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18K Yellow Gold & Enamel Rose Bush Motif OpenFace Antique Ladies' Pocket Watch
18K Yellow Gold & Enamel Rose Bush Motif OpenFace Antique Ladies' Pocket Watch

18K Yellow Gold & Enamel Rose Bush Motif OpenFace Antique Ladies' Pocket Watch

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Exquisitely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, this delightful ladies’ pocket watch dates back to circa

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Pocket Watch Gold Case GIANT Box Hinge 14K Multi Color Gold Elgin
Pocket Watch Gold Case GIANT Box Hinge 14K Multi Color Gold Elgin

Pocket Watch Gold Case GIANT Box Hinge 14K Multi Color Gold Elgin

By Elgin

Located in Dearborn, MI

Pocket Watch Gold Case GIANT Box Hinge 14K Multi Color Gold Elgin Keeps Perfect Time, As Expected

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Tiffany & Co Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold Hunter Manual Hand Wind Up
Tiffany & Co Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold Hunter Manual Hand Wind Up

Tiffany & Co Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold Hunter Manual Hand Wind Up

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Puyallup, WA

A Tiffany & Co hunter pocket watch made from 18k yellow gold. This watch is engraved and

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Auguste Baud Engraved Shooting Medal Winner Gold Pocket Watch, 1895
Auguste Baud Engraved Shooting Medal Winner Gold Pocket Watch, 1895

Auguste Baud Engraved Shooting Medal Winner Gold Pocket Watch, 1895

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Auguste Baud engraved pocket watch - given to the First Place shooting competition Medal Winner in

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

1890s Longuevue Chased Case Full Hunter Keyless Wind Pocket Watch
1890s Longuevue Chased Case Full Hunter Keyless Wind Pocket Watch

1890s Longuevue Chased Case Full Hunter Keyless Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Firenze, IT

Case n. 64483, engraved inside: Medaille d’Or 1895 Exposition Nationale de Bordeaux Invicta. White dial with black and red Arab numerals, black outer minute track, black hands, su...

Category

Antique 1890s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Yellow and Rose Gold Chiseled Pocket Watch, circa 1895
Vacheron Constantin Yellow and Rose Gold Chiseled Pocket Watch, circa 1895

Vacheron Constantin Yellow and Rose Gold Chiseled Pocket Watch, circa 1895

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pocket watch in 18 karats yellow and rose gold, owl hallmark. Chiseled back of initials in floral

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Swiss Rose Gold Keyless Wind Full Hunter Pocket Watch circa 1890s
Swiss Rose Gold Keyless Wind Full Hunter Pocket Watch circa 1890s

Swiss Rose Gold Keyless Wind Full Hunter Pocket Watch circa 1890s

Located in Firenze, IT

White dial with black Roman numerals, black outer minute track with Arabic five minute markers, gilt Louis XVI style hands, subsidiary dial at 6 for running seconds. 18Kt pink gol...

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique French Diamond "M" & Fluer de Lis Watch Pin, 18 Karat Gold Circa 1890
Antique French Diamond "M" & Fluer de Lis Watch Pin, 18 Karat Gold Circa 1890

Antique French Diamond "M" & Fluer de Lis Watch Pin, 18 Karat Gold Circa 1890

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This extremely unique French watch pin has an 18 karat yellow gold, black enamel diamond fluer de

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Ladies Porcelain Dial Enamel Diamond Gold Watch Pendant
Antique Ladies Porcelain Dial Enamel Diamond Gold Watch Pendant

Antique Ladies Porcelain Dial Enamel Diamond Gold Watch Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A charming lever-set watch with a porcelain dial, heavily decorated with royal blue enamel and rose

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1890s Tiffany & Co. Gold Lapel Watch
1890s Tiffany & Co. Gold Lapel Watch

1890s Tiffany & Co. Gold Lapel Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare Tiffany & Co. watch that would be definitely a conversational piece. It was created in

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

9k Yellow Gold Fancy Albert Watch Chain - Antique 1893
9k Yellow Gold Fancy Albert Watch Chain - Antique 1893

9k Yellow Gold Fancy Albert Watch Chain - Antique 1893

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique 9 karat yellow gold Albert watch chain; part of our diverse antique

Category

Antique 1890s English Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 1893 Gold Enamel and Pearl Presentation Pendant Watch
Patek Philippe 1893 Gold Enamel and Pearl Presentation Pendant Watch

Patek Philippe 1893 Gold Enamel and Pearl Presentation Pendant Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1893 Very Fine Patek Philippe Ladies Pendant Watch, 33 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Diamond Demantoid Garnet 18 Karat Dragonfly Watch
Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Diamond Demantoid Garnet 18 Karat Dragonfly Watch

Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Diamond Demantoid Garnet 18 Karat Dragonfly Watch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique pocket watch features a highly rendered depiction of a dragonfly amongst cattail foliate

Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Chatelaine Pocket Watch
18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Chatelaine Pocket Watch

18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Chatelaine Pocket Watch

Located in Firenze, IT

collar watch also in yellow gold with pendant winding, the whole enamelled translucent blue.Length: 11,5

Category

Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Austrian Girl Figural Cigar Cutter for Pocket Watch Chain, FOB, 1890s
Antique Austrian Girl Figural Cigar Cutter for Pocket Watch Chain, FOB, 1890s

Antique Austrian Girl Figural Cigar Cutter for Pocket Watch Chain, FOB, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

metal. A beautiful nice collectible item or just a display item near your humidor or at your pocket

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Jules Jurgensen Pocket Watch
Jules Jurgensen Pocket Watch

Jules Jurgensen Pocket Watch

By Jules Jurgensen

Located in Surfside, FL

Jules Jurgensen hunter case pocket watch with porcelain dial and moon hands in 18k yellow gold

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bruder Klumak Wien Pocket Watch
Bruder Klumak Wien Pocket Watch

Bruder Klumak Wien Pocket Watch

Located in Sežana, SI

Pocket watch made by Bruder Klumak of Vienna, circa 1890. Triple case in 18K gold, mechanical

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

'Pateck' Twin Dial Silver Pocket Watch
'Pateck' Twin Dial Silver Pocket Watch

'Pateck' Twin Dial Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

A very specially crafted silver Pocket watch. This lovely piece is a twin- dial, one signed ‘Bombay

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

IWC Pocket Watch Ref 761566, Silver Porcelain Dial, Manual
IWC Pocket Watch Ref 761566, Silver Porcelain Dial, Manual

IWC Pocket Watch Ref 761566, Silver Porcelain Dial, Manual

By IWC

Located in Surfside, FL

IWC open face pocket watch 15 jewels, white porcelain dial and heavy moon hands in silver.manual

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Small Silver Pocket Watch Signed G.E. Frodsham London No.1974
Antique Small Silver Pocket Watch Signed G.E. Frodsham London No.1974

Antique Small Silver Pocket Watch Signed G.E. Frodsham London No.1974

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Small Silver Pocket Watch Signed G.E. Frodsham London No.1974, 31 Gracechurch Street This

Category

Antique 1890s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pocket Watch with Minute Repeater, 18K Yellow Gold
Pocket Watch with Minute Repeater, 18K Yellow Gold

Pocket Watch with Minute Repeater, 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Berlin, DE

elegant pocket watch is aimed at connoisseurs and lovers of antique timepieces. The model is brandless

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Grandjean Pocket Watch 1833, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
Grandjean Pocket Watch 1833, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

Grandjean Pocket Watch 1833, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

Located in Miami, FL

Grandjean Pocket Watch Reference #: 1833. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 55 MM

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

IWC Pocket Watch 568502, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
IWC Pocket Watch 568502, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

IWC Pocket Watch 568502, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

By IWC

Located in Miami, FL

IWC Pocket Watch Reference #: 568502. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 52 MM

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

Grandjean Pocket Watch 1833, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
Grandjean Pocket Watch 1833, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

Grandjean Pocket Watch 1833, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

Located in Miami, FL

Grandjean Pocket Watch Reference #: 1833. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 55 MM

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

Elgin Size 16 Hunter Case 14K Gold Pocket Watch
Elgin Size 16 Hunter Case 14K Gold Pocket Watch

Elgin Size 16 Hunter Case 14K Gold Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Solvang, CA

Antique American Elgin size 16 hunter case 14K gold pocket watch, circa 1898. This antique pocket

Category

Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Enamel, Seeded Pearl Brooch Fob Watch
Antique Enamel, Seeded Pearl Brooch Fob Watch

Antique Enamel, Seeded Pearl Brooch Fob Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Enamel Fob/ brooch Watch In Good Working Condition. Beautiful seeded pearl surround with

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Nurses Fob Watch
Antique Silver Nurses Fob Watch

Antique Silver Nurses Fob Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful ball dial antique silver nurses fob watch is in good working order.

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Victorian Mourning Era Gold Watch Pin Fob and Chain 1890s
Victorian Mourning Era Gold Watch Pin Fob and Chain 1890s

Victorian Mourning Era Gold Watch Pin Fob and Chain 1890s

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: 14K Victorian Black Enameled Carved Watch Fob with 17.25" Watch chain, fob & key

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau, Ladies Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Lecoultre
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau, Ladies Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Lecoultre

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau, Ladies Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Lecoultre

By LeCoultre & Cie 1

Located in Biarritz, FR

Lady yellow gold watch Lecoultre & Co, manual "Art Nouveau" 18 karat gold engraved and enamel case

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Ladies Silver Pocket Watch Dated circa 1890, Swiss Movement
Victorian Ladies Silver Pocket Watch Dated circa 1890, Swiss Movement

Victorian Ladies Silver Pocket Watch Dated circa 1890, Swiss Movement

Located in London, GB

Victorian Ladies Silver Pocket Watch dated circa 1890,Swiss Movement. Watch face and silver engine

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

IWC Pocket Watch
IWC Pocket Watch

IWC Pocket Watch

Sold|$2,170

IWC Pocket Watch

By IWC

Located in Surfside, FL

IWC open face pocket watch 15 jewels, white porcelain dial and heavy moon hands in silver. Manual

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

A good quality chronograph timer pocket watch in a silver case. An enamel dial with black Roman

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Nicely Engraved Case Pocket Watch
Antique Nicely Engraved Case Pocket Watch

Antique Nicely Engraved Case Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique pocket is in good Working condition. Some hairline crack on the enamel Dial

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Gunmetal and Silver Moonphase Calendar Pocket Watch
Antique Gunmetal and Silver Moonphase Calendar Pocket Watch

Antique Gunmetal and Silver Moonphase Calendar Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Gunmetal & silver Perpetual Calendar Pocket Watch. This pocket watch is in good working

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

15 Karat Gold Fully Engraved Case Enamel Dial Fob / Pocket Watch
15 Karat Gold Fully Engraved Case Enamel Dial Fob / Pocket Watch

15 Karat Gold Fully Engraved Case Enamel Dial Fob / Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

15K Gold Fully Engraved Case Enamel Dial Fob / Pocket Watch. This beautiful gold pocket watch is

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

15k Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Gold Antique Fully Engraved Case Small Pocket 'Fob' Watch
14 Karat Gold Antique Fully Engraved Case Small Pocket 'Fob' Watch

14 Karat Gold Antique Fully Engraved Case Small Pocket 'Fob' Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This watch is working but keep stopping. I think it needs a clean. The loop or metal ring on top of

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 18 Carat Ladies Enamelled Watch with 9 Carat Pinned Bow, circa 1890
Antique 18 Carat Ladies Enamelled Watch with 9 Carat Pinned Bow, circa 1890

Antique 18 Carat Ladies Enamelled Watch with 9 Carat Pinned Bow, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

Antique 18ct Ladies Enamelled Watch with 9ct Pinned Bow circa 1890 Very pretty 18ct gold ladies fob

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Ladies Enamel Pearl Brooch Fob Watch
Ladies Enamel Pearl Brooch Fob Watch

Ladies Enamel Pearl Brooch Fob Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

A beautifully handcrafted emerald ladies fob watch. The watch has a lovely enamel dial with Arabic

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Heart Shaped Case Fob Watch
Antique Silver Heart Shaped Case Fob Watch

Antique Silver Heart Shaped Case Fob Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique silver heart shaped case and enamel dial pocket watch is in good working

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Long Victorian Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Long Victorian Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

Long Victorian Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

A Victorian antique solid 18 carat yellow gold curb link double Albert watch chain with T-bar and

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Fine 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds Ladies Fob Watch
Fine 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds Ladies Fob Watch

Fine 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds Ladies Fob Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-own 35mm diameter 18K Gold Hand-winding pocket watch is in good working

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

14ct Swiss Gold Hunter Watch, Whip & Horseshoe, Diamonds and Rubies, c1890
14ct Swiss Gold Hunter Watch, Whip & Horseshoe, Diamonds and Rubies, c1890

14ct Swiss Gold Hunter Watch, Whip & Horseshoe, Diamonds and Rubies, c1890

Located in London, GB

14ct Swiss Gold Hunter Watch,Whip & Horseshoe,Diamonds and Rubies,c1890 Lovely Hunter Pocket watch

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

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1890 Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 1890 pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. If you’re looking for a 1890 pocket watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 1890 pocket watch over the years, but those made by Elgin, Patek Philippe and IWC are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 1890 pocket watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 18, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and old european cut alternatives. When shopping for a 1890 pocket watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a 1890 Pocket Watch?

On average, a 1890 pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $2,650, while they’re typically $151 on the low end and $58,500 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 1890 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 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
    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
    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 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 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 ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    What the most expensive pocket watch is will vary over time as luxury watchmakers release new models. In 2019, Patek Philippe set a record when a brand new Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 fetched an auction price of $31 million, making it the most expensive pocket watch ever sold. Before that, another Patek Philippe model, a 1932 Henry Graves Supercomplication, held the record. Explore a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the year of a pocket watch is to identify and look up the serial number. Pocket watch serial numbers can be located inside the watch once you remove or open the back cover of the watch. Shop a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.