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American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1889
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1889 - Manual winding; 11 jewels. Gold plated ( 41mm
Category
Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
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
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches
Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Company. This exquisite pocket watch is made of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold and has been meticulously
Category
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1888 Floral Engraving
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare vintage 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch by Waltham is a stunning piece of history. The
Category
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Dm 2.17 in L 3.12 in
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
$2,988 Sale Price
25% Off
H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
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
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
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
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
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
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
Category
Antique 1880s German Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Eugene Le Coultre. A Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, particularly perpetual calendars and chronographs. This watch is rare as very few pocket watches were produced
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Louis Audemars
Movement: Mechanical
Date: 1880 - 1881
Dial Color: White
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Style: Open Face
Features:
Roman numerals marking the hours
Sub dial...
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch, 53mm, 1886 Year, Hunting, Serviced/Warranty
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold-plated Elgin National Watch Co. 53mm pocket watch, white face, black Roman numerals that has
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique 925 Silver OpenFace 48mm Pocket Watch, signed R. Seale, Clonmel, c1882
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique 925 Sterling Silver OpenFace 48mm Pocket Watch
dates back to circa 1882
Despite its age
Category
Antique 1880s Irish Late Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Gurzelen by Omega Swiss Triple Calendar Antique XIXc 50mm Open Face Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Very Rare,
this pocket watch by Gurzelen by Omega
dates back to late XIX century – pre-1880
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
$4,312 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 1.85 in W 1.3 in D 0.35 in L 1.85 in
Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
durability.
The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
Category
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
Located in London, GB
face, while also allowing the wearer to open up the back of the pocket watch and view the fascinating
Category
Antique 1880s Central American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
$3,430
H 0.24 in W 0.04 in Dm 0.16 in
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
Victorian Yellow Gold Watch Fob
Located in Palm Desert, CA
, attach a pocket watch or monocle for a dapper and stylish vintage look. The magnification loop pictured
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Eugene Bornand & Cie. A Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
numbers. His watches are in various museums around the world. This is a rare pocket watch and it would
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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
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
Category
Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow 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
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Fattorini & Sons Silver Keywind with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1880's
Located in Long Beach, CA
and a pocket watch chain so you can wear it as soon as it arrives. The watch is entirely hand made and
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
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 bronze and horn pocket watch holder
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique pocket watch holder made of bronze and horn, fine workmanship, pocket watch is included
Category
Antique 1880s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nautical pocket watch holder stand, sailing ship, carved, folk art, 1880 Germany
Located in Wien, AT
Particularly decorative pocket watch holder, made of hand-carved oak wood, manufactured around 1880
Category
Antique 1880s German Folk Art Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Oak
$500
H 9.25 in W 9.06 in D 3.14 in
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
$10,909
H 2.17 in W 2.17 in Dm 2.17 in
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 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
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Pocket Watch. Condition is Used. This watch is in good working order. A visible
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Big Antique “Goliath” Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Big Antique Golliath Pocket Watch For Restoration.
Condition:
This watch is working and ticking
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Category
Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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 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
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning key-wind silver pocket watch is working and is ticking well. It comes with a key
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
Category
Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique White Metal Hand winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Continental white metal cylinder pocket watch, unsigned gilt frosted movement, the cuvette
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
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
Located in Carlisle, GB
Small Antique Engine Turned Silver Pocket Watch.
This watch is working and ticking well. Visible
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Antique Silver Hand Winding Pin Setting Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 46mm diameter ( excluding crown) antique hand winding silver pocket watch is in good
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique 8 Days Jovis Swiss Made Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique 8 Days Jovis swiss made Pocket Watch .
This watch is working and ticking well but I
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
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1889 Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact 1889 pocket watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect 1889 pocket watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 19th Century. A 1889 pocket watch from American Waltham Watch Co., Boucheron and Illinois Watch Company — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any 1889 pocket watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a 1889 pocket watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.
How Much is a 1889 Pocket Watch?
On average, a 1889 pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $5,500, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $27,500 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 1889 Pocket Watch
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Rockford 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 24, 2024To tell how old your pocket watch is, learn about its maker by conducting online research using trustworthy sources. For each maker, there is a set of characteristics used to date its timepieces. You may need to examine the maker's mark, serial number, model number, movement number, dial features or other aspects. If you run into any difficulty, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the dating process. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Elgin pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The first Elgin pocket watch debuted in 1867, and the Elgin National Watch Co. watchmaker continued to produce them until 1968. At the height of their popularity, Elgin pocket watches accounted for half of all pocket watches sold in the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of Elgin watches.
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