Swift Second
Early Silver Pocket Watch with Swift Second

Early Silver Pocket Watch with Swift Second

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful silver pocket watch is in good working condition and is running well.

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique White Metal Hand winding Pocket Watch
Antique White Metal Hand winding Pocket Watch

Antique White Metal Hand winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Continental white metal cylinder pocket watch, unsigned gilt frosted movement, the cuvette

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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Antique Silver Yellow Enamel Dial Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Yellow Enamel Dial Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Yellow Enamel Dial Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver Yellow enamel Dial key-wind Pocket Watch. This beautiful pocket watch is in good

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Small Antique Engine Turned Silver Pocket Watch
Small Antique Engine Turned Silver Pocket Watch

Small Antique Engine Turned Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Small Antique Engine Turned Silver Pocket Watch. This watch is working and ticking well. Visible

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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Small Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Antique Small Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Antique Small Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Small Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch. This watch is working and ticking well. The glass

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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Plated Key Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Plated Key Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Plated Key Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 49mm diameter key winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Big Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Big Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Big Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful heavy antique 56mm diameter (Excluding the crown) pocket watch is working and

Category

Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Niello Engraved Cased Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Niello Engraved Cased Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Niello Engraved Cased Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver (niello) Engraved Cased Pocket Watch. This beautiful niello watch is in good

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Niello

Antique Silver Pin Set Hand Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Pin Set Hand Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Pin Set Hand Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 48mm diameter hand winding pocket watch is working and it keeps a good time

Category

Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian period Silver Key winding  Pocket watch
Antique Victorian period Silver Key winding  Pocket watch

Antique Victorian period Silver Key winding Pocket watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 40mm diameter key winding silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed GT
Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed GT

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed GT

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver Key-wind Pocket Watch Signed GT. This watch is working and ticking well. visible

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880

18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880

Located in London, GB

18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880 This double hunter watch

Category

Antique 1880s Central American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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1880 Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1880 pocket watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Silver and Enamel — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect 1880 pocket watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 1880 pocket watch over the years, but those made by Elgin, Patek Philippe and American Waltham Watch Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 1880 pocket watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 23, is particularly popular. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and round cut versions for sale. Most of our 1880 pocket watch for sale are for women, but there are 210 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 1880 Pocket Watch?

On average, a 1880 pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $789, while they’re typically $103 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Pocket-watches for You

Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.

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, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)

At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.

In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.

By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.

Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.

Questions About 1880 Pocket Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Full hunter pocket watches are a popular choice for those nostalgic for timepieces of years past. The solid outer case of this type of watch, which often features intricate designs, needs to be opened in order to reveal the watch’s face. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A minute repeater pocket watch comes with a repeater that chimes the time by pushing a button. They come with three different chimes; the hours have a low chime, minute by a high chime, and quarter hours by a sequence of two chimes. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Like its hunter-case cousin, the half-hunter pocket watch features a protective lid or case that protects the face of the watch. The distinction is that the case front has a viewing window that allows the owner to check the time without having to open the pocket watch lid. The hours are frequently inscribed in blue enamel on the exterior lid itself, making it possible to tell the time without opening the case. Shop a range of vintage half-hunter pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pocket watches come in a variety of sizes but the most popular sizes for women are 0s, 6s and 8s. Measuring pocket watches is a bit confusing and to make it easier a 0s is1.166”, a 6s is 1.367” and 8s is 1.433”. So it’s fairly safe to say that an average size for a woman’s pocket watch is between 1 and 1.5 inches. Find vintage and contemporary pocket watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rolex made pocket watches from 1905 through to the 1970s. The last pocket watch released was a small, ultra-formal 18 karat piece. Own a piece of history by shopping a selection of Rolex pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open a Hamilton pocket watch, take it to a reputable watch repair shop. Experts advise against opening antique pocket watches on your own because special tools are necessary to avoid damaging the timepieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hamilton pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to open a Howard pocket watch depends on its design. However, experts recommend that you don't attempt to open one yourself. Instead, take the piece to a watch repair center that has experience servicing pocket watches. Doing so will help you avoid damaging the timepiece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Howard pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your pocket watch is valuable, consult a licensed appraiser. Choose one with experience appraising antique and vintage timepieces. Having your pocket watch evaluated by a knowledgeable professional is the only way to be certain of its value. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To change a battery in a pocket watch, you must first remove the watch back. Depending on the type of watch, you may need a specially designed tool or a precision screwdriver to accomplish this task. Once you have the back removed, you may need to remove parts to access the battery and perform the replacement. Because there is so much variability in timepiece design and you could potentially damage your watch when removing the back and other parts, experts recommend having an experienced watch repairer replace the battery. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of pocket watches.