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Alarm Pocket Watch

Jaeger Lecoultre Memovox Gold Plated Travel Alarm Pocket Watch
Located in Houston, TX
: 1.75 inches Weight: 42.54 grams Jaeger Lecoultre 18K yellow gold Swiss made pocket watch. Pre-owned
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Jaeger LeCoultre 1966 Pocket Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre, circa 1966 that has been revised. Alarm clock Brass case mother-of-pearl dial
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre 1966 Pocket Watch
Jaeger LeCoultre 1966 Pocket Watch
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W 1.74 in D 0.12 in L 1.74 in
LeCoultre gold fill manual pocket watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Surfside, FL
LeCoultre Gold filled Pocket watch. Manual wind with alarm. Lid folds down so you can use it as a
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Gold-plated Alarm Clock
Gold-plated Alarm Clock
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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in Dm 1.97 in
1950s Cartier Sterling Silver and Gold-Plated Travel Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Travel Alarm Clock Two Tone - Sterling Silver and Gold Plated Rope Design Around Edges Cartier
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Travel Alarm Clock Made by Jaeger Le Coultre, Memovox Model, Switzerland
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Made by Jaeger LeCoultre, Memovox Model, Switzerland, Movement
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20th Century Artisan Pocket Watches

Gucci Vintage Table Or Travel Clock
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci vintage table to travel alarm clock. Gold metal and red leather, minor wear throughout. Comes
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pocket Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal 50th anniversary 2016, 41mm with box and papers
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Bilbao, ES
Omega, whose origins date to 1848.) That was soon followed in 1899 with the Universelle pocket watch, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th anniversary 41mm with box and papers, 2022
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Bilbao, ES
date to 1848.) That was soon followed in 1899 with the Universelle pocket watch, a masterpiece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Beautiful Antique Loving Cherubs Gold Metal Pocket Watch Holder or Porte Montre
Located in Tustin, CA
, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches overnight to protect them from loss
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Brass

Audemars Piguet 1930 Art Deco Watch Necklace In Platinum And 4.86 Ctw Diamonds
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Miami, FL
pocket watch was released by the pair, featuring a minute repeater, alarm, perpetual calendar, deadbeat
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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Cartier Cartier 21 Must de Cartier 9011 Gold Plated Steel Leather 31mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Cartier 21 Must de Cartier Reference Number: 9011 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Leather Measurements : 31mm (without...
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Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Pomp and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Berlin, DE
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Pomp Pocket Watch. Slight signs of wear due to age on the case. Dial with hairline crack. Enamel decoration worn in places. Diameter measured without t...
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Highly Important 43.19 Carat D Flawless Type II A Oval Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 265.8.08 Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
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Cartier Gold Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
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Celine 1990s Planet Arc De Triomphe Charm Bracelet
By Celine
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Longines Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Dallas, TX
Longines Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Platinum case sat with scalloped Sapphires ( 43 mm ); Inscription on caseback. Silver dial with personalized diamond dial. P...
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By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 51mm diameter hand winding alarm pocket watch is in good working condition
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By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Carlisle, GB
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Movado Steel Ermeto Travel Watch with Alarm
By Movado
Located in Munich, Bavaria
, acrylic glass Movement manual wind, Alarm perfect original condition 1955
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Reuge Gilt Keywound Musical Automaton Pocket Watch circa 1980s
Located in Boston, MA
Reuge gilt keywound musical automaton pocket watch, circa 1980s. 60mm. Multi-movement automaton
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Boucheron diamond gold Alarm clock
By Boucheron
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
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Boucheron diamond gold Alarm clock
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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 ...
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Cartier Double C Mechanical Travel Alarm Yellow Gold Clock
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k yellow gold Double C by Mechanical Travel Alarm Clock by Cartier. This clock is in mint, like
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By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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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
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Located in London, GB
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18kt Yellow Gold Jaeger Le Coultre Memovox Watch in Perfect Condition, Cal K825
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt yellow golden Jaeger Le Coultre Memovox Watch in perfectly working condition. Movement
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Hermes Gilt Brass World Time Desk Timepiece circa 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
alarm. Rotating bezel with cities of the world in black and red enamel.
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Jaeger LeCoultre Stainless Steel Memovox Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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Located in Long Beach, CA
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LeCoultre 1960s Memodate Alarm Mechanical Pocket Watch New Old Stock Never Worn
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s LeCoultre Ararm Pocket Watch, this is absolutely Pristine, new old stock, never used
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Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Travel Mechanical Pocket Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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By Movado
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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
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Located in Antwerp, BE
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-hand Jaeger-LeCoultre watch has been fully inspected in-house and is covered by the 24 months Xupes
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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 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 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
    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.
  • 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
    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 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
    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 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 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.

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