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1895 Pocket Watch

14K Gold Pocket Hunter Watch by American Watch Co. Waltham, Chronograph Repeater
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare complicated Pocket Hunter Watch by American Watch Co. Waltham. Chronograph and Repeater
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Case Elgin Pocket Watch, circa 1895
By Elgin
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, front and back of case are intricately
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch. This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch circa
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Antique Early 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch 1 Botton Chronograph 18kt Pink Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectors Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch Chronograph 18 kt. Pink
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Elgin 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch Ref 27460
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Antique Elgin "Hunter Case" 42mm diameter, 14K gold filled pocket watch with scalloped edges all
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Elgin 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch Ref 27460
Elgin 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch Ref 27460
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H 1.66 in W 1.66 in
Antique Patek Philippe. A Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe 18kt Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891. Dial: The white enamel
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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
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Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Gold Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1895, inspired by the Chinese market, chain pendant with watch. Necklace is 32" long
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

American 1890 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
wear as a brooch. An alternative hook to hang into a chain or a little pocket watch. Pearls: Accented
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Alling & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Peridot And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
security hook to wear as a brooch. An alternative hook to hang a little pocket watch. Peridot: Mount in
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel watch diamond 18 k attractive fob watch blue enamel
Located in London, GB
Enamel Blue diamond 18 k attractive fob watch. Beautiful watch is in very good condition. All
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Antique 1890s European Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

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Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
By Jules Jugensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen 18k gold pocket watch. Hunter. Important and beautiful collectors watch. Minimal signs of wear.
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Antique 19th Century Danish Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Audemars Freres 14K Gold 1/4 Hour Repeater Moon Phase Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This singed Audemars Freres antique pocket watch features a gilt-finished lever, 1/4 hour repeating movement activated by a push button. White enamel dial with three sunken subsidiar...
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

B.Hass Jeune Rose Gold Calendar Minute Repeater Split Second Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Mon B.Hass Jeune. A Rare Massive 18ct Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Split Second Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1895. Dial: The superb white enamel dial with...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Antique Fine Silver Pocket Watch, Fob Watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, early 20th century fine silver, ladies fob watch or pocket watch. It has a fine silver case with an engine turned design to the verso featuring a small circula...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Hunters Case Pocket Watch with Flawless Enamel Dial ca 1906
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1906 / 08 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 50mm Diameter MOV...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

A Gold Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1890s
Located in London, GB
A Swiss Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1890s Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute track and tachymetric track. ...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order An exceptional example of French craftwork estimated from the mid-1800s with delicate enamel pai...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

14k Yellow Gold Illinois Open Face Hand Engraved Pocket Watch with White Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely beautiful pocket watch. Made by Illinois 1900s. Heavy gauge 14K yellow gold. In pristine crisp condition with hand engraving on the back. 17 jewels. Manual wind. Whit...
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20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier 1920s Platinum and Diamond EWC Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. Platinum 3 Piece case with Diamond set case perimeter, approximately 2 Carats. Jeweled Nickel lever mechanical wind movement by EWC, Europea...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold-Plated Metal Pocket Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Geneva, CH
Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold-plated pocket watch. Signed and numbered. Original Jaeger-Lecoultre pouch. We do not guarantee the movements are working. Scratches. Length: 4.60 centimeters....
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Late 20th Century Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Napoleon Bonaparte C1800s 18k Gold, Enamel, Natural Pearl Openface Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The Napoleon Bonaparte 18K Gold, Enamel, Pearl Pocket Watch by Valère, Paris is an important, truly unique & simply extraordinary piece that dates back to early 1800's Being over 2...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Swiss enamel pocket watch designed by Graziosa Watch Co. Gorgeous small lady hunter pocket-watch, created in Switzerland during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. Cra...
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage Yellow Gold Fancy Chased Case Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 3 Piece 18k Yellow Gold case with Gold inside Cuvette, ( dust cover ) Hand Engraving, Chasing on the Bezel and case back. 18 Jewel M...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 with Box & Papers!
By Zenith
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 With Box & Papers! Limited Edition ! Movement: Mechanical Hand winding Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, moon ph...
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Vintage 1980s Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier folding travel clock (with alarm) in 18kt yellow gold. Made in France, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s French Desk Accessories

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Rolex Gold Plated Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex. A Rose Gold Plated Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s. Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Arabic numerals outer minute track and subsidiary seconds dial at...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

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Antique Elgin 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. The hunting case has an
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

English-Charles Frodsham YG HC Min Repeat./Chrono/Perpetual Cal.
Located in New York City, NY
Up for sale is an English Pocket "Charles Frodsham" 18k yellow gold keyless hunter case pocket
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English Pocket Watches

Patek Philippe, Vide Poche - Porcelain Plate, Collection 1999
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
pocket watch made in 1894-1895. Made exclusively as part of a limited edition series.
Antique 14 Karat Gold Elgin Pocket Watch, circa 1895
By Elgin
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 14k gold Elgin pocket watch, circa 1895. Case Ref : 020864 Movement Nr : 27456792 Display
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Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hampden 10K Gold Filled White Enamel Roman Dial Manual Wind Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
Minor Crack On dial. as visible in pictures This Watch Dated approx Circa 1895. Brand Hampden
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pocket Watches

Pateck & Cie. Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pateck & Cie Geneve Single Push Chronographe, circa late 19th Century 1875-1895 Measurements: 53
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega, Gurzelen Silver Nielo Pocketwatch Russian Retailer, Switzerland, 1895
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
1895. Fully hallmarked 875 silver Pocket Watch Serial: 1196227 Movement: Mechanical Display type
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Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Lady's Pocket Watch and Detachable Gold Bird Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This antique Victorian (ca. 1895) ladies pocket watch and brooch, most probably of French
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe 18kt Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900s. Dial: The white
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Swiss. Rose Gold Keyless Hunter Case Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
, circa 1895 Jewelled Swiss lever movement, two polished hammers striking on a gong, flyball governor
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18Kt Yellow Gold Full Hunter Keyless Wind Lever Pocket Watch with a Crown Motif
Located in London, GB
18kt Yellow Gold Full Hunter, 50mm Keyless Wind Lever Pocket Watch with Crown Motif set with
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Antique 18th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1895
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
English Victorian Scope dating to the late 19th century circa 1895. Perfect for bird watching
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

John Decker (German, b. 1895 - d. 1947) "Clown with Watch" painting.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Clown with Watch"- Dark clown sitting in chair with pocket watch - Oil on board, signed lower
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Vintage 1940s Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Pocket Compass Used by British Aviation Officers, 1917
Located in Milan, IT
, thickness 1.8 cm. Aaron Lufkin Dennison (1812-1895) was a watch case manufacturer from late 1874 to 24 at
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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1916s Chromed Brass Pocket Compass by British Aviation Officers Signed Dennison
Located in Milan, IT
cm - 1.77 inches, thickness 1.8 cm - 0.7 inches. Aaron Lufkin Dennison (1812-1895) was a watch case
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Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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Antique 1890s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hampden 10 Karat Gold Filled White Enamel Roman Dial Manual Wind Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Minor Crack On dial. as visible in pictures This Watch Dated approx Circa 1895.
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2010s Swiss Pocket Watches

1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights
Located in Lafayette, IN
around 1894 or 1895, Mr. D. W. Brunton brought his newly patented Brunton Pocket Transit to William
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pocket watch open face silver Russel's Liverpool English silver hall marks
Located in London, GB
Lovely English Silver open face pocket watch in great condition. Top winder. Double back. Great
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Late 20th Century European Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Elgin 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Stamford, CT
This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. The hunting case has an
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

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
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Antique 1890s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

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
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Antique 1890s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

Patek Philippe 18kYG Enamel Pendant W With Repousse Outer Case
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
Up for sale is a Patek Philippe& Co. Geneve, 18kYG enamel pendant watch with repousse outer case
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Calamander Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
pocket watch & winder, its stamped with the hall mark "Birmingham 1895" and no longer works. We
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Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Calamander Jewellery Box
Calamander Jewellery Box
H 7.5 in W 13.5 in D 11.25 in
Antique WW1 Pocket Watch, H. Williamson Ltd London 11438F
Located in Carlisle, GB
Errington of Coventry in 1895, the remnants of the English Watch Company in 1897 and the Swiss business of
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Vintage 1910s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Tiffany&Co. Gold HC Min Repeat./Split Sec Chronograph/Perp.Cal.
Located in New York City, NY
Up for sale is a SWISS - Tiffany & Co.hunter case pocket watch minute repeating perpetual calendar
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Swiss Pocket Watches

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1895 Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1895 pocket watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 1895 pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 1895 pocket watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elgin, American Waltham Watch Co. and Hampden Watch Company are consistently popular. A 1895 pocket watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 natural pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a 1895 pocket watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1895 Pocket Watch?

On average, a 1895 pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $2,949, while they’re typically $585 on the low end and $7,572 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About 1895 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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.

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