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Alarm Pocket Watch

Cartier Ballon Blue Desk Clock Gold Tone Alarm Ref 3038
Cartier Ballon Blue Desk Clock Gold Tone Alarm Ref 3038

Cartier Ballon Blue Desk Clock Gold Tone Alarm Ref 3038

By Cartier

Located in Montreal, QC

Cartier Ballon Blue Desk Clock, Gold tone with Alarm ref 3038, case number 667147GD , quartz

Category

2010s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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Antique Silver Plated Alarm Pocket Watch Signed Junghans
Antique Silver Plated Alarm Pocket Watch Signed Junghans

Antique Silver Plated Alarm Pocket Watch Signed Junghans

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 51mm diameter hand winding alarm pocket watch is in good working condition

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Gunmetal Junghans Mechanical Travel Alarm Clock or Pocket Watch
Antique Gunmetal Junghans Mechanical Travel Alarm Clock or Pocket Watch

Antique Gunmetal Junghans Mechanical Travel Alarm Clock or Pocket Watch

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-owned antique hand winding travel alarm clock / pocket watch is in good working

Category

Vintage 1910s German Pocket Watches

Movado Steel Ermeto Travel Watch with Alarm
Movado Steel Ermeto Travel Watch with Alarm

Movado Steel Ermeto Travel Watch with Alarm

By Movado

Located in Munich, Bavaria

, acrylic glass Movement manual wind, Alarm perfect original condition 1955

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gold-plated Alarm Clock
Gold-plated Alarm Clock

Gold-plated Alarm Clock

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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in Dm 1.97 in

Gold-plated Alarm Clock

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

* Gold plated * Cabochon crown * Roman numeral dial * Sword hands * Folding design * Very good condition with minimal signs of use. This may include fading of material or plating and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Boucheron diamond gold Alarm clock
Boucheron diamond gold Alarm clock

Boucheron diamond gold Alarm clock

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H 2.49 in W 2.49 in D 0.99 in

Boucheron diamond gold Alarm clock

By Boucheron

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

BOUCHERON Alarm clock in woven three colors gold, hours set with diamonds, signed and numbered

Category

Vintage 1970s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier pendulette gold-plated alarm clock
Vintage Cartier pendulette gold-plated alarm clock

Vintage Cartier pendulette gold-plated alarm clock

By Cartier

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

One of a kind and gorgeous table or travel alarm clock from the prestigious French brand Cartier

Category

Vintage 1980s French Classical Roman Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Cartier Pasha Stainless Steel Travel Alarm Clock
Cartier Pasha Stainless Steel Travel Alarm Clock

Cartier Pasha Stainless Steel Travel Alarm Clock

By Cartier

Located in Lucerne, CH

Elevate your journey with the Cartier Pasha Stainless Steel Travel Alarm Clock. This exquisite

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Cartier Double C Mechanical Travel Alarm Yellow Gold Clock
Cartier Double C Mechanical Travel Alarm Yellow Gold Clock

Cartier Double C Mechanical Travel Alarm Yellow Gold Clock

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k yellow gold Double C by Mechanical Travel Alarm Clock by Cartier. This clock is in mint, like

Category

20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Brass Travel Alarm Clock with Red Roman Numerals
Cartier Brass Travel Alarm Clock with Red Roman Numerals

Cartier Brass Travel Alarm Clock with Red Roman Numerals

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, seconds, alarm Case: 50mm brass case Dial: white dial

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alarm Clock with Ruby Indexes
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alarm Clock with Ruby Indexes

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alarm Clock with Ruby Indexes

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold alarm clock, circa 1960s. Woven and twisted rope design sides

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold-Plated Ronde Solo Quartz Travel Alarm Clock W0100067
Cartier Gold-Plated Ronde Solo Quartz Travel Alarm Clock W0100067

Cartier Gold-Plated Ronde Solo Quartz Travel Alarm Clock W0100067

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Gold Plated Ronde Solo Travel Alarm Clock, white dial with roman numerals and a secret signature

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Abercrombie & Fitch Rare Travel Alarm Pocket Watch circa 1930 with Original Dial
Abercrombie & Fitch Rare Travel Alarm Pocket Watch circa 1930 with Original Dial

Abercrombie & Fitch Rare Travel Alarm Pocket Watch circa 1930 with Original Dial

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in Long Beach, CA

Alarm Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver DIMENSIONS: 49mm Diameter CIRCA YEAR: 1930's MOVEMENT

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gucci Monogram Canvas Travel Table Alarm Pocket Watch Mod 200
Gucci Monogram Canvas Travel Table Alarm Pocket Watch Mod 200

Gucci Monogram Canvas Travel Table Alarm Pocket Watch Mod 200

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Gucci stainless steel and leather alarm travel watch, mod. 200. The G-shaped stainless steel case

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Movado Ermetophon Alarm Clock
Movado Ermetophon Alarm Clock

Movado Ermetophon Alarm Clock

By Movado

Located in New York City, NY

Fine gold plated folding traveling clock with alarm function by Movado, known as the Ermetophon. It

Category

Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Travel Alarm Clock
Cartier Travel Alarm Clock

Cartier Travel Alarm Clock

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W 1.5 in D 1 in L 1.75 in

Cartier Travel Alarm Clock

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

numerals and secret Cartier signature at X, sapphire set crown to set alarm and time, and upper on/off

Category

1990s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Calendrier Alarm Clock
Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Calendrier Alarm Clock

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Calendrier Alarm Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Antwerp, BE

K911 calibre that is used in some of their wrist watches, so you get an alarm clock with KIF shock

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Travel Alarm Clock, Jaeger Le Coultre Reveil Rouge 8 Jours, Box & Papers LNIB
Travel Alarm Clock, Jaeger Le Coultre Reveil Rouge 8 Jours, Box & Papers LNIB

Travel Alarm Clock, Jaeger Le Coultre Reveil Rouge 8 Jours, Box & Papers LNIB

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Antwerp, BE

Travel Alarm Clock, Jaeger Le Coultre Reveil Rouge 8 Jours With Box and Papers from Old Stock

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Abercrombie & Fitch Travel Alarm Pocket Watch circa 1950s
Abercrombie & Fitch Travel Alarm Pocket Watch circa 1950s

Abercrombie & Fitch Travel Alarm Pocket Watch circa 1950s

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Abercrombie & Fitch stainless steel travel alarm pocket watch and night stand watch, circa 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Abercrombie & Fitch Co Travel Alarm Pocket Watch, circa 1950's
Abercrombie & Fitch Co Travel Alarm Pocket Watch, circa 1950's

Abercrombie & Fitch Co Travel Alarm Pocket Watch, circa 1950's

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Abercrombie & Fitch Co triple signed travel alarm pocket watch and night stand watch, circa 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches

Eterna Austrian Silver Travel Alarm Clock / Watch
Eterna Austrian Silver Travel Alarm Clock / Watch

Eterna Austrian Silver Travel Alarm Clock / Watch

Located in New York , NY

Austrian silver travel alarm clock from the late 1800's, by Eterna, retailed by Franz Wess & Sohne

Category

20th Century Austrian Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Rose Gold Plated Alarm Clock
Cartier Rose Gold Plated Alarm Clock

Cartier Rose Gold Plated Alarm Clock

By Cartier

Located in Cape Town, ZA

Unique GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Quartz CASE MATERIAL: Steel DIAL: 34mm x 46mm DIAL COLOUR: White CONDITION: 9/10 MODEL NUMBER: 2752 SERIAL NUMBER: 003343UM YEAR: 2000’S BOX – Yes ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold

CARTIER 'Santos de Cartier" Travel Alarm Clock
CARTIER 'Santos de Cartier" Travel Alarm Clock

CARTIER 'Santos de Cartier" Travel Alarm Clock

By Cartier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is the Cartier Santos Travel Alarm Clock. It has a Brown Croc Skin cover and a quartz movement

Jaeger-LeCoultre Alarm Desk Clock/Pocket Watch
Jaeger-LeCoultre Alarm Desk Clock/Pocket Watch

Jaeger-LeCoultre Alarm Desk Clock/Pocket Watch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

-hand Jaeger-LeCoultre watch has been fully inspected in-house and is covered by the 24 months Xupes

Category

1990s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Authentic Cartier Santos Travel Alarm Table Clock
Authentic Cartier Santos Travel Alarm Table Clock

Authentic Cartier Santos Travel Alarm Table Clock

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Authentic Cartier Santos Travel Alarm Table Clock Brand Cartier Ref # 3410 Dial White Case

Category

1990s Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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By Rolex

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Rolex Lady Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch. This Rolex Lady Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch was made in 2001. It is in very good condition with very little signs of wear. ...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

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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 ...

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919

Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1919 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT /...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

LeCoultre Minute Repeater Chronograph in 18 Karat Gold with Royal Belgian Proven
LeCoultre Minute Repeater Chronograph in 18 Karat Gold with Royal Belgian Proven

LeCoultre Minute Repeater Chronograph in 18 Karat Gold with Royal Belgian Proven

Located in Boston, MA

A fine and rare LeCoultre minute repeating chronograph pocket watch in 18 karat gold. With exceptional engraved case displaying Greater and Lesser versions of the Belgian coat of ar...

Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch

Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch

By Cartier

Located in PARIS, FR

Cartier watch circa 1990 Baignoire model in yellow gold, oval case (legendary), white dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, blued steel hands, winding mechanism or crown decorat...

Category

1990s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Gold Chain and Elks Tooth Fob
Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Gold Chain and Elks Tooth Fob

Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Gold Chain and Elks Tooth Fob

By Elgin

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Capture a piece of history in time. This grand 14 karat yellow gold, circa 1891 Elgin National GM Wheeler Grade 103 Model 3 Pocket Watch is a true find. Manufactured pre-1900 by one ...

Category

Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle lever mo...

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Lady's Classic Watch
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Lady's Classic Watch

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Lady's Classic Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Classic 18k gold oval case lady's watch by Cartier Paris. Case measures 30mm x 22mm excl. crown. Cartier leather band with 18k gold Cartier deployant buckle. Quartz movement. Case ba...

Category

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Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage International Watch Co. 14k Yellow Gold Large Swiss Concentric Design Hu
Vintage International Watch Co. 14k Yellow Gold Large Swiss Concentric Design Hu

Vintage International Watch Co. 14k Yellow Gold Large Swiss Concentric Design Hu

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a large Swiss made pocket watch by International Watch Co. cased in a solid 14k yellow gold concentric designed case and features throughout beautiful patina that's inta...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box

Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 14k Rose Gold 53 M.M Demi Hunter with inside Gold dust cover, Gilt lever movement, Porcelain dial with Gold Hands. Signed Vacheron ...

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Cartier Santos Automatic 25mm Watch Santos de Cartier Octo SM 18k and SS
Vintage Cartier Santos Automatic 25mm Watch Santos de Cartier Octo SM 18k and SS

Vintage Cartier Santos Automatic 25mm Watch Santos de Cartier Octo SM 18k and SS

By Cartier

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Santos Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow gold. 25mm Ladies Automatic Movement. Condition: Has Cracks on the white dial. Review photos. Details...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

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...

Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Cartier 18k 750 Yellow Gold and Diamond Compact
Cartier 18k 750 Yellow Gold and Diamond Compact

Cartier 18k 750 Yellow Gold and Diamond Compact

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Vintage 18K yellow gold Cartier compact powder box with a woven texture and diamond encrusted thumb-piece. Circa 1950's. The compact is stamped with the maker's mark of 750. Weight: ...

Category

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18k Chopard LUC Ladies Manual watch. Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow gold Watch.

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By Chopard

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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Category

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Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's
Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's

Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier rare and unusual Art Deco period 14K yellow gold retractable pencil watch 1920's Sleek and elegant, rectangular ribbed gold case, watch set in the upper part, tapered arrow s...

Category

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Materials

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Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed C...

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Alarm Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the alarm pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 34 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect alarm pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic alarm pocket watch over the years, but those made by Cartier, Abercrombie & Fitch and Van Cleef & Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An alarm pocket watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Most of our alarm pocket watch for sale are for men, but there are 20 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Alarm Pocket Watch?

On average, an alarm pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $1,239, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $19,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Pocket-watches for You

Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.

The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)

At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.

In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.

By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.

Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.

Questions About Alarm 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A fusee pocket watch — named for the French word fusée — is an antique type of watch with a crescent pulley and a curved groove around it that is wound with a cord or chain. The chain is attached to the mainspring barrel. Find a range of vintage fusee pocket watches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best pocket watch is a matter of preference. The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth. Brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are internationally renowned makers of pocket watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The way to speed up your pocket watch depends on the specific model of timepiece that you have. To avoid damage, take it to a watch repair shop with experience repairing pocket watches to make adjustments. You'll find a selection of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A hunter pocket watch is a pocket watch with a metal case that has a spring hinged lid to cover the watch face and protect it from damage.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The most highly sought-after pocket watch will vary over time as trends in collecting do come and go. However, some pocket watches remain consistently popular among collectors. These timepieces include dress watches, such as those crafted by Elgin, Audemars Piguet and Patek Phillippe; railroad pocket watches produced by makers like Illinois and Hamilton; and military timepieces manufactured by Rolex and Omega. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Full hunter pocket watches are a popular choice for those nostalgic for timepieces of years past. The solid outer case of this type of watch, which often features intricate designs, needs to be opened in order to reveal the watch’s face. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.