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Small Antique Ornate Gold Pocket Watch Key / Fob
Small Antique Ornate Gold Pocket Watch Key / Fob

Small Antique Ornate Gold Pocket Watch Key / Fob

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful and small antique pocket watch key with a clear white and green paste is measured

Category

Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob / Pendant
Victorian 9 Karat Gold Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob / Pendant

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob / Pendant

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful piece weighs 3.4 grams and measured 45mm tall unmarked but tested. It is a pre-owned condition with some dents, cracks and tiny scratches on the gold metal case as sh...

Category

Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Victorian Gold Pocket Watch
Victorian Gold Pocket Watch

Victorian Gold Pocket Watch

Located in Banbury, GB

Victorian solid 14 kt gold ladies pocket watch . this watch has a 15 jewel mechanical hand winding

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches

Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case, Circa 1888
Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case, Circa 1888

Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case, Circa 1888

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This rare vintage 14 karat gold pocket watch by Waltham is a stunning piece of history. The luxury

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Waltham Open Faced Pocket Watch Circa 1886
Waltham Open Faced Pocket Watch Circa 1886

Waltham Open Faced Pocket Watch Circa 1886

By Waltham

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

One key-wound 10k gold Waltham open-faced pocket watch with a white dial, black Roman numerals and

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

10k 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

Yellow Gold Scarab Lapel Watch, circa 1880
Yellow Gold Scarab Lapel Watch, circa 1880

Yellow Gold Scarab Lapel Watch, circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

This masterfully crafted Swiss gold lapel watch is an exemplary specimen of Swiss workmanship

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Open Dial Pocket Watch – 1881 – 80.9g
18ct Yellow Gold Open Dial Pocket Watch – 1881 – 80.9g

18ct Yellow Gold Open Dial Pocket Watch – 1881 – 80.9g

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

This rare 18ct yellow gold open dial pocket watch, made in London in 1881, is a remarkable antique

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Miniature Sedan Chair Pocket Watch Display Holder, C.1890
French Miniature Sedan Chair Pocket Watch Display Holder, C.1890

French Miniature Sedan Chair Pocket Watch Display Holder, C.1890

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pocket watch perfection! A charming late 19th Century French pocket watch display stand in the

Category

Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant

1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant

By Elgin

Located in Birmingham, AL

This 14k gold pocket watch features a hunter's case which is hand engraved and decorated with a

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Paillard’s Non Magnetic Watch Co of America Gold Half Hunting Case Pocket Watch
Paillard’s Non Magnetic Watch Co of America Gold Half Hunting Case Pocket Watch

Paillard’s Non Magnetic Watch Co of America Gold Half Hunting Case Pocket Watch

Located in Firenze, IT

-magnetic balance and spring signed Non-Magnetic Watch Co of America, white enamel dial with black Roman

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Gold-Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Year 1883, Working, 11 Jewel
Vintage Gold-Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Year 1883, Working, 11 Jewel

Vintage Gold-Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Year 1883, Working, 11 Jewel

By Elgin

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Gold Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Year 1883, Working, 11 Jewel, Size 8s, Hunting, Elgin

Category

Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

A. Lange & Sohne Hunting Cased Pocket Watch circa 1880s
A. Lange & Sohne Hunting Cased Pocket Watch circa 1880s

A. Lange & Sohne Hunting Cased Pocket Watch circa 1880s

By A. Lange & Söhne

Located in Stamford, CT

All original A. Lange & Söhne hunting case lever set pocket watch 16115 1880 to 1885. Rare

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 5.79 Carat Garnet and Pearl Rose Gold Albertina Watch Chain
Antique 5.79 Carat Garnet and Pearl Rose Gold Albertina Watch Chain

Antique 5.79 Carat Garnet and Pearl Rose Gold Albertina Watch Chain

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

purpose of bearing a pocket watch. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of

Category

Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Louis Audemars. A Heavy Gold Minute Repeater Full Hunter C1880s
Louis Audemars. A Heavy Gold Minute Repeater Full Hunter C1880s

Louis Audemars. A Heavy Gold Minute Repeater Full Hunter C1880s

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Louis Audemars. A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Enamel Cherub Pocket Watch of 18k Gold
Antique Enamel Cherub Pocket Watch of 18k Gold

Antique Enamel Cherub Pocket Watch of 18k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This exceptional French pocket watch (circa 1880–1890) is a jewel of late 19th-century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

American Watch Co. Waltham Yellow Gold Manual Wind Pocket Watch
American Watch Co. Waltham Yellow Gold Manual Wind Pocket Watch

American Watch Co. Waltham Yellow Gold Manual Wind Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful example of a never used American Watch Co. Waltham 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual

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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Illinois 1886 Pocket Watch  Working Case Heavy 7 Jewel Hunting
Illinois 1886 Pocket Watch  Working Case Heavy 7 Jewel Hunting

Illinois 1886 Pocket Watch Working Case Heavy 7 Jewel Hunting

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in San Diego, CA

964103. Overall this pocket watch is in very nice condition. Manufacturer: Illinois Manufacturer

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Waltham High Grade Railroad Open Faced Gold Filled from 1880 with
Waltham High Grade Railroad Open Faced Gold Filled from 1880 with

Waltham High Grade Railroad Open Faced Gold Filled from 1880 with

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

months on the movement This watch comes suppled with an original vintage Pocket Watch Chain. This

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Personally Owned & Enjoyed By Don McLean with Two COAs - Waltham Antique Pocket
Personally Owned & Enjoyed By Don McLean with Two COAs - Waltham Antique Pocket

Personally Owned & Enjoyed By Don McLean with Two COAs - Waltham Antique Pocket

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

. Waltham Antique Pocket Watch - PERSONALLY OWNED & ENJOYED BY DON MCLEAN with TWO COAs Certificate of

Category

Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Ancre DePrecision Key Wind Sterling Silver Antique Pocket Watch
Ancre DePrecision Key Wind Sterling Silver Antique Pocket Watch

Ancre DePrecision Key Wind Sterling Silver Antique Pocket Watch

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

In superb original condition, circa 1880, Ancre DePrecision sterling silver 48mm pocket watch with

Category

Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

1880s Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
1880s Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

1880s Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Hicksville, NY

Unique 1880s Pocket Watch Crafted in 18 Karat pocket watch Made by Iconic watch maker Patek

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887
Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887

Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887

By Elgin

Located in Birmingham, AL

This 14k rose gold Elgin pocket watch features an elegantly engraved hunter's case and a back case

Category

Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Patek Philippe 1883 Yellow Gold Hand Chased Pocket Watch Box and Papers
Patek Philippe 1883 Yellow Gold Hand Chased Pocket Watch Box and Papers

Patek Philippe 1883 Yellow Gold Hand Chased Pocket Watch Box and Papers

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1883 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 37 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold Hunting case with incredible sharp

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Elgin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case Circa 1881
Antique Elgin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case Circa 1881

Antique Elgin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case Circa 1881

By Elgin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This rare Antique 18 karat yellow gold pocket watch by Elgin is a stunning piece of history. The

Category

Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Filled Rock Crystal Victorian Pocket Watch Chain 15 3/4" Antique Parts
Gold Filled Rock Crystal Victorian Pocket Watch Chain 15 3/4" Antique Parts

Gold Filled Rock Crystal Victorian Pocket Watch Chain 15 3/4" Antique Parts

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Victorian Date: 1880s - 1890s Metal Content: Gold Filled Stone Information Natural Rock Crystal Chain Style: Fancy Link Fastening Type: Carabiner Clasp Measurements Length (...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold-filled

Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel

Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel

Located in Miami, FL

Swiss pocket watch designed by Jean-Moïse Badollet & Cie. Gorgeous medium lady demi-hunter pocket

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Gilded Age Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Pendant Watch, 1880s
Antique Victorian Gilded Age Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Pendant Watch, 1880s

Antique Victorian Gilded Age Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Pendant Watch, 1880s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

ANTIQUE Victorian Gilded Age Tiffany & Co 14 Karat Pendant Watch 1880s. Weighing 10.3 gram 36 mm

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

19th Century Swiss Ladies L Excelsior Silver Pocket Watch
19th Century Swiss Ladies L Excelsior Silver Pocket Watch

19th Century Swiss Ladies L Excelsior Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous little solid silver Swiss ladies pocket watch from 1880. L'Excelsior Suisse White

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian More Clocks

Materials

Silver

19th Century Scottish Horn Ink Standish with Solid Silver Inkwell
19th Century Scottish Horn Ink Standish with Solid Silver Inkwell

19th Century Scottish Horn Ink Standish with Solid Silver Inkwell

Located in Dallas, TX

(The Highlands), circa 1880. The pocket watch is not working and needs servicing/repair. It is being

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish High Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Horn, Oak

18 Karat Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
18 Karat Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch

18 Karat Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

A superb quality full hunter 18-karat gold chronograph quarter repeater pocket watch, crown wind

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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

Small Antique Key-Wind Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Small Antique Key-wind Silver Pocket Watch. This watch is in good working condition and recently

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Masonic Calendar Key Winding Pocket Watch with Fusee Movement
Masonic Calendar Key Winding Pocket Watch with Fusee Movement

Masonic Calendar Key Winding Pocket Watch with Fusee Movement

Located in Carlisle, GB

A beautiful handcrafted enamel dial, masonic calendar key winding Pocket watch. It has a fusee

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Rockford Pocket Watch 7125385 Gold Fill White Dial Manual
Rockford Pocket Watch 7125385 Gold Fill White Dial Manual

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

Antique Half Hunter J. W. Benson, London Silver Pocket Watch
Antique Half Hunter J. W. Benson, London Silver Pocket Watch

Antique Half Hunter J. W. Benson, London Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Half Hunter J. W. Benson, London Silver Pocket Watch. This heavy and good quality silver

Category

Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Diamond Pâte-Sur-Pâte Pocket Watch
Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Diamond Pâte-Sur-Pâte Pocket Watch

Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Diamond Pâte-Sur-Pâte Pocket Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Narberth, PA

-sur-pâte was sometimes used in jewelry, although more uncommonly so. This outstanding pocket watch

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian French Diamond Enameled Cherub Gold Pocket Watch
Victorian French Diamond Enameled Cherub Gold Pocket Watch

Victorian French Diamond Enameled Cherub Gold Pocket Watch

Located in Narberth, PA

A gorgeous and unusual French pocket watch from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 992
Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 992

Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 992

By Hamilton

Located in Surfside, FL

Hamilton Hunter Case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold. Triple sunk white dial with bold Arabic

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 993
Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 993

Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 993

By Hamilton

Located in Surfside, FL

Hamilton Hunter Case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with etched garden motif on the case. Triple

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Diamond Pocket Watch Pin in Original Box
Victorian Amethyst and Diamond Pocket Watch Pin in Original Box

Victorian Amethyst and Diamond Pocket Watch Pin in Original Box

Located in Narberth, PA

antique treasure is comprised of a pocket watch and accompanying key fob that hang below a matching brooch

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Beautiful Swiss Silver Musical Pocket Watch
Beautiful Swiss Silver Musical Pocket Watch

Beautiful Swiss Silver Musical Pocket Watch

Located in London, Nottinghill

A beautiful heavy silver musical pocket watch, music and movement both running superbly and in

Category

Antique 1880s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian Silver Pocket Watch in Original Fitted Box, Chester Hallmark, 1895
Victorian Silver Pocket Watch in Original Fitted Box, Chester Hallmark, 1895

Victorian Silver Pocket Watch in Original Fitted Box, Chester Hallmark, 1895

By Reid and Sons

Located in London, GB

Victorian silver pocket watch in original fitted box, Chester Hallmark, 1895 Movement made by the

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early American Watch Co. Waltham Mass Silver Pocket Watch
Early American Watch Co. Waltham Mass Silver Pocket Watch

Early American Watch Co. Waltham Mass Silver Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

An Early American Watch Co. Waltham Mass Silver Pocket Watch. This good quality watch is working

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    To 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Yes, 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 ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Rockford pocket watches were made in Rockford, Illinois. The company opened in 1874 and produced pocket watches that quickly became known for their elaborate dials. In 1915, the Rockford Watch Company ceased operations due to financial problems. Shop an assortment of Rockford Watch Company pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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.