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1904 Pocket Watch

Waltham Open Face 14k Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch 23 Jewels Size 16 1904
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

Waltham Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle circa 1904
By Waltham
Located in Narberth, PA
This wonderful pocket watch from circa 1904. Signed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle and Waltham. 14k
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20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Pocket Watch, 21 jewels, Size 16
By Hamilton
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hamilton Gold Filled Pocket Watch, 21 jewels, Size 16 Hamilton gold filled pocket watch with
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Cellini. A Rare Gold Twenty Dollar Coin Watch C1990
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
a unique and rare piece as there are so few of these coin watches on the market. The coin watch also
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeCourltre Heavy 18CT Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Full Hunter PocketWatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
Le Coultre. A Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900s. Dial
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Early 20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Hampden 18kt Solid Gold Art Nouveau Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, 1904
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hampden Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face / High Grade Movement METAL
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1904 Solid Gold Waltham Trench / WW1 , Rare 17J Riverside Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
watches in the UK American watch manufacturers could not sell finished / assembled watches. There were
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Gruen 420SS Veri Thin Pan American Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
one of the largest watch manufacturers in the United States through the mid-century. In 1904, the
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
find 6 size wrist watches from the WW1 / Trench watch era. A genuine Bold Military dial that has
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Other

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
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H 0.4 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
origin) and bears an inscription reading ‘Remembrance of Arthur 1904’ showing that the pocket watch was
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
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H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in
Antique 20thC Royal Solid Silver Desk Compendium, William Hurcomb c.1904
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
pocket watch. Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1904 (i), maker W.H for William
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

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Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Blue Enamel Pendant Watch
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Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting timepiece has an added display back to view the 22 jewel movement with adjusted six p...
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Antique IWC Pocket Watch Hunter 14 Karat Gold
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid, heavy IWC Pocket Watch Hunter 14 Karat Gold. Pocket watch can be wound and works. Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
Located in Stamford, CT
Emile Peret, Locle, Swiss, 1865, hunting case. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial, movement number 16666, case number 20175, size 20 L, 10 independent bridges, mustach...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

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Elgin 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Manual Wind
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with floral design hunter case. 8 size (36mm case size). Manual wind with sub-seconds. Roman numeral dial. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

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Elgin 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Manual Wind
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American Waltham Watch Company 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
From American Waltham Watch Company, 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch Bartlett Grade model no. 1908 in size 16 with Serial Number 2303387. Has seventeen jeweled movement with a fanc...
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Antique Chronograph & Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Hunter 14 Karat Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Chronograph & Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Hunter 14 Karat Gold. Pocket watch can be wound and works. Including certificate of authenticity.
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Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 18k Gold Case Black Roman Numerals Case Serial # 122508 Tiffany & Co. Movement...
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Filled American Waltham Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold American Waltham Pocket Watch. Just serviced in fine working condition. Case no. 65463776 Sapphire Dial no. 20010791 30 mm diameter. Initial on Reverse
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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 States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...
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Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
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Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K Yellow Gold Case, monogrammed. Signed Patek Philippe & Co. ( 45 mm ) with black enamel . Silver dial with Arabic raised...
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18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880 This double hunter watch was made before the name change of the company to "the American Waltham Watch Compa...
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Antique 1880s Central American Victorian Pocket Watches

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18k 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 1895 is a true collectible. The hunting case has an inner dust cover and is set with...
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Antique 18 Karat Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Half Hunter Pocket Watch
By West End Watch Company
Located in Carlisle, GB
fine hairline split on the dial. Signed West End Watch Co. on its enamel dial with roman numerals, a
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Pocket Clock in Sterling Silver Stand, 1904
By Wilson & Sharp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Edwardian large pocket watch in sterling silver case and stand. The dial is signed Wilson and Sharp
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Gondola Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch 1904
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
A Patek Philippe 18ct rose gold, keyless lever Gondolo open face pocket watch, 1904. Dial: A
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Repousse Hunter Case Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold repousse hunter case pocket watch, with manual-wind movement, cal
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold 1904 Twenty Dollar Coin Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold 1904 Twenty Dollar Coin Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Pocket Watches

IWC Schaffhausen Rare Fishtail Keyless Lever Open Face Silver Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
IWC a very rare fishtail keyless lever open face silver pocket watch, C1915 with it's original box
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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Silver

Mauboussin 18k Gold Hidden Pocket Watch in Double Eagle 20 Dollar Liberty Coin
By Mauboussin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This amazing and very well made hidden pocket watch features a solid 18k yellow gold 1904 Liberty
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Vintage 1950s French Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Rolex Cellini Twenty Dollar Gold Coin Watch C1995
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rare, Rolex Cellini Twenty Dollar 24ct & 18ct yellow gold coin watch, C1995. Dial: The original
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Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeCourltre Heavy 18CT Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Full Hunter PocketWatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
Le Coultre. A Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900s. Dial
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Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold case ( 49 mm
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"Dance of Time III" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
The soft pocket watch is the most recognizable Dalinian image and the artist chose to portray it
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"Dance of Time II" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
The soft pocket watch is the most recognizable Dalinian image and the artist chose to portray it
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"Dance of Time III" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
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"Dance of Time III" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
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"Profile of Time" limited edition bronze table sculpture soft pocket watch green
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
watches, they would have to be soft, or not be at all!” The soft watch liquefies lamentably over the tree
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Solid Sterling Silver Ship Nautical Cigarette Case 53.2 Grams Nielloware
Located in GB
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Patek Philippe Commemorative Limited Edition Limoge Porcelain Trays
By Patek Philippe
Located in Greenwich, CT
extracted from a historic Patek Philippe pocket watch. The back of each individual piece features a Patek
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Salvador Dali 'Pàte De Verre' Sculpture for Daum
By Daum, Salvador Dalí­
Located in New York, NY
piece is based on the melting pocket watches of Dali’s earlier work, and easily most famous painting
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Bronze

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Sovereign Case
Located in Banbury, GB
become a talking point - at first glance you might assume it is a pocket watch, however once opened there
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14K Gold Edwardian Elgin Ladies Pocket Watch, 1904
Located in Venice, CA
This Edwardian pocket watch is a treasure that dates to 1904. It is an Elgin watch in excellent
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14k Gold

14K Gold Edwardian Elgin Ladies Pocket Watch, 1904
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Elgin Lady's Yellow Gold Pendant Watch circa 1904
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
. White dial with black Roman numerals, sub seconds at 6 o'clock. circa 1904. This is a beautifully
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Early 20th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Gold 1904 20 Dollar Coin Watch Pendant
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
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20th Century Pocket Watches

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Audemars Piguet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coin Watch 1904 Twenty Dollars 20$
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Berlin, DE
AUDEMARS PIGUET 18K YELLOW GOLD COIN WATCH. TWENTY DOLLARS. Good condition. Watch can be raised
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Fine & Very Rare 18K Yellow Gold US $20 Coin Watch, c1975.
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
-LeCoultre is designed as a coin watch – concealed within a 1904 United States of America twenty-dollar
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18Kt. Solid Gold High Grade Hand Made Chronograph, circa 1900's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt
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1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
” What are Trench watches? They were created using 3-0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing
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Sterling Silver

Benoni Van der Gheynst, Portrait Of A Man In A Bowler Hat, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
been lost over time. With his relaxed posture, bowtie, and pocket watch, perhaps he carries the air of
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Suede Travel Notebook Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Newark, England
fitted with pockets to the left and right and a pencil loop to the edge holding the original silver
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Cartier Guirlande Red Leather small bag
By Cartier
Located in Bilbao, ES
stamped Cartier signature inside. -Two inside compartments -Signature pocket with removable mirro -Black
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1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights
Located in Lafayette, IN
clock repair. Still in his teens, he obtained a job in the Elgin watch factory at Elgin, Illinois
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Antique Sterling silver Albert chain, heavy, Watch chain, Paperclip link
Located in NEWARK, GB
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Eska $20 US Gold Liberty Hidden Pocket Watch
Located in Frederick, MD
This fantastic watch is actually inside the hollowed out shell of a 1904 United States $20 Gold
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Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Santos Round Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Santos Dumont when Dumont complained that checking his pocket watch in mid-flight was a nuisance. The
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Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1564
By Cartier
Located in Epsom, Surrey
The Cartier Santos was designed in 1904 and was one of the first modern watches designed
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

1919 Elgin Pershing Dial with Military Nickel Pilots Watch
By Elgin
Located in Bradford, Ontario
aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont in 1904 to wear on his wrist. Pocket watches were used in that period but
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20th Century American Wrist Watches

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Base Metal

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Dial Santos Octagon Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Santos PDumont when Dumont complained that checking his pocket watch in mid-flight was a nuisance. The
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2319
By Cartier
Located in Epsom, Surrey
designed in 1904 and was one of the first modern watches designed specifically to be worn on the wrist
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

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1904 Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1904 pocket watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and 14k gold. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1904 pocket watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing 1904 pocket watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but American Waltham Watch Co., Hamilton and Hampden Watch Company each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a 1904 pocket watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1904 Pocket Watch?

Prices for a 1904 pocket watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $680 and can go as high as $22,903, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,398.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.